The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

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An open letter has been sent to the Premier, Health Minister, and members of the legislative assembly of Alberta raising concerns on the report of Alberta’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response. We caught up with Dr. Lynora Saxinger - one of the Physicians who lent her name to the letter – to get her thoughts on the Province’s findings – and hear why it was important to her to make her voice heard on this matter.

Next – Are you a parent of a teen? Do you struggle to give them the support they need – when they’re struggling? Well not to worry – we get some ‘real life’ tips to help you have those difficult conversations – and truly be there for your teenager – from Karen Gallagher-Burt, our resident Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker.

And finally…It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the world – Pickleball! Have you joined the ranks of Pickle Ball nation? We hear details on what makes this ‘hybrid’ game so unique – and history behind the sport – from Todd Boss, Pickleball enthusiast and Sports Writer for “Forbes Magazine”.

Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief “Culinaire Magazine”

Charles Finlay, Executive director of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst; Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity

Naheed Nenshi, former Calgary Mayor and current leader of the Alberta NDP

Sabrina Grover, Vice-President LRT on the Green Foundation

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For the 6th consecutive time, the Bank of Canada has cut interest rates – as the inflation rate remains around 2-percent, and the threat of US Tariffs Loom. We took a look at the latest rate reduction – and the impact it will have on Canadian homeowners – with Penelope Graham, Mortgage Expert at ‘Ratehub.ca’.

Next – the latest ‘Green Line LRT’ plan has been ‘green lit’ by City Council. This final plan was the latest put forth by the Provincial UCP Government – which came with some not so glowing remarks surrounding former Calgary Mayor – and current NDP Leader, Naheed Nenshi. We caught up with Mr. Nenshi to get his views on the plan – and reaction to having his name attached to the controversial project.

And finally – she’s all about the newest, latest and greatest offerings on Calgary’s culinary ‘scene’. Linda Garson is Editor-in-Chief of “Culinaire Magazine” – we ‘flip through’ the pages of the latest edition – which features our love of Java – and the growing popularity of miso soup among Calgary foodies.

 Gregory Taylor, Associate professor at UCalgary’s Department of Communication, Media, and Film / author of ‘Shut Off: the Canadian Digital Television Transition’

Blackfoot Elder Jackie Bromley

Ann Fitz-Gerald, professor of international security in Wilfrid Laurier University’s department of political science

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Although spending has increased under the Liberal government, Canada still spends just under 1.4 per cent of it’s GDP on defense, short of NATO’s target of at least two per cent – and a far cry from the 5% goal President Donald Trump has now ‘floated’. We take a look at the situation – and what steps are being taken to ‘bolster’ our defence spending - with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of “The West Block”.

Next – there’s a new ‘player’ in the world of ‘Artificial Intelligence’…it’s an APP – created by a Chinese company called ‘Deep Seek’. We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy’, Mike Yawney – for details on the new Tech – and why its launch earlier this week sent ‘shockwaves’ across North American stock markets.

And finally – “Calgary’s Child Magazine” has been a “go-to” for parents for decades. The magazine has just released their annual “YYCFAMILIES Resource Directory”. We took the opportunity to get details what’s inside the special issue - from the Magazine’s creator and Editor, Ellen Percival.