Episodes

  • NATO Commitments, The U.S. Election, and The Field of Crosses

    NATO Commitments, The U.S. Election, and The Field of Crosses
    Nov 5 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th What impact will the US election have on us Canadians? And how much ‘different’ does this Presidential election look, compared to 2020? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block. Next – just how much do you know about the US ‘electoral system’ – and how it differs from ours? We get some insight from Melissa Haussman - Professor of Political Science at Carleton University. And finally - over 3,600 crosses stand as a silent reminder along five acres of Calgary’s Memorial Drive. ‘The Field of Crosses’ is a visual representation honouring the Southern Albertan’s who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service. We hear about the significance of the elaborate display with George Brookman, representative from ‘The Field of Crosses’.
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    23 mins
  • Danielle Smith's Leadership Review, Getting Financially Fit, and Changing Your Morning Routine

    Danielle Smith's Leadership Review, Getting Financially Fit, and Changing Your Morning Routine
    Nov 4 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th Premier Danielle Smith faced a leadership review over the weekend in Red Deer – and the results were a run-away 91% approval among UCP faithful. What can we ‘glean’ from this result – and how would this approval look among Albertans province-wide? We get the thoughts of Duane Bratt - Professor of political science at Mount Royal University. Next - do you feel like you’re in worse financial shape now than you were at the beginning of the year? According to new data from the Angus Reid forum - and online estate planning service “Willful”, 3 out of 4 Canadians feel like they’re in worse financial shape now, than they were back in January. We get details on the survey – from Erin Bury - Co-Founder and CEO of Willful. And finally - how ‘one’ change to your morning routine can streamline your day - and boost productivity! Here’s a hint: It’s something that you SHOULDN’T do – first thing in the morning…..We get details from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician.
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    24 mins
  • Mayor Jyoti Gondek, The Stigma around Diabetes, and The Fall-Back Time Change

    Mayor Jyoti Gondek, The Stigma around Diabetes, and The Fall-Back Time Change
    Nov 1 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st Recent polls indicate Calgarians are unhappy with the performance of the Mayor and City Council, but Mayor Jyoti Gondek believes Calgarians just don't “know her” yet. We catch up with the Mayor for our ‘weekly chat – on the latest happenings in the City – and why she holds the belief that some Calgarians haven’t ‘connected’ with her – after 3 years in office. More than 4 million Canadians live with diabetes - that’s 10 percent of Canadians! November is ‘Diabetes Awareness Month’ – we took the opportunity to take a look at the resources available here in Canada for those living with Diabetes – and the ‘misconceptions’ surrounding the disease – with Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes Canada. And finally - Time change is coming up this weekend….But at least this time out, we’re falling back and get an extra hour of sleep! How does the change impact our circadian rhythm and overall health? We put that question to Dr. Michael Antle – Professor of Psychology from the University of Calgary.
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    25 mins
  • Americanization of Alberta Politics

    Americanization of Alberta Politics
    Nov 1 2024
    Is Alberta really Canada’s Texas, and is Alberta adopting American style politics? Joining us to discuss the dangerous Americanization of Alberta politics is Gil McGowan - President of Alberta Federation of Labour.
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    10 mins
  • Mornings With Sue & Andy October 31, 2024

    Mornings With Sue & Andy October 31, 2024
    Oct 31 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st The little ghouls and goblins will be running around the neighborhood streets tonight celebrating Halloween! And, while we all want the kids to have a fun night, we also want them to return home safely. We took the opportunity to get some ‘Halloween Safety’ tips from Carol Henke, Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department. Next, the ‘spirits’ will be out tonight, and if you want to contact the spirit world this Halloween, we’ve got you covered! We catch up with Psychic-Medium Kim Dennis aka “Clairvoyant Kim”, to hear details on her ‘unique’ gift and how she connects with those ‘not of this world’. And finally. 'Foodies’, this one’s for you! The “Terroir Symposium” is coming up this weekend! It’s a great opportunity to learn about the food industry, and to share skills and ideas with like-minded foodies! We get details on this ‘tasty’ event from Chef Liana Robberecht and event organizer Tannis Baker.
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    26 mins
  • Diwali 2024

    Diwali 2024
    Oct 31 2024
    It’s Diwali - ‘The Festival of Lights’ - how much do you know about the 5-day Festival? Joining us with details on Diwali and the importance to the Hindu community is Shovik Sengupta from the Calcutta Cricket Club.
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    6 mins
  • Mornings With Sue & Andy October 30, 2024

    Mornings With Sue & Andy October 30, 2024
    Oct 30 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH The RCMP Chief and CSIS Director testified earlier this regarding claims surrounding Indian Interference in Canada. We get the latest into the investigation what needs to be done to address foreign interference from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Next. Alberta’s UCP government has tabled legislation on gender policies for young Albertans, and experts are saying this legislation will stoke fear and anxiety within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We discuss the issues and the impact this legislation could have with Leah Hamilton, Professor in the Faculty of Business & Communication Studies at Mount Royal University. And finally, whisky lovers, this one is for you! The “Whisky Global Festival” is coming to Calgary so we took the opportunity to learn all about the fascination behind the popular spirit from Gez Mcalpine, VP of Partnerships at the “Whisky Global Fest”.
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    25 mins
  • Mornings With Sue & Andy October 29, 2024

    Mornings With Sue & Andy October 29, 2024
    Oct 29 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was expected to address the current ‘discontent’ in the Liberal caucus yesterday, and now some Liberal MPs are calling for a secret ballot on the future of Mr. Trudeau’s leadership. We discuss the future of the PM, and the Liberal Party with Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University. Next, recent satellite imaging shows Russia is reviving and expanding a Soviet-era bioweapons facility. What does this latest development mean for the war in Eastern Europe and could Russia be considering the use of bioweapons? We tackle the topic with Marcus Kolga, founder of Disinfo Watch [dot] org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. And finally, a big update this week for iPhone users, and have you ever wondered what your Cat is ‘meowing’ about? Well, there’s an “APP” for that now! We get details from ‘The Gadget Guy’, Mike Yawney.
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    26 mins