WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, DEC. 17TH

What began as a day slated for the release of the Liberal Government’s ‘Fall Fiscal Updated’ – ended with the departure of two high-ranking Ministers – including Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland. We ‘unpack’ the events that unfolded on Monday with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of “The West Block”.

Next – we continue our conversation on the dynamic start to the week on Parliament Hill with Dr. Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University. We discuss what these two high-profile resignations mean for the Liberal Party moving ahead – and of course, the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

And finally - Looking forward to travelling in the new year? Better get an update on some of the new fares for carry-on luggage then! We catch up with “The Travel Lady” – Lesley Keyter – for details on the latest announcement from Air Canada that they will be joining the ranks – of WestJet, now charging passengers for ‘carry on’ luggage.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, DEC. 16TH

Mail will begin moving again as Canada Post said its striking workers will return to work on Tuesday, after the country's Labour Relations Board ordered an end to the work stoppage. We get the latest – including the steps ahead to get cards and packages moving with less than 10 days until Christmas – from Adam King, Professor of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba.

Next - When it comes to hitting the gym, many of us have a goal of ‘pumping up’ our MUSCLES….BUT….according to new research, we also ‘pump up’ our BRAINS through physical activity…..We get details on the study from Dr. Ted Jablonski – our “on-call” family physician.

And finally – “Have Piano, Will travel!” We hear the story of one man’s incredible journey to spread kindness around the world – with his Piano ‘strapped’ in the back of his old pick-up truck! We meet Danny Kean – the man who created “The Traveling Piano” – almost 20 years ago.

Jeff Binks, President of the “LRT on the Green Foundation”

Gabor Lukacs, President of “Air Passenger Rights”

Adam King, assistant professor in the labour studies department at the University of Manitoba

Steven Banks, Entertainment, Pop Culture and Trending Expert

Dr. Ted Jablonski, our "on-call" Family Physician

William Robson, President and chief executive of the C.D. Howe Institute

Danny Kean, The maestro, with his setup ‘The Traveling Piano’. He has traversed North America sharing music for nearly 20 years

Carolynn Dubé, Executive Director with Fertility Matters Canada