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 Resources Inc. tells us why copper is being used on high touch surfaces, and the hygienic properties it has. 

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 why gas prices are rising so high as of late. 

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 be improved to benefit its number 1 rider, and Tony Wong, President of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre helps us usher in the Lunar New Year

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 department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary to talk about the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory's milestone anniversary.

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 at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

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.