The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

We begin with a look at the ongoing Emergencies Act Inquiry, specifically at the question of how we, as Canadians, can effectively balance the right to protest with the rule of law. We tackle the topic with Geoff Callaghan, Professor of Political Science at the University of Windsor.   Next, the 2022 FIFA World CUP kicks-off in just over 2 weeks and Canada will be represented for the first time in...

How can we best care for Canada's aging population and what challenges face the so-called "sandwich generation?" Joining us to discuss the challenges facing Canadian caregivers is Debbie Franchuk - RN, Co-Owner, Director of Home Instead.

Are your winter tires on and do you remember how to navigate snow covered roads? With our first real ‘taste’ of winter driving this season, we turn to someone who spends a lot of time on the road: RCMP Sergeant Darrin Turnbull, who offers up some timely ‘tips’ to stay safe on the slick roads.   It’s “Financial Literacy Month” and this year, it’s more important than ever to get your ‘financial hous...

We begin with a look at the state of Healthcare in Canada. Are emergency rooms at their breaking point? Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block, joins us to share details of her conversation with a group of Physicians who are calling the current situation a “health-care crisis”.   Next, life has become less affordable for Canadians and a new survey on the to...

We begin with the ‘haunted history’ of Halloween and the evolution of modern-day Halloween costumes. We get a ‘spooky’ history lesson from Lesley Bannatyne, Author of the book “Halloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America’s Fright Night”.   Next, Calgary's Palliser Hotel is dying to have you! We catch up with Brian Robertson, Owner and Co-Founder of “Walk the YYC” for some ‘bone chilling’ tales...

It's Motivational Monday! This morning we're joined by a man who continues to push his body and his boundaries, to achieve a life-long goal. Todd Payette - champion bodybuilder, weight training coach, author & speaker, joins us to share his story and motivation!

Food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. How does Calgary and Alberta compare to the numbers across the nation? We get details on the nationwide “2022 Hunger Count” from Betty Jo Kaiser, Communications Coordinator with the ‘Calgary Food Bank’.   It Looks like Rogers 26-billion dollar merger with Shaw has been put on ice, at least for now. We discuss the future of the deal and how you may...

The Bank of Canada announced another interest rate hike on Wednesday morning, the sixth increase this year. How will this impact homeowners and mortgage rates? We discuss with Victor Tran, Mortgage Expert with “Ratesdot.ca”.   With inflation the highest it’s been in 40 years and prices of everything from food to gas on the rise, is it time to revisit ‘couponing’ as a good way to cut down on househ...

Can you spot a scam or social engineering? We chat with Darek Makey - Chief of Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances, Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs about how to protect yourself online.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes brings us the latest on the investigation into the use of the emergencies act during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests in the nation’s Capital.   Does the new British Prime Minister stand a better chance of outlasting a head of lettuce? We hop across the pond for react...

This week marks eight months since the start of the war in Ukraine. We discuss the current ‘state’ of the Russian invasion and get some insight as to what may come next in the conflict with David Hastings-Dunn, Professor of International Politics from the University of Birmingham, England.   Could it be that a product many women use on a regular basis could lead to an increased risk of Cancer? We...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, we ask the Mayor for her thoughts on the renewed discussion surrounding the Event Centre Project, a project which has been ‘tossed around’ now, for 7 years.   Next, we head across the border for the latest news state-side with Global News Washington Bureau Chief Jackson Proskow. Jackson brings us details on this week’s r...

New life has been breathed into the Event Centre deal! What does a good deal look like for Calgarians? Joining us to discuss is Moshe Lander, Senior lecturer in Economics at Concordia University & Host of the Moshe Lander Show.

We begin with renewed talks at City Hall into the ‘Event Centre Deal’. Could the project finally get the green light, and if so, at what cost to Calgary Taxpayers? We discuss with Moshe Lander, Economics Professor from Concordia University.   It’s been an incredibly rough ride for local small businesses. As we move further away from the pandemic, what’s the road ahead look like for small businesse...

We start with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We discuss what is being done to curb the continued violence in the city and CPS’ piolet project with The Alex. Next, we discuss the C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council recommendations for the Bank of Canada’s interest rates, what we can expect in the coming months and if rate hikes are helping to curb inflation. We g...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. This week Mercedes brings us the latest on the investigation into the use of the emergencies act during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests in the nation’s Capital.   Loblaw's stores are freezing the prices on their "no name" products, will other grocery chains follow suit? We'll...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. How should the ‘ramp-up’ of Russian missile attacks be interpreted, and what can we expect to see in the conflict in the coming months? We discuss with Frank Ledwidge, Senior Lecturer in Military Capabilities and Strategy at the University of Portsmouth.   It’s “Small Business Week” across Canada. We get a breakdown of the biggest challenges facing ou...

Do you know what to do is a service dog approaches you on the street? We discuss new made-in-Alberta technology to help dogs with jobs with Michelle Gariepy - biomedical engineering technologist and former team member of NAIT biomedical engineering technology.

According to The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, over 500 000 Canadians miss work due to mental illness every week. how can we better support the mental health of employees? We discuss with Harriet Ekperigin - Vice-President, Mental Health at Green Shield Holdings.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor shares her thoughts on the controversial remarks made by new Premier Danielle Smith surrounding ‘discrimination’ on her first day on the job and gives us an update on the increased funding request being made by the Calgary Fire Department. Next, we head across the border for the latest news state-side with Glob...

We begin with a look at the impact Canada’s “Indian Act” had, and continues to have, on our Nation. We hear details of a new report on the topic from Amy Swiffin, Professor of Sociology from Concordia University.   Next, a new study indicates that a disparity exists when it comes to the treatment and resources surrounding breast cancer for Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour, in comparison to Ca...

We begin with the latest on the Hockey Canada controversy. We speak with Award-Winning Filmmaker, Author and Journalist Laura Robinson for her thoughts on what she believes the future holds for the organization, now that the CEO and Board of Directors have stepped down.   Then we get an update on the war in Ukraine. We catch up with Andrew Rasuilis from the ‘Canadian Global Affairs Institute’ for...

We begin with a look at Provincial politics, specifically, Danielle Smith being ‘sworn in’ as the 19th Premier of Alberta. What does this mean for the party, and for Alberta? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.   While campaigning for the UCP leadership, Danielle Smith pledged to hire a new CEO of AHS and replace the entire board. Can...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, October 7th.   The confetti has fallen and Alberta has a new premier. We'll breakdown the results of the UCP leadership election with Lori Williams, Political Science Professor at Mount Royal University. Professor Williams brings us her thoughts on the path ahead for newly named Premier Danielle Smith and what Albertans can expect to see in the coming months...