WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, NOV 28th

Business leaders and politicians still trying to figure out if Donald Trump’s talk of 25% tariffs on all goods heading to the states is ‘for real’ or just the start of trade negotiations? We get an ‘insiders’ perspective on what sort of an impact such a ‘large’ tariff would have on our energy industry from Dennis McConaghy, a former executive with Calgary-based TC Energy.

Next - Inflation is heading in the right direction, interest rates are slowly going down and yet most Canadians aren’t feeling they have more cash in their pockets right now – due to the high price of putting food on the table. We caught up with Stuart Smyth Associate Professor of “Agri-Food Innovation” from the University of Saskatchewan, to discuss the issue – and get some insight into just ‘when’ we may see lower prices at the grocery store.

And finally – Foodies Unite! The latest issue of “Culinaire Magazine” is now out. We took the opportunity to catch up with Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief of “Culinaire Magazine” – to share with us the latest ‘tasty trends’ in the city – including the comeback of the almighty ‘Sandwich’.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV 27th

US President-elect Donald Trump is firing the first shot it what could turn into a significant trade war between the States, Canada and Mexico, when earlier this week he stated that his first order of business will be to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming into his country. What sort of an impact would such a move have on Calgary and Alberta’s economy? We get the thoughts of Ruhee Ismail-Teja - Vice President, Policy & External Relations at the Calgary Chamber.

Next - more offices are hosting Christmas parties these days than a few years back - so we thought it might be a good time to remind both employees AND the companies they work for - what they should do to make sure that once it’s over, everyone is talking about it for all the right reasons! We get some holiday party “dos and dont’s” from Olivia Cicchini, HR and Legal expert at Peninsula Canada.

And finally - as hobbies go, ant-farming is one of the more unique pastimes you could take up - and it’s growing in popularity these days thanks in part to popular YouTube channels like “AntsCanada”. We learn about this ‘dynamic’ hobby from Dr. James Glasier, Ecologist from the “Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOV 26th

President-elect Donald Trump is sending a clear message to U.S. trading partners – expect steep tariffs, of 25% on all products entering the country from both Canada and Mexico. What sort of an impact would such a ‘steep’ tax have on our economy? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.

Next - Christmas shopping is fun, until a criminal wrecks it for you. Ahead of the busy holiday season – we catch up with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld for some tips to make sure a thief doesn’t ruin your holidays.

And finally – the ‘online’ world has given scammers a whole new ‘world’ to take advantage of consumers….and with the many bargains being offered up this week between Black Friday and Cyber Monday – you’ve got to be on your toes. We get some advice on how to ‘stay safe’ online when you’re hunting for the best deals – with The Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, NOV 25th

Dying on the street or in a shelter is unfortunately not uncommon for those living rough, suffering from addictions and other health issues. Last year, over 400 people experiencing homelessness died in Calgary — more than double in 2022….We take a look at the current ‘state’ of homelessness in Calgary, with Chaz Smith, President, CEO & Founder of "BeTheChangeYYC".

Next - trendy weight-loss drugs making headlines for shrinking waistlines - may also be shrinking the human heart and other muscles - that’s according to a new study released last week from the “University of Alberta”. We get details on the disturbing findings from Dr. Ted Jablonski - our ‘on-call’ Family Physician.

And finally - Todd Payette was once a skinny little kid who was picked on and sadly was the one to find his father's body after he took his own life. Now, Todd is a champion bodybuilder, weight training coach, author & speaker....We catch up with Todd to hear more on his incredible personal journey – and advice you can use, to reach your personal goals – whatever they may be.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday November 22nd!

New pavement, a gun range for the Calgary Police, and so much more being discussed by Calgary City Council as budget deliberations continue. We checked in with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to get the latest on the money situation and make sense of what the budget means for taxpayers.

Whether it’s fishing e-mails or scam calls, it feels like scammers are always trying to pull a fast one on us. According to the BBB, scammers are targeting Canadians online this holiday season. Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen is the President and CEO of the BBB serving Alberta and East Kootenay, and has some tips to keep us safe when shopping online.

