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On this March 25th edition of The Drive Podcast: Sarah Steinke is the president of the of the Central Peace-Notley UCP Constituency Association. She joins Ted on the show to express how she, and other UCP Constituency Association presidents feel about the change to mail-in voting for the UCP leadership vote. Afterwards, Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Producer and Reporter gives us an upda...

GUEST: Sam Kashani – Country Manager for Too Good To Go

On this March 24th edition of The Drive Podcast: Lisa Young, political scientist at the University of Calgary, joins Ted to talk about how the change in the UCP leadership vote could impact them going forward. Afterwards Christina Clark-Kazak of the University of Ottawa talks about how the war in Ukraine highlight's the importance of the children's rights in conflict zones. Finally, Sarah Elmeligi...

As the war for Ukraine rages on, Ukrainian Refugees are arriving in Canada. Ukrainian refugee Valeriia Yelshynova joins Ted to talk about her amazing story of escaping the country and making it to Calgary. Afterwards Fariborz Birjandian, CEO of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, gives us an update as to where Canada is helping for the refugee crisis. Finally, Dr. Rebecca Graff-McRae gives u...

GUEST: Dr. David Poon – Co-Founder of Faces of Advocacy

Valeriia Yelshynova is a 22 year-old Ukrainian refugee from near by Kyiv in Ukraine. Instead of being back their, living her life, she had to leave the country out of fear for her life. She joins Ted on The Drive to share her story. 

Guest host: Angela Kokott Chris Berry, a registered psychologist in Calgary

On this March 4th edition of The Drive Podcast: With now over 1 million refugees that have fled Ukraine, humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine, Poland, and other surrounding countries is more important than ever. Danielle Hartung with Samaritan's Purse tells us what their organization is doing to contribute to the effort. Afterwards Dr. Marshall Ross of The Newly Institute tells us...

On this March 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast: Dr. David R. Marples is an author and Distinguished University Professor of Russian and East European History, University of Alberta. He joins Ted to tell us about what is driving Putin, and the historical aspects of this war. Afterwards Dr. David Finch, Professor, Marketing, Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University, joins to discuss why so...

Guest: Joe Whitbread  Title: Co-Founder and Public Speaker for Jo(e) Social Media

Guest: Blake Adam - CEO of Medimap 

On this February 11th edition of The Drive Podcast: As the protests in Ottawa go on, many people are wondering if the Ottawa Police can actually be sued for failing to act against the protestors in Ottawa. Criminal Defense Lawyer Ari Goldkind joins Ted to explain if the precedent exists, and what could happen next. Afterwards Dr. Lorian Hardcastle, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the...

On this February 10th edition of The Drive Podcast: Many American politicians seem to be very invested and interested in the Canadian trucker convoy and protests. Global News Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins Ted to discuss the response south of the border. Afterwards Ted is joined by Dr. Robert Tanguay, Chief Medical Officer of the Newly Institute, to help provide listeners with some...

On this February 8th edition of The Drive Podcast: Dr. Eli Sopow, Professor of Change Management and Organizational Behavior at the University of Canada West joins Ted to discuss how a few bad apples have taken over and changed the trucker protests. Afterwards Ted speaks with Dr. Chaldeans Mensah, Political Scientist at McEwan University, about the possible political angle and motivations behind K...

On this February 7th edition of The Drive Podcast: With Premier Kenney wanting to undo COVID restrictions and mandates, can he prevent cities and municipalities from doing so? Professor Lorian Hardcastle of the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss. Afterwards Dale Oviatt of WinSport tells us about Calgary's Olympic Legacy and Professor Michael Kennedy of the University of Alberta tells us ab...

On this February 4th edition of The Drive Podcast.  As unemployment numbers remain high, Mike Holden of the Busincess Council of Alberta tells us their plan to approach unemployment and the taskforce their putting together. Afterwards Global News Contributor Dave McIvor tells us the incredible story of the Canadian Men's Soccer team, and why they're doing so well. Finally, Catherine Adair of Teck...

On this February 3rd edition of The Drive Podcast: Erin O'Toole has been ousted as the leader of the Federal Conservatives. Ted chats with Political Strategist Zain Velji to see what's next for the Conservative Party. Afterwards Ted speaks with Shamira Jaffer on the rise of automated retail across the country. Finally Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy joins Ted to tells us...

On this February 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast: Susan Thompson, Insight Manager for Alberta with Avison Young, joins Ted on The Drive Podcast to discuss how the downtown vacancies in Calgary are showing signs of improvement. Afterwards David Cooper, Principal Transportation Planner at Leading Mobility Consulting tells us about a study from the University of Alberta about how public transit can...

On this January 10th edition of The Drive Podcast: While the Alberta government has said that anyone can get free rapid test kits from their pharmacies, actually finding the tests is easier said than done. Sarah Mackey is with the AB Vax Hunters, and she joins Ted to discuss some tips and tricks in finding those kits. Afterwards, Ted is joined by Dr. Alan Clark, Professor Emeritus with the departm...

Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer of Economics at Concordia University

Dr. Rob Tanguay, Chief Medical Officer for the Newley Institute joins J'lyn Nye, filling in for Ted Henley, to discuss complex PTSD, and how it differs from other stress related disorders. 

Jennifer Morton of the Youth Singers of Calgary joins Ted Henley to explain how the STAR program brings the joy of singing to children who might not normally get professional tutelage, and how the Calgary Children's Foundation support them. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

When a kid's ride is covered with Paw Patrol stickers, the radio is playing, and they've just discovered where the horn is, any ride an an electric car is a fun one for a child in need. Heather Brown's daughter is the beneficiary of Variety's "Go Baby Go" program and explains how the Calgary Children's Foundation helped her get that car. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime...

Trellis is the uniting of two well-known charities in the city to create a suite of "wraparound" services for children and their families, as Jerilyn Dressler explains. And they're supported by efforts like Pledge Day and the Calgary Children's Foundation. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) is a long-term substance abuse recovery program that gets some of its funding from the Calgary Children's Foundation and Pledge Day. Dr. Dean Vause and peer counsellor Natazha Kowalchuk explain the work they do and how Pledge Day helps. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.