Can artificial intelligence be used to find innovative ways to improve our healthcare system? Professor Ross Mitchell believes so. He’s the Alberta Health Services “Chair in A.I. in Health” and he joins to explain how the technology can effectively be used to drive healthcare innovation in our Province.

Is Canada on the right track to address climate change? We’ll discuss the recently released ‘National Adaptation Strategy’ and the impact it will have on the fight against climate change with Ryan Ness, Director of Adaptation for the Canadian Climate Institute.

Finally, Stampede just over a week away! This year’s edition marks the 100th anniversary of flapjack flippin'! We hear about the history of the popular pancake breakfasts from Dave Middleton, Chair of the Calgary Stampede Promotion Committee.

Is Russia increasing cyberattacks against Canada in response to our continued support for Ukraine? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson- Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.

According to The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the second federal carbon tax will cost Alberta families $1,157 by 2030. We discuss the July 1st ‘bump’ and the widespread impact it will have with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the CTF.

What is behind the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and attacks on the trans and drag communities? We’ll discuss how to tackle the divisiveness with Dr. Kristopher Wells, Professor of Child and Youth Care at MacEwan University.

What can employers do to better support employee’s well-being at work? Joining us to discuss is Wendy Irwin - Health & Safety Consultant at BrightHR Canada.

Following an attempted ‘coup’ over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the ‘Wagner Mercenary Group’ of treason. We discuss how this development could impact the war in Ukraine with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an Expert in Eastern European Affairs.

Another study that ‘shines’ a not so flattering light on ‘Aspirin’, which comes with a warning for those who take the pain reliever on a regular basis. We get details on the research from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call family physician’.

Did you know that suicide rates among men are three times higher than for women? June is ‘Men’s Health Month’, we take the opportunity to explore the mental health resources available for men in our Province with Akash Asif, Director of Strategy and Operations with the ‘Centre for Suicide Prevention’.

Russian President Putin is accusing the Wagner group of treason after an attempted coup! Joining us to break down what exactly transpired in the Ukraine/Russia war is Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

We have an Event Centre deal on the books, now what about a Fieldhouse for the city? We get an update on the project from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

Summer is finally here! So how can we prevent sun damage to our exposed skin? We catch up with leading Dermatologist, Dr. Fayne Frey for some tips to stay safe, while enjoying all the season has to offer.

Finally, the next couple of months can be very challenging for separated or divorced parents. From scheduling vacations between two households, decisions surrounding summer camps to ‘family reunions’ and even weddings. We get some advice on how to ‘navigate’ the season from Elizabeth Stewart, Family Lawyer at Calgary-based firm “Soby Boyden Lenz”.

We’re just two-weeks away from the kick-off of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”! We discuss the impact the Calgary Stampede has on local businesses with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of “The Calgary Chamber”.

Canada’s healthcare system needs a roadmap to get back on course, that’s according to a new study produced by the ‘C.D. Howe Institute’. We catch up with Professor Don Drummond from the ‘School of Policy Studies’ at Queen’s University to discuss how we can address the issues facing our healthcare system.

Have Canadians lost their appetite for news? We discuss the results of a new study on the topic with Colette Brin, Professor of “Media Studies” from Laval University. The Professor shares her thoughts on how the Canadian media landscape has changed and the challenges that lie ahead for news gathering organizations.

We begin with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out we take a look at preparations the CPS is taking to keep Stampede safe and get the latest on the ongoing efforts to curb violence on both Calgary Transit and city streets.

A recent survey has found that the workplace gender pay gap in Canada is slowly closing. We hear details on the research from Heather Haslam, Vice President of Marketing at ‘ADP Canada’.

Safe drinking water is an essential human right, but Canada’s indigenous community is still struggling to access this basic need. We discuss the issue which has impacted some indigenous communities for decades with Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator for the Indigenous Policy Program, at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

WestJet plans to absorb Sun Wing into the WestJet brand. We get details on this and the latest news from the travel industry with Lesley Keytrer - The Travel Lady!

This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the devastating 2013 flood. We took the opportunity to look back at the historic event with Karen Young, current President and CEO of the “United Way of Calgary and Area”, who led the ‘Emergency Social Services Response Team’ for the city of Calgary at the time.

Then, we look at the impact the disaster had on local businesses. We speak with Sal Howell, Owner and Founder of ‘The River Café’. Sal recounts the incredibly difficult task of cleaning up after the flood to bring the iconic restaurant back to life.

 Finally, earlier this week it was announced that ‘West Jet’ will be winding-down operations of newly acquired ‘Sun Wing Airlines’. How will this decision impact the options and affordability of air travel for Canadians? We get the thoughts of “The Travel Lady”, Lesley Keyter.