The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Welcome to The Morning News podcast for Wednesday August 19! Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve slowly built new routines centered on being at home. But as we start to enter various phases of reopening and increased contact, we may feel uncomfortable interacting in person again. We get some insights and tips on how to navigate personal interactions from Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Qu...

GUEST: Laura Rees- Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Queen's University

Welcome to the Morning News Podcast for Tuesday August 18th! A blockbuster announcement out of Ottawa yesterday, as the Finance Minister announces he's stepping down. We get reaction from Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block Mercedes Stephenson! Re-opening schools is going to be one of the biggest symbolic steps towards loosening the lockdown. How are reopened schools in Denmark...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, August 17th. We begin with a look at the efforts by a local group to lend a hand to Lebanon, two-weeks after the deadly explosion that rocked the nation.  We get details on the work being done by the Mennonite Central Committee of Alberta. Next – it’s being called “the next best thing to a Coronavirus vaccine”. We speak with a Professor of Microbiolo...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, August 14th. We begin with a look at the upcoming transition from the Government’s CERB program, back to the traditional E.I.   We hear from a Professor of Business from Carleton University on why he thinks the transition will be far from smooth. Are ‘social bubbles’ providing a false sense of security? We speak with a Psychologist who says we need t...

GUEST:    Meredith Perich - Coordinator - "Be Local"

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, August 13th. We begin with a look at the return to school – and the protocols in place for the safety of students. We hear from a Professor of Emerging Viruses on just how important a role masks will play in the return. Next we look at the political ramifications of Russia being first on the scene with a Coronavirus vaccine….We speak with an expert...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, August 12th. We begin with a look at the challenges ahead battling COVID-19 as we move into Winter.  We speak with an Epidemiologist on the different factors we should be considering, right now. Vaccine trials are underway – masks are mandatory – with the ever changing world of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we thought it would be a good time to catch...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, August 11th. We begin with a conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. A lot to cover nationally – from the newly announced aluminum tariffs by the US – to the latest on the “WE” Scandal – and of course an update on the current Coronavirus situation. Next we head to Red Deer for an update on...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, August 10th. We begin with a look at the devastating effect the Pandemic has had on Calgary’s Downtown core – from restaurants – to pubs – and various entertainment venues.  We get the thoughts of Jason Ribeiro – Director of Strategy at Calgary Economic Development on the future of ‘core’ – and what needs to be done, to bring it back to life. “Outbre...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, August 7th. We begin with a look at the re-tooling of the Federal Government’s “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program”.  Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna explains the increased focus on resources aimed at Seniors and Children. Next we get the latest, somewhat surprising numbers on insolvency cases in Canada. Details o...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, August 6th. We begin with an update on Tuesday’s deadly explosion in Beirut. Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief for Global News has the latest on the aftermath – including the continued search for victims. Next we look at the race to find a Coronavirus Vaccine. We get details on some of the promising campaigns now entering the third stage of...

AHS announced that EMS 911 dispatch services will be consolidated across the province, further improving patient care and fiscal efficiency. Alberta Health Services chief paramedic Darren Sandbeck joins the Morning News to discuss the change.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, August 5th. We begin with Tuesday’s announcement that EMS dispatch services will be consolidated across the province – in an effort to improve patient care – and fiscal efficiency.  We get the thoughts of Calgary’s Chief Paramedic – Darren Sandbeck. Next we continue the conversation surrounding the UCP Government’s School re-opening plan – which i...

Guest: Steve Schroeder, CIFF's Executive Directorwww.ciffcalgary.ca  

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

GUEST: Elaine Ellis - co-creator of Camp in a Box: Fairytales & Fables

GUEST: Sara Skirboll, Shopping Expert

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, August 4th. We begin with a look at a very busy time South of the border – from rising COVID-19 numbers – to a powerful Tropical Storm battering the East Coast….We get the latest from Reggie Cecchini – Washington Correspondent for Global News. Next we look at a new way to deliver school curriculum – “Pandemic Pods” – we learn about the new concept f...

Guest: Dr Aengus Bridgman- a PhD Candidate in Political Science at McGill University

Guest: Karen Stewart, CEO and founder of Fairway Divorce Solutions

Phil Streifel is turning 100 years young today…quite an accomplishment! Phil’s life is full of love and joy, family and square dancing. Sue caught up with him yesterday, ahead of his special day!

Guest: Hassel Aviles, co-founder of Not9to5, a Canadian nonprofit that empowers hospitality workers by connecting them with resources on mental health and substance use.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, July 28th. We begin with a look at the on-going “WE Charity” scandal. We get the latest from Global’s Parliamentary Correspondent in Ottawa, Mike Le Couteur ahead of the upcoming testimony by Marc and Craig Kielburger – the brothers who founded the charity. More details surrounding the devastating shooting that happened in Nova Scotia back in April...