The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, February 22nd. We begin with a look at the issue of ‘connectivity’ in remote areas in our country. We speak with a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering about the tech-challenges facing remote regions – and how to remedy the problem. ‘Double Masking’ to battle COVID-19 has been in the news a lot lately – but just how effective is the pract...

Sue and Andrew discuss Bask wines.

Alex Olson from Market Basket YYC joins The Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, February 11th. We begin with a look at the current situation in Alberta when it comes to mental health resources – specifically – access to Psychologists. We speak with a local Psychologist about how effective the current system is – and what changes could be made to increase access in the Province. Next we look at the topic of ‘COVID fatigue’ in r...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, February 10th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and host of the West Block. We get the latest on the investigation on the alleged misconduct of former Chief of Defence, Jonathan Vance. To mask, or not to mask? That’s the focus of an upcoming study being conducted by the Cumming Scho...

Sue, Andrew and Dave chat about their weight loss challenge and Jenn Gillies, the VP and director of operations for Alberta discusses healthy habits.

Andy Knight, a political scientist at the University of Alberta, joins The Morning News.

Marco Casagrande, the vice president of Sandstone Pharmacies joins the Morning News.

Savour Calgary editor Camie Leard joins The Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, February 8th. We begin with a look at the re-opening of restaurants in our city, as we enter the “Step 1” phase of the Provincial guidelines to ease restrictions. We get an update on what local restaurant owners think of the easement, from Global News Reporter Sarah Offin. Next we head overseas, for a COVID-19 update from the UK. We speak with UK Bro...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, February 5th. We begin with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the upcoming ‘ease of restrictions’ on Monday – and what this means to local businesses. Next we look at an interesting dynamic between a decrease in global pollution during the Pandemic – while the earth’s temperature has actually increased. We get a...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, February 4th. We begin with a look at the ‘balancing act’ of health considerations and the economy during the Pandemic. We catch up with a Professor of Sociology for his thoughts on how the government has done. Next we look at a projection on the future of healthcare across the globe. We dig into research that indicates a massive shortage in Health...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, February 3rd. We begin with a look at the impact the COVID-19 Pandemic has had on our nation’s 'non-profit' organizations. We speak with a Professor of Business from McMaster University on his research into the topic. How has the ‘family dynamic’ been at your house over the past year? It has been a very challenging time – and the stress can most d...

Catriona Le May Doan joins The Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, February 2nd. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Mercedes brings us details on the newly announced Federal travel restrictions now in place, and clarification on the stringent self-isolation guidelines for returning travelers. February is “Heart Health month”....

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, February 1st. We begin with a look at the concept of “Social Bubbles”.  We speak with a Professor of Anthropology about the history of “bubbles” well before the pandemic – the purpose they have served in the past – and why the inevitably ‘break down’. With last Friday’s announcement of the easing of some of the COVID restrictions in our Province, we...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, January 29th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s views on the current Provincial restrictions – and of course, we ask him if he’s made the decision to run for another term. Changes are coming to the Federal Divorce Act beginning in March. We get details on the changes – and their significance – from Cal...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, January 28th. We begin with a discussion surrounding COVID-19 travel restrictions, specifically whether or not inter-provincial restrictions should be implemented. We get the thoughts of Kelley Lee, Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Governance at Simon Fraser University. Next we look at the important issue of Mental Health. While it’s an i...

Alicia Rose, Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Social Impact at TD, joins The Morning News.

Jason Schneider, the reeve of Vulcan County, joins The Morning News.

Mohammed Hashim, the executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation joins the Morning News. 

 Charles Weijer, a Bioethicist at Western University joins The Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, January 27th. We begin with another edition of ‘Ask the Doctor’ with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary.  As always, Dr. Jenne takes the time to answer Coronavirus questions as sent in by you, the listener. When the COVID-19 vaccines are readily available to Canadians, should we be offered the choice of w...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, January 26th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global’s Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. We get the details of her interview with Premier Jason Kenney on the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline project. Next we look at an interesting – and timely – organization which aims to tackle the many myths an...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, January 25th. We begin with details on a new Calgary-based study on the long-term effects of COVID-19. We speak with a professor out of the University of Calgary on what we know about the after-effects, and what he aims to learn from the ongoing research. Next we meet a man who’s been living in isolation at a local hotel for the past two-weeks, as hi...