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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We flip though the pages of the latest issue of Savour Calgary Magazine and discuss Calgary's amazing food and drink scene. If you want to know what’s new, what’s hot, what’s classic and where you should go for your next bite to eat, you should turn to Savour Calgary Magazine! Joining us to talk about Savour’s Fave 5 and a big “Fifth Anniversary” is Camie Leard, Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV 13th Have you discussed your long-term care wishes with your loved ones? It’s a ‘not so easy’ conversation, that needs to be had – but how do you even ‘open’ up a dialogue - on such a difficult subject? We get some tips from Laurel Gillespie – CEO of the ‘Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Next have you seen more mustaches on the streets of Calgary this month? “Movember” is in full swing - an initiative aimed at helping men discuss...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOV 12th PTSD can play a huge factor in veteran's lives - this week on the “West Block” – host Mercedes Stephenson spoke with Retired Master Corporal Gordon Hurley - about how Canada can be a leader alternative therapies for treating post-combat trauma. We catch up with Mercedes for details on the troubling issue of PTSD among Canada’s military – and how impactful the ‘alternative therapies’ can be, for the men and women struggling. Next – it could be...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOV 8th The City is proposing a 3.6 per cent property tax increase as part of its budget adjustments for 2025 - which is down from the projected a 4.5 per cent overall tax hike we were expecting. We get a breakdown on the tax decision - from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next….Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. How is the victory over Vice President Kamala Harris being received south of the border? We get some insight from...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, NOV 7th Making a budget can often be overwhelming and confusing. Well, guess what? There’s an app for that! We catch up with our ‘financial guru’, Bruce Sellery – from “Credit Canada”, for details on the new ‘money management’ APP “Butterfly” – launched just in time for ‘Financial Literacy’ month.                                                                                               Next – are you feeling stress or anxiety following this week’s...

How does the election of Donald Trump impact geopolitics and how can Canadian diplomats maintain a good relationship with our neighbours to the south under this new administration? Joining us to discuss is Emerson Csorba - a renewables executive and geopolitical expert.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV 6th Former President Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning victory in the 2024 election. We head state-side for the latest - and talk about what the first steps for Trump might be – with Global News Washington Correspondent – Reggie Cecchini. Next - What impact will a new US president have on support for Ukraine and Israel? And - does a Trump win change the direction of either war?  We tackle the topic with Robert Huish - Associate Professor in...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th What impact will the US election have on us Canadians? And how much ‘different’ does this Presidential election look, compared to 2020? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block. Next – just how much do you know about the US ‘electoral system’ – and how it differs from ours? We get some insight from Melissa Haussman - Professor of Political Science at Carleton University. And...

How could the US election impact the stock market and investments? Joining us to discuss the sectors that could be most impacted by the outcome of the US election is Francis Gingras Roy - Senior Investment Advisor and Financial Security Advisor at Manulife Wealth

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th Premier Danielle Smith faced a leadership review over the weekend in Red Deer – and the results were a run-away 91% approval among UCP faithful. What can we ‘glean’ from this result – and how would this approval look among Albertans province-wide? We get the thoughts of Duane Bratt - Professor of political science at Mount Royal University. Next - do you feel like you’re in worse financial shape now than you were at the beginning of the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...