The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Internet access is something most of us take for granted and cannot imagine living without. However, for people living in off-grid and/or remote locations, the cost creates a barrier to getting online. A team from NAIT has won the ASET Capstone Project of the Year Award for their technology to bring affordable internet access to these remote locations. This morning we were joined by one of the awa...

We begin with a look at the announcement that came down late Wednesday afternoon that the Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation has pulled the plug on the much anticipated arena deal. We get reaction from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next, we break down the new COVID-19 restrictions outlined by the Provincial government on Wednesday that take effect starting on Christmas Eve Day. We speak with Ernie...

Last night we got the news that the Calgary Flames organization has pulled out on the new Event Centre deal. Why did this happen and what does the future hold? With insight into the deal, we were joined this morning by Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

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 Travel Advisory put in place last week by the Federal Government in order to battle increasing cases of the “Omicron” variant across the country. When’s the last time you reviewed your home insurance policy and do you know the...

Can Canada become a world leader in cellular agriculture -- and how can lab-grown meats help us become net-zero by 2050? Here to help provide details on the booming meat alternative industry, is Mike von Massow, Associate Professor or Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph.

We begin with a look at ‘cellular agriculture’ from lab-grown meat to dairy alternatives. Can these products ever really ‘compete’ with the existing meat and dairy industries? And could the alternatives be a successful tool in battling climate change? We discuss with a Professor of Food Agriculture and Resource Economics.  Next, it’s called a “vaccine detox” and the process and reasoning behind th...

Criticism surrounding Quebec’s controversial Bill 21 continues to grow, and Calgary’s Mayor has joined other city councilors in backing the idea of contributing $100,000 to a legal fund that would push back against the legislation. We talk to the Mayor Jyoti Gondek about the controversial idea. With the UK reporting the highest number of cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we asked UK broadca...

We've seen the pandemic highlight the problems with our healthcare system. From bed shortages to staffing issues our healthcare system appears to have been unprepared for the pandemic. Coming out of the pandemic, we have a chance to address these short-comings. to help look at how we can fix our strained healthcare system, we were joined this morning by Don Drummond, School of Public Policy at Que...

We begin with a look at Canada’s Health Care System. Has the COVID-19 Pandemic been a lesson in what we truly need for healthcare in our nation, and should we use this as a chance to ‘revamp’ the entire system? We get the thoughts of a Health Care researcher from the School of Public Policy at Queen’s University. Next, we look at the ‘state’ of Calgary Businesses as we continue to make our way thr...

We begin with another edition of “Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary. This week, a focus on COVID-19 booster shots and who should be getting one and the latest information on the new ‘Omicron’ variant. Next, it’s our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We ask the Chief for clarification on why the CPS vaccination poli...

We begin with an update on the current state of COVID-19 in Canada and look-back at the effectiveness of ‘quarantine travel rules’ during the early stages of the Pandemic. We speak with Abigail Bimman, Guest Host of this week’s “The West Block” and Global News Ottawa Correspondent. Women’s shelters across the Province have seen a decrease in admissions over the past 20 months, but the decline does...

Can you imagine living outside in this cold weather? As you can imagine, people are risking frostbite while they sleep outdoors because they don’t - for many reasons - want to use Calgary’s downtown homeless shelter. This morning we talked about the homeless situation in our city is Chaz Smith, president and CEO of the outreach organization BeTheChangeYYC.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We get an update on the World Petroleum Congress in Texas the Mayor just returned from, and ask her for her thoughts on whether COVID restrictions should be ‘eased’ in the Province for the Christmas holidays. Next, we look at the rising cost of food in both grocery stores and restaurants. We get the latest ‘projections’ on the increase...

We begin with a look at Wednesday’s announcement by the Federal Government that Canada will “Diplomatically” boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. What will this ‘look’ like and what sort of an impact will the decision have? We discuss with Rachel Gilmore, Political Correspondent for Global News Ottawa. Next, we look at the findings of new research on the use of “Artificial Intelligence” in...

We begin with a look at the use of ‘tailing ponds’ in the province to gather and reintroduce oilsands water back into the eco-system. We Speak with a Professor and Chair of the “Natural Sciences and Research Council of Canada” about the current regulations surrounding the practice and what, if any, technology is available to make it environmentally friendly. Continuing our conversation on ‘tailing...

Tis the season for giving to those in need. We take a look at just how charitable Canadians are and if the amount we give annually has changed over the last decade. We get the latest findings on the “Generosity Index” compiled by the Fraser Institute. Then, we continue our conversation surrounding ‘giving.’ We speak with Cory Eybergen, Senior Impact Analyst with “Charity Intelligence” – an organiz...

Technology has become a huge part of our lives but understanding the language used to create the technology we depend on isn't widely understood. Canada Learning to Code is an organization helping to teach coding to kids and teens. This morning we were joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning to Code, Melissa Sariffodeen.

We begin with a look at the impact Anti-Vax Protests are having on our Healthcare Workers at Alberta Hospitals. We discuss, with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” Family Physician, who recently penned an article on the topic. Next, we look at the issue of ‘protectionism’ when it comes to certain industries in the U.S. and what we can do, as a nation, to level the playing field and stay competitive....

It's been a challenging year for Kids Up Front, but Shanon Maksymich tells Sue & Andy the Pledge Day funds has helped connect kids with performances. And Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Ken Lima Coelho joins the show to talk about curbside concerts for kids. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

Susan Holzman, administrator of the Calgary Children's Foundation, joins Sue & Andy to talk about what Pledge Day is and how Calgarians can help children in need. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

Dan DeSantis of The Westin Downtown Calgary joins Sue & Andy to discuss The Westin's role with Pledge Day since its inception. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

Award-winning country musician Paul Brandt joins Sue & Andy on Pledge Day to talk about the work done by Not In My City and how donations to the Calgary Children's Foundation help. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

We begin with a look at Canada’s “Access to Information System,” a system that many have raised concerns about when it comes to the time it takes to receive information, when requested. We speak with David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent, who provides some first-hand examples of issues he’s encountered with the system. Next, we’ve been ‘masking-up’ now for close to two years, but m...

57% of Canadians do not believe or are unaware that human trafficking is happening in our community. That's according to new research by The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking. there is a crucial need for greater public education on human trafficking, and to help shed some light on this issue we were joined by Julia Drydyk, Executive Director of The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking....

We begin with another edition of “Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary. This week, a focus on the newly discovered ‘Omicron’ variant, and as always, Dr. Jenne answers questions as sent in by our listeners. Next, we look at the disturbing crime of Human Trafficking, specifically the impact it is having right here in Alberta. We speak wit...