The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

We begin with a look at the topic of ‘Daylight Saving Time,’ as it will be a choice on the ballot in the upcoming civic election. We speak with a Professor of Psychology who tells us why he thinks the idea of changing our clocks permanently to ‘DST’ would be a bad idea and could negatively impact our health. Next, it’s another edition of “Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Sp...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. This week, we look back at Canada’s first ever “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation” and the controversy surrounding how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his time that day vacationing with family at a Tofino resort. Next, we speak with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call...

We begin with a discussion surrounding Breast Cancer, on this, “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. We speak with Kelly Wilson Cull, from the Canadian Cancer society, about the ‘state’ of Breast Cancer in Canada and the advancements that have been made in both research and treatment. It is national “Depression Screening Week”. We hear about a valuable screening tool available online for Calgarians, an...

Climate issues are heating up and people are looking for ways to reduce their footprint and reduce dependence on natural gas. A team from Red Deer Polytechnic have been awarded the ' ASET Capstone Project of the Year Award' for their innovation in solar panel technology.   

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We ask the Mayor to reflect on the city’s participation in the first-ever “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation” and get his thoughts on what needs to be done to battle COVID-19, as case numbers continue to trend very high in the Province. The Mayor’s “tenure” is coming to a close, with the municipal election just over two weeks a...

On this, Truth and Reconciliation Day, we're joined by our friend Paul Kuster, Calgary writer, comedian, former broadcaster and Indigenous advocate, to help us figure out what we, as individuals, can do better to support our Indigenous friends and community.

Today on the program, we devoted a large amount of our time to reflect, on this our nation’s first “National Day of Truth & Reconciliation”. We speak with Paul Kuster, former TV Journalist, Writer and Indigenous Advocate. We asked Paul to tell us what non-Indigenous people can do to observe this day and be better “allies” to our First Nations neighbours. Then we hear the gripping story of Gerry Sh...

South Centre Mall will be featuring an Indigenous Art Exhibit in partnership with Colouring it Forward Reconciliation Society -- this morning we were joined by one of the artists feature in the exhibit -- Keevin is a self-taught Alberta based artist from Tsuut'ina First Nation. A love and respect for nature and the traditional ways of life have always been an inspiration for Keevin as depicted in...

We begin with a look at a troubling trend in healthcare: ADHD going undiagnosed or being misdiagnosed in women and girls. We speak with the Director of Education and Advocacy for the Centre for ADHD Awareness for some clarity, on why this gender ‘imbalance’ is happening in Canada. Racism is an ongoing issue in the city, and a timely topic with Calgary’s civic election now just a few weeks away. We...

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 meeting with Michael Kovrig. Michael returned home to Canada over the weekend after being detained in China for almost 3 years. Next, we look at the growing number of medical professionals calling for increased restrictions in the Province...

We begin with a look at the breaking news over the weekend that Canada’s “Two Michaels” have been released, and have returned home after being detained in China for almost three years. We get details on their return from Rachel Gilmore, Political Correspondent for Global News Ottawa. Next, it’s our weekly catch-up with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”. Dr. J brings us the story of...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We ask the Mayor what was behind City Council’s decision this week to add a City Bylaw to the Province’s newly announced Vaccine Exemption Program. Next, we look at research into a ‘non-traditional’ form of treating Mental Illness that’s shown a lot of promise. We hear details on the new study focusing on ‘psychedelic pharmaceuticals’...

Researchers at the University of Calgary, have developed new technology to treat collapsed lungs. Alex Chee, Lung physician and Chief Technology Officer for Smart Biomedical Corporation, joined us to tell us more about the life saving advancements coming out of the UofC!

We begin with a conversation with Sarah Adomako-Ansah. Sarah has been named the “Educator in Residence” at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. We hear what her new role encompasses, and how she plans to affect change in our Province when it comes to diversity and education. The historically high vacancy rates in Calgary’s downtown core were only worsened during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now, what c...

On the heels of the Federal Election, we begin with a look at the Electoral process here in Canada. We speak with Sharon Sommerville from “Fair Vote Canada” about our current “first-past-the-post” system, and look at what alternatives could be better a fit, moving forward. Next, it’s another edition of “Ask The Doctor” with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calg...

We begin with a wrap-up of the Federal Election. We get the latest from Global News Reporter Sean O’Shea, on what turned out, for the most part, to be a vote for “more of the same”. Next, we continue our conversation on Monday’s election. We get reaction from Mount Royal University Political Scientist, Lori Williams. Today is “Zero Emissions Day”. We take a look at the role individual corporations...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, September 20th. It’s Election Day! We begin with a conversation with Global News Political Reporter Amanda Connolly. Amanda gives us details on how the leaders of the major parties spent the last weekend ahead of today’s vote. Next are you planning on voting today? If not – why not? We speak with Samantha Reusch, Executive Director of the group “Apathy is Bo...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. This week, the Mayor shared his thoughts on the Provincial Government’s re-introduction of restrictions to battle COVID-19, and the newly announced Vaccine Exemption Program. Next we catch up with David Akin Global News Chief Political Correspondent. With just three days until the Federal Election, we get the latest from the campaign...

We begin with a look at both the “Vaccine Exemption” program and the new restrictions announced by the Province Wednesday evening in the battle against COVID-19. We get the details from Global Calgary Reporter Sarah Offin. Next, reaction to the new restrictions and protocols from one of the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic: the Hospitality Industry. We speak with Ernie Tsu, Owner of Calgary...

It’s been a hot, smoky summer for us, and aside from the health risks and impact on our ‘summer plans,’ what effect has the phenomenon had on the glacial icefields in our province? We get details from Shawn Marshall, Professor of Geography from the University of Calgary.

We begin with a conversation with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Calgary. We ask Dr. Jenne what, in his opinion, needs to be done in the Province to help “flatten the curve” as new COVID-19 cases continue to trend very high. Next, it’s our monthly segment with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We talk with the Chief about the CPS’ stance on “mandatory vaccin...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. With the Federal Election now less than one week away Mercedes brings us the latest from the campaign trail including the increasingly “dark” tone it’s taken. We’ve heard a lot about the RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines over the past year but how much do you know about the appli...

With one week away from the Federal Election, we take a look at the many political “polls” coming our way…..focusing on the major parties to the “likeability” of the leaders. We dig into the ‘science’ and accuracy of the polls with a Professor of Political Science. Next, it’s our weekly feature “Motivational Monday”. This week, we speak with Dr. Tracy Bower, Sociologist, author and expert on ‘Work...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, September 10th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the impact the “4th Wave” of the Pandemic is having on the City of Calgary and his personal thoughts on the tragic events of 9/11 which took place 20 years ago this weekend. Next, on the topic of the anniversary of 9/11, we head ‘stateside’ for a lo...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, September 9th. We begin with a look-back at Wednesday night’s French Language Leader’s Debate and a look-ahead to Thursday night’s English Debate. We discuss with Mike LeCouteur, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Still on the topic of the debates, what can we ‘learn’ from these debates – without hearing a single word? We speak with “Body Language Exper...