The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Calgary Expo kicks into high gear this weekend! Adult Swim's "Psi Cop" will be premiering! The Canadian series creators joined us with details on the new show!

A Calgary based medical company is using cutting A.I. technology to search for a cure for cancer and has already made great strides toward a groundbreaking treatment for breast cancer. We get details from Zubin Kothawala, CEO of “Skymount Medical”. Could there be a ‘link’ between hearing loss and dementia? We get details on research that ‘points’ to a connection between the two from Dr. Ted Jablon...

It's Tourism Week! This morning we spoke with Juanita Marois, CEO of Métis Crossing about the importance and impact of indigenous tourism on the path towards reconciliation.

Calgary based Skymount Medical is using artificial intelligence to further research into cancer treatments and potentially a cure! We spoke with Skymount Medical CEO Zubin Kothawala.

Morning's with Sue and Andy producer Reece Schafer had a chance to sit down for an interview with legendary Star Trek actor and director Jonathan Frakes ahead on this year's Calgary Expo! Here is Reece's extended interview!

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor shares with us details of a discussion between the NDP’s Rachel Notley and Premier Danielle Smith she moderated and her biggest takeaways on what each leader offers for the city of Calgary. Next, we head state-side for the latest news from the US, including the lawsuit against Fox news over the tabulation of vo...

We are now less than 40 days away from the Alberta provincial election. We took the opportunity to speak with Political Analyst Jason Ribeiro for his thoughts on the race so far and what we can expect to see from the candidates as we get closer to election day, May 29th. Mental health impacts our ability to face life’s challenges. Social Worker and Mental Health Advocate Karen Gallagher-Burt joins...

We begin with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out, we get an update on what’s being done to address the ongoing issue of violence in the city on both Calgary Transit and city streets.  Still on the topic of violent crimes in the city - will increasing the police presence on Calgary streets improve public safety or should we look at bolstering social programs and...

We begin with our weekly chat with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of ‘The West Block’. This week Mercedes shares details of her interview with the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Katie Telford, who testified before a Commons committee last week on Chinese interference in the Canadian political system. Tax season is now in full swing, so how would a potential strike o...

Vaccine researchers are taking aim at more and more diseases these days and now you can add a potential cancer vaccine to the list. We had the chance to discuss what could be a ‘game changer’ in the battle against cancer with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician.  Then we look at the concept of a ‘mid-life transformation’ and the positive side of making a major life change at or aroun...

How will this week’s Bank of Canada Interest rate announcement affect the average Calgarian and are the recent changes to ‘lending rules’ in our country helping low-income Canadians? We get some answers from financial ‘guru’ Bruce Sellery, CEO of “Credit Canada”. It's tax season! Aside from knowing about any changes to filing your taxes this year, how much do you know about the potential ‘scams’ b...

What do you know about the genetics of wildlife? We discuss with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Senior Manager of Conservation Operations - Lea Randall.

We’re all looking to save money these days. We do what we can to keep costs down by being ‘savvy’ shoppers at the supermarket, but what can you do to lower your monthly home energy bill? We get some tips from Logan Bourns, Manager of Energy Procurement and Analytics with ‘Utility Source Incorporated’ and hear why Logan suggests avoiding being on a ‘regulated’ energy rate program right now. 43 Year...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of ‘The West Block’. This week, Mercedes shares details of her conversation with Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who was chosen as the only Canadian crew member for NASA’s ground-breaking “Artemis-2” mission, which will be the most extensive in history. Next, it’s an ambitious plan to create a ‘hub’ t...

What will the city do to address safety issues on city streets, in particular when it comes to crime and violence on Calgary Transit? We discuss with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Donald Trump now faces 34 counts of falsifying business records a first in American history, for such charges being leveled against a Former President. We get the latest and a look at all the news making headlines South of the bor...

Looking to buy a used car? A new mobile car inspection service has arrived in Calgary! We get all the details about Kiwiz!

Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen has been chosen to take part in the historic “Artemis 2” space mission, which will be the furthest ‘reaching’ mission in history. We discuss the impact having a Canadian on the team means to our nation and the interest in ‘space’ in our country with Gordon Osinski, Professor in ‘Earth and Planetary Science’ at Western University. Earlier this week, the Provincial g...

Could the Rogers' acquisition of Shaw Communications be detrimental for consumers? We discuss the ramifications of the biggest Telecommunications merger in Canadian history with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes inside the UCP? We speak with former Deputy Premier and Cabinet Minister, Thomas Lukaszuk to...

Tech leaders like Elon Musk are calling for artificial intelligence labs to put the brakes on developing powerful AI systems. Can we put that genie back in the bottle and what impact will this technology have on education? We discussed with Louis Volante - Professor of Education Governance and Policy Analysis at Brock University and President of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education.

Can a ‘walk a day’ keep the doctor away when it comes to depression? We speak with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”, for details on new research that points to exercise being a more effective treatment for depression, than medication. Do you know what services are available to support youth mental health and well-being here in Calgary? We discuss what’s available and the importanc...

Today is Motivational Monday...a chance to get you motivated today and beyond! Our focus today is on having courageous conversations around bullying and suicide. We were joined by international speaker and coach Elizabeth Bennett.

Could our Province be on the verge of another resource boom? We speak with Veteran Journalist and Author Diane Francis for details on how a unique process for mining ‘Lithium’ could be a game-changer for the Alberta energy sector. Are Canadian businesses doing enough to support the mental health of their employees? We speak to a Human Resources professional who explains how far we’ve come addressi...

We begin with reaction to the release of the 2023 Federal Budget. We speak with Meaghon Reid, Executive Director of “Vibrant Communities Calgary” for her thoughts on whether the budget effectively addresses affordability issues in Canada and specifically here in Calgary. A large portion of the new budget focuses on the investment in green technology. We discuss what sort of an impact the announcem...

Russia plans to station nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus - are we seeing an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war 400 days into the conflict? Joining us to discuss is our friend Andrew Rasiulis - Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

The 2023 federal budget will be released later today - what do Canadian business hope to see from the latest budget? Joining us to help set the stage ahead of today's budget, we spoke with Torran Jolly - Tax Partner at KPMG.