Calgary: The Homestretch

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Eyeopener podcast for October 2

On today's podcast: Guy Huntingford of the Urban Development Institute on myths about the development industry; CBC's Timothy Sawa shares the findings of a CBC investigation into offshore tax havens; Greg Tarry on how gorillas at the zoo escaped.

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Eyeopener Podcast for October 1

Today's podcast: Lawyer for Alberta Metis explains why their fight for hunting rights is going to the Supreme Court, the CBC's Harnarayan Singh offers his hockey pool tips, and we look at the last days of the Calgary Herald's printing press.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 30

Today's podcast: School trustee candidate explains why she asked a fellow candidate to drop out of the race; new concussion detection technology at a Calgary high school; and we talk about sneezing with a U of A researcher.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 27

On the podcast: CBC's Caroyln Dunn tours the aftermath of the flood in Canmore and Kananaskis; Alberta' Health’s Dr. James Talbot on E. coli in High River; Cars.com editor Joe Weisenfelder tells us about in-car internet services.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 26

On today's podcast: Testing water and air samples from High River; Paul Karchut on pathways affected by the flood; Calgary Police receive a Twitter award; Rich Theroux speaks about Gorilla House Live Art.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 24

On the podcast: Sgt. Pierre Chamberland on the "Freemen on the Land;" Why a Medicine Hat man can't get his seizure detecting dog certified as a service dog; Anthony Powell tells us about his new film "Antarctica: A Year on Ice" screening at CIFF.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 23

On today's podcast: New Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Adam Legge; Leaders of the Wildrose and NDP parties Danielle Smith and Brian Mason face off; Rob Brown and Rosa Marchitelli chat ahead of their debut as new hosts of CBC News Calgary TV.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 20

On today's podcast: Political Scientist Duane Bratt on Common Sense Calgary; Retail analyst Jim Danahy on the re-branding of The Bay; Local video artist Sharon Stevens tells us about her second annual Equinox Vigil.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 19

On today's podcast: Co-owner of Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Kathy Wikkerink; Alex Pourbaix from TransCanada on five years of Keystone XL talks; director of The Grand Seduction Don McKellar.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 18

On today's podcast: We explore whether campaign signs are still effective; the Unconventional Panel discusses managers claiming overtime; Calgary Stampeders head coach John Hufnagel on the playoffs; a skateboarding class that's actually for credit.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 17

On today's podcast: University of Calgary activist on rape culture; CBC's Paul Karchut on the customary wave between passing motorcycles; why Cookie Monster is getting a lesson in self-control; Julie Van Rosendaal shares her ideas for crabapples.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 16

On today's podcast: Alderman Druh Farrell on the tight housing market; fire department Chief Bruce Burrell on the derailment in CP Rail's Alyth Yards; Alison Dempster reports on the town of Hardisty; a stolen bike recovered using social media.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 13

On today's podcast: Calgary Dinos coach Blake Nill on injury lawsuits; David Seljak on Pope Francis' more moderate tone; Ty Marshall tells us about his upcoming auction of rare animals; CBC's Chris dela Torre explores how the TI-83 maintains sales.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 12th

We talk to a U of C researcher who has helped find a way to deal with toxic PCBs, Paul Karchut takes us on a larch viewing hike in the Outdoor Report, and we talk to actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, the star of "Kim's Convienence".

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 11th

Health Minister Fred Horne on AHS changes, our Unconventional Panel looks at the future of newspapers, Canada Post asks the public for input on its future, and a Fort McMurray rock radio station reacts to comments from Neil Young.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 10th

We look back at Mikka Kiprusoff's career, an incredible lost-and-found story from an Alberta mountaineer, and Postmedia CEO Paul Godfrey on changes at the Calgary Herald.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 9th

We talk to Calgary cyclist Nic Hamilton about the Tour of Alberta, a proposal for a "robot parkade" in downtown Calgary, and we meet a local couple who have just returned from a coast-to-coast canoe trip.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 6th

Today's podcast: Danielle Smith on RCMP searches and seizures in High River during the floods; we talk with show jumper Eric Lamaze; the CBC's Nadia Stewart tells us about fundraising challenges in Calgary schools.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 5th

The CBC's Nadia Stewart looks into Alberta charter schools; we find out why a "blonde" black bear has moved into the Calgary Zoo; and Paula Simons tells us the story of Moishe Two-Gun Cohen.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 4th

The Calgary Arts Development Authority comments on the state of arts and culture in the city; we meet a man who wants to embark on a one-way trip to Mars; and our Unconventional Panel gathers for the first time since the summer.

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Eyeopener podcast for September 3

On today's podcast: Mayor Naheed Nenshi on Quebec's proposed Charter of Quebec Values; Principal Alex Mckay starting his first day at Altadore School; Author of "No Impact Man" Colin Beaven on his book about living off the grid.

