The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

University of Alberta researchers are exploring the future of hydrogen extraction and how to make it as efficient as possible. With details, we spoke with Jason Olfert, Professor in Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Russia has launched a full-scale offensive into the Donbas region while Finland and Sweden look to join NATO as soon as possible. With the latest on the war in Ukraine, we spoke with Andrew Rasiulis , Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs. ensive to take the Dombas 

We begin with a conversation with Marci Ien, Liberal MP and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, who is in Calgary for a series of announcements on Affordable Housing. Minister Ien gives us details on the Liberal plan – which was laid out in the 2022 Federal Budget. Next, we look at Canada’s Investment on ‘Green Technology,’ in particular, if the current program will be enough to meet...

5 years in and the Canada Infrastructure Bank has failed in its promise invest in "the next generation of infrastructure Canadians need" -- So what needs to be done to improve the CIB? With insight, we spoke with David McDonald, Professor of Global Development Studies at Queen's University.

This morning we checked-in with The Nature Doctor, Dr Axel Morenschlager, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Director of Conservation & Science, to learn how  Calgary frogs are hopping into action to help city frogs around the world! 

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block. Mercedes brings us details on her conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on the latest Canadian sanctions on Russia and Federal Budget reaction from NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh. Next, we hear about the increased interest in “Fortified” homes and underground b...

We begin with a look at the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. We get the latest and a look at the tactics being used by the Russian military now being considered ‘war crimes,’ with Oleksandra Ustinova, Ukrainian MP and member of the Parliamentary Law Enforcement Committee. Then, a focus on Alberta Politics and the UCP Leadership Review. We get an update on the process (which began over the week...

The Celtic Woman group is bringing their North American Postcards From Ireland tour to Calgary -- celebrating Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage. With details, we spoke with Chloe Agnew, from Celtic Woman. 

Revelations and details on the atrocities committed by Russian forces on Ukrainian civilians continue to surface. With insight on the human rights violations and the steps to war crime prosecution, we spoke with Oleksandra Ustinova, Ukrainian MP, and member of the parliamentary Law Enforcement Committee. 

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the impact the new Federal Budget will have on the City of Calgary and, we hear details of the Mayor’s latest honour: Being named the ‘Parade Marshall’ for the official kick-off of the Calgary Expo later this month. Next, we head stateside for an update on the issues making headlines in the U.S. Jackson P...

On April 6th, 2018 -- a fatal bus crash ultimately took the lives of 16 people and changed the lives of countless others across the country. But the legacy of hockey player Logan Boulet lives on through Green Shirt Day. To discuss the "Logan Boulet Effect," and the 4th annual Green Shirt Day, we spoke with Logan's father Toby  Boulet.

We begin with a look ahead to the Federal Budget release, specifically, the impact the new budget will have on the average taxpayer. We get the thoughts of Franco Terrazano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Foundation. Is there a ‘rift’ between the Calgary Police Commission and the ‘rank and file’ CPS officers and what is the future of the controversial “Thin Blue Line” patch? We discuss...

It's time to get your hand dirty! 2022 has been proclaimed "Canada's Year of the Garden!" To discuss the surge in the interest in gardening across Canada, we spoke with Michel Gauthier, Executive Director of the Canadian Garden Council.

We begin with a look at the ‘state’ of COVID-19 in the UK, where new cases have risen to record levels. We get an update from Kenni James, UK Broadcaster and Business Owner. Next, we look at new polling numbers released this week that show Premier Jason Kenney with an approval rating of less than 30%. We speak with Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science from Mount Royal University, on what th...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, April 5th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Mercedes gives us details on her recent assignment overseas covering the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Next, we continue our discussion on the war, this time focusing on the strategic plan, and mental state of Russian Preside...

We begin with a ‘look-ahead’ to the Federal Budget set to be released on Thursday. We speak with Torran Jolly, a tax expert and Partner with KPMG. Torran breaks down what he sees as the ‘key pieces’ that will matter most to both businesses and individuals. April is “IBS Awareness Month”. We speak with a Calgary-based Gastroenterologist for details on a new oral medication which could be a ‘game ch...

On Thursday, the Federal Government will table it's 2022 budget. This morning KPMG expert Torran Jolly, helped set the scene and preview what we can expect from this year's budget.

We begin with a look at today’s ‘price drop’ at the ‘pumps’. We speak with Dan McTeague, President of “Canadians for Affordable Energy” for a complete break-down on where the savings are coming from, how long we can expect to see the lower pricetag and what more, if anything, can be done by the Provincial and Federal governments to provide some relief for Albertans. Next, we discuss the ‘historic’...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Frank Ledwidge, a Professor in Military Capabilities and Strategy at the University of Portsmouth. Frank shares his thoughts on Russia’s “pledge” to pull-back troops from the capital city of Kyiv and how President Putin is changing his objective, moving forward. Are we doing enough as a nation to help Ukrainian refugees, and has the infl...

The latest issue of Savour Calgary Magazine is out now, and this morning we spoke to Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine, Camie Leard for all the delicious details.

The federal government says Canada will welcome an unlimited number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion, but some critics say the robust response from the west to the current crisis highlights disparities in how other refugees have been treated in the past. Global investigative journalist Brian Hill provides insight into the Ukraine Refugee Disparity.

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, from the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University for details on Tuesday’s ‘peace talks’ between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. It’s the ‘end of the honeymoon’ for Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the new City Council? That’s the ‘takeway’ from a new civic poll done by “ThinkHQ Public Affairs.” We get a...