Growing a mustache is the visual part of “Movember”. How did November become “movember” and what do we need to know about the campaing, whether we can grow facial hair or not? Todd Minerson, Country Director at Movember Canada explains how we can all do a part in raising awareness for mens health and mental health.

For many Canadians, it’s becoming harder and harder to live within their means. The cost of living is high, groceries are expensive, so what can you do to improve your financial situation? We invited Bruce Sellery, the CEO of Credit Canada to share his top 3 ideas during November’s Literacy Month!

The Calgary Zoo has released the findings of an investigation into the death of one of their gorillas, and it shows the 2 year old western lowland gorilla’s death was a tragic accident resulting from human error. Colleen Baird, Director of Animal Care, Health and Welfare at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo joined the show to tell us how the Zoo will ensure something like this doesn’t happen again.

And country music fans are two-stepping to the news that the Country Thunder music festival is back with a stellar lineup. We align the stars with Megan Benoit….

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOV 19th

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his G20 counterparts are in Brazil this week for the G20 Summit. We get details on what the Leaders will be focusing on and what Canada’s priorities will be at the conference with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.

It’s that time of the year again. Time to remember how to drive on snow covered roads! We catch up with Chad Brinston from the “Alberta Motor Association” for some suggestions on what every motorist should have in the car during the winter months, in the event you find yourself ‘stranded’.

Vacations and travel should be relaxing, but when your luggage doesn’t arrive at your destination it can be incredibly stressful! We speak with ‘The Travel Lady’, Leslie Keyter for details on a new way technology is being used with your help for the airlines to ‘track down’ your luggage.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, NOV 18th

Canada is leading a beefed-up NATO force near Russia's border with Latvia. It’s the largest international military exercise since the 1980s! We learn about the ‘significance’ of this move and get the latest on the conflict from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

Next . Your teen and PROTEIN! How concerned should you be as a parent if your kid is taking Protein supplements on a regular basis? We dig in to the topic with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician!

And finally, November is Family Violence Awareness Month. We hear details on a new Alberta-wide campaign aimed at supporting those who support individuals experiencing domestic violence. We learn about the “Real Talk” program from Carrie McManus, Director of Innovation and Programs at ‘Sagesse’.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOV 15th

The City wants to take steps to improve our water infrastructure in order to support our growing population - and ultimately help prevent future water emergencies like we just experienced - the price tag?…1 billion dollars.

We discuss the details of this potential massive investment with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

President-Elect Donald Trump has made some notable appointments to important positions in his administration, including Elon Musk taking charge of government efficiency. We hear more about the appointments handed out this week - from Global News Washington Bureau Chief - Jackson Proskow.

And finally - are you looking to head South for the winter? We catch up with Omar Kaywan, Co-founder of “Goose Insurance” – for some for travel insurance tips every ‘snowbird’ should know – before booking that seasonal vacation.

How can we use our holiday shopping as an educational tool to teach our kids about finances and budgeting? November is financial literacy month – we took the opportunity to catch up with Bruce Sellery - CEO of Credit Canada – for some tips on how to not ‘break the bank’ this Christmas – and at the same time, educate the kids on responsible spending during the holidays.

Next….the “season of giving” just around the corner - and the holiday season is also a ‘scammers’ favourite time of year! If you’re looking to make a charitable donation this holiday season, the Better Business Bureau is urging caution. We speak with Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen - President and CEO of the BBB Southern Alberta – for some tips to recognize ‘charity scams’ during the hustle and bustle of the season.

The ‘big game’ won’t be the only ‘action’ on the field this Sunday in Vancouver…..there will be a very special ‘reunion’ taking place during the 111th Grey Cup….50 women who were CFL Cheerleaders from the 1950’s to today – will be performing at the Grey Cup Festival. We get details on this reunion for-the-ages, with former Calgary Stampede Cheerleader – Tricia Oshiro.