The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

We begin with a recap of the latest episode of “The West Block”.  This week we speak with Eric Sorensen, Guest Host and Senior National Correspondent with Global News. Eric brings us details of his conversation with Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker and a breakdown of last week’s new ‘agreement’ between the Federal Liberal party and the NDP. Are you aware of the ‘connection’ between hear...

We begin with a look at the ongoing war in Ukraine, Including Vladimir Putin’s “Victory Date” he has in mind for the invasion, and the latest talks planned between Ukraine and Russia taking place in Turkey. We speak with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an Expert in Eastern European Affairs. It's a ‘first’ in the world of medicine: ‘microplastics’ have been foun...

President Putin has set a deadline for victory in Ukraine but what does this really mean? With insight, we are joined by Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs. 

We begin with a look at the ongoing war in Ukraine. We speak with a Professor of European, Russian and Eurasian studies on the significance of the NATO and G7 conference this week in Brussels and discuss what Russia’s next move could be, in the invasion. Next, we head stateside for our weekly update on the issues making headlines in the U.S.  Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent,...

We begin with the latest on the war in Ukraine. This time out, through the eyes of a former Volunteer Combat Medic, who’s currently coordinating donations in the war-torn country. We speak with Alina Viatkina, who shares her incredible story with us. Then, we head to Brussels for an update on the ongoing NATO and G7 meetings taking place – which include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We get the la...

We begin with a look at the ongoing war in Ukraine. We speak with a Professor of Policing and Security about the impact Ukrainian soldiers and everyday citizens are having against the powerful Russian Invasion – as reports indicate as many as 5 Russian Generals have been killed in just over 3 weeks. Next, we look at inflation in Canada, which is now trending at a 30 year high. We examine the cause...

Russia has lost an historic number of generals during the 28 days the war has raged in Ukraine. With details on why this is happening, we were joined by Jonathan Jackson, Senior Teaching Fellow in Professional Policing and Security School of Social Sciences, Birmingham City University. 

No one likes talking about it, but death is a certainty. But after 2 years living with the COVID pandemic, its time to normalize talking about death and planning for the end-or-life process. Mallory McGrath, Founder and CEO of Viive Planning joined us with her insights. 

We begin with Federal politics and the announcement by the Liberal Government of an ‘agreement’ with the NDP which will keep the Liberal Minority government in power until 2025. We break down details of the agreement with Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science from Mount Royal University. Then we head to Ukraine for an update on the latest on the Russian Invasion. We get a ‘personal account’...

We begin with a look at the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Hage, Fellow at the U of C’s School of Public Policy and former Director of Foreign Affairs responsible for Ukraine and Russia. Robert brings us details on the latest in ‘talks’ between the two nations and what ‘peace’ might look like for the region – moving ahead. Next, we examine a different component in the Russian In...

Calgary’s Beltline Community wants police to put a stop to the weekly so-called "freedom demonstrations" that have been ongoing for the past 2-years. The Calgary Police Service will today outline their plans for how to deal with protestors, in a meeting of the Calgary Police Commission. Member of the Commission, and Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joined us to talk about what he says needs to b...

We begin with a look at the war in Ukraine, specifically the Ukrainian resistance to the Russian attacks. We discuss with Professor Frank Ledwidge, Senior Lecturer in Military Capabilities and Strategy from the University of Portsmouth. Then, it’s our weekly report on ‘all things Calgary’ with Global News City Hall Reporter Adam MacVicar. Adam brings us the latest on the ongoing ‘Beltline’ weekend...

We begin with our monthly conversation with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We discuss the ongoing issue of the weekend ‘Beltline’ protests in the city and ask the Chief about the Police Service’s strategy to address them, moving forward. Then, we continue our conversation on the war in Ukraine. We speak with a Professor of ‘Art History and Art Conservation’ from Queen’s University about the ri...

We begin with a discussion on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Andrew Rasiulis, an expert in Eastern European Affairs and ‘Fellow’ at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. We ask Andrew about the significance of Ukrainian President Zelensky addressing Canada’s Parliament and what our government can do to further help the war-torn country. Next, we continue our conversation on the conflict in Eas...

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

Brenda Frame, Owner, Frames Guest House

Bob Ascah, Research Fellow, The Parkland Institute, University of Alberta

We begin with a look at the on-going weekend protests in Calgary’s ‘Beltline’ community. We speak with Global Reporter Sarah Offin about what, if anything, more can be done by City Police to put an end to the protests, which are causing ‘unrest’ to the residents of the downtown community. Next we discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. We talk with David Perry, President of the Cana...

With the now-dead Event Centre deal still weighing heavily on the minds of Calgarians, people want to know if there is still even a chance for a rebirth! We talk about that, a new street harassment bylaw and a major housing announcement in Calgary, when we have our weekly chat with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Premier has his own call-in radio show every Saturday morning (10-11am) on Corus Radio 770 CH...

We begin with a look at the updated ‘refugee policy’ being put forth by the Federal Government to address the very high number of Ukrainian residents fleeing the Russian attack. We speak with Jamie Liew, a Professor of Law and expert on immigration and refugee citizenship law, for her thoughts on how effective the new policy is. Next, we continue our discussion on the war in Ukraine, specifically...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine, specifically the growing list of ‘sanctions’ that have been put on Russia. We get the latest from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European Affairs. Next, we continue our conversation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We get a first-hand account of the efforts being made by volunteers on the g...

It's the latest...buzz! Bees are helping save the antelopes! Once a month we join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Director of Conservation & Science, Dr Axel Morenschlager, to get the latest news on all the great conservation work the team is involved with around the world. Good morning Dr Axel! 

The US has moved to ban Russian oil imports -- will it have the desired impact? And How much more support can NATO allies provide without being drawn into the conflict? With insight we were joined by Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs. 

The war in Ukraine is in its second week, people continue stepping up to try and help any way possible. This morning we were joined by Roman Yosyfiv. Roman is a Calgarian who's delivering supplies to hospitals around the war-torn.  He joined us this morning from Ukraine.

We begin with the latest from Ukraine. We catch up with Global News National Reporter Mike Armstrong who is currently in Lviv, Ukraine. Mike gives us an update on the Russian invasion and the continuing exodus of citizens from the war-torn country – which now totals over 2 million refugees. Today is “International Women’s Day,” we kick things off by hearing details on the 2022 “Gender Index Report...