Mornings with Sue & Andy Curiouscast

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor brings us details on the City of Calgary’s role in welcoming evacuees from the devastating Jasper wildfire and gives us an update on the City’s water restrictions, which have now been moved to ‘Stage 1’.

Next, we head Stateside for an update on a very busy week in US Politics which saw President Joe Biden withdrawing from his re-election Campaign. We get the latest and what this means for the Democratic Party moving ahead from Global News Washington Correspondent, Jennifer Johnson.
 
And finally. It’s a chance to pedal through some of the most picture-esque landscape in Canada and at the same time raise much needed funds and resources in the fight against Cancer. We learn all about the upcoming ‘Cancervive’ event in support of ‘Wellspring Alberta’.

‌Conspiracy theories and misinformation spread like wildfire on social media. But we’re not talking lizard people secretly living among us, this morning we’re discussing the misinformation around wildfires spreading online in recent years. We tackle the topic with Chris Russill, Associate Professor in the School of Journalism & Communication at Carleton University.
 
Next, it’s a ‘grim’ statistic. Close to 500 Canadians die from drowning each year. Before you jump into the deep-end of the community pool or lake this summer to cool off, it’s important to ensure you are practicing water safety to keep you and your family safe. It’s “World Drowning Prevention Week” and we took the opportunity to get some ‘Water Safety Tips’ from Madison Lalonde, Director of Communications and Public Education with the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories.
 
Finally, it’s a chance for you and the family to immerse yourself in indigenous culture and learn about the cultural significance of a traditional “Powwow”. We catch up with Autumn EagleSpeaker, Southern Alberta’s first female Powwow emcee, for details on a unique series being presented by the Calgary Public Library called “Powwow Trail 101”.

The 2024 US Presidential race is shaping up to be the most interesting and exciting in recent memory. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, next month’s Democratic National Convention will be something we haven’t seen in over 50 years. We discuss what the process to name a new Democratic nominee will look like with Philip Klinkner, Professor in the Department of Government at Hamilton College.
 
Is surgical privatization hurting our healthcare system and has the increase of privatization had an impact on ‘surgical capacity’ in the province? We tackle the topic with Chris Gallaway, Executive Director of “Friends of Medicare”.
 
Finally. It’s a trip back in time. We catch up with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney, for details on a new trend which features the resurgence of technology close to 40 years old. Mike brings us details on the potential ‘return’ of the CD Player.

‌In a shocking announcement over the weekend, President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. What comes next, with the Democratic National Convention less than one month away? We discuss with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini.
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‌Next, is the hot weather making you think about getting air conditioning? Well have you considered a ‘heat pump’ as a viable option? We learn all about the ‘cooling’ properties of heat pump technology from Belinda Gilbey, President and co-founder of BONDI Energy.
 
Finally Summer Motivation, where can you FIND it? From Hot Weather to a busy ‘social’ schedule, there are a LOT of distractions the season ‘brings’ with it. So how can you stay ‘focused' and on-track when it comes to your health and fitness goals? We get some advice from Calgary-based Fitness & Nutrition Coach Justin Slimm.

‌Calgary is one step closer to returning to normal water usage. As of Thursday, we have moved from stage 3 to stage 2 water restrictions. We discuss what this latest ‘move’ means for homeowners and when all of the restrictions may be lifted, with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
 
Next, a giant cave has been discovered on the moon! We learn about the significance of this discovery and how it could be used for a future “moon base” with ‘Orbax’, from the “Department of Physics” at the University of Guelph
 
Finally, known for her hit television program, best-selling books, popular podcast and of course, her live stage appearances, ahead of her appearance next month in Calgary, we catch up with “The Long Island Medium”, Theresa Caputo.

Inflation is falling back to earth, and it's anticipated that the Bank of Canada will lower its key interest rate on Wednesday. Yet despite the interest rate cuts, a majority of Albertans and Canadians believe interest rate cuts won't alleviate their debt burdens. Joining us to discuss is Nicole Olsen - Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Senior Vice President at BDO Debt Solutions.