The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

It was a long journey home, but a pair of the Calgary Zoo’s former residents have safely returned to China. Jamie Dorgan, director of animal care at the Calgary Zoo has shares the details of the panda's journey's with the Morning News. 

When and how do you release endangered species? Calgary Zoo's Dr. Axel Morenschlager joins the Morning News with the details.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, November 30th. We begin with a look at the many ‘myths’ surrounding COVID-19. We speak with a Medical Laboratory Technologist, with a specialization in Medical Laboratory Science - who takes aim at the many ‘falsehoods’ circulating online about the Coronavirus. Next, as we put a ‘cap’ on Movember, we focus on men’s mental health issues. Former NFL &...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, November 27th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Lots to cover this week with the Mayor, including the newly released 2021 budget – and the announcement earlier this week that the City of Calgary has declared a “local state of emergency” in an effort to bring down COVID-19 case numbers. Next we hear the story of a Calgar...

Tech expert Marc Saltzman joins the Morning News with some must-know shopping tips for new tech toys that won't break the bank this Black Friday.  

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, November 26th. It’s “Men’s Mental Health Month” and we continue our coverage with the very personal story of our former colleague, Gord Gillies. Gord joins us to share his journey through grief following the death of his son, Liam, due to alcoholism and mental health issues. Next we take a look at the interruption of the school year for students in...

Dr. Anna Rahmani the co-director of the Thrombosis Clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, and Jordan Hoey, a 29-year-old recovered COVID-19 patient who developed blood clots in his lungs as a complication of the virus join the Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, November 25th. We begin with a look at the new Provincial restrictions surrounding COVID-19.  We speak with a syndicated columnist - and Washington Times contributor - about the "balancing act" politicians face in making decisions during the pandemic taking into account both science - and politics. It's National Addictions Awareness Week. We hear...

Cleaning and sanitizing have become the new reality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With some tips on how to ensure proper disinfecting techniques are being utilized, Dave Hachey, president of Ogena Solutions joins us the Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, November 24th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. We speak with Mercedes about the current ‘COVID’ situation across the country – with several Provinces going back into lockdown. Next we look ahead to Premier Jason Kenney’s upcoming announcement on Alberta’s ne...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, November 23rd. We begin with a look at the current COVID-19 situation in Alberta. With record-breaking new cases in the province, we get reaction from the official opposition on the UCP government’s handling of the crisis. We speak with NDP Health Critic, David Shepherd. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We hear about the research being done r...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, November 20th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi – we get the Mayor’s thoughts on the release of Thursday’s provincial COVID-19 numbers – which hit a record for the number of cases in a 24 hour period. Then we head stateside – where a ‘grim’ milestone was reached on Thursday, as the nation tallied 250,000 total deaths fro...

Local magazine publisher and a mental health advocate, Krista Malden, is a recipient of the 2020 women of inspiration's cultural ambassador award. Malden joins The Morning News with more on her work.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, November 19th. We begin with a discussion about the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine. With promising news this week by two pharmaceutical companies – we focus on the logistics of the distribution of an approved vaccine – that will require millions of doses in our country. We speak with a Virologist from the University of Ottawa. Next we share some ‘...

The Jane Goodall Bill was delivered in the Senate yesterday and it will likely have an effect on the Calgary Zoo. President and CEO, Dr Clement Lanthier joins the Morning News to discuss how the Zoo could be impacted. 

Calgary based company, First Defence Face Masks, has expanded its operations to now produce fully-certified medical face masks. CEO and Founder of the company Beau Taylor joins the Morning News to discuss the expansion.

Michelle Mobarrez, district Vice-President of TD Calgary joins the Morning News to discuss the findings of a new survey which shows many Canadians are uncomfortable talking finances.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, November 18th. We begin with our monthly conversation with Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We ask the Chief what role city police play when it comes enforcing the province’s updated COVID-19 social distancing protocols announced earlier this month. Next it’s another edition of “Ask the Doctor”. Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the Un...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, November 17th. We begin with a look at the Coronavirus Crisis both locally – and nationally. We speak with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block – on her recent conversation about COVID-19 with both Mayor Naheed Nenshi – and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole. Alberta restaurants have recently taken another hi...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, November 16th. We begin with a look at the current situation in our province surrounding the battle against COVID-19. We speak with a Professor of Sociology from the University of Calgary on whether restrictions based on ‘personal responsibility’ go far enough – or if government mandated restrictions are required. Have you been drinking more during t...

Savour Calgary has a new issue out that's sure to delight. Editor Camie Laird joins the morning news with more details on the November and December edition of Savour Calgary. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, November 13th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the new restrictions announced yesterday by the Province in an attempt to ‘flatten the curve’. Could the rising COVID-19 cases in Alberta cause a ‘collapse’ in Alberta’s ICU system? We speak with a University of Alberta Professor, and former...

Veteran Tegh Singh is taking a ride to remember this remembrance day as he cycles past military monuments in Calgary. Singh joins the Morning News to discuss the details of his journey. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, November 12th. We begin with a focus on the Coronavirus crisis. We get reaction to news earlier this week of great strides being made in the creation of a vaccine – as well as some ‘myth busting’ surrounding the virus. We speak with Lenora Saxinger, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Alberta. Next we look at the increased use of A...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, November 10th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and host of “The West Block”. The US Election was the focus on this week’s “West Block” – as Mercedes spoke with former Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean, about the election results – and why it was such a close race...