The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the “West Block”. Mercedes brings us details of her interview with Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Jolie on Canada’s long awaited “Indo-Pacific Strategy” and how it could impact our relationship with China, moving forward.   It has been a brutal flu season and children are being hit hardest...

It's a heartwarming story about a family that has overcome incredible odds.  Sofia Hirani was four years old when she stumbled during soccer practice and threw up violently. When the vomiting persisted, she underwent an MRI, which revealed a massive tumour. It was later identified as a highly aggressive children’s brain cancer.   Joining us to talk about her daughters' journey, is Dr Shelly Bhayan...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. The past few days have been marked by a ‘barrage’ of Russian bombs aimed at crippling Ukraine power plants and critical infrastructure. We get the latest on the war from Ivan Katchanovski, Professor of Political Science from University of Ottawa  Could 15 minutes of physical activity per day save your life? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This week we discuss the ongoing issue of violence and crime on Calgary Transit, specifically at LRT Stations. We ask the Mayor what plans the City has to address the issue to make transit users feel safe while using the service.   Why does Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro want RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki dismissed? We'll disc...

MS Calgary is bringing back its Whisky Festival, "in-person" for the first time in 2 years. We spoke with Charlotte Howe, Manager of Corporate Partnerships for the MS Foundation of Canada to get the details!

We begin with the alleged ‘interference’ by the Chinese Government in our 2019 Federal Election. We catch up with Margaret McCuaig-Johnson, Senior Fellow of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, to discuss what needs to be done to safeguard future elections from being influenced by foreign operatives. City Council has laid out the framework for Calgary’s 4-year budget plan....

Giving Tuesday is around the corner, and with insight into the impact your dollars make with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, we are joined by Parul Singh, Development Officer of Annual Giving at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

We begin with Premier Danielle Smith’s address to Albertans on Tuesday night which featured a major focus on ‘Inflation Relief Measures’. We get reaction from Kris Sims, Provincial Director of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation.   Next, The Ukrainian people are gearing up for a cold winter, with the possibility of being without power until March as the impact of the Russian Invasion continues. We g...

Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University in Montreal, Alberta resident and host of The Moshe Lander Show

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22Nd   We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. This time out, Mercedes brings us details on her interview with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, including a discussion surrounding what the Ukrainian people need, right now from their Western Allies.   Next, Prime Mi...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st.   Last week a rogue missile struck rural Poland, killing two people. Is the conflict in Eastern Europe spilling over the Russia and Ukraine borders and at what point will NATO step-in to defend member countries like Poland? We get an update on the situation from Stephen Saideman from the Department of “International Affairs” at Carleton Univer...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We kick off the conversation asking the Mayor to re-cap, in her own words, the “license plate photo” incident involving Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu, and what may come of Councillor Chu, amid months of controversy surrounding him.   It's not just kid's cold meds that are in short supply, but adult pain and fever meds have become just as...

Have you started your holiday shopping yet and where are you planning on spending your money this holiday season? We discussed holiday shopping trends with Jane Domenico - Senior VP & National Lead, Retail Services – REMS National Retail Group, Colliers.

Canada plans to settle 500,000 permanent immigrants a year by 2025. Are we prepared as a nation to welcome this many newcomers in such a short time? We'll discuss what needs to be done to meet such an ambitious goal with Adam Owen, Senior Consultant at Navigator Ltd.   Still on the topic of immigration, Ukrainian newcomers to Calgary need our help right now. We'll discuss the process of ‘opening y...

It’s been a growing issue in the Province, what’s being called a “broken” legal aid system. We dig into what needs to be done to get the system back on track with Danielle Boisvert, President of the “Criminal Trial Lawyers Association”.   For over 66,000 Albertans living with COPD, everyday feels like you’re drowning. We learn about the signs and symptoms of the Disease from Dr. Erika Penz, Respir...

Shocking new allegations claim that China tried to influence Canada's 2019 federal election. We get details from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.   Approximately 15,000 Calgary Students were absent from School last week. We catch up with Dr. Sam Wong, President of the Section of Pediatrics from the Alberta Medical Association to discuss what’s beh...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a visit to the newly-liberated city of Kherson over the weekend. With details on the latest on the war in Ukraine 264 days after Russia's invasion - we are joined by Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine with International pressure mounting to negotiate a ceasefire of some type. We dig into how realistic the idea is and what it would look like. We speak with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European Affairs.   It's hard to imagine surviving in a new country and not speaking the language. We learn...

Canada's indigenous community has played an important role in Canada's military history but has largely gone unrecognized. We’ll talk about ways to ensure future generations know the contributions made by our Aboriginal Veterans with Chuck Isaacs, Métis Nation of Alberta Veteran and President of the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta   What next steps does Canada need to take towards a net-zer...

Voters in the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat have spoken and elected their new MLA, Premier Danielle Smith. We’ll break down the results of the bye-election and get some insight as to what the future holds for each Party, as we move towards a Spring Provincial Election. We speak with Lisa Young, Professor of Political Sciences from the University of Calgary.   The mid-term elections also wrapped up...

Get ready to rock-out for a good cause! Canadian country music icon Terri Clark will be spreading the holiday joy with her Christmas concert and we caught-up with Terri to get all the details!

We all know bears go into hibernation over the winter but what about our amphibian friends? Lea Randall, Senior Manager of Conservation Operations at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, joins us this month to discuss how the cold weather impacts the animals at the zoo!

What is the federal government doing to protect our economy against a looming recession? We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” for details of her conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who discusses the government’s plans to help Canadians facing financial hardship.   According to President Joe Biden, "democracy is on...

Over the weekend WestJet experienced a system-wide outage resulting in over 200 flight cancellations. Is WestJet and other Canadian airlines living up to their obligations for passengers and compensation for cancelled or rescheduled flights? We discuss with Gabor Lukacs, President of the “Air Passengers Rights Association”.   Next, it’s “Family Violence Prevention Month” and a great opportunity to...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, we ask the Mayor for her thoughts on the current controversy surrounding Ward 13 Councilor Dan McLean, and about the city’s plan to put the brakes on graphic or inappropriate mail being delivered to Calgary homes.   Next, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, more than 540 students were s...