The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

ICON Dance Company closed their doors a couple weeks ago in response to COVID-19. This week, like so many small businesses that are figuring out how to shift and pivot, they launched their online program. The Morning News is joined by the owners of ICON Dance Company, Jennifer and Chris Zacharias. 

As we all try to fight the COVID-19 virus by cleaning surfaces with disinfectant wipes, the experts say were clogging toilets by flushing them. Joining The Morning Show is Derrill Brennen - Plumbing Manager with Reliance Home Comfort. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, April 1st. The Morning News has a look at the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic across the nation. Sue and Andrew get the latest from Mercedes Stephenson, Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of "The West Block". What is the impact this global crisis is having on local businesses? Sue and Andrew talk with President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber o...

Are you looking for something new to learn during self-isolation? Fishing might be the answer. Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon joins The Morning News to discuss the province's new fishing education program.

Welcome to The Morning News podcast for Tuesday, March 31. The Morning News  bring on Infectious Disease Expert, Dr. Craig Jenne, to answer the most common Coronavirus questions that were sent in by YOU, the listener. Next Sue and Andrew look at the questions our kids have surrounding the Pandemic. Global News Senior Correspondent, Jeff Semple spoke with children about the crisis and helps parents...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, March 30th. The Morning News starts the show with a look at the Federal financial aid response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of "The West Block", Mercedes Stephenson speaks on how the information is plentiful and many Canadians are having a tough time navigating through the system. Sue and Andrew check in with Glo...

Welcome to The Morning news Podcast for Friday, March 27th. The Morning News had a conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. They get details on how citizens can access local resources during the Pandemic. The Mayor also shares his thoughts on how Calgarians are doing with the new practice of social distancing. Sue and Andrew have spent time discussing how to keep young children occupied during the C...

During this Pandemic, it is the truck drivers who get the supplies to where they need to be. Truck drivers have been raising concerns about how finding places to re-fuel, rest and eat is becoming increasingly difficult right now. Chris Nash, president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association, joins The Morning News. 

140 major charities have formed an 'Emergency Coalition'. They want the Federal government to establish a $10 Billion Stabilization Fund to help prevent the collapse of the non-profit sector due to COVID-19. Sue and Andrew get all the details from Global Vision's Alberta Youth Engagement Coordinator, Michael Batas. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, March 26th. The Morning News takes a look at the government's announcement of mandatory quarantine for residents returning home from abroad. Sue and Andrew get the details from Global's Chief Political Correspondent, David Akin. Sue and Andrew look at the massive impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Canada's airline industry. Global News Contr...

Mark Korthuis, CEO with the Mental Health Foundation, joins The Morning News to discuss the new Text 4 Hope program. The initiative aims to ease feelings of stress or anxiety during the recent challenges associated with COVID-19.

Jessica Bohrson with the Calgary Humane Society joins The Morning News to discuss the humane society's new online adoption process.

Welcome to The Morning News podcast for Wednesday, March 25th. The Morning News takes a look at the approval of the Federal Government's 82-Billion Dollar financial aid package which was passed early this morning. Global News Senior Correspondent Jeff Semple joined the show with the details. Next - Sue and Andrew look at how the Coronavirus Pandemic is creating a "Survivalist Economy". They learn...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, March 24th The Morning News starts the day with news that the House of Parliament will be holding an emergency session today. Sue and Andrew are joined by Mercedes Stephenson, Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block, with what will be on the agenda. Next, Sue and Andrew catch up with IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker on a new poll which show...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, March 23rd. Sue and Andrew start the day by taking a look at the current impact COVID-19 is having across the nation. They get an update from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Otttawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block live from self-isolation. Next up, The Morning Show learn more about Calgary's most vulnerable during this Pandemic. They are joi...

Alison Archambault joins The Morning News to discuss the work the zoo is doing to continue bringing content and education to the public, despite the facility's closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, March 20th.   The show kicks off with a conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi.  Sue and Andrew get the Mayor's views on how the city is handling the COVID-19 pandemic and his advice on what citizens can do to help their neighbours during this time of uncertainty.   Next "Parenting Power" has suggestions on how to keep things civil between siblings wi...

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Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, March 18th.   We begin a look at the work of the Calgary Police Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic - we catch up with Calgary's "Top Cop" - Chief Mark Neufeld. Next we catch up with realtor Justin Havre to talk about the state - of real estate - during this tumultuous time. Then we look at numbers across the globe in response to COVID-19 the las...

Ellen Percival, Calary Children's magazine editor in chief and publisher joins The Morning News on Tuesday. Percival is in self-isolation after returning from a cruise and offers some tips to keep the family busy during these uncertain times.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, March 17th.   We begin with a look at yesterday's announcement surrounding the closure of the Canadian border. We get the details from Global News National Correspondent, Mike Armstrong. Next we catch up with Ellen Percival from Calgary's Child Magazine. Ellen not only offers up suggestions on activities to keep the whole family busy during this tim...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast.  On today's show, what is the impact of the NBA's decision to suspend play due to COVID-19 fears? Sue and Andrew find out from Concordia University Sports Economist Moshe Lander.  Next, an infection disease specialist discusses how COVID-19 seems to not affect kids the way it does adults, and what it could mean to figure out why.  Gas prices are dipping to the...

Prices at the pump have dropped, and while it's a welcome sight for drivers, it could also mean trouble for the economy. Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy joins the Morning News to explain why we're seeing such the drop.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, March 11th.   The show begins with a look at employee rights during the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak.  Sue and Andrew speak with a labour lawyer on what protections, if any, you have in the workplace during this tumultuous time. Next Sue and Andrew get details on a new study from the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary which calls...

A new study has been released with the help of some McGill University researchers on homelessness and how to best care for those living on the street from a healthcare perspective.  Dr. Anne Andermann joins the Morning News to talk more about the study.