• Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 10
    Jan 10 2025

    On today's show: we explore whether a trade fight with the U-S could lead to deeper economic ties between Canada and China; as the Calgary Flames pay tribute to their moms on a California road trip, we tip our caps to hockey moms everywhere; who put the "Prince" in Prince's Island Park? We remember a true Calgary pioneer and business magnate, Peter Prince, ahead of the 100th anniversary of his death this weekend.

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    30 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 09
    Jan 9 2025

    On today's show: wildfires are tearing through Los Angeles county, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. We connect with a former Calgarian living in L.A; it's a vault that doesn't call itself a vault. We take a look inside the University of Lethbridge's massive art collection; Jasper is getting ready for what could be another challenging fire season. The CBC’s Acton Clarkin has been on the ground in the national park, and will break down how officials are preparing.

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    24 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 08
    Jan 8 2025

    On today's show: the outgoing, Biden-era US Ambassador to Canada joins us to reflect on the current state of Canada-US relations; the prorogation of parliament means changes to how capital gains are taxed are in limbo. We check in with a farmer on how they are managing the situation; who needs Phoenix when you've got Beiseker? Our own snow birds are here. Snowy owls! Let's talk about them.

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    25 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 07
    Jan 7 2025

    On today's show: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way out. We hear reaction from Martha Hall Findlay, a former oil and gas executive, and leadership opponent of Justin Trudeau; a check-in on outdoor rinks, with temperatures on the rise; two former Alberta MLAs join us to break down Justin Trudeau's exit plan, and what comes next for the Liberals.

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    31 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 06
    Jan 6 2025

    On today's show: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce he's stepping down as Liberal leader. We break it all down with political science professor, Lori Williams; Rod Sykes, former three-term Calgary mayor, has died. We speak with Andy Marshall about Rod's life; Broadway Across Canada's "Beetlejuice the Musical" kicks off in Calgary tonight. We speak with the show's associate music director, who's from here in Calgary.

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    27 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 03
    Jan 3 2025

    On today's show: a conversation about domestic violence supports in Calgary, and where victims can turn to for help; newborns in 2025 are the first of a new generation. We explore what it means to be born into Generation Beta; the legacy of music in the Looney Tunes. We hear about a show paying tribute to Bugs Bunny and classical music.

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    25 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 02
    Jan 2 2025

    On today's show: we speak with two local business owners about how a lower Loonie is impacting their bottom line; if you own an electric vehicle, there's a new 200 per year tax coming this year. We hear from one EV owner who thinks this is a bad idea; a look at 2025's fashion forecast with a Calgary influencer.

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    25 mins
  • Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, December 31
    Dec 31 2024

    On today's show: we remember former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and the time he spent in Alberta (Edmonton) volunteering and building homes for Habitat for Humanity; it's not only New Years Eve today, it also happens to be the 25th Anniversary of the Chinook Mall Time Capsule. We mark the occasion by meeting one of the artists behind the millennium project; what to do with the air fryer you got for Christmas. A Calgary chef shares his best air fryer recipes for your New Year's eve party.

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    26 mins