The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

The latest edition of Savour Calgary Magazine is out! With details on the "winter edition" we spoke with Editor Camie Leard.

327 days into the war between Russia and Ukraine, what's the latest on the conflict? We get an update from Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College at Queen’s University. The third Monday in the month of January has been deemed “Blue Monday”, with some claiming it to be the most depressing day of the year. We ask Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”, if there’s any...

The Above & Beyond Caregivers Association has recently been granted, by the Government of Canada, an incredible opportunity to honour, recognize and celebrate dedicated frontline disability workers in Alberta that provided exemplary care throughout the pandemic. Project Coordinator Selly Principio-George joined us to discuss.

We begin with our weekly conversation Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor just returned from Los Angeles, where she attended the premier of HBO's new season of “The Last of Us” - which was shot right here in Calgary. We ask the Mayor about the impact TV and Film productions have, economically - for the city. Next week you can sign-up to take advantage of Alberta's affordability measures, but who qualifi...

New year, but same financial struggles? If you’re looking to make 2023 the year you get your ‘financial house’ in order, we’ve got you covered. We catch up with Bruce Sellery, Financial Educator and CEO of Credit Canada. Bruce offers up some tips to tackle the Christmas credit card debt and get your budget back on track. In response to an increase in COVID cases, testing is back in place for trave...

Do you have a gas stove in your house? New concerns are being raised regarding health risks, in particular, increased incidence of asthma associated with the use of gas ranges. We speak with Trevor VandenBoer, a Professor of Chemistry from York University for what you need to know about the health risks of cooking with gas. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, close to 12-million Canadi...

This morning we're catching-up with our friends from the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Today, we're looking at the conservation efforts for the "Mountain Bongo" with Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Senior Manager of Conservation Operations - Lea Randal.

A Gas stove can be a major selling point in a house, but new concerns are being raised regarding health risks and asthma associated with gas ranges. The US is now considering a ban, should Canada also consider banning gas ranges from homes? Trevor VandenBoer - Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry at York University, joined us to discuss.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touched-down in Mexico on Monday, to take part in the “Three Amigos” summit this week, focusing on Canada’s economic relationship with both Mexico and the US. We discuss the importance of the Summit with Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block, Mercedes Stephenson. A new study from The Fraser Institute looks at both Federal and Provincial governmen...

It’s a major change on the Calgary radio ‘landscape’. The birth of “QR Calgary”. It’s the same talk you’ve loved for years now on the FM dial as well at 107.3. One of our first guests on the new “QR Calgary” was our former co-worker and now Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith. We ask her what she considers the number 1 issue currently facing Albertans, and her biggest takeaway being in the Premier’s...

We have expanded our footprint on the Calgary media landscape! Today, QR Calgary can be heard on 770AM & 107FM! Same content your love on an expanded format!

What’s ahead for Canada’s job market in 2023? Following a ‘wild’ year in 2022 with record low unemployment and at the same time labour shortages in many sectors, we get some insight as to what employers can do to successfully attract and retain employees. We speak with Career Placement Specialist, Dr. Candy Ho. This week marks the second-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection on Capitol...

Will "quiet quitting" still be a part of the 2023 lexicon? There are lots of jobs out there, so how can we find the right fit and what are employers doing to attract and retain talent in the new year? Joining us to discuss is Candy Ho - Board Chair for CERIC. Good morning, Candy. 

2022 was a very interesting year in the Canadian job market, record low unemployment and at the same time, labor shortages in many different sectors. So, what’s the outlook for the job market in 2023? We dig into the results of a new survey on the topic, with Ahmed Borhot, Director of Workplace Solutions for “Manpower Recruiting”. Age is going to catch up to all of us, nothing can stop it. But cou...

New Year, same gas price woes! With prices at the pump jumping by up to 20-cents per litre in the province over the past week, it begs the question: are Albertans being ‘gouged’ when it comes to gas prices? We discuss the topic with Dan McTeague, President of “Canadians for Affordable Energy”. It’s time to roll-up your sleeves and pitch-in! We hear details on the urgent need for blood donations ri...

Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022 and the war in the region continues. With the latest on the war, and an insight into 2023, we spoke with Andrew Rasiulis - Canadian Global Affairs Institute fellow & an expert in Eastern European affairs.

The war in Ukraine was clearly one of the biggest stories of 2022. We get an update on the Russian invasion, now into its 11 months and a look-ahead into what we might expect to see in the conflict in 2023 - from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and an expert in Eastern European Affairs. Home prices rose steady throughout 2022….Will we finally see relief in 2023 –...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, December 23rd.    ‘Tis the season when we look-ahead to the New Year and ‘reflect’ on the past 12 months. This time out, a look-back at the year in City Hall. We speak with Mayor Jyoti Gondek on her views on the biggest issues that faced Calgary in 2022 and her thoughts on her first full year in Office.     The Holidays may just be the perfect time to check...

Every week this year, we've had the opportunity to speak with Mayor Jyoti Gondek about the issues facing Calgary. As 2022 comes to a close, we sat down for an extended conversation with Mayor Gondek to look back at her first full year in office.

After a couple of ‘wild’ years in the Calgary Real Estate Market, Interest Rate hikes over the past several months have helped to temper prices. We take a look back at the year in Real Estate and a look-ahead to what buyers and sellers can expect in 2023 with Justin Havre of “Justin Havre & Associates, Re/Max First”. Next, how can we be better allies to marginalized communities and more effectivel...

According to stats Canada, Canada has seen a 72 percent increase in the rate of hate crimes between 2019 and 2021. What can we do to address this issue and put allyship into action in 2023? Joining us to discuss is Mawuli Chai - diversity, equity, and inclusion expert and the Strategist for York Region District School Board's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy Implementation Plan.

The Mitten Project is in its second year! Once again, we've partnered with Chaz Smith of #BeTheChangeYYC to help Calgary's vulnerable population. Our listeners stepped up and we are so grateful. This morning we chatted with Chaz about the impact these gloves and mitts will make, as well as one of our listeners - Cassandra Rugust from All the Details cleaning who made a huge contribution to the cam...

Calgary’s Jewish community invites the public to join the Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at City Hall tonight. Joining us to tell us about the celebrations is Rabbi Menachem Matusof.

It’s that time of the year, when we ‘reflect’ on the past 12 months in the City of Calgary. This time out, a look-back at the biggest issues facing The Calgary Police Service. From transit safety, to an increase of gun related crimes, we speak with Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We've been talking about it all month, the “Mitten Project!” This week marks our ‘final push’ for donations. We discuss the...