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Eyeopener Podcast for September 2nd

CBC producer Tracy Johnson previews our series on the rising costs of public education; we look ahead to the Labour Day Classic with sportswriter Vicki Hall; and we talk to an Australian scientist working on hangover-proof beer.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 29

On today's podcast: CBC reporter Kyle Bakx on the history of the FOB and FK gangs in Calgary; Area Director for Rideau and Elbow Park schools Calvin Davies on their recovery; Paul Karchut's Outdoor Report from Lake O'Hara.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 28

On today's podcast: CBC's Meghan Grant on the history of one of the leaders of the FOB gang Nick Chan; Roxboro resident Monique Beaumont on whether to have her house bought out by the province; Adam Johnson, new resident conductor for the CPO.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 27

On today's podcast: CBC's Kyle Bakx reports on why Hans Eastgaard is a free man; Professor of history John Ferris on the outcry for a Syrian intervention; Dr. Raj Bhardwaj has advice on kids getting sick when going back-to-school.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 26

On the podcast: Virginia Wilson explains why she's unhappy with the investigation into her son's death; Elliotte Friedman on this week's team-building camp for the Canadian Olympic hockey team; gardening expert Kath Smyth on fall gardening.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 22

On the podcast: Steve Michel tells us how common it is to see a bear eat another bear; Dr. Louis Francescutti tells us why he thinks energy drinks should have an age restriction; Paul Karchut's Outdoor Report from Whitefish, Montana.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 21

On today's podcast: Calgary Zoo curator Colleen Baird on the three elephants that will be leaving Calgary; Kevin McQuillan on why there are more men in Alberta than women; Key of A host Katherine Duncan on being a judge for the Polaris Prize.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 20

On the podcast: Ernie Del Pinto joins us to talk about facing his son's killer in Thailand; Self-proclaimed crazy caver Nicholaus Viera is planning an expedition into unexplored caves in B.C.; Dr. Raj Bardwaj on memory loss.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 19

On today's podcast: MLA from Calgary Acadia Jonathan Denis on a sex offender in his area; Principal of Springbank Middle School Dan Hoch on hiring a professional fundraiser; Geordie Macleod tell us about the search for a new Calgary Flames goal song.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 16

On today's podcast: Local Egyptians Khalid Ali and Mostafa Elhoushi react to the violence taking place in Egypt; Warren Cronin on the upcoming Spartan Race obstacle course; Senior editor of Maclean's magazine Jason Kirby on Canadian salaries.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 15

On today's podcast: Kerby Centre CEO Luanne Whitmarsh on the funding she needs to keep beds for homeless seniors open; Joe Schwartz gives us the facts on aspartame; world champion Becky Johnston with the Calgary Stampede showband’s win in Japan.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 14

On the podcast: CBC's Jennie Russell tells us about her investigation into the salary of Covenant Health CEO Patrick Dumelie; Marta Nowinska tells us about Swapsity; Margot Ross-Graham shares her ideas on how to be a good boss.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 13

On today's podcast: Security Governance Group president Mark Sedra on conflicts in Egypt; Calgary-based etiquette guru John Holt helps us understand what's expected for a tip; CBC's Karen Moxley visits the Cowley family, who run the Rafter 6 Ranch.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 12

On today's podcast: Dr. Karen Bailey on the problems her clinic in High River has had since the flood; Paul Karchut speaks with some athletes trying to raise enough money to make it to the Olympics; Oxford English professor Simon Horobin on spelling.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 9

On today's podcast: CBC Reporter Briar Stewart on the cleanup of leaking bitumen in Cold Lake; Dr. Paul Offit explains why he thinks people are over consuming vitamin supplements; Dr. Judy MacDonald on blue-green algae advisories for 11 Alberta lakes.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 8

On today's podcast: Rocky Barker has the latest on the blockade of oilsands equipment in Idaho; Glenn Naylor tell us about his YouTube video of bears that has almost two million views; Paul Karchut's Outdoor Report; CBC's Asha Siad on local art of Islam.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 7

On today's podcast: Charlotte Wallewein recounts a dog attack; Robert Barrett of the De Novo Group on events in Yemen; Environment Canada’s Dave Phillips on Calgary's summer; Chris Gourlay explains Spacehive.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 6

On today's podcast: Snake-breeder Andrea Witko on snake laws in Alberta; Lynne Navertill with Alberta Health Services discusses provincial regulations around pedicures; Jessica Goldman gives her first impressions of Fringe Fest.

