On this week's episode of David chats  with s Nicole Goehring, NDP MLA  and critic for the culture and Shannon McNally, the Artistic Director of the Lilac Street Festival in Calgary.  They break down repercussions of the UCP budget cuts to the arts, the struggles local artists have been facing, and the mounting obstacles that continue in light of recent developments. This week's hot topics include: the lack of leadership in health care as well as the delay in helping seniors.

Featured artist: Nêhiyawak - tommaso

This week we talk about Alberta's roller coaster of a reopening. Rachel Notley then joins David for an urgent conversation with an Alberta doctor about the UCP's attack on their profession as part of a Facebook Live last week. Viewers who tuned in were able to ask questions in real time, and we received valuable feedback from Dr. Armstrong who is a celebrated Edmonton family physician.

Feature artist:  Dragon Fli Empire - On My Way

On this week's episode of The Heard we discuss testing the government's new TraceTogether app with a few questionable details, as well as delving into Alberta “reopening” and how scary that can be for those of us who think we are unprepared. David then interviews a local restaurant owner Katy Ingraham, who runs Cartago Yeg.  We tackle her concerns as well talk about how she’s preparing for this looming relaunch. 

For more information on the NDP's Smart Relaunch Strategy check out: 

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Featured artist: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra & Edmonton Symphony Orchestra : Elgar - Nimrod

On this week's episode we’re talking rental support and banning evictions.  Our guests this week include MLA Lorne Dach from Critic for Agriculture and Forestry speaking up about the latest at the Cargill meat processing plant and MLA Lori Sigursdon Critic for Seniors on COVID-19's impact on  long-term care facilities. We also dip our toes into the rural physicians mass exit of Alberta and Bill 10.  Stay safe everyone!

Featured artist: Physical Copies - Champion City

This week, David talks about the challenges facing post-secondary students, the government’s failure to protect workers from the COVID-19 outbreak at the Cargill meat processing plan, and the latest on issues of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Our guest this week is Joshua Bergman, a registered nurse. He offers a firsthand account of what it’s like working on the front lines during this pandemic.

Featured artist: 100 mile house - Test the Timber

On this week's episode, David delves into what’s going on in healthcare and what that means for folks as we get through this pandemic all from the comfort of his own self-isolation. Then he talks with Nancy King, a parent living in Fort McMurray whose daughter is seeing the impacts of the laying off of Educational Assistants, especially as she is about to graduate high school. This is one not to miss.

Featuring: Mickey Green - I Think He Wants Her In a White Dress

On this week's episode David is joined by co-host MLA Heather Sweet as they discuss budget, cuts and corona. Later, they have a conversation with an ER Dr. Darren Markland covering all the need to know information on this pandemic. Finally, we speak with a Marsha Levy, a Calgarian who tested positive for Covid-19 and is in the middle of recovery.  This is not one to miss. 

Featured artist: Paul Woida - All The Lights

This week, David Shepard is joined with fellow MLA Rakhi Pancholi. We’re talking big government moves this week, touching on drop in oil price, coronavirus, and the trickle down effect that the UCP budget cuts have had on families.

Featured artist: Khaled Rahime - Faker (feat. Hide)