We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on this year’s edition of The Calgary Stampede and discuss the future of the ‘Green Line’ LRT project amid rising costs influenced by record high inflation, and increased lending rates.

Pope Francis touches down in Edmonton on Sunday. What does this mean to the Indigenous Community? We discuss the significance of the visit with Crystal Gail Fraser,  Professor in the Faculty of Native Studies and Department of History at the University of Alberta.

Finally, we head South of the border to catch up with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini. Reggie gives us a health update on President Joe Biden, who has tested positive for COVID-19, and details on the ‘bombshell’ evidence presented this week in the January 6th insurrection hearings.

We begin with a look at the state of the Canadian economy, specifically the impact rising interest rates and record inflation are having on the average household. We get some insight from Craig Lord, Global News National Online Journalist.

Next, we continue our conversation on the rising cost of living and in particular, what we can do as consumers to bring down our weekly grocery bill. We get some tips on how to ‘shop smart’ the next time you’re at the supermarket, from Calgary based Registered Dietitian, Evita Basilio.

Then, we examine how ‘online’ meetings have changed the dynamic of our daily workflow.  More to the point, how they’ve increased the amount of time per day we are now spending in meetings. We discuss with Dr. Jana Raver, Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the ‘Smith School of Business’.

Finally, 70 unique artists over 4 days.  It’s been a long wait, but the Calgary Folk Music Festival is back! We get all the details you need to know from the Festival’s Artistic Director, Kerry Clark.

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We begin with an update on the ‘state’ of COVID in Canada. From the return of random testing at select airports to the eligibility to receive a 4th dose of vaccine in Alberta. We get the latest from Dr. Iris Gorfinkle, Family Doctor, Vaccine Researcher and founder of “PrimeHealth Research”.

Next, we ‘flip through’ the pages of a new book taking aim at racism. We speak with New York Times Bestselling Author Kate Schatz for details on her latest title “Do the Work”, which uses humour to promote an anti-racism message.

Are your kids ready to get out and stay active this summer or more to the point, are YOU ready to get your kids out of the house and off their electronics? We speak with Bob Baker, Founder and Head Coach at Calgary-based “Stryker Sports” for some options, with spots still available this summer.

Finally, we get details on the ‘sweet’ new issue of ‘Savour Calgary’ magazine. From cookies to donuts and even ice cream, Editor Camie Leard brings us some tasty suggestions to ‘sweeten up’ the summer of 2022.

We begin with a look at what’s being referred to as “energy blackmail” by the Russians. We speak with Professor Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College for details on the situation surrounding the controversial role Canada is playing by sending a recently repaired energy turbine, back home to Germany.

Next it’s called ‘The Role Model Effect’ and it could be applied to the upcoming UCP Leadership Race and Provincial election. We speak with U of C Political Science Professor Susan Franceschet on how the current ‘state’ of politics in Alberta could be beneficial to both women and girls in the Province.

Finally, from the return of COVID-19 testing at Canada’s major airports to the continued delays when it comes to renewing your Passport, what you need to know before you book that next trip, with ‘The Travel Lady’ Lesley Keyter.

We begin with a look at what’s being called the ‘Digital Skills Gap’ the increasing need for tech-savvy employees, which simply isn’t being met right now by the Canadian workforce. We discuss the issue and what can be done to remedy it with Caleb Walker from “withyouwithme.com”.

Next, we’ve all heard the saying “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” but is it time to replace that Apple with an Avocado? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new study, that says that may be the case.

And finally, it’s another edition of “Motivational Monday”, a chance to get you motivated, today and beyond! This time out we speak with 7-time Gold Medalist and member of ‘The Order of Canada’, Donovan Bailey to hear his personal definition of ‘Motivation’.

We begin with an update on the UCP leadership race. Ten candidates have officially thrown their hats into the ring in a bid to be the next leader, we discuss the race with MRU Political Science Professor Lori Williams. Who’s considered the front-runner at this point, and what we can expect to see unfold on the campaign trail between now, and the October 6th vote?

Next, we ask the question: “What’s in your wallet?”  From travel points, to cash-back and even ‘free groceries’ what is the best credit card to carry in Canada? We discuss the options available with Natasha MacMillan, Director of Everyday Banking at ‘Ratehub.ca’.

Finally – July 17th is “National Ice Cream Day”. We discuss the ‘sweet’ day with Scott Wegener, Marketing Manager from Calgary-based ‘Foothills Creamery’.

We begin with a look at the continuing conversation surrounding the increasing cost of living – from fuel – to food - to housing.  While the terms ‘inflation’ and ‘shrinkflation’ are nothing new - do you know what ‘greedflation’ is? We get the definition from Janet Music, of the “Agri-Food Analytics Lab” at Dalhousie University.

Then, we take a look at the Bank of Canada interest rate hike, what this means for homeowners and the Canadian housing market in general. We get insight from Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage.

Rising interest rates and inflation have forced many of us to take on more debt and we’re not alone. We speak with Jake Fuss from the ‘Fraser Institute’ for details on how the current economic climate impacts ‘federal debt’ levels and what this means to the average Canadian.

Finally, it’s a taste of Broadway, right here in Calgary! We speak with Marja Harmon, one of the stars of the smash-hit musical “Hamilton” – now playing at the Jubilee Auditorium.