The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Once a month we join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Director of Conservation & Science, Dr Axel Morenschlager, to discuss all the great conservation work the team is involved with around the world. This week, we're discussing the Vancouver island marmots.

We begin with the latest on the trucker protest in Ottawa. We catch up with Abigail Bimman, Global News Ottawa Correspondent, for an update following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday that he has ‘triggered’ the Emergencies Act. Then, we continue our conversation surrounding the ‘Emergencies Act’. We hear details of what it is exactly means, in terms of the ‘extension’ of power for ‘auth...

We begin with a ‘themed’ version of “Motivational Monday." This Valentine’s Day, we focus on “love.” Specifically, how to keep you relationship on track and bring back the ‘spark’ you and your partner felt in the early stages. We speak with Dr. Lauren Walker, a Calgary-based Registered Clinical Psychologist. Next, we continue our ongoing ‘health series’ focusing on the impact the Pandemic has had,...

The pandemic has been hard on relationships, and a survey conducted by market research firm Finder Canada in 2021, found 15 percent of Canadians have experienced a breakup during the course of the pandemic... So before you call it quits, what can be done to get that spark back. With insight, this morning we were joined by Registered Clinical Psychologist and relationship expert, Dr. Lauren Walker....

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We ask the Mayor for her thoughts on the Premier’s announcement earlier this week to ‘ease’ COVID-19 restrictions within a ‘3 step plan’ and whether the City is considering ‘overriding’ some of the Province’s plans, including the possibility of keeping the mask ‘mandate’. Then, we head stateside for an update on the stories making head...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Adam MacVicar, Global News City Hall Reporter. Adam brings us the latest on the impact the Provincial ‘plan’ to ease COVID restrictions will have on the City, including the possibility of City Council continuing a version of the ‘Restriction Exemption Program’ for local businesses and organizations. Next, we look at the stress caused by the Pandemic and t...

Black History month is a time to honour and recognize the contributions black Canadians have made in helping to shape Canada. This week we are joined once again by Robert Small, Order of Canada recipient, artist and creator of the LEGACY poster. This week, Robert covered a couple figures from Montreal, including Marie-Joseph Angélique and Oscar Peterson.

Today, we ‘unpack’ the details from Premier Jason Kenney’s “3-Step Plan” announced Tuesday evening to ease COVID restrictions in the Province.  We begin with reaction from the medical community. Dr. Dan Gregson, Professor of Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology from the University of Calgary joined us this morning to discuss.  Next, response to the announcement from the Official Opposition. We...

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 ongoing Trucker Protest, now in its 12th day, which has made life very difficult for residents living in Ottawa’s downtown core. Today, is “Safer Internet Day,” a chance to shine the spotlight on the dangers our kids are exposed to in th...

We begin with an update on the ongoing protests to end COVID mandates and restrictions in downtown Ottawa. We get the latest on the demonstration, which included seven arrests over the weekend, from David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent with Global News.  Next, we kick off our ‘health series’ focusing on mental health during the pandemic. This time out, Global News Contributor Jawn Jang examin...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We ask the Mayor for her thoughts on the Premier’s announcement Thursday evening that the Province will ‘outline’ a plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions next week, and what was behind the departure of her ‘Chief of Staff’, Stephen Carter earlier this week. Then, we head stateside for an update on the stories making headlines South of the...

The Calgary Centre has received a massive 3 million dollar donation from a pair of local philanthropists. Wendy Beauchesne, Alberta Cancer Foundation CEO, joined us this morning with details on the impact this donation will have

We begin with a look at Wednesday’s vote by the Conservative Party of Canada to ‘oust’ Leader Erin O’Toole. We speak with a Professor of Political Science from Dalhousie University, for some insight into what’s next for the CPC, and who could possibly be the next leader. Then, we head to Southern Alberta for the continuing blockade protest taking place at the Coutts border crossing. Global News Re...

We begin with the on-going protest and blockade taking place at the Coutts border crossing. Global News Reporter Lauren Pullen brings us the latest on the situation, now in its fifth day. February is ‘Black History Month’. We hear the remarkable stories of two black Canadians, and the impact they had on our nation. We speak with Robert Small, an expert on Black History and a member of the Order of...

This is Black History month - a time to expand our knowledge about historical black figures that helped shape Canada. This morning we're kicking of a series focusing on the contributions of famous Canadian figures with a black history expert and member of The Order of Canada, Robert Small. This week we're focusing on two important figures from Eastern Canada, Viola Desmond and Sam Langford.

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 ongoing ‘trucker protest’ in Ottawa, and details of ‘snap’ leadership vote aimed at Erin O’Toole of the Conservative Party. Then, we continue our conversation on the protests in the Capital. We speak with Gil McGowan, President of the Alb...

This morning, Gil McGowan - President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, joined us with his response to the on-going trucker "freedom rally"

It's our weekly segment aimed at helping you achieve your goals and live your best life! On this edition of "Motivational Monday" we get some help figuring out what you want to do with your life! Joining us this morning is LGBTQ2S+ youth coach at Inch By Inch Empowerment, Aime Hutton.

We begin with a look at the ‘trucker convoy’ that converged on parliament hill in protest of COVID mandates and restrictions over the weekend. We speak with Global News Political Correspondent, Rachel Gilmore for a round-up of the weekend rally, and a look-ahead to what’s next for the movement as some protestors have remained in the Nation’s Capital. Could it be that Cannabis could be used to prev...

Protestors are converging on Ottawa for Saturday’s trucker convoy against vaccine mandates,  as police gear up for the protest and any potential violence that might ensue. Chief political correspondent David Akin joined us from Global’s Parliament Hill bureau and breaks down what we can expect in our nations capital. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joined us for our weekly chat about all things YYC. To...

Today marks “International Holocaust Remembrance Day,” as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. We discuss the significance of the day, and explore what more needs to be done to educate young people about the truth and atrocities surrounding the Holocaust. “Science Up Front” is a group comprised of scientists, researchers and health care experts who have chosen January 27th as “Nation...

We begin with a focus on “mental health,” as today has been deemed “Let’s Talk Day.” We speak with Calgary-based Relationship Therapist, Taunya Craig, for some tips on how to not only ‘talk’ about our mental health but also how to ‘listen’ effectively to those who need to be heard during a tough time. How much do you know about ‘cryptocurrency,’ and in particular, how much do you know about the ‘d...

Cryptocurrency can be a highly volatile investment, and many people have fallen victim to crypto scams -- in fact, in 2020 cryptocurrency related crime rose 79% from the year before if you are thinking of getting into the crypto game, you may want to do your research. This morning we were joined by a crypto and blockchain expert, Koleya Karringten, Executive Director of the Alberta Blockchain Cons...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes shares with us details of her conversation with Premier Jason Kenney about the challenges his leadership is facing, and the latest on Canada’s response to the ongoing situation between Ukraine and Russia. COVID-19 ‘restrictions’ are being lifted in the UK this week...

We've seen it at every level of government...protests in front of the homes of our public servants. On Sunday, protesters demonstrated in front of the home of Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal, in protest to COVID restrictions and mandates. Mr. Chahal joined us this morning.