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 about the denial by Health Canada to allow health professionals to use psilocybin for treatment. Finally, Global News on-air contributor Dave McIvor gets us up to date on Date Night YYC. 

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 many businesses are reacting the way they are and pulling support from Russia. Finally, local Calgary artist and a Canadian of Ukrainian descent, Lorraine Shulba, tells us what she's doing to help the humanitarian efforts, and how we can help her and the cause.  

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 University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss whether the provincial government has the power to prevent schools and universities from setting their own masking rules. Finally, award winning Entrepreneur and a Dragon on Dragon's Den, Manjit Minhas discusses why more Canadians should know about Canadian Entrepreneurs.

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 tips with dealing with change in your life. Finally, Debbie Franchuk, Director of Care and Co-Owner of Home Instead Calgary provides us with some alternative options to traditional long term care solutions. 

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 Kenney announcing an end to restrictions. Finally, Jennifer Rempel, General Manager of the Calgary Downtown Association, tells us everything we need to know about downtown Calgary's upcoming Glow Festival. 

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 about the difficulties of exercising in the cold