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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians

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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 13

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 13

    On today's show: CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel brings us up to speed on the blanket rezoning debate and vote this week at City Hall; freedom of expression on campus, and a look at whether the recent police action at two Alberta universities crossed the line; what does the future of Olympic Plaza look like to you? Calgary Municipal Land Corporation wants the public to share their thoughts on redesigning the downtown park.

    • 24 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 10

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 10

    On today's show: as Naheed Nenshi faces accusations of being anti-union, we tee up Saturday's Alberta NDP leadership debate with a party insider; we hear about the impact of the housing crisis on single moms, ahead of Mother's Day this weekend; a grand master rainbowfish breeder is in town this weekend to speak with local aquarium enthusiasts. We hear what brought him to town.

    • 24 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 09

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 09

    On today's show: opponents of a logging operation at a popular trail network near Bragg Creek met face to face with the company behind the plan yesterday. We find out if they are satisfied with what they heard; we remember legendary music producer Steve Albini, with a Calgary musician who spent time in his studio; can you smell that? We're 56 days out from Stampede, and yesterday it's Midway menu was launched. We sample some of the fare.

    • 22 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 08

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 08

    On today's show: Alberta's ombudsman says a regulation the province uses to decide if adults qualify for disability benefits, isn't fair. We get reaction from Inclusion Alberta; what this dump of rain means for cattle and crops in drought-stricken Alberta; we take you behind the scenes of the local reality show, "Survivor Calgary."

    • 25 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 07

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 07

    On today's show: we hear about the future of gene-edited livestock feed in Alberta agriculture; with a couple of tough headlines out there about carbon capture, we see how the industry is adapting as a conference takes place in Calgary; a big game today at Atco Field. Cavalry FC takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps. We hear from Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci, who's a former Whitecap, about how to rise to the occasion as the underdog.

    • 24 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 06

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 06

    On today's show: we hear from an Ontario MP trying to stop live horses from being flown to Japan for slaughter; the province wants to hear from you about potential changes to the auto insurance system. CBC reporter Karina Zapata joins us to break it all down; why Calgary makes an appearance in a brand new Marvel Avengers comic.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

Frenchy86ab ,

Great podcast

Keeping me Informed on Calgary .

Coolday101 ,

It’s a shame

I remember back whenThe program wasn’t so government scripted! Today, when I listen to the program, I’ve actually been embarrassed for the CBC, since they are unable to be embarrassed for themselves.

Rabbit-Light ,

No Longer Journalism

And the entire corporation should be ashamed.

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