The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

We begin with a look at the bitterly cold weather we’ve been witness to this week. Our on-air contributor Dave McIvor breaks down what do you need to know if you're working in these frigid cold temperatures to stay safe and warm. What headlines stood-out in 2022? We discuss the major Canadian news stories with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of ‘The West Block’. The...

It can be quite concerning when your child has a fever, and there seems to be an increased incidence of 'fever' over the past few months in the city. How 'serious' of a concern should it really be for parents and what's the best treatment? We discuss with Dr. Ted Jablonski our “on-call” family physician. Are you liable for your holiday guests? From icy walkways, to the ‘overserving’ alcohol at par...

The city has announced a "Bus Electrification Strategy" which will replace 259 buses at the end of their life-cycle. We catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek for details on the ‘roll out’ including what the ambitious project will cost Calgary taxpayers. What were the biggest US news stories of the year? From the mid-term elections to continuing conversations surrounding gun reform, we breakdown the top...

The future is electric, but are we ready for it? Kevin Lisso, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EnerSavings, joined us to discuss the growth of the EV industry and how to best to prepare for the electric future.

Once a month we get to chat with Lea Randall - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Senior Manager of Conservation Operations, for insight into the conservation work happening right here in our city. Lea joined us this month with details on the annual Christmas Bird Count!

Looking for something a bit different to get you in the holiday spirit? We've got some fun Christmas gift ideas from the folks at Showcase. Danny Boome, Head of Live Shopping at Showcase joined us with holiday gift giving trends!

What have been the biggest challenges for Calgary's business community this year and just how optimistic are local businesses for 2023? We take a ‘look back’, and a ‘look ahead’, with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of The Calgary Chamber. Next, how have high inflation and ‘economic woes’ impacted the amount we give to charities this year? We catch up with Jake Fuss from the ‘Fraser Institute fo...

What progress has been made in reforming the culture of Canada's Armed Forces? Saba Aziz, Global News National Online Journalist, joined us to discuss the “ambitious roadmap" outlined by Minister Anita Anand.

What is going on with Calgary gas prices and why does the price change by upwards of 20-cents depending on where you fill-up in the city? We get answers from Dan McTeague, President of “Canadians for Affordable Energy”. Dan also gives us some insight as to what we can expect to pay at the pumps in 2023. Did you know that Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Canadians? We sp...

2022 has been a real “rollercoaster ride” in Alberta politics. We catch up with Duane Bratt, Political Scientist from Mount Royal University for a look-back at the wild ‘year that was’ in Provincial politics. Next, the federal government plans to make Canada a global supplier of critical minerals and has earmarked nearly 4 billion dollars for the project. We get details on what this means for the...

It can be very difficult to open up and share your personal story, when you’re battling cancer. But a well know Calgary figure has done just that. We speak with cancer warrior and Calgary CTV News Anchor Jocelyn Laidlaw, who brings us details on her journey in her fight against colorectal cancer.   Then, we learn more about this type of cancer known as ‘the silent killer’.  Dr. Ted Jablonski, our...

It can be very difficult to open up about your cancer battle, but a well-know Calgary figure has done just that. CTV Calgary anchor and cancer warrior, Joceyln Laidlaw, joined us to share her experience in hopes of helping others.

This week Canada's big city Mayors met in Ottawa, including our own Jyoti Gondek. We catch up with the Mayor for details on what was discussed at the annual Caucus.   According to a recent article on “Sprawlcalgary.com”, Calgary Transit’s recent issues when it comes to passenger safety is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’. We catch up with Jeremy Klaszus, Editor-in-Chief for “The Sprawl” who points to...

Health care wait times in Canada have increased almost 200 percent over the last twenty years. How does Alberta compare to the rest of the country when it comes to wait times, and what can be done to address the issue? We discuss with Bacchus Barua, Director of the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Health Policy Studies.   Next, we take a look at the controversy surrounding Bill-C21. What type of fire...

Savour Calgary's 2022 "Holiday Gift Guide" is out now! We catch-up with Camie Leard, Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine for all the details.

The National Happiness Report is out, and we discuss why the report finds that Canadians are unhappy. We discussed with Peggy Sullivan - Women's leadership speaker, mindset expert, and founder of non-profit SheCAN.

We begin with a look at the COP15 World Conference on Biodiversity, taking place this week in Montreal. We speak with Kurtis Hayne of the Marine Stewardship Council of Canada on one of the main focuses of this year’s event, Ocean Biodiversity, and the role Canada plays in protecting the health of the world’s largest ecosystem. Next, The great experiment has ended, so what was the outcome of the UK...

Lead singer and front man of the iconic band KISS, marketer extraordinaire, and now founder of the new vodka brand MoneyBag Vodka being distributed by Calgary’s own Minhas Brewery & Distillery! TEASE: A rock legend has partnered with a local distillery to brew up something special - Gene Simmons joins us, next! This morning we caught up with iconic musician Gene Simmons for the details.

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre; the day a gunman targeted and killed 14 women and injured 14 more at École Polytechnique in Montréal. We talk with Suzanne Duncan, Vice President of Philanthropy at The Canadian Women's Foundation to discuss whether we’re doing enough to end gender-based violence in Canada. Another barrage of deadly missile strikes in Ukraine has further d...

33 years ago, 14 women were targeted and killed in what has become known as the Montreal Massacre. Are we doing enough to end gender-based violence in Canada? Suzanne Duncan - Vice President, Philanthropy at The Canadian Women's Foundation joined us to discuss

Spotify's Wrapped 2022 is out and dominating social media feeds. How much time did you spend listening and how many hours is a Spotify membership worth? Morning Show Producer, Reece Schafer, joins the show to break-down the numbers and how his listening habits have cost Spotify money.

Friday was our annual Pledge Day in support of the Calgary Children's Foundation. We check in with Chair of the Board John Vos, to get an update on just how incredibly generous Calgarians were during this year's Radiothon!   Could it be that certain foods may present a risk for 'addiction' in the same way alcohol and tobacco do? We'll discuss the findings of a new study with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our...

Connection. It's more important now than ever before. We spoke to a Canadian influencer and outdoor enthusiast - Ricky Forbes felt this lost connection with an 11-year boy that he met through the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program, and Ricky joined us on Motivational Monday.

Is the UCP government’s plan to fix Alberta's healthcare system viable? We discuss with Chris Gallaway, Executive Director of “Friends of Medicare” to hear what the organization’s biggest healthcare ‘takeaways’ are, from Tuesday’s Throne speech.   Pledge Day is December 2nd right here on 770 CHQR. We continue our series shining the ‘spotlight’ on the various charities supported by the Calgary Chil...

We begin with yesterday’s “Throne Speech”, the first for the UCP Government under Premier Danielle Smith. We get reaction to the speech from Lori Williams, Political Science Professor from Mount Royal University.   Next, we ‘dig’ into one of the most prominent platform ‘pieces’ that Premier Danielle Smith campaigned on during the UCP leadership race, vaccine and mask mandates in the Province. We s...