Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, September 28th.

We begin with a look at the ‘state’ of COVID-19 as we move into the fall. Could we see an ‘uptick’ in cases and what can we expect from ‘flu’ season this year in Alberta? We discuss with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary.

Over 200-thousand concussions occur annually in Canada – the most common head injury. Do you know how to accurately identify a concussion and how it should be ‘treated’? We get the answers from Dr. Martin Mrazik, Professor of Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Next, a look back at the summer of 2022, specifically, how the season was for Alberta’s tourism and hospitality industry. Our Dave McIvor spoke with some business insiders to find out if the summer of ’22 can be described as a success, to one of the hardest-hit sectors of the Pandemic.

Finally, the new Netflix series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” has been in the number one spot on the streaming service since its release – last week. Why are we drawn to “dark” movies and tv shows and what’s behind our ‘morbid curiosity’? We discuss with Author and Research Scientist Coltan Scrivner of the “Recreational Fear Lab” at the University of Denmark.

We begin with a look at the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona on the Maritimes. We speak with Professor Anya Waite from the “Ocean Frontier Institute” to discuss what lessons we can learn from the devastating storm.

Next, we examine the current housing crisis in Canada, from very low inventory to rising interest rates making homeownership incredibly difficult for those looking to break-in to the market. We tackle the topic with Ray Sullivan from the “Canadian Housing and Renewal Association”.

How does Canada rank as a country? Well, according to a survey from website “US News”, we’ve made our way into the ‘Top 5’ list of best countries to call home. We get details on what ‘criteria’ the survey considered from Morgan Felchner, Executive Editor of “US News”.

Finally, like it or not winter is coming!! We catch up with Michael Lopez of “Reliance Home Comfort” for a Fall “to do list” in order to ‘prep’ your home for the cooler weather ahead.

This Friday marks the second “National day for Truth and Reconciliation”. How should businesses approach the day and take action towards truth & reconciliation? We'll discuss with Michelle Lean of the “Frog Lake First Nation”, Treaty 6 Territory.

Could it be a ‘breakthrough’ for the treatment of Diabetes? Dr. Ted Jablonski joins us to discuss a new Canadian based drug trial that could be a game changer.

His last Calgary concert was postponed due to the pandemic, but now one of the most amazing guitar players you'll ever see has a new ‘date’ in our city. We catch up with Multi Award Winning Guitarist, Composer & Producer, Jesse Cook.

Finally, it’s another edition of “Motivational Monday”, a chance to get you motivated today and beyond! This time out, we meet Author Ramit Sethi who gives us his multi-faceted definition of ‘wealth’ and tells us about his new book: “I Will Teach You To Be Rich”.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor brings us the latest from City Hall including an update on Council’s strategy to combat the increasing number of violent crimes in the city.

Next, the latest on the New York State lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his family for financial fraud. We get details from Global News Washington Bureau Chief, Jackson Proskow.

A new poll finds that 54 percent of Gen Z & Millennials say they won't be able to reach their financial goals without the bank of mom & dad. We discuss the results of the survey with Moira Klein-Swormink, Wealth Management Advisor with ‘Edward Jones’.

Canadians are one step closer to accessing a sight-saving gene therapy. We get details on what the future looks like in the fight to end blindness in Canada from Doug Earle - President & CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada.

Flights out of Russia as sold out as President Vladimir Putin announced plans to call up about 300,000 reservists to reinforce the invasion of Ukraine. With details, we spoke with Andrew Rasiulis - Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We catch up with Andrew Rasiulis from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute for the latest, including news earlier this week President Vladimir Putin has plans to ‘call up’ 300,000 military reservists to bolster the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Then, details on the New York State ‘fraud’ lawsuit of former President Donald Trump and his family. We get the latest from Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini.

Next, it’s our monthly conversation with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber. Deborah breaks down the many challenges currently facing local businesses, from record high inflation, to rising costs just to keep the lights on.

Finally, do our dreams mean anything? We had the chance to discuss the topic with Dream Analyst and Author Layne Dalfen, who explains where she believes our dreams ‘come from’.

Researchers from the UofA are working with a global team to develop new antiviral treatments and prevent the next pandemic. With details, we spoke with Dr. Mattias Götte - Professor and Chair of Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta.

We begin with a look at the 2022 Canadian Consumer Tax Index. We get details on just how much the average Canadian household will be shelling out this year, from Jake Fuss, Senior Economist with the Fraser Institute.

Next, learn about new research which suggests Alzheimer’s might not be a brain disease but rather an autoimmune disease. We get details on the study and what this might mean in the quest to find a cure for Alzheimer’s from Dr. Donald Weaver of the “Krembil Brain Institute”.

Then, it’s an incredible story which was born from a near tragedy. Our Dave McIvor on how one man’s heart-attack on the golf course, has spawned a fundraiser to ensure life-saving defibrillators are easily accessible in the town of Cochrane. 

Finally, it’s ok to eat with your hands! That’s the focus of this month’s edition of “Savour Calgary Magazine”. We catch up with Magazine Editor Camie Laird for the latest culinary trend in the city, delicious hand-held food options.

Your mother told you not to eat with your hands. But in the new edition of Savour Calgary Magazine, they'll tell you where you're invited to eat with your hands! Camie Leard, Editor-in-Chief of Savour Calgary Magazine, joins us with the delicious details.