New research has identified genetic defects that lead to heart failure, opening the door to more targeted diagnosis, prevention and treatment. We get details from Cardiologist, Dr. Gavin Oudit - Canada Research Chair in heart Failure.

It's Motivational Monday and we get a double dose of help from CEO and founder of Fairway Divorce Solutions, Karen Stewart. She says thousands of Canadians struggle after making the heartbreaking decision to end their marriage, but believes divorce doesn't have to be a bad thing.

The International Atomic Energy Agency says Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is out of control. We get details from Marcus Kolga - founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad

Finally, independent Living, Assisted Living and Dementia Care - they have it all at the new Trico LivingWell seniors community in south Calgary. I had the chance to check it out....

We begin with a discussion surrounding the ‘wild’ weather that rolled through Central Alberta earlier this week, which produced incredibly large, record breaking hail stones. We learn about the science of ‘hail suppression,’ including cloud seeding from Terry Krauss, Senior Consulting Meteorologist for the Alberta Severe Weather Management Society.

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 rising cases of the Monkeypox Virus, the continuing debate on access to abortion and President Joe Biden’s recovery from COVID-19.

It’s a bird, It’s a plane, It’s ”Superhero Day” at the Calgary Public Library!    We get the details on the free family event taking place this weekend and hear about the many other events being offered this summer by the library with Mary Kapusta, Director of Communications and Engagement at the Calgary Public Library.

Finally, It’s ‘Pride Month’ in the city. We catch up with Brit Nickerson, Manager of Communications with Calgary Pride, for details on how it’s being celebrated this year and who will be this year’s Parade Marshal.

We begin with a look at Wednesday night’s Federal Conservative Leadership Debate. We discuss the unique ‘format’ of the debate and if the absence of two key candidates will have any impact on the vote, which takes place September 10th.

Next, it’s been 1 year since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. We catch up with Ferdouse Asefi, PhD Candidate in the Department of Sociology from the University of Toronto, to look back at the past 12 months and the impact Taliban rule has had on citizens.

Then we look at the ‘state’ of health care in Alberta from a serious shortage of ambulances on a daily basis to skyrocketing bonuses for AHS administration. We discuss with Chris Gallaway, Executive Director of “Friends of Medicare”.

Finally, goji berries and kale are ‘out’….and phytoplankton is ‘in’. We learn about the next ‘big thing’ in Superfoods which was discovered by chance!

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine, specifically, the Canadian response when it comes to sending weapons to fight the Russian aggressors. We discuss the topic with Global News Correspondent, Ashleigh Stewart and ask the question: are we doing enough as a nation?

Next, it seems to be a ‘trend’ over the past number of years, political leaders with the traits of ‘tyrants’. What is the attraction and what does this say about us in societal terms? We discuss with Dr. Rick Hackett, Canada Research Chair, Organizational Behavior and Human Performance from McMaster University.

Then we get a ‘snaphot’ of the Calgary real estate market. We catch up with Justin Havre, Realtor with Justin Havre & Associates, RE/MAX First. Justin breaks down the latest sales data from July and a look-ahead to what we can expect to see in the market this fall.

Finally, it’s the return of a Calgary favourite! “Taste of Calgary” takes place this weekend and features over 65 local food and beverage vendors. We get the low down on the popular festival, back after a 2 year hiatus from event organizer Jennifer Rempel.

We begin with news that Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, received close to 230-thousand dollars in bonuses, above her salary in 2021. We get reaction to the payout from Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science from Mount Royal University.

Do you have a TV in your bedroom? If so, could that be the reason you feel chronically tired? We get the low down on if watching your favourite show in bed can have a negative impact on your sleep from Dr. Charles Samuels, Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance.

Still on the topic of sleep, could it be that ‘napping’ is bad for your health? We discuss new research on the topic that says that may just be the case. We get details on the study, from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician.

Finally, we look at the importance of learning the art of ‘negotiating’ at a young age. We speak with Angelique De Montbrun, a Mother, and Head of Marketing at financial education website “Mydoh.ca” who explains why she believes it’s never too early to teach your kids the skill of negotiation.

