Foreign interference remains an issue in Canada from political interference to the housing crisis. We spoke with Bert Paul - Former chair of the audit committee of the Federal Liberal Agency of Canada and Contributing Writer for The Bureau about if the Trudeau government is willfully blind to issues around foreign interference and it’s impact on the housing crisis.

Is the Trudeau government ‘willfully blind’ to issues around foreign interference and its impact on the housing crisis? We discuss the complex, national issue of “mortgage fraud” – with Bert Paul – Former Chair of the Audit Committee of the Federal Liberal Agency - and writer for the online publication “The Bureau”.

Next….Everyone loves a comeback … except when it’s Whooping Cough! The bacterial infection is now spreading through Southern Alberta – in fact, the City of Okotoks has reported 17 cases over the past three months. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for what you need to know about Whooping Cough – and the treatment available.

And finally - are you looking to make some changes in your life? If that’s the case - and you find yourself in a bit of a ‘rut’ right now - not to worry! We get some tips on how to ‘dig out’ of that ‘rut’ – and help you move closer to reaching your goals – with Certified Manifestation, Money & Mindset Coach – Sharon Shilmover.

The latest issue of Savour Calgary Magazine is out just in time for St. Patrick's Day! With all the details we chat with Camie Leard - Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine.

Calgarians will NOT vote in a plebiscite regarding blanket rezoning in Calgary, but you can still have your voice heard in upcoming public hearings next month. We discuss the issue with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

The US plans to ban TikTok and remove it from US app stores. What is the rationale behind the decision? We get details from Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.

Finally, could ‘psychedelic therapy’ reverse some of the damage caused by chronic stress? We discuss the latest research on the topic with Argel Aguilar-Valles, Professor Faculty of Science Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University.

According to Equifax Data, credit card debt is up 16 percent among Canadians. Are you feeling the pressure from mounting debt? We get some tips to help you get your ‘financial house’ in order with Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada.

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Next, what ‘resources’ are available in the city of Calgary for parents dealing with a teen who is “acting out”? We catch up with Mental Health Advocate Karen Gallagher-Burt for some advice on how to deal with the unique issues surrounding this ‘challenging’ time for parents.

And finally, the stats are quite shocking. Last year, just under 150-thousand ‘hampers’ were handed out by the Calgary Food Bank and they need your support to keep up with demand this year. We get details on the Food Bank’s new “April Foods Day” campaign with Betty Jo Kaiser, Manager of Communication & Events with The Calgary Food Bank.

Does Russia have the upper hand in the war in Ukraine and what are the wider implications of Russian military victories? We get the latest on the conflict from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

Next, is the sound of your partner’s snoring keeping you up at night? Or maybe you’ve received an elbow to the ribs because of your own snoring? We learn about the risks associated with sleep apnea and how to address the issue with Andrew Holmes, Sleep Consultant with Sleep Efficiency.

Easter isn’t just about bunnies, we’ve got a fun event for you and your dog and you can help out the National Service Dog program at the same time. We get the details on the “Calgary Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs” from Event Coordinator, Alison Archambault.

How did you sleep last night? Is time change impacting you or is someone’s excessive snoring the biggest barrier to a good night sleep? Joining us to discuss the risks associated with sleep apnea and how to address the issue is Andrew Holmes - Sleep Consultant with Sleep Efficiency.

The race for the NDP leadership is heating up with former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announcing his candidacy Monday afternoon. We caught up with Mr. Nenshi and asked him why he believes he’s the right person for the job.

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Next, are we, as a nation, doing enough to boost our military preparedness to address the Russian threat? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.

Finally, The Muslim ‘holy month’ of Ramadan kicked off on Sunday. How much do you know about Ramadan? We speak with Akbar Ali, Vice President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association of Calgary, to gain a deeper understanding to the most important month on the Muslim Calendar.

We now know that a ceasefire was not reached between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. We get answers as to why a ceasefire was not reached and the latest on the conflict, with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University.

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, reported scams in cost Canadians $379 million in cyber-related losses last year. We discuss how to protect yourself from falling victim with Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering at “Check Point in Canada”.

Finally, were you a little ‘bleary-eyed’ following “Daylight Saving Time”? While losing one-hour of sleep may be a bit of an inconvenience, are you getting enough sleep on a REGULAR basis and just HOW important is sleep to our overall health, well-being and even our ‘success’ in life? We tackle the topic with Deepak Saini, Performance Coach, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and ‘Biohacker’.

DING…DING…DING. Here we go again!   It looks like the stage is set for Trump vs. Biden round two. We get the latest news South of the border, including an update on the Presidential race now heating up with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.

March 8th marks “International Women’s Day”. Are we doing enough to address gender inequality and what are the major challenges women still face in 2024? We get the thoughts of Clare Beckton Executive in Residence, Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work at Carleton University.

Finally, we continue our conversation on “International Women’s Day” with a look back at the way things WERE compared to the way things ARE today. We take a trip down ‘memory lane’ with our Senior Reporter (who also happens to be Andy’s MOM) Joan Schultz. We hear Joan’s personal experience, including being told that wearing “pants” was unacceptable attire for a woman, at her first job.