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Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, July 27th.  We begin with a look at the results of a new poll on ‘Defunding’ the Police. It appears that Canadians have strong opinions on the topic – split right down the middle. We get the details from IPSOS Vice President – Sean Simpson. With deaths from COVID-19 set to top 150,000 this week in the US – the Coronavirus Pandemic is still very much...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, July 24th. We begin with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We’ll ask the Mayor what led to City Council’s decision on Monday to make masks ‘mandatory’ in indoor public spaces and vehicles. Next we discuss homeschooling – with a focus on how it works – and if it’s a viable option for parents who don’t feel comfortable sending their kids back t...

Dr. Bryan Szumlas, chief superintendent with the Catholic School Board, joins the Morning News to discuss the boards reaction to Tuesday's back to school announcement.  

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, July 21st. We begin with a look at the continued re-opening process following closures due to the Pandemic. We speak with a Professor of Public Health on his thoughts on the timing – and if it’s too much, too soon.  Next we look at the early results of COVID-19 vaccine trials in the UK. Global’s Europe Correspondent, Redmond Shannon has details on t...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, July 20th. We begin with a look-ahead to today’s City Council vote on making masks mandatory on transit – and indoor public places. We catch up with Matthew Conrod, Global Calgary’s Social Host. Next we get the latest on Saturday’s deadly motor coach roll-over at the Columbia Icefields. Global Reporter Adam Toy joins us with details on the on-going i...

To support Calgary students during the pandemic and avoid the ‘summer slide,’ the Calgary Public Library has launched several online resources for students and parents. Customer Service Manager for the Calgary Public Library Carolyn Reicher joins the Morning News to discuss the initiative.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, July 17th. We begin with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We ask the Mayor for his thoughts on making masks mandatory on public transit and indoor public spaces. Then we get the latest on the continuing "WE" Charity scandal. We speak with Abigail Bimman, Global News Ottawa Correspondent. Earlier week Twitter made news headlines - due to a br...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, July 16th. We begin with a look at a new IPSOS poll which takes aim at the CERB Program - the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit. The poll features questions surrounding 'fraudulent' claims - and how long Canadians believe the program should continue for. Still on the topic of CERB....We catch up with the Fraser Institute with details on the stagg...

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

Police chief Mark Neufeld joins the Morning News for a weekly update on the Calgary Police Service.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, July 15th.  We begin with our monthly conversation with Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We talk about the latest trends in crime facing our city during the Pandemic - and hear the Chief's thoughts on last week's City Hall public hearings on systemic racism. Next we speak with Economist Trevor Tombe on the state of the Alberta Heritage Trust Fund. We lo...

The World Health Organization’s communication strategy surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has shown how 'communicating risk' can itself be "risky".  To dive deeper into this topic- we are joined by Associate professor, Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, Nathalie Burlone.

What are the long term biolgical effects on children as a result of Covid 19?  To discuss, we're joined by Canada Research Chair in Social Epi-genetics and Professor at the University of British Columbia, Michael Kobor.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, July 14th. We begin with a look at the 'WE' scandal facing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We speak with a Political Commentator on what this means for the PM - and the lack of current legislation to prevent a conflict of interest such as this, at the Federal level. Next we check in with the Calgary Chamber on the state of local businesses. Sandip La...

The 41st Calgary Folk Music Festival has been re-imagined, and this year, in true pandemic style is going virtual. Artistic director Kerry Clarke joins the Morning News to discuss the change in this year's festival.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, July 10th. We begin with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor's views on this week's City Hall public hearings on systemic racism - and whether or not masks will be made mandatory in our city. What would happen to our province if more than 4-in-10 doctors either moved or retired? We hear details on a new poll from the Alberta Me...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, July 9th. We begin with a look at the newly released federal "Fiscal Snapshot". We hear the details from Global News Chief Political Correspondent, David Akin. Next we catch up with Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra for an update on this week's City Council hearings on Systemic Racism - including the decision to add another day of meetings to addr...

Welcome to the Morning News podcast for Wednesay July 8th, 2020! We check in with Mercedes Stevenson, Global’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, to talk about the first glimpse of the economic impact of four months of nationwide lockdowns we’re expecting from the Liberal gov’t today…and she also gives us some insight into the story of the Canadian soldier who drove onto the grounds of parliament hill, armed wi...

Some people are ready to start travelling again, others say no thanks! Either way, the tourism industry is slowing opening up, and the Travel Lady, Lesley Keyter went on a reconnaissance mission to Canmore.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, July 7th. We begin with a conversation with Mercedes Stephenson - Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of "The West Block".  Mercedes has details on the Ethics Commissioner's investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's dealings with the "WE" Youth Organization, an organization which has received over 900-million-dollars in Federal Funding. M...

The cancellation of the Calgary Stampede is impacting businesses across the city. Executive Director at 17th Avenue BRZ, Esther Kelly, joins the Morning News to discuss how the usually busy street is dealing with the cancellation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, July 6th. We begin with a look at the issue of ‘Face Masks’. While the masks have become the ‘new normal’ – it can be quite a polarizing topic. We speak with a Psychologist on the mindset of people who refuse to wear face masks. Is the Coronavirus going through a ‘mutation’? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski on what he describes as a new ‘trend’ in...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, July 3rd. We begin with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on ‘Parade Day’ – this year – with no Parade taking place – and Stampede cancelled, due to the Pandemic. The Coronavirus Crisis may have put the brakes on the Stampede – but the spirit of the event lives on. From mini-donut drive-thrus, Pancake breakfasts –...