We begin with news that City Council has approved 5 new communities for Calgary.  We discuss the move and explore the impact the decision will have on ‘urban sprawl’ in city with Ward 3 Councilor Jasmine Mian.

Then we head stateside for an update on news making headlines South of the border. We catch up with Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent, for a look at President Joe Biden’s plummeting approval ratings, and an update on rising cases of COVID-19.

It’s a hot topic right now in the U.S. but what do Canadians think about the current discussion surrounding  access to abortion?  We hear the results of new polling on the topic from Sanyam Sethi, Vice President, Public Affairs with Ipsos Public Polling.

Finally, the Calgary Stampeders are set to take the field at McMahon Stadium this weekend for the first time in almost a month.  We get a ‘Stamps-Bombers’ game-preview from a man who knows more than a little bit about the game: Calgary Stampeders President and GM, John Huffnagel.

We begin with a look at Wednesday night’s UCP leadership debate held in Medicine Hat. We get the thoughts of Geoffrey Hale, Professor of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge.

Next, it’s our monthly conversation with the Calgary Chamber. We speak with Ruhee Ismail-Teja, the Chamber’s Director of Policy and Communications. Ruhee brings us details on the impact this year’s Stampede had on local businesses and a look at the challenges ahead, as we move into Fall.

Finally, ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Iqaluit the Nunavut capital is taking steps to revoke the tax exempt status of religious institutions. We discuss the proposal with Jeff Semple, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News.

We begin with a wrap-up of the Pope’s visit to Alberta which concluded Tuesday, following Mass at Commonwealth Stadium. We speak with Jeremy Bergen, a Professor of Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo, for his thoughts on how the Pope’s apology was received here in the Province and if the Catholic Church needs to go further.

Premier Jason Kenney announced the removal of the Provincial Tax on gas weeks ago and the market price of oil has declined.   So, why aren’t we seeing these factors being reflected at the pumps? We discuss with Dan McTeague, President of ‘Canadians for Affordable Energy’.

Next, an update on the ‘Rogers-Shaw’ deal. We speak with Ben Klass, PhD Candidate in Journalism and Communication from Carleton University. Ben discusses the impact last month’s Rogers outage may have on the deal and how merging the companies may not give consumers the best ‘bang’ for their ‘buck’.

Finally, the weather is heating up ahead of the long weekend. We get some tips on water safety for those planning a ‘float’ down the river to keep cool from Carol Henke, Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department.

We begin with an update on Pope Francis’ apology at the former Ermineskin Indian Residential School. We get details on how it unfolded, from Global News Edmonton Anchor, Eileen Bell.

Next, we continue our conversation surrounding the Pope’s visit. We get reaction to the apology from Matthew Wildcat, a member of the Indigenous Community and a Professor of Political Science from the University of Alberta, who was in attendance at yesterday’s ceremony.

Then, the latest on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. The Professor brings us details on the latest attack by Russian aggressors taking aim at Ukrainian grain exports.

Finally, could your latest new car purchase come with a ‘monthly’ subscription price for items such as heated seats or even air-conditioning? We discuss the new trend that could be coming to a dealership near you with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

We begin with a look at the Pope’s visit to the Province, which began Sunday with his arrival in Edmonton. We speak with Global News Edmonton Reporter Eileen Bell for details on the Pope’s agenda over the coming days.

Firefighters worked hard over the weekend to get control of the fire raging outside of Nordegg. We get an update on the current wildfire situation in the Province from Alberta Wildfire Information Officer, Travis Fairweather.

Next, could a ‘breakthrough’ in the battle against cancer be just around the corner? We discuss the details of a promising new drug trial with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”.

Finally, it’s another edition of “Motivational Monday”, a chance to get you motivated, today and beyond! This time out we speak with Lou Diamond, Professional Speaker, Podcaster and Author of the new book “Speak Easy: Connect with Every Conversation”.