The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, June 25th. We begin with a conversation about the second horrific discovery of unmarked graves at a former Residential School site, this time in Saskatchewan. We speak with Paul Kuster, Calgary writer, former broadcaster and Indigenous Advocate. We also hear Paul’s thoughts on how non-indigenous Canadians can be advocates to help those suffering at this time...

Welcome to the “MWSA” Podcast for Thursday, June 24th. We begin with our monthly conversation with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. The Chief gives us details on what the Police Service has planned to recognize Aboriginal Awareness week here in Calgary. We’ll also hear his thoughts on the unique challenges summer brings when it comes to law enforcement. There are a lot of questions surrounding A...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, June 23rd. We begin with another edition of “Ask The Doctor," focusing on COVID-19 questions sent in by you, the listener. We’re joined by Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Calgary. What effect has the Pandemic had on minor medical procedures and treatments, and will there be lasting effects as we move back to "normal?"...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, June 22nd. There's been hearing some "mixed messages" from the Federal Government lately on vaccine research and advice particularly when it comes to mixing two different doses. Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of "The West Block," Mercedes Stephenson looks to make sense of those mixed messages. Getting the masks off is a high priority for most of us these days...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, June 21st. We begin with a conversation surrounding National Indigenous People’s Day – which is held every June 21st. We hear the gripping, personal story of Josie Nepinak – Residential School Survivor and Executive Director of the Awo Taan Healing Lodge Native Women’s Shelter. Over the past 15 months, we’ve heard the term ‘Covid Longhaulers’ – those people...

Welcome to the Mornings with Sue and Andy Podcast for Friday, June 18th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on what this year’s edition of “Canada Day” should look like amid continuing discussions of reconciliation surrounding our country’s residential schools. Next we head stateside. We get some insight into President Joe Biden’s one-on-one...

Guest: DJ Andy

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, June 17th. We begin with the continuing conversation on racism in Alberta. We hear the personal experience of Author and Lawyer, Dany Assaf. Dany explains the motivation behind his book “Say Please & Thank You & Stand In Line: One man’s story of what makes Canada so special – and how to keep it that way.” Earlier this week we got more details about what St...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, June 16th. We begin with another edition of “Ask The Doctor,” focusing on COVID-19 questions sent in by listeners. We’re joined by Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Calgary. Next we head “across the pond” for a COVID-19 update. We speak with Kenni James, UK Broadcaster & Business owner. We get details on Prime Minister...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, June 15th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Mercedes shares with us the details of her conversation with the Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation on what needs to be done now to avoid future deadly incidents like we witnessed recently in London...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, June 14th. We begin with a look at City of Calgary Recreation Facilities re-opening under “Stage 2” of the Province’s “Open For Summer” plan. We speak with Global News Reporter Sarah Offin  on what people can and cannot now take part in. June is Pride Month. We learn about the important work done by local group, Trellis, which aims to help LGBTQ2+ young peop...

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Friday, June 11th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the vaccine rollout in our Province, which has seen a dramatic decrease in demand for first doses and ask if he’s still onboard with Stampede going ahead this year. Next, we catch up with Jennifer Johnson, Washington Correspondent f...

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Wednesday, June 9th. We begin with an announcement from the Calgary Stampede that this year’s edition will include a Parade. We get details on what it will look like and what else we can expect this year from Steve McDonough, Stampede President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Next, it’s another edition of “Ask The Doctor”, focusing on COVID-19 questions sent...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, June 8th. We begin with details on a planned Calgary Vigil for the victims of the tragedy that took place in London, Ontario earlier this week. We get details from Saima Jamal, Co-founder of the Calgary Immigrant Support Society. Next we look at the fallout – and now investigation – of the shocking discovery of 215 children found buried at the former Kamloo...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, June 7th. June is “Pride Month”.  We begin with a focus on an organization making a difference in our community and across the globe. We learn about a very ambitious program called the “Calgary Rainbow Railroad Station”. Should athletes be punished for not being accessible to their fans through media outlets? We dig-in to the topic with Sports Economist Mosh...

Guest: Patty KilgallonTitle: Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Cottage Society childrenscottage.ab.ca  

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, June 4th.  We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. The Mayor has been quite vocal about renaming schools in our city following the shocking news late last week of the discovery of the bodies of 215 children at a residential school in Kamloops, BC.  We’ll hear the Mayor’s passionate views about the process of reconciliation. Another bu...

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Thursday, June 3. We begin with a look at the smokin’ hot weather we’ve been experiencing in the Calgary over the past few days. We hear how Calgarians are coping with the heat, and get some suggestions to keep cool, with Global Calgary Reporter Sarah Offin. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the mental health of young people hard. We talk about the signs you can look fo...

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Wednesday, June 2nd. We begin with another edition of “Ask The Doctor” focusing on COVID-19 questions sent in by listeners. As always, we’re joined by Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Calgary. Next we look at the second dose rollout plan for vaccines announced by Premier Kenney. We speak with Global News Reporter Sarah Offin for...

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Monday, May 31st. We begin with the launch of lower speed limits in residential areas. We speak with Global News Reporter Sarah Offin for details on the city’s reasoning behind the change from 50 km/H per hour down to 40 and how citizens are reacting. Next we look at the new user fees for access to “K-Country.” We talk with Simon Harvie, General Manager at the Mount...

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Friday, May 28th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the current plan laid out by the Stampede Board for this year’s edition of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” and reaction from the Mayor on the Alberta's three stage re-opening plan. We speak with Jackson Proskow – Washing...

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Thursday, May 27th. We begin with Premier Jason Kenney’s three stage re-opening plan announced on Wednesday. We breakdown the details of each stage – and share reaction to the announcement from you, the listeners. Next we hear details on a new Calgary-based initiative which aims to utilize the professional skillset of immigrants to our city. We...

We begin with another with edition of “Ask The Doctor” with Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Craig Jenne. As always, Dr. Jenne answers COVID-19 questions, sent in by listeners. What has ‘worked’ and what hasn’t when it comes to the battle against COVID-19 in Canada and around the world?  We hear details on a new study from the “Fraser Institute” which points to two key factors. Next we look at t...

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Tuesday, May 25th. As more Canadians get the COVID-19 vaccine, questions remain on what the summer might look like. Will Canadians be able to travel to other provinces, for example, or go across the US border? We discuss the topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Monday was “Tax Freedom Day...

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Friday, May 21st. We begin with our weekly conversation with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the current state of COVID-19 in the city, and hear about an ambitious new program called “The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge”. Next we head ‘Stateside’. We get the latest on the vaccine rollout – and details on the investigati...