Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, August 23rd.

We begin with a look at the rising cost of living in Canada. We hear details on a new survey from “finder.com” that focuses on how we’re managing the soaring costs which for many includes taking on more personal debt to pay monthly household bills.

Next, it’s our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of ‘The West Block’. Mercedes brings us details on this week’s meeting between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Podcasts are highly popular right now….but they can also be a major source of ‘misinformation’. We discuss how the online-medium is regulated and what you can do to safeguard yourself from accidently sharing false narratives.

And finally, it’s another edition of ‘Tech Tuesday’. This time out, the ‘Gadget Guy’ Mike Yawney brings us the latest and greatest ‘tech’ to help students find success, ahead of the new school year.

Name: Fariborz Birjandian

Title: CEO of Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 22nd.

We begin with a look at the increase of gun related violence in our city. We get some insight into the disturbing trend from Irvin Waller, Professor of Criminology from the University of Ottawa.

Could sugar be robbing you of a good night’s sleep? That could be the case according to a new study. We discuss the research with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.

According to a recent poll, Canadians are watching less hockey than we used to. What’s the reason behind the decline? Or is it a case of viewers and listeners getting their sports ‘fix’ in a different way these days? We get some insight from Eric Zweig, Freelance Writer and Sports Historian.

And finally, it’s another edition of “Motivational Monday”, a chance to get you motivated, today and beyond! This time out we meet Mathew Embry, a man who’s been living with MS for over 25 years. Mat shares his personal story on how he uses diet and exercise to battle the debilitating disease.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, August 19th.

We begin with a look at the recent government involvement in the ‘probing’ of high-profile businesses and organizations in our country. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? We discuss with a Professor of Political Science from Carleton University.

Then we head stateside for an update on news making headlines South of the border. We catch up with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief, for details on a busy week in the US, including this week’s FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mara-a-Lago property.

The city wants to "Rethink 8th street SW". Why is the area is being looked at for a ‘refresh’ and what does the plan entail? We discuss with Shannon Reid, Project Manager for the improvement project.

And finally, "Monster Jam” returns to tear-up the Stampede grandstand this weekend! What’s it take to be a “Monster Truck Driver”? We meet the man behind the wheel of the “El Toro Loco” truck, Elvis Lainez.

Guest: Lisa Wagner

Title: President and Adoptions Manager for Soi Dog Canada

Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Thursday, August 18th.

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. 6 months into the conflict, are we, as Canadians, doing enough to help Ukrainians in their battle against the Russian invasion? We discuss with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European Affairs.

Beyond getting your class schedule and picking up some supplies….Budgeting and ‘healthy’ banking habits are two important considerations for post-secondary students heading back to school this fall. We get some advice and insight from Natasha Macmillan, Director of everyday banking at ‘ratehub.ca’.

And finally, it’s a chance for Stamps fans to take a trip ‘back in time’. Our Dave McIvor has details on how fans can now access ‘digitized’ classic moments in Stampeders history.