Calgary: Eyeopener

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday December 2

On today's show: We tell you how a Calgary teen almost died from smoking and vaping; for this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul looks at Tesla's divisive Cybertruck - and how it just shuffled the deck for the competitive pick-up truck segment; huge crowds protested outside the UCP's convention in Calgary this weekend. We talk to a national reporter about what the meeting - and the protesters - accomplished.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday November 29

On today's show: how a misplaced can of bear spray saved the life of a Calgary woman and her son while they were out hiking in K Country; how soon is too soon to start playing holiday music?; we meet Daiquiri the Aussie shepherd, a local pooch who's attempting to break the world record for the most dog tricks in a minute!

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday November 28

On today's show: we hear why a city councillor thinks it's time to pull out of Calgary's arena deal with the Flames ownership group; former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy joins me in studio with his thoughts on Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters; Angela tells us about the Do Crew's time volunteering with the Power Play program; our What to Watch columnist is here to tell us about Martin Scorcese's new gangster movie "The Irishman".

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday November 27

On today's show: we talk to Alberta's transportation minister about changes coming to photo radar; we bring you the latest developments around Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters, who's been accused by a former NHL player of using racial slurs; Our Unconventional Panel will debate whether they're okay with shouldering more property taxes to give relief to Calgary's business community.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday November 26

On today's show: she negotiated the new NAFTA, now Chrystia Freeland is bringing her diplomatic skills to domestic affairs. We get some analysis around the deputy prime minister's meeting with premier Jason Kenney; they've been granted relief over the past couple of years, but small business owners in our city continue to struggle in the face of increasing property taxes. And they're worried about what could be coming down at city hall; we meet a Calgary geophysicist helping bring clean drinking water to war-torn South Sudan.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday November 25

On today's show: City Council could vote this week for a tax freeze but your taxes could still go up. Reporter Scott Dippel is in to tell you why; who are the people in your neighbourhood? We tell you about a new app that helps you find out; we take a closer look at Calgary's urban bobcat population after one was shot with an arrow last week in Mission; the new Tesla pickup truck - futuristic or "fugly"? We find out what some Alberta drivers think of its design.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday November 22

On today's show: a man who signed the original firewall letter says it's just what the whole country needs right now. Ken Boessenkool is my guest; we speak with a woman who's been a fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers since 1945; John McMahon joins me to talk about football and the stadium named after his dad and uncle.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday November 21

On today's show: she says she's been ignored by Alberta's justice minister - so the chair of the Alberta Review Board has quit. She joins us to explain; our What to Watch columnist, Di Golding, tells us why you don't have to be a fan of the royals to enjoy season 3 of "The Crown"; why there will be more room in pipelines for oil heading out of Alberta by the end of the year.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday November 20

On today's show: 300 contract teachers in Calgary will be receiving notice today that come January, they are out of a job. To talk about what impact these cuts are having on teachers and kids, we speak with Bob Cocking, the president of the Alberta Teachers' Association Local 38; more of your random acts of kindness; our Unconventional Panel talks about the UCP's approach to governing.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday November 19

On today's show: Alberta's election commissioner could soon be looking for work, if the UCP has its way. Is it about saving money or punishing those who stand in its way? More in a moment; from "OK Boomer" to "Alright Karen". We talk about the impact of intergenerational sniping on workplace culture; Alberta drivers: buckle up. Insurance rates are going up in the New Year. We find out why; the shopping season has begun and with just 10 days left until Black Friday, our colleagues at the Cost of Living are dedicating their upcoming show this weekend to shopping.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday November 18

On today's show: a Calgary man lost 800 thousand dollars after his bank wired his life savings to fraudsters. More on that story from our Go Public team; Calgary has been named the top driving city in the world. We do a reality check on whether we actually deserve that title; is your cat too fat? Why our feline friends are getting wider; Cheri Macaulay was beloved by many in this city. She was deeply involved in the community but this weekend she passed away, succumbing to cancer. We speak with Jeremy Klaszus, a Calgary journalist and editor who was friends with Cheri, to talk about what she meant to him.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday November 15

