The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

17 months into the war in Ukraine, an attempted coup against President Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian counter-offensive and the role China plays in the conflict. We get the latest from Elliot Tepper, Professor of Political Science from Carlton University.   The federal government is fighting with tech giants Meta and Google. How will the ‘Online News Act’ reshape the Canadian media landscape? We di...

Research shows Equine Therapy can help with mental health concerns. We spoke with the folks from Upstream Wellness to find out how you can get up close and personal for some horse therapy!

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 30th.   We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor brings us details on her recent trip to Toronto where she attended the “Collision Conference” to encourage ‘tech companies’ to set up shop here in Calgary.   June is “Migraine Awareness Month”. However, for those who suffer from Migraines it may as well be ev...

It’s been a HOT few days in the City of Calgary with a ‘heat warning’ in effect for a large majority of Southern Alberta. Getting outside and enjoying the summer heat is one thing, but it can be a serious concern if your work requires you to be outside for long periods of time. We get some hot-weather safety tips from Michael Nemeth from the Canadian Red Cross. An Alberta start-up company is conve...

As Pride month wraps up, we spoke with Dr. Kristopher Wells (He/Him) - Associate Professor in the Department of Child & Youth Care, Faculty of Health and Community Studies at MacEwan University - to understand the rise of of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and attacks on the trans/drag communities.

Can artificial intelligence be used to find innovative ways to improve our healthcare system? Professor Ross Mitchell believes so. He’s the Alberta Health Services “Chair in A.I. in Health” and he joins to explain how the technology can effectively be used to drive healthcare innovation in our Province. Is Canada on the right track to address climate change? We’ll discuss the recently released ‘Na...

Is Russia increasing cyberattacks against Canada in response to our continued support for Ukraine? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson- Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. According to The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the second federal carbon tax will cost Alberta families $1,157 by 2030. We discuss the July 1st ‘bump’ and the widespread impact it will have with Franco...

What can employers do to better support employee’s well-being at work? Joining us to discuss is Wendy Irwin - Health & Safety Consultant at BrightHR Canada.

Following an attempted ‘coup’ over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the ‘Wagner Mercenary Group’ of treason. We discuss how this development could impact the war in Ukraine with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an Expert in Eastern European Affairs. Another study that ‘shines’ a not so flattering light on ‘Aspirin’, which comes with a wa...

Russian President Putin is accusing the Wagner group of treason after an attempted coup! Joining us to break down what exactly transpired in the Ukraine/Russia war is Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

We have an Event Centre deal on the books, now what about a Fieldhouse for the city? We get an update on the project from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Summer is finally here! So how can we prevent sun damage to our exposed skin? We catch up with leading Dermatologist, Dr. Fayne Frey for some tips to stay safe, while enjoying all the season has to offer. Finally, the next couple of months can be very challe...

We’re just two-weeks away from the kick-off of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”! We discuss the impact the Calgary Stampede has on local businesses with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of “The Calgary Chamber”. Canada’s healthcare system needs a roadmap to get back on course, that’s according to a new study produced by the ‘C.D. Howe Institute’. We catch up with Professor Don Drummond from t...

We begin with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out we take a look at preparations the CPS is taking to keep Stampede safe and get the latest on the ongoing efforts to curb violence on both Calgary Transit and city streets. A recent survey has found that the workplace gender pay gap in Canada is slowly closing. We hear details on the research from Heather Haslam, V...

WestJet plans to absorb Sun Wing into the WestJet brand. We get details on this and the latest news from the travel industry with Lesley Keytrer - The Travel Lady!

This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the devastating 2013 flood. We took the opportunity to look back at the historic event with Karen Young, current President and CEO of the “United Way of Calgary and Area”, who led the ‘Emergency Social Services Response Team’ for the city of Calgary at the time. Then, we look at the impact the disaster had on local businesses. We speak with Sal Howell, Ow...

Its ‘Aboriginal Awareness Week’, a chance to learn about the culture and continue the journey towards reconciliation. We catch up with indigenous advocate – and founder of ‘Colouring it Forward’, Diana Frost, for details on the many events happening in and around Calgary this week. Next, what sort of an impact will the ‘event center’ project have on existing local restaurants and pubs in the city’...

It’s hard to believe that next week will mark 10 years since the devastating flood of 2013 in the City of Calgary. We look back at how the Flood impacted our city with Mayor Jyoti Gondek and discuss the flood mitigation work that’s been done in the past decade to help prevent such a future disaster. After five years of preparation and thousands of hours of work by teams from around the world, the...

Showcase, home of the hottest trends with 150 North American trend stores, has compiled a sizzling selection of the coolest summer extras that will make you a trendsetter at camp, the cottage or the cabin. Joining us with details on this summer’s must-haves is Danny Boome, Showcase Trends Expert.

As Ukrainian forces push forward in their counteroffensive, Russia is stepping-up missile attacks on cities and critical infrastructure. We get the latest on the war between Russia and Ukraine – from Andrew Rasiulus, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Expert in Eastern European Affairs. Are you, or a loved one, struggling with mental health? Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker...

Ukraine's counteroffensive is being met with an increase in Russian missile attacks. For the latest on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, we turn to Andrew Rasiulis - Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

Astronomers have discovered a real-life ‘Tatooine’ exoplanet orbiting twin suns like in Star Wars! We’ll get the out of this world details ahead. Joining us to discuss the discovery and its significance is Dr. Matthew Standing - Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Open University’s School of Physical Sciences.

This year's Calgary Stampede Parade is set to be out of this world! Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will trade in the rocket for a horse as this year's Parade Marshal!

Once a month we join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Senior Manager of Conservation Operations to discuss the amazing conservation efforts happening in our city and province. Lea Randall is back with us this month to discuss frog ultrasounds!

David Johnston has resigned as ‘Special Rapporteur’. Does this mean we’ll finally see a public inquiry and what comes next in the investigation into foreign interference? We discuss with Kim Wright, Founder and Principal at government relations firm “Wright Strategies”. The wildfires burning across our nation have highlighted the need for a more ‘robust’ emergency management plan for Canada. Could...

Housing densification is on the radar of city hall, but are the plans realistic? We get the thoughts of Sasha Tsenkova, Professor at the University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Planning a summer road-trip? If that’s the case, do you know how much you should budget for gas? We get a ‘summer gas price forecast’ from Dan McTeague, President of ‘Canadians for Affordable...