WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st

Recent polls indicate Calgarians are unhappy with the performance of the Mayor and City Council, but Mayor Jyoti Gondek believes Calgarians just don't “know her” yet. We catch up with the Mayor for our ‘weekly chat – on the latest happenings in the City – and why she holds the belief that some Calgarians haven’t ‘connected’ with her – after 3 years in office.

More than 4 million Canadians live with diabetes - that’s 10 percent of Canadians! November is ‘Diabetes Awareness Month’ – we took the opportunity to take a look at the resources available here in Canada for those living with Diabetes – and the ‘misconceptions’ surrounding the disease – with Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes Canada.

And finally - Time change is coming up this weekend….But at least this time out, we’re falling back and get an extra hour of sleep! How does the change impact our circadian rhythm and overall health? We put that question to Dr. Michael Antle – Professor of Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Is Alberta really Canada’s Texas, and is Alberta adopting American style politics? Joining us to discuss the dangerous Americanization of Alberta politics is Gil McGowan - President of Alberta Federation of Labour.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st

The little ghouls and goblins will be running around the neighborhood streets tonight celebrating Halloween! And, while we all want the kids to have a fun night, we also want them to return home safely. We took the opportunity to get some ‘Halloween Safety’ tips from Carol Henke, Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department.

Next, the ‘spirits’ will be out tonight, and if you want to contact the spirit world this Halloween, we’ve got you covered! We catch up with Psychic-Medium Kim Dennis aka “Clairvoyant Kim”, to hear details on her ‘unique’ gift and how she connects with those ‘not of this world’.

And finally. 'Foodies’, this one’s for you! The “Terroir Symposium” is coming up this weekend! It’s a great opportunity to learn about the food industry, and to share skills and ideas with like-minded foodies! We get details on this ‘tasty’ event from Chef Liana Robberecht and event organizer Tannis Baker.

It’s Diwali - ‘The Festival of Lights’ - how much do you know about the 5-day Festival? Joining us with details on Diwali and the importance to the Hindu community is Shovik Sengupta from the Calcutta Cricket Club.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

The RCMP Chief and CSIS Director testified earlier this regarding claims surrounding Indian Interference in Canada. We get the latest into the investigation what needs to be done to address foreign interference from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.

Next. Alberta’s UCP government has tabled legislation on gender policies for young Albertans, and experts are saying this legislation will stoke fear and anxiety within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We discuss the issues and the impact this legislation could have with Leah Hamilton, Professor in the Faculty of Business & Communication Studies at Mount Royal University.

And finally, whisky lovers, this one is for you! The “Whisky Global Festival” is coming to Calgary so we took the opportunity to learn all about the fascination behind the popular spirit from Gez Mcalpine, VP of Partnerships at the “Whisky Global Fest”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was expected to address the current ‘discontent’ in the Liberal caucus yesterday, and now some Liberal MPs are calling for a secret ballot on the future of Mr. Trudeau’s leadership. We discuss the future of the PM, and the Liberal Party with Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University.

Next, recent satellite imaging shows Russia is reviving and expanding a Soviet-era bioweapons facility. What does this latest development mean for the war in Eastern Europe and could Russia be considering the use of bioweapons? We tackle the topic with Marcus Kolga, founder of Disinfo Watch [dot] org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

And finally, a big update this week for iPhone users, and have you ever wondered what your Cat is ‘meowing’ about? Well, there’s an “APP” for that now! We get details from ‘The Gadget Guy’, Mike Yawney.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

The Federal Government has announced reductions to immigration target levels. What is behind this decision and what sort of an impact will these changes have on housing availability and affordability? We tackle the topic with Victoria Esses, Director of the ‘Network for Economic and Social Trends' at Western University.

As if making ‘healthy’ food choices on a daily basis isn’t hard enough, new research is now suggesting ‘how’ we cook our food should also be a consideration. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new study focusing on the potential health risks of cooking with ‘non-stick’ pots & pans.

Next. Spring 2025 will be the kickoff for Canada’s new professional women’s soccer team, and Calgary's “Wild FC” will be one of the founding clubs of the Northern Super League. Last week, the club announced their first player signing! We meet Farkundha Muhtaj, former Captain of the Afghanistan Women's National Football Team.

And finally, it’s the trip of a lifetime and a true slice of Canadiana! Ever wanted to get up close and personal with the polar bears? Well, Sue did, and YOU can too. We hear details of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from Cate Collins, Lead Scientist with “Gold Star Canadian Tours”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

What is the City planning to do to address homeless encampments in the city and how does the City plan on helping those Calgarians experiencing homelessness? We discuss the issue with Mayor Jyoti Gondek

Next, an estimated 10 million Canadians are living in houses with high radon levels, increasing their risk of developing lung cancer in the future. That’s according to a new report out of the University of Calgary. We speak with one of the Authors behind the research, Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, for more details on the findings and what you can do to protect your family from the deadly gas.

And finally. Fall is here and Winter is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you need to pack away the BBQ for the season! We get some ‘cold weather grilling tips’ from a Pro, Miranda Fox, Customer Solutions Manager with “Napoleon Grills”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

The Calgary Chamber is calling to eliminate the provincial small business tax. What impact could the removal of the tax have on local businesses and the economy? We get the thoughts of Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO of the Calgary Chamber.

Next, the weather is getting colder and soon your furnace will be ‘called into action’. So, as we get closer to winter, is now the time to lock-in our energy prices? We put that question to Joel MacDonald, Founder of Energy Rates [dot]ca.

And finally, what impact does the change in season have on our mental health? And are there strategies can we use to help avoid the seasonal blues? We get some tips from Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker, Karen Gallagher-Burt.

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Wednesday October 23rd!

As expected, the Bank of Canada this morning cut the key interest rate for a 4th straight time this year. How will this latest cut impact Canadians?

We invited Concordia University Economics Professor Moshe Lander to join us in studio to explain what actual impact this will have on Calgarians.

Every month we have the opportunity to chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld and discuss the issues facing the city and its residents. Chief Neufeld offered updates on the tow truck scam and foreign actors operating in our city.

And there’s a new issue of Calgary’s Child Magazine out now. We break down all the amazingly spooktacular things going on in our city ahead of Halloween, with Editor Ellen Percival.