On this episode, we feature mayoral candidate for Calgary, Zane Novak. We discuss his vision for the City of Calgary, including how he will improve collaboration, his ideas to support families and business, and his thoughts on the state of City Hall as someone not already in an elected position.   He also tells us about his time working in the non-profit and private sectors and the balance he hopes to bring to the Mayor's office.   Subscribe to our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2NjZSxy This week's drink features Belgian Moon Mango  *This episode was recorded on May 5, 2021.

On this episode, we feature Ward 3 Councillor and mayoral candidate for Calgary, Dr. Jyoti Gondek. We discuss what led her to pursue a PhD in Urban Sociology and why she decided to become a city councillor.   We ask her about her desire to secure predictable funding streams, improve city revenue, her position on the Guidebook for Great Communities, affordable housing, and her thoughts on some of the changes made by the provincial government and the impact they will have on this year's municipal election.   

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*This episode was recorded on May 1, 2021.

On this episode, we feature NDP MLA Lori Sigurdson. She is also the former Minister of Seniors and Housing. MLA Sirgurdson also gives us a breakdown of why she believes the province should establish an independent Seniors' Advocate office and what has changed since it merged with the Health Advocate's office.   

Additionally, she provides her thoughts to us about Bill 70 and what impact that will have on continuing care stakeholders.   

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This week's drink features beer from Alley Kat Brewing Company.  

*This episode was recorded on April 28, 2021

On this episode, we feature Conservative MP Mike Lake (Edmonton-Wetaskiwin). 

We chat about life before politics working for the Edmonton Oilers, his thoughts on the divisive rhetoric we see today on social media, and his son Jaden.   We also talk about Budget 2021 and his concerns about post-pandemic spending.   

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This week's drink features whiskey from Righand Distillery in Nisku   

*This episode was recorded on April 26, 2021