WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, FEB. 11th

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of the West Block. This time out, we get clarification on the latest ‘Tariff’ announcement earlier this week by President Donald Trump – focusing on Steel and Aluminum – and what’s being done to ‘counter’ the tariffs, on our side of the border.

Next – we continue the conversation surrounding Steel and Aluminum tariffs. We catch up with Carlo Dade – Director of Trade and Trade Infrastructure with the “Canada West Foundation” – for his views on just how much of an impact the taxation would have on these industries – and our overall economy.

And finally – ahead of a ‘surprise’ announcement from Apple next week, we speak with The Gadget Guy Mike Yawney to ‘speculate’ what may be coming down from the ‘tech giant’ – and according to Mike – it may just be a revamp of the ‘budget friendly’ – iPhone SE.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, FEB. 10th

We begin with the latest polling data on Canada’s leadership – at the Federal level. We catch up with Darrell Bricker, CEO of ‘Ipsos Public Affairs’ – for details on the latest views of Canadians – and who they’d like to see running our country.

Next – last week’s explosive allegations about operations and ‘conflicts of interest’ at Alberta Health services continues to send shockwaves across the Province. We caught up with Dr. Paul Parks, Physician and past President of the ‘Alberta Medical Association’ for his views on the controversial allegations.

And finally – could it be a ‘gamechanger’ in the battle against opioid addiction? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a newly approved ‘opioid-free’ painkiller in the US. Dr. J explains how the new drug works – and when we might see it being used here in Canada.

Daniel Vanson, A self-taught at home cook and blogger of ‘A Canadians Cooking’

Gitane De Silva, who served as Alberta’s senior representative to the U.S. during Trump’s first term. The principal of GDStrategic

Kevin Reed, a partner at RF Piper and a retired Canadian Forces Honorary Colonel who served from 2009 to 2018

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 07th

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor brings us details on her meetings earlier this week in Ottawa at the “Big City Mayor’s Caucus” – and an update on the seemingly never-ending Green Line LRT ‘saga’

Next – it’s been a real ‘rollercoaster’ of a week when it comes to Canada – U.S. relations. From the extension of the ‘Tariff Deadline’ by President Donald Trump – to a rise in Canadian Nationalism….We get a full breakdown of the ‘week that was’ from Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini.

And finally – throw on your ‘stretchy pants’! In honour of the ‘Super Bowl’ – we get some ‘Super’ suggestions on the best-bets to keep your HUNGRY crowd happy at the big game! We dig into some tasty-tips on what to best serve-up at the party from Daniel Vanson – the self-taught Chef behind the food blog “A Canadians Cooking”.

Peter Demong, Ward 14 Councillor

Nick Welsch, Owner of Twisted Steel Blacksmithing

Paul Deegan, CEO of Deegan Public Strategies, he was an executive at BMO and CN

Tegan Hill, Director, Alberta Policy Fraser Institute