The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, October 19th. We begin with a very interesting concept when it comes to the battle of COVID-19.  We speak with a Professor of Epidemiology on what is being called the “Swiss Cheese Model”. Today is the day all Albertans are eligible to receive their free flu vaccination shots.  We hear about the ‘science’ of the flu shot – from our on-call family phy...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, October 16th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi.  We talk to the Mayor about the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the city – and the extension of ‘patio season’ for restaurants and pubs, as we move closer to winter. Next it’s not an easy task for parents….How do you keep your kids calm when they have to take a Coronav...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, October 15th.   We begin with a look at the devastating impact the Pandemic has had on local businesses – specifically a large number on Macleod Trail.  We speak with Mario Toneguzzi, Media Expert in the Retail Industry - to see if there’s a reason that area has been hit so hard. It’s been a rough-ride for parents over the past several months…but o...

GUEST: Marie Kozlowski - BDO Vice Presidentdebtsolutions.bdo.ca

GUEST: Taylor Barrie- Calgary Foundation VP of Communications

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, October 13th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.  Mercedes brings us the latest on the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in both Quebec and Ontario – and details of new restrictions being put in place in many cities to battle the virus.  Next we speak with Gl...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, October 9th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. From roads, to snow removal and taxes - this week the Mayor answers questions sent in by you, the listener. Next we head stateside to get the latest on President Donald Trump’s battle with the Coronavirus – and the uncertainty surrounding the next Presidential Debate - which...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, October 7th. We begin with a look at the Economic Recovery in our Province, amidst the Pandemic.  We get details on a new study from Pierre Cleroux – Chief Economist for BDO. Next….Have you been following all the COVID rules – but you still caught a cold? How is that possible? We put the question to an Epidemiologist. This is HPV Awareness week. W...

Guest:  Dr Axel Moehrenschlager- The Calgary Zoo's Director of Conservation & Science (aka The Nature Dr)

GUEST: Nadia Naffi- Assistant Professor, Educational Technology, Chair in Educational Leadership in the Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Digital Contexts

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, October 5th. We begin with the latest from Washington – and President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. We get the details on the President’s weekend appearance outside the Walter Reed medical centre from Reggie Cecchini – Global’s Washington Correspondent. Next we look at a free online screening tool for depression being offered up by the Calgary C...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, October 2nd. We begin with the news that President Donald Trump and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19. We speak with Global Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini for details on what this means – with the US Federal Election just 32 days away. Next – it’s our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi.  We talk to the Mayor about t...

GUEST: Nikola Berube- Director of Sales, AMA Travel

Guest: Ralph Dabao-  certified engineering technologist (CET) & former Lethbridge College student

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, September 30th. We begin with a look at Tuesday night’s televised Presidential Debate. We get reaction from Reggie Cecchini, Global’s Washington Correspondent – on a debate that – by most accounts – had a lot of fireworks – and no clear winner. Then we continue our analysis of the first Presidential Debate – but from a different angle. We speak wi...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, September 29th. We begin with a look at the national response to COVID-19 as we move closer to the ‘Second Wave’.  We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global’s Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of the West Block to hear details of her recent conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on the Government’s plan to battle the recent rise i...

GUEST: Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, September 28th. We begin with a look at the ‘return to work’ for the many businesses which either completely closed – or had employees working from home during the Pandemic.  We get some suggestions on how to successfully transition, from the Canadian Safety Association. Next….with numbers increasing at an alarming rate, we look at new restrictions –...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, September 24th. We begin with reaction – and analysis – of Wednesday’s Throne Speech. We get the thoughts of Mike Le Couteur, Global’s Parliamentary Correspondent in Ottawa. Next we speak with Lori Williams – Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University. We ask the Professor what stood out to her in the Speech – which focused greatly on...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, September 23rd We begin with a tee-up of the Liberal government’s Throne Speech. We speak with MRU Political Science Professor – Lori Williams on what we can expect to hear. Then we continue the conversation on a very busy day in Ottawa – Including a rare post-throne speech televised address by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We talk with Global’s...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, September 21st. We begin with a look at a new poll conducted by IPSOS, exclusively for Global News, on the ‘most wanted’ items Canadians are interested in – when it comes to the upcoming Throne Speech. Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS, brings us the somewhat surprising results. Next we look at the staggering numbers surrounding Ovarian Cancer in our country...

GUEST: Dianne Wilkins CEO at Critical Mass 

GUEST: Gurpreet Lail TITLE: President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, September 18th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. With the announcement this week that Ward 11 Councilor Jeromy Farkas will be running for Mayor in the next civic election, we ask Mayor Nenshi – the question on many people’s minds: Does he intend to run again? How do Canadians feel about shutting down businesses if there...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, September 17th. We begin with yesterday’s announcement by Ward 11 Councillor Jeromy Farkas that he is running for Mayor in next year’s Civic election.  We get reaction from Political Strategist – Zain Veljhi. Are you thinking of renovating a room or two in your home? Which type of renos give you the most ‘bang’ for your buck when it comes to the ov...