On today's show: we hear from a doctor who's in favour of Bill 207 which would allow physicians to opt out of medical services they disagree with; we speak with a Calgary exterminator who says the city has a big cockroach problem; we talk to a Blue Bombers fan who really needs his football team to win the Grey Cup so he can wear pants again.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday November 14

On today's show: we speak to the President of the Alberta Medical Association about doctors' concerns regarding Bill 207, a private members bill on conscience rights; how some post-secondary students in Calgary are preparing for higher tuition fees; should Calgary's newest cemetery also have park features like a basketball court, wading pools, and a zipline? We find out how an historic cemetery in Atlanta livens things up.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday November 13

On today's show: ahead of his show in Calgary this week, Bluesman Colin Linden recounts some of the highlights of his 40-plus years in the music biz; city council is looking at three different property tax scenarios for 2020 - including a rate freeze. We tell you what each option means in terms of service cuts and why your taxes are probably going to go up regardless; Calgary's theatre scene is grieving the death of John Murrell, a distinguished playwright, librettist, and actor. Up next, we speak with one of John Murrell's long-time friend and colleagues.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday November 12

On today's show: after nearly four decades as a hockey commentator, Don Cherry has been fired over "divisive remarks". This isn't the first time the Coach's Corner host has sparked outrage, so why now? We ask sports reporter Morgan Campbell; we hear what Calgarians think of Sportsnet's decision to fire Don Cherry; we tell you about the big changes coming to Calgary's science centre, Telus Spark; we speak with Marilyn Boake, the Chairperson for Habitat for Humanity Foothills, about qualifying for a mortgage through Habitat for Humanity.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday November 11

On today's show: political scientist Duane Bratt gives us his analysis of the Kenney Government's new Fair Deal Panel and its mandate to strengthen Alberta's autonomy; a project trying to tell the story of every Canadian soldier buried during world war two in a dutch cemetery; Remembrance Day has a great deal of focus on veterans - and rightly so - but what about Canadians in uniform who are still serving abroad? We talk to an Alberta soldier deployed in Ukraine; can you drive a car and support Greenpeace or does that make you a hypocrite? Why, when it comes to climate change "perfect should not be the enemy of the good".

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday November 8

On today's show: the UCP government responds to criticisms over its decision to cut the wildfire rappel program. Agriculture & Forestry Minister, Devin Dreeshen joins us; we talk to a Calgary Stampeders fan who cheers on her team by baking them fresh cookies; restaurant critic Elizabeth Carson gives us her take on Sidewalk Citizen's new location in Central Memorial Park; we tell you about a documentary about a woman, her great grandfather, and his long lost art.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday November 7

On today's show: should Calgary be building new suburbs at a time when inner city neighborhoods are facing cuts to services? We discuss that with Councillor Evan Woolley; the meat draw is a long tradition at many Legions including here in Calgary. We speak with Karen Ball, a member of the Kensington Legion; our What To Watch columnist reviews the new streaming service Apple TV; Our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, talks about the hammer that Jason Kenney could wield in his standoff with Ottawa.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday November 6

On today's show: we get reaction from the Calgary Public Teachers association to the multi-million dollar shortfall that public schools in Calgary are now facing; we ask our Unconventional Panel if the way we address each other - things like, "Hey, guys" or "Hi, dude" - has gotten too casual; we tell you about a group of guys who made a historic discovery in Edmonton's river valley while on a pee break; the thrills and dangers of wild skating in Banff National Park; we speak with Tom Leppard about the the sunrise and sunset ceremonies at the Field of Crosses display.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday November 5

