The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, September 8th. We begin with a look at the Federal Election campaign, specifically the not so ‘friendly’ side of political campaigns – which includes mud-slinging, attack ads and ‘mob style’ protests. We speak with a Professor of Political Science on whether these negative actions are now the ‘norm’ here in Canada, during the election process. On the topi...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, September 7th. We begin with a conversation with Alberta’s Leader of the Opposition, Rachel Notley. We ask Ms. Notley for her reaction to Premier Jason Kenney’s announcement on Friday of new COVID-19 restrictions now in place for the Province, including indoor mask mandates and the $100 “incentive” now being offered up to unvaccinated Albertans, to get the...

Guest: Dr. Craig Jenne, an associate professor in the department of microbiology immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Calgary.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, September 3rd. We begin with a look at the first Federal Leaders Debate, held Thursday night in Quebec. We get reaction and analysis from Amanda Connolly – Global News Political Reporter. affordable housing is a major issue right now in Canada and a noteworthy topic in the Federal Election and we discuss what can be done to remedy the problem with Political...

Guest: Ellen Parker, CEO and owner of Parker PR.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, September 2nd. We begin with an update on the Federal Election. We catch up with David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent, for details on the Liberal Party’s platform, which was released on Wednesday and a lookahead to the first leaders Debate being held tonight. Next, we look at the “pros and cons” of heading back to school. The “pros” of our...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday – September 1st. We begin with a look at the many myths surrounding COVID-19 and the Pandemic, in general. We do some “COVID Mythbusting” with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary. Next we hear details on a new – first of its kind initiative – aimed at creating  “Sexual Harassment-Free” workplaces. We speak with the...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, August 31st. We begin with a look at the current situation in Afghanistan, specifically what Canada’s role will be moving forward now that our rescue mission is over and American troops have left the region. We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of 'The West Block'. Next, we meet a Calgary Doctor who’s just been given...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 30th. We begin with a look at medical exemptions that may prevent someone from getting a COVID-19 vaccination. We discuss with a Doctor of Preventive Medicine from Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Next, an announcement by the University of Calgary late on Friday has a lot of students “up in arms”. We get details from the President of the...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, August 27th. We begin with a look at the upcoming Federal Election – specifically – the “favourability” of each major party leader. We get the latest numbers from Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. Next, we head stateside. We catch up with Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief for Global News. We get details on the US pull-out of Afghanistan –...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, August 26th. We begin with a look at the dire situation unfolding in Afghanistan. With both Canada and the United States leaving the region, is there anyway to ensure the safety of the Afghan people without an international ‘presence’? We get the thoughts of David Perry, a senior analyst at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Next, we get an update on c...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, August 25th. With just over 3 weeks until the Federal Election, we take a look at the 'hot topics' being addressed by the three major parties. We speak with Amanda Connolly – National Online Journalist with Global News. Next, it’s another opportunity to catch up with Dr. Craig Jenne, an infectious disease specialist with the University of Calgary. As alwa...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, August 24th. We begin with a look at the Federal Election – specifically – the timing of the election, and whether the current Liberal Minority government will find success this time out. We get the latest on the campaign trail with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Next we get details on Monday’s announceme...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 23rd. We begin with a look at the discussion surrounding mandatory vaccines ahead of the upcoming election, and specifically, what this would look like for local businesses. We discuss with the Business Council of Alberta. Next – continuing the conversation on the upcoming Federal Election – we examine the ‘divide’ between rural and urban voters. We g...

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Tuesday, August 17th. We begin with a look at the upcoming Federal Election – and specifically, how the election could affect the Liberal Party’s previously announced plan to roll-out a “national childcare”. We discuss with a Professor of Early Childhood Policy from the University of Toronto. Continuing our discussion on the election, we get a breakdown on the lates...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 16th. We begin with a look at the dire situation Alberta’s agriculture producers are facing this year due to the devastating dry weather we’ve been experiencing. We catch up with Jason Hale – Vice Chair of “Alberta Beef Producers” for an update – and get his thoughts on if government financial support will be enough to get producers through this rough...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, August 13. There's speculation the call for a Federal Election could come as early as Sunday. We discuss the timing, and the Liberal strategy behind any potential September election, with Darrell Bricker, from IPSOS. Another busy week in the United States. Global News Washington Bureau Reporter, Jennifer Johnson, updates us about all the goings on south of t...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, August 11. We begin with a look at the upcoming civic election, through the eyes of Calgary Chamber President and CEO Deborah Yedlin. She talks about a tool they’ve created to help Calgarians navigate the many candidates for both Councilor and Mayor it’s called the "Pathways to Potential." Meaghon Reid, the Executive Director of “Vibrant Communities Calgar...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, August 11. Olympic Wrestler and Gold Medalist Erica Wiebe, is back home in Calgary after competing at the Tokyo games. She shares her Olympic experience and what she has planned for the future. Still with the Olympics, there’s talk of a possible boycott of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. We get reaction from someone who's been affected by a boycott. For...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, August 10. The conversation of "fluoridation" in Calgary’s water supply continues. There's a lot of misinformation surrounding the process, However the Province has launched a new information campaign surrounding fluoride in the water. The pandemic has had a big impact on the mental healthy of children and youth. We get the results of a new Global survey, c...

Welcome to the Mornings With Sue and Andy Podcast for Friday August 6. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joined us for our Friday check in. This time out, we talk to the Mayor about the shocking burning of part of the memorial to residential school victims in front of City Hall as well as the looming municipal election. Peacekeepers Day is Sunday, August 9, and local veterans of Canada's Peacekeeping mi...

Welcome to the "Mornings" with Sue and Andy Podcast for Thursday, August 5. Foodbanks have been hard hit by the pandemic, but are going to see a top up of funding from the Federal Government. We'll talk with Calgary Food Bank Media Guru, Shawna Ogston. More and More employers are looking for their employees to be back in the office by September. But how is that going to look? And what can both emp...

Welcome to the Mornings with Sue & Andy Podcast for Wednesday August 4. Alberta has a new Senator after the Prime Minister appointed former Banff Mayor Karen Sorenson to the post last week. Current Alberta Senator Doug Black shares his thoughts on the new Senator and the PM’s move. Every Wednesday we check in with Doctor Craig Jenne, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology Immunology and I...

We couldn’t leave you hanging after a long weekend, so, for "Motivational Monday," on a Tuesday, we check in with Jackie Dumaine, Professional Speaker, Writer, Transformational Coach, and founder of The Elevation Code. Jackie tells us how we can get on-track for reaching our goals, and "re-focusing" to a positive mindset. In a world where so many people have degrees and a wealth of experience, it'...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, July 30. Mayor Naheed Nenshi was a little "hot under the collar" this week with the Provincial government’s announcement surrounding the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including the "winding down" of contact tracing and the end of mandated quarantine for those who get the virus. Deborah Yedlin, the President and CEO of “The Calgary Chamber” gives u...