We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of ‘The West Block’. We discuss the future of the CPC party now that Pierre Pollievre has won the leadership race and the impact the death of Queen Elizabeth is having on Canadians.

Next, an update on the war in Ukraine. Details on the latest from the battlefield, where Ukrainian forces have now regained territory that was overtaken by the Russian military over the past few months. We speak with Markus Kolga – founder of “disinfowatch.org” and Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. 

Then, we catch up with a British Ex-Pat now living in Calgary who served in the Royal Air Force. Andy Johnstone shares his personal experience of meeting both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles while he was on active duty in the UK.

Finally, we continue our conversation surrounding the death of the Queen with “The Travel Lady”, Lesley Keyter. Lesley explains how a tourism ‘boom’ is expected in the UK and not just in the short-term….with travelers expected to make the journey to London next year for the Coronation of King Charles the Third. 

We begin with the CPC Leadership Race, where Pierre Pollievre won the top seat over the weekend – with close to 70% of the vote. We break down the result and discuss what the future holds for the party with Tim Powers, Political Commentator, and Chairman of “Summa Strategies”.

Heading back to the office can be stressful for those who have worked remotely throughout the Pandemic. Our Dave McIvor looks for some strategies to help ease the transition – kicking off our week long “Back to Work” series.

 Is it possible to ‘sniff’ out Parkinson’s Disease before an official diagnosis? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski who brings us details on a new study based on a UK woman’s claim that she can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s Disease.

Finally, it’s another edition of “Motivational Monday” – a chance to get you motivated today – and beyond! This time out we meet Laura Chung, Author, Energy Healer and Meditation Instructor. Laura shares with us her knowledge of ‘manifestation’ the ability to bring your dreams and desires into the real world.

We begin in the UK and a conversation with Former Journalist and Business Owner, Kenni James. Kenni brings us reaction, from London on the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Then we continue our coverage on the death of the Queen and the introduction of King Charles the Third. We discuss the legacy of the longest serving Monarch in history with Josh Traptow from the ‘Monarchist League of Canada’.

Next, it’s our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the passing of Queen Elizabeth and hear details on her trip to California to attract more film and television productions to the City of Calgary.

Finally, are they the ‘updates’ we’ve been waiting for, or a case of marketing and ‘hype’. We catch up with “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney for the lowdown on this week’s Apple announcement, which includes a couple of new iPhone options and a new version of the Apple watch.

With high interest rates and inflation at record numbers, how can Canadian's budget for the rising cost of living? We get exper6t insight from Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator, Best-selling author of "Talk Money To Me."

We begin with an update on the apprehension of the final suspect in last weekend’s deadly stabbing spree in Saskatchewan. We get the latest from Global News Reporter Nathaniel Dove.

Then we continue the conversation on the grisly attack, but this time with a focus on the ‘generational trauma’ attached not only to the attack, but the indigenous communities where it took place. We get the thoughts of Calgary Writer, Former Journalist and Indigenous Advocate, Paul Kuster.

How will this week’s Bank of Canada interest rate hike affect the average household? And, if you were struggling to make ends meet even before this increase, what can you do now to keep your finances afloat? We get some advice from Author and Personal Finance Educator, Kelley Keehn.

Finally, as businesses continue to ramp up after suffering through two-years of the Pandemic, how can ‘social media’ be used to help take your business to the next level? We get some tips from Ellen Parker, owner of Calgary-based “Parker PR”.

We begin with an update on the hunt for the suspect of last weekend’s deadly stabbing in Saskatchewan. We get the latest from Global News Reporter, Nathaniel Dove.

Then we continue the conversation on the Saskatchewan tragedy. We speak with Registered Psychologist Kimberly Knull on the impact traumatic events can have on our mental health and the resources available for those having a tough time, right now.

Next, we get an update on the war in Ukraine. With cooler weather on the way, we look at the Russian “power play” to use energy as a weapon against ally countries supporting the Ukrainian people. We discuss the situation with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University.

Finally, do you suffer from Chronic Pain? We learn about a dynamic new treatment being offered by a Calgary medical clinic that could be a game changer for those who’ve been sidelined by nagging pain.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th.

We begin with a look at the CPC Leadership race, specifically the campaign of front-runner Pierre Polievre. We speak with Sam Routley, Political Science PhD Student from Western University, on why Polievre’s campaign appeals to young PC voters.

Back to school can be a stressful time for students. How can you tell if your student just has a case of ‘back to class jitters’ or if they’re struggling with a real case of anxiety? We get answers from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family Physician.

And finally, it’s a chance to battle the high-cost of food inflation, in a very tasty and healthy way. We get details on the popular “Fall Harvest Sale” taking place this weekend at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park.

We begin with our monthly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to address the increase in violence on Calgary streets. 

It's been a summer plagued by flight cancellations and delays. Now US airlines are under pressure from the Biden administration to step-up for consumers. We get details from Global News Washington Correspondent, Jennifer Johnson. 

Finally, It’s “Pride Week” in Calgary! We speak with Tammy Plunkett, Author and mom of a transgender son, for some advice on how parents can be allies to their children if they are ‘transitioning’. 

The Alberta government announced a 13.2 billion dollar surplus in this week’s fiscal update - will Albertans see any of this financial windfall? We talked about what the money means to the Province, with Moshe Lander, Economics Professor at Concordia University.

Canadians have opened up their homes to support Ukrainians leaving their war-torn country. We talked with Barry Wright, who has generously opened his Okotoks home to Ukrainian newcomers, about what it’s like to be a host family.

Cancer surgeries in Alberta are now at nearly 115 per cent of pre-pandemic volumes. Do we have the capacity to keep-up? We posed that question to Dr. Lloyd Mack, medical lead for Cancer Surgery Alberta and AHS.

Finally, with the arrival of meteorological fall, harvest season on Alberta farms is underway. We talked about staying safe around slow moving farm equipment on rural Alberta roads, with Luree Williamson - CEO at Ag for Life.