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Eyeopener podcast for August 1

On the podcast: Calgary-based energy economist Peter Linder on the effect of an eastbound oil pipeline; Ald. Dale Hodges tells us why he opposed the Stadium Shopping Centre redevelopment plan; Karen Moxley meets a penguin who sports beer cozy shoes.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 31

On today's podcast: Karen Moxley shares her findings on Hampton Hills berm; Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne speaks about the confusion over hospital beds in High River; Local bluesman John Rutherford shares some memories of the King Edward Hotel.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 30

On today's podcast: Wildrose Party leader Danilelle Smith shares her views on the provincial flood assistance; Jeremy van Loon on the difference between Obama's and Transcanada’s Keystone job estimates; Dr. Raj Bardwaj on concussions.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 29

On today's podcast: Local historian Harry Sanders on Calgary's flood history; Minister of Municipal Affairs Doug Griffiths explains who qualifies for flood assistance; CBC's Kim Trynacity reports on Alberta Health Services' workforce transformation.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 26

On today's podcast: Ald. Gian-Carlo Carra tells us about the planned dismantling of the Bonnybrook bridge; High River bloggers Angela Piovesana and Amanda Pawlitski; Karen Moxley heads out to the Calgary Corn Maze.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 25

On today's podcast: Michal Moore on a Canadian energy strategy; Karen Moxley checks in on Chinatown's seniors; Paul Karchut mountain bikes in the Eastlands; Shelly Pruss with Parks Canada on a lizard in Alberta that can shoot blood from it's eyes.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 24

On today's podcast: The details from last year's helicopter crash in Kananaskis; Alberta's Finance Minister Doug Horner on helping flood affected small businesses; Karen Moxley tours the Calgary Zoo; a Big Idea for adding ranked ballot voting.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 23

On today's podcast: Dr. Raj Bardwaj helps to decode the meaning of SPF; Bob Curran from Alberta Energy Regulator on the oil spill near Cold Lake; Alex Macdonald from Telus Spark joins us for an experiment about gasses that affect your voice.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 22

On today's podcast: Robert Kokonis on possible WestJet unionization; U of A professor Linda Pilarski tells us about a new test to detect E. coli; we kick off our Modern Love series with long-distance love.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 19

On today's podcast: Director of Recovery Operations Gord Stewart on how the rebuilding is going in Calgary; Karen Moxley talks to plowmen at the World Plowing Championship; talk radio host from Detroit Craig Fahle on Detroit declaring bankruptcy.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 18

On today's podcast: Developer of Hampton Hills Don Sandford tells us why the flooding in that area was so bad; Real estate expert Don Campbell on what owners of flood damaged homes can expect from banks; Paul Karchut heads east to Cypress Hills.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 17

On today's podcast: Trapper AJ Callback explains why the fur trade is booming; Randy Clement from the Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre on rafting the Bow; Tim Flacke of the D2D Fund explains the idea for a savings account interest lottery.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 16

On today's podcast: Simon Zeiter, the jewellery store owner who hit a robber with a bat; new Western Economic Diversification Minister Michelle Rempel; Karen Moxley attends a special dinner that pairs new Muslims with a family in Calgary for Ramadan.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 15

On today's podcast: Bowness resident John Malus speaks to us about his home in the "Red Zone"; Minister of Municipal Affairs Doug Griffiths has more info on the new flood zones; Omar Addam tells us about winning $10,000 for an app in St. Petersburgh.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 12

On today's podcast: Marion Warnica tells us why some citizens are calling for changes to train routes to avoid cities; Glenn Naylor updates us on the latest news on trails and campgrounds in Kananaskis; some tips on "fluff-ifying" your cow.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 11

On today's podcast: The Highwood Museum's Irene Kerr tells us about the extensive damage they have suffered; Jeff Doepker explains why he's starting his own cab company; Paul McLoughlin with his take on the premier's actions in High River.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 10

On today's podcast: Architecture critic Lisa Rochon has the details on the new Telus building; Summer workplace columnist Margo Ross-Graham gives some networking do's and don'ts for Stampede; Barbara Dudley on Portland's plans for free university.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 9

On today's podcast: University of Calgary sociology professor Kevin McQuillan on Alberta's population growth; we talk to Talisman Centre CEO Jeff Booke about how the recovery effort is progressing; CBC's Karen Moxley meets up with High River volunteers.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 8

On today's podcast: Jonathan Kay of the National Post on the safest ways to transport oil; a senior heritage planner on how to properly dry out and recover heritage buildings; Chris dela Torre attends the Stampede's Heavy Horse Show.

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Eyeopener podcast for July 5

On today's podcast: Chris Bolton shares his findings from water quality testing in the Bow and Elbow rivers; the details on a pair of hikers that were attacked by a grizzly on Mount Proctor; John Vos of Newstalk 770 shares his memories of Bill Powers.

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