On today's show: Both the Conservatives and Liberals are kicking off their campaigns off with tax cuts. We take a closer look at both proposals; Taxes on wine are on the rise in Alberta and our neighbours in B.C. aren't too thrilled about it. We speak with a winery owner; A new Netflix drama called "Adolescence" is an instant hit and has started uncomfortable conversations about masculinity and the depths of social media.
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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 24
On today's show: With an election on the way, we get a view of the political landscape here in Calgary and Southern Alberta; a history of federal elections in Alberta, have we always been blue?; Netflix wants YOU for one of its many reality shows, and we spoke with a Calgary casting director about how you can stand out in auditions.
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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 21
On today's show: Calgary Transit will be running fewer cars per train on the weekends beginning tomorrow. We find out why; we get an update on the plan to install gateway signs with the city's new "Blue Sky City" slogan; we get a driving lesson from a remote control race car driver who competes at this weekend's Canadian Carpet Championships.
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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 20
On today's show: the Mayor isn't sold the province spends education tax on education. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver answers that question; we hear more on the call to declare a national energy crisis and make it easier to get more oil out of the ground and ship it around the world; as The Bay heads toward liquidation, we hear about its long history in Calgary and how it helped shape the city we live in today.
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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 19
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us to discuss the city's final tax hike, which just went up after the province asked for more money; we hear why a local shop is fighting back against a new tax on wine; we celebrate 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry with Alberta country star, Terri Clark.
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