The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, August 23rd.   We begin with a look at the rising cost of living in Canada. We hear details on a new survey from “finder.com” that focuses on how we’re managing the soaring costs which for many includes taking on more personal debt to pay monthly household bills.   Next, it’s our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief,...

Name: Fariborz Birjandian Title: CEO of Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 22nd.   We begin with a look at the increase of gun related violence in our city. We get some insight into the disturbing trend from Irvin Waller, Professor of Criminology from the University of Ottawa.   Could sugar be robbing you of a good night’s sleep? That could be the case according to a new study. We discuss the research with Dr. Ted Jablonski,...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, August 19th.   We begin with a look at the recent government involvement in the ‘probing’ of high-profile businesses and organizations in our country. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? We discuss with a Professor of Political Science from Carleton University. Then we head stateside for an update on news making headlines South of the border. We catch up wi...

Guest: Lisa Wagner Title: President and Adoptions Manager for Soi Dog Canada

Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, August 18th. We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. 6 months into the conflict, are we, as Canadians, doing enough to help Ukrainians in their battle against the Russian invasion? We discuss with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European Affairs.   Beyond getting your class schedule and picking up s...

We begin with a look at stories making headlines across the country. We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes brings us details on the RCMP looking into foreign states potentially ‘intercepting’ electronic communications of Canadian politicians.   Then it’s our monthly conversation with Police Chief Mark Neufeld. Chief Neufeld br...

We begin with a look at the ‘dark’ side of the internet. Specifically, the spread of online ‘hate speech’. We catch up with Dr. Avi Benlolo, CEO of ‘The Abraham Global Peace Initiative’ to discuss the issue and if government legislation is needed to address online hate speech in Canada.   Are the hiring practices of Canadian industry getting in the way of promoting a diverse workforce? We hear det...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. With the Russian invasion now 6 months in what might we expect to see next and could Russia resort to using a nuclear weapon in the conflict? We discuss with Daryl G. Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association.   It’s one ‘positive’ to come out of the Pandemic, an increased interest in gardening and it appears to be continuing, here i...

Former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate was raided by the FBI this week and he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during an related deposition. We got all the details on American politics from Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief. You can help the Stampeders "tackle hunger" this weekend when the Stamps take on the BC Lions! Saturday is the annual "Purolator Tackle Hunger...

You can help the Stampeders "tackle hunger" this weekend when the Stamps take on the BC Lions! Saturday is the annual "Purolator Tackle Hunger Food Drive" in partnership with the Calgary Food Bank. With the details we spoke with Stamps Wide Receiver and two-time West Division All Star, Kamar Jorden. Purolattortacklehungerchallenge.com

Will the record high inflation force the Canadian economy into a recession - and if it does, how can Canadians prepare? With insight, we spoke with George Georgopoulos - Associate Professor department of economics, York University.

The JC Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament is coming up August 25, and there's some space if you and your pals want to hit the links AND do some good. With detail we spoke with Golf Pro at Carmoney Golf and Country Club, Tiffany Gordon.

The Alberta government is exploring the idea of replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force. What are the advantages and disadvantages if it were to happen? We talked with Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University. Associate Minister of Status of Women Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk has apologized for the 3rd place winning essay in the "Her Vision Inspires" essay contest o...

Last week Canada announced it will resume “Operation Unifier” and the training of Ukrainian forces by Canadian military members. Joining us with details on all the latest news from Ottawa, is Mercedes Stephenson - Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.   The RCMP is using spyware capable of accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data as part of major...

The soaring cost of living has a majority of Canadian's worried about their financial health. We get tips and advice aimed at managing your debt and finances from BDO Canada Limited Vice President, Marie Kozlowski.

New research has identified genetic defects that lead to heart failure, opening the door to more targeted diagnosis, prevention and treatment. We get details from Cardiologist, Dr. Gavin Oudit - Canada Research Chair in heart Failure. It's Motivational Monday and we get a double dose of help from CEO and founder of Fairway Divorce Solutions, Karen Stewart. She says thousands of Canadians struggle...

We begin with a discussion surrounding the ‘wild’ weather that rolled through Central Alberta earlier this week, which produced incredibly large, record breaking hail stones. We learn about the science of ‘hail suppression,’ including cloud seeding from Terry Krauss, Senior Consulting Meteorologist for the Alberta Severe Weather Management Society.   Then we head stateside for an update on news ma...

We begin with a look at Wednesday night’s Federal Conservative Leadership Debate. We discuss the unique ‘format’ of the debate and if the absence of two key candidates will have any impact on the vote, which takes place September 10th.   Next, it’s been 1 year since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. We catch up with Ferdouse Asefi, PhD Candidate in the Department of Sociology from the Unive...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine, specifically, the Canadian response when it comes to sending weapons to fight the Russian aggressors. We discuss the topic with Global News Correspondent, Ashleigh Stewart and ask the question: are we doing enough as a nation?   Next, it seems to be a ‘trend’ over the past number of years, political leaders with the traits of ‘tyrants’. What is the at...

We begin with news that Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, received close to 230-thousand dollars in bonuses, above her salary in 2021. We get reaction to the payout from Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science from Mount Royal University.   Do you have a TV in your bedroom? If so, could that be the reason you feel chronically tired? We get the low down on if watchin...