On today's show: why some Alberta rural doctors are saying a change to on-call shifts will affect quality of care; the time signal airs everyday here on CBC Radio One at 11 A-M Mountain Time and it turns 80 years old today; our food guide Julie van Rosendaal on the great raisin debate; some Albertans have been calling for separation from Canada. Turns out, there's a way to do that. We hear about the process, whether it's likely to unfold and what it might lead to.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday November 4

On today's show: Albertans with disabilities say they've been blindsided by the UCP budget. We talk with a disability advocate; what's the fastest you've ever driven? For this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul looks at why that matters and how the tech from high end supercars trickle down to your daily driver; with year one of the Canadian Soccer League now over, we look ahead to see if the momentum can last.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday November 1

On today's show: CBC Business Reporter Kyle Bakx joins us to explain why Encana, a cornerstone of Alberta's oil patch, is declaring itself an American company; the Calgary Cavalry could win it all tomorrow. We catch up with a super soccer fan to look ahead to the game; we talk to Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player and winner of Battle of the Blades; we talk to some indigenous teens who have just returned from an international robot design competition in Dubai.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday October 31

On today's show: we speak with Deborah Yedlin on the breaking Encana news; we find out what the hot Halloween costumes are this year; our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin picks through the avalanche of news out of Edmonton this week; since launching in the city, the number of Uber drivers in Calgary has grown from the hundreds to the thousands. We hear how the business has changed.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday October 30

On today's show: we take a closer look at how the provincial budget is leaving the Calgary Police Service with a multi-million dollar hole in its finances; with Halloween just one day away, our Unconventional Panel will debate if it's gotten too scary; we talk to a Calgary woman who's earned a spot on Oxford University's prestigious ice hockey team; the Alberta government wants to change the rules around where doctors can work in order to address shortages in rural areas. We hear what a practicing rural doctor thinks of the plan.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday October 29

On today's show: A former child and youth care counsellor tells us about the risks of working on the frontline; Julie van Rosendaal with some out of the box ideas of what to do in the kitchen this Halloween; a new city committee is tasked with focusing on the green line LRT. We hear from committee chair Shane Keating on what the provincial budget means for the project.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday October 28

On today's show: A Canmore woman is flying to Romania to face off against the world's strongest female arm wrestlers. She joins me in studio; Norway's energy investment fund has just surpassed a trillion dollars. Alberta's Heritage Fund, however, isn't doing so great. We take a look at what we can do better; it's exactly what our city is supposed to be attracting in order to diversify our economy - tech companies. And a Vancouver based company had eyed Calgary as a spot for expansion but now that's changed. We find out why; for this week's Karchut on Cars, as the carsharing company Car2Go gets ready to pull out of Calgary and four other U-S markets, we look into whether this is a canary in the coal mine for the carsharing model.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday October 25

On today's show: The Canadian Music Hall of Fame in Calgary is inducting songwriter Andy Kim. He joins us in studio; a Canadian company has developed an app to connect shoppers with food that's not-quite-expired. We speak with the CEO and founder of the app; we talk to Alberta's Finance Minister about the provincial budget; what the provincial budget means for Calgary. We speak with Ward 1 Councillor Ward Sutherland.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday October 24

On today's show: What Calgary's small business owners want from the provincial budget; the Ghostbusters are making an appearance in Calgary this weekend. Angela brings us those details; we learn about a new study that says people living with dementia benefit more from gardening or getting a massage than taking pills; this week's federal election results has sparked a social media war between Alberta and Atlantic Canada. We speak with a Newfoundlander who previously lived in Alberta.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday October 23

On today's show: How to get the East to listen to the West. We speak with the president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation; the city is pondering slower speed limits on residential roads. Our Unconventional Panel will debate if we need to slow down; we check in with a former pro mountain biker from Canmore who is re-learning to ride on one leg; how the oil and gas industry gave birth to the world's most famous pitch perfect software, auto-tune.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday October 22

