
What Calgarians are talking about. Every Wednesday, we dive into one story, to keep you up to speed on the biggest issues affecting Alberta's biggest city. Hosted by Jenny Howe, and powered by CBC Calgary journalism.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 125 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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This week, Loren talks about the results and implications of the 2026 Alberta referendum with Calgary pollster and political commentator Janet Brown and professor of political science Jared Wesley, who leads the University of Alberta's Common Ground ... more
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary ahead of Monday's historic referendum. Loren walks through the significance and implications with Shannon Phillips, a former Alberta NDP cabinet minister and founding partner of Meredith, Boessenkool and Phill... more
The Alberta referendum is just a few days away. How did we get here? Jenny digs into the history of Alberta separatism with CBC referendum unit producer Pippa Reid.
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With a little over a week until Albertans cast their ballots in the provincial referendum, hear what our political panel thinks about the first nine questions being asked. Shannon Phillips is a former Alberta NDP cabinet minister and founding partner... more
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This show centers on Calgary's latest happenings across a broad spectrum of urban life, from city planning and governance to downtown vitality, arts, and local business. Episodes frequently feature municipal policy, infrastructure, real estate trends, and cultural development, often weaving in resident perspectives and expert commentary. The balance of policy-oriented discussions with human-interest storytelling makes it useful for listeners who want practical context on Calgary's growth, amenities, and public services; it likely attracts professionals in urban planning, policy, real estate, and local business, as well as engaged residents following civic issues. A notable strength is its ability to translate technical topics into accessibl... more
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