WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, JAN 03rd 

After a devastating terror attack hit New Orleans, reactions across the United States have been varied – and investigations are now underway to determine if the Louisiana attack has any connection to the car explosion in Las Vegas, the same day. We get the latest on the violent start to 2025 in the U.S. with Bianca Facchinei, Global News Washington Correspondent.

Next, while the Holiday season is meant to be Merry, lots of violent crimes have been reported lately… In fact, days after the deaths of a Calgary woman and her father at the hands of the women’s husband, Halifax police are investigating a similar case of intimate partner violence. We speak with anti-domestic violence advocate - and founder of “Gems for Gems”, Jordan Guildford - about the resources available in the city for those facing violence in the home.

And finally – if your “New Year’s Resolution” is to get your finances in order – we’ve go you coveredI We catch up with Nicole Olsen from BDO Debt Solutions - for some “tips and tricks” to get a ‘handle’ on your debt in 2025.