On today's show: Calgary's mayor weighs in on the federal election results; Alberta's top "bovine athletes" are gearing up for the Superbowl of bull riding. We speak to the owner of two of those bulls; our food guide Julie van Rosendaal on why in the age of free online recipes, people still have stacks of cookbooks in their kitchen; we hear what conservative MP Greg McLean has to say about his big win last night in Calgary-Centre.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday October 21

On today's show: It's federal election day. We talk about the possible outcomes with Mount Royal University's David Taras; for this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul takes a look at the rise in people living out of their customized vans; we speak with a Calgary marathoner who just qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday October 18

On today's show: we speak to some Calgarians about how they're planning to vote in Monday's federal election; what the research says about how politics are dividing people more than ever before. Pollster John Santos joins me in studio; we take a look at Kent Hehr's uphill battle to win a second term as a Liberal in Calgary.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday October 17

On today's show: Our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, explains the so called Frankenstein scenario that could come out of Monday's election; why Nakiska is opening for its earliest preview weekend in 31 years; are all those probiotics you're taking helping or making things worse? We talk gut hype; we sit down with a Priest, a Rabbi and a Muslim leader about how they are working together for the common good.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday October 16

On today's show: Climate activist Greta Thunberg says she's coming to Alberta. Our Unconventional Panel debates why Greta is so divisive; leave the leaves. Why that's the message from the Nature Conservancy of Canada; why one of Warren Buffet's companies is investing big money in wind energy here in Alberta; we ask a lawyer how strong of a legal case Alberta has against opioid companies to recoup the costs of addiction and overdoses in our province.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday October 15

On today's show: Why advocates for Calgary's oldest neighbourhood say the vibe of 9th Avenue is under threat; our food guide, Julie van Rosendaal on what to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers; for this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul looks into studded winter tires and whether they're really the best choice for cold weather driving.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday October 11

On today's show: We tell you why Parks Canada is draining a lake in Banff National Park; how a Calgary cab driver has won praise and recognition for being really nice to his passengers; we speak with the lawyer representing a convicted trespasser who is suing the property owner for firing warning shots at him; when tide pods and alcohol have a baby - you get the Glenlivet Scotch capsule.

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday October 10

On today's show: We hear from an education advocate who hopes big report card changes are on the way; we meet the guest conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's live performance of Mary Poppins; we talk to a Calgarian living on ground zero for the protests in Hong Kong; our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, walks us through what we heard in the first couple of days of the fall sitting of the legislature.

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Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday October 9

On today's podcast: We tell you about the culture of fear at Alberta's Energy Regulator; our Unconventional Panel debates when is it time to stop giving money to your adult children; a southern Alberta man being sued by a trespasser on his property is fighting back with a counter-suit; it might be the oldest hand-me-down in Calgary. We tell you about an 82-year-old bassinet that's still helping babies have sweet dreams.

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Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday October 8

On today's podcast: Our political panel reviews last night's federal Leaders Debate; we rounded up a group of Albertans to watch the federal leaders' debate. We hear what they thought of it; Angela checks in with the city's Senior Transportation Engineer for an update on the upgrades to Crowchild Trail SW; Julie van Rosendaal on the must have items for Thanksgiving dinner and how best to make them.

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Eyeopener Podcast Monday October 7, 2019

On today's podcast: What's holding up Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement; we find out about an adaptive traffic signal system in Edmonton that's supposed to keep cars and pedestrians flowing; on Karchut on Cars, a look at the data that connected cars are collecting on you; we meet a couple of Ghostbusters fans who are so into the movie the have made a documentary about it's origins.

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Eyeopener podcast - October 4

On today's podcast: CBC has uncovered new details about the controversial UCP leadership vote in 2017. We get an insider's take on what was happening at voting kiosks set up by Jason Kenney's campaign; why public transit in Calgary should be free; the fossil of a famous Ice Age cat has been discovered in Alberta; The Vinyl Cafe's is celebrating it's 25th anniversary with a 2 part story collection. We talk to the show's longtime producer.

