Danielle Smith

Why do many Catalans want to secede from Spain? Liah Greenfeld, University Professor and Professor of Sociology, in Political Science and Anthropology, at Boston University, joins the show to share her thoughts. 

Today's full show includes interviews about the Energy East Pipeline, legalized marijuana in Alberta, Calgary's Olympic bid, NAFTA relating to softwood lumber and more. 

Eugene Beaulieu, an international trade expert at The School of Public Policy, joins the show to talk about a new report that uses the softwood lumber issue as the case study, showing what really matters to Canada in the NAFTA renegotiations.

What are the economic benefits and downsides to hosting Olympics? Tom Sindlinger, is an economist, he joins the show to share his thoughts. 

Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General for the Province of Alberta and MLA for Calgary-Buffalo, joins the show to talk about the Provincial NDP's plan for legalized marijuana. 

Tim Pickering, founder and chief investment officer, of Auspice Capital Advisors, joins the show with details on how the cancellation of the Energy East Pipeline will impact Canada's economy.

Today's full show includes interviews about psychology of mass killers, refugee hearings, Abdulahi Sharif, legalized cannabis and school boards in both Calgary and Alberta. 

Two guests join the show to talk about school board issues both locally and provincially. 

Mike Bradshaw, candidate for Wards 12/14. He formerly worked on Julie Hrdlicka's campaign - who took almost 20k in union donations, so sees how it works and the impact.

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Joel French, executive director, Public Interest Alberta

Peter Pilarski, president, at the Canadian Cannabis Chamber, joins the show to talk about the plan for legalized cannabis in Alberta.     

Raj Sharma, a Calgary immigration lawyer, joins the show to talk about Abdulahi Sharif and about border crosser asylum cases.