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Eyeopener podcast for October 03, 2019

Today on the podcast: a forensic psychiatrist explains the challenges of releasing a violent schizophrenic back into society, a look at how ready Canadians really are to lessen their personal environmental impact, how to get your hands on some of the amazing wardrobe items from CBC comedy Schitt's Creek, and a look at the societal impacts of fighting in hockey.

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Eyeopener podcast for October 02, 2019

Today on the podcast: we get reaction to Matthew de Grood's slow release back into the community from one of his victim's fathers, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly McLachlan tells us about her new autobiography, we find out about doodle regret from the original breeder of the golden-doodle, and our Unconventional Panel debates the departure of Car2Go from Calgary.

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Eyeopener podcast for October 01, 2019

Today on the podcast: why the city is closing a number of its recycling drop-off depots, how to have educated, measured conversations over the environment, we hear about this year's Vital Signs report for Calgary, and skiers get an early dose of powder skiing with this September snowfall

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Eyeopener podcast for September 30, 2019

Today on the podcast: Calgary Councillor George Chahal tells us why he's standing up against Quebec's controversial Bill 21, political panellists Janet Brown and Zain Velji talk about the issues heading into next week's leader's debate, Tony Seskus tells us how Alberta is unlocking new technology to extract hydrogen power in a more environmentally friendly way, and a hotel owner in Waterton tells us about the 80 cm wallop of snow that hit that corner of the province over the weekend

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Eyeopener podcast for September 26, 2019

Today on the podcast: a federal Crown prosecutor explains why Parks Canada is cracking down on fines for visitors behaving badly, the general manager of the Flames, Brad Treliving, tees up the season and the Matthew Tkachuk signing, we check-in with ten year old Marigold Mioc as she prepares to walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week, and Paul Karchut looks into the history of kit homes in Calgary as well as the future of building a house out of a box

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Eyeopener podcast for September 25, 2019

Today on the podcast: CBC reporter Colleen Undeerwood tells us about a southern Alberta man being sued by an intruder on his property after the intruder was injured, our Unconventional Panel debates whether Alberta is doing enough on the climate file, Angela finds out why Parks Canada is calling for people to pack out their apple cores and banana peels, and gardening expert Kath Smyth has some advice on getting our yards fall (and snow) ready

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Eyeopener podcast for September 24, 2019

Today on the podcast: Foothills Hospital parking woes, the push for Naloxone kit training as part of first aid courses, the city wants to hear from you on its E-Scooter pilot project, and Julie Van Rosendaal talks about stretching your leftovers and avoiding food waste

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Eyeopener podcast for September 23, 2019

Today on the podcast: Premier Jason Kenney tells us about the extensive road trip he's taken to encourage Alberta energy investment, CBC meteorologist Christy Climenhaga tees up a chilly start to fall for Calgary, Angela tours the city's 100,000 square foot recycling facility to learn about some of the big no-nos that people put in their blue bins, and Paul Karchut explores the huge increase in injury for women in collisions for this week's Karchut on Cars.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 20, 2019

Today on the podcast: David Stephan responds to the not guilty verdict in his retrial connected to the death of their toddler in 2012, Janet Brown and Zain Velji give their thoughts on the Justin Trudeau brownface photos and video that have surfaced, we hear about an animal rescue that wants your sticks and branches for their baby moose, and restaurant critic Steve Glavicich checks out the new fondue joint in Calgary called Moonlight & Eli.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 19, 2019

Today on the podcast: Paul McLoughlin joins us with Alberta reaction to the Justin Trudeau "brownface" fallout, Mary Moran from Calgary Economic Development tells us why tech company Finger Food has been awarded $3.5-million to move part of its workforce to the city, we hear about the Apple Festival coming to Camp Kiwanis this weekend, and why Alberta Parks is allowing e-bikes on some trails and paths in Kananaskis

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Eyeopener podcast for September 18, 2019

Today on the podcast: Our Unconventional Panel debates whether Kaillie Humphries should be allowed to compete for the U.S. bobsleigh team, political strategist Zain Velji explains why we still get election calls in the modern world, the AMA explains its new "failgating" campaign urging drivers to back off, and two Alberta butchers are heading to the world championships to represent Alberta

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Eyeopener podcast for September 17, 2019

Today on the podcast: understanding the attack on Saudi oil refineries and the effect on Canadian supply, why some Calgarians are striking up a new wave of neighbourhood watches, Jay Ingram tees up another year at Beakerhead, and Julie Van Rosendaal talks tomatoes

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Eyeopener podcast for September 16, 2019

Today on the podcast: Medicine Hat's tells us what the city is permanently abandoning 75% of its municipally owned natural gas wells, a look at how to be more media savvy during the federal election campaign, Karchut on Cars looks at a new carsharing service for high performance vehicles, and teeing up Calgary's first ever clown festival

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Eyeopener podcast for September 13, 2019

Today on the podcast: tackling domestic violence in diverse Calgary communities, a conversation with Kaillie Humphries' lawyer about her decision to leave and sue Bobsled Canada, an 81-year-old entrepreneur wins a Top 7 over 70 award for her adaptive clothing line, and two women with mis-matched foot sizes discover each other on opposite sides of the country

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Eyeopener podcast for Tuesday September 10

On today's podcast: Why adults still fight at kids' hockey games; we talk to a Calgarian who was in the Bahamas when Hurricane Dorian hit. Now he is on a mission to help that country rebuild; Angela tells us about the return of the lane reversal at Memorial Drive at Edmonton Trail and fourth street in the NW; a Calgary woman discovers her half-brother...and it's someone she's known for years.

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Eyeopener podcast - Monday September 9

On today's podcast: Why cheaper auto insurance could be coming to Alberta; the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden will be closed for days at a time for construction next year, we talk to the mayors of Golden and Radium about how their communities will be affected; Karchut on Cars, a look at the curious job of developing a signature sound for inherently silent electric vehicles; we speak to a Calgary bass player on tour with the Queen Musical: We Will Rock You.

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Eyeopener podcast - Friday September 6

On today's podcast: Journalist Susan Craig on how to get from the University of Calgary to the Pulitzer Prize; meet the new person in charge of Alberta's serious and organized crime unit; how a game of hockey determined the final sale price of a Calgary home; meet one of the five members of The Hunter Brothers, a band that is indeed made up of five brothers.

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Eyeopener podcast for Thursday September 5

On today's podcast: how cuts to education could affect Calgary schools and students. We speak with the head of the Calgary Board of Education; how the new President and CEO of the Glenbow Museum plans to shake things up; we take you inside a home in northwest Calgary that was struck by lightning this week; from course design, to who to watch, to what they do with all that horse manure. We talk to Ian Allison about The Masters at Spruce Meadows .

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Eyeopener podcast Wednesday, September 4

On today's podcast: We talk to Janice MacKinnon, Chair of the Alberta Government's blue-ribbon panel about the report the panel released on Tuesday; political commentator, Janet Brown, shares her thoughts on the new government report that is calling for deep cuts and a balanced budget in four years; yesterday we heard the argument against school choice,today,the argument in favour; Canadian music legend - Sylvia Tyson. She's in Calgary to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Eyeopener podcast for Tuesday September 3

On today's podcast: We hear from a Calgarian who lives in Hong Kong. He's in Calgary for a visit and tells us about life during the political upheaval there; just how crummy was our weather this summer and will the fall make up for it; there is a lot of choice when it comes to public schools in this city. We talk to someone who says that's a bad thing; Angela tells us about a local charity that relies on Hunger Heroes, donors who commit to monthly giving, to make sure every child who needs a lunch gets one.

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