The Pulse

Ginella Massa is a City News reporter in Toronto. She shares her experiences with body image and discusses her recent article titled “Don’t Expect A ‘Thank You’ When You Compliment My New Body.” This is the November 12, 2019 episode.

Dr. Scott Sheffield is a history professor at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, British Columbia. He describes the history of Indigenous peoples' participation in and contribution to the Canadian military. This is the November 11, 2019 episode.

We discuss the world of accessibility tech and catch up with Steven Scott, host of Double Tap Canada and Double Tap TV! This is the November 7, 2019 episode.

We speak to autism advocate Alex Kronstein about his work as a filmmaker and a writer. He also tells us about NeurodiveCast, a podcast he created to shift perceptions of all forms of neurodivergence. This is the November 6, 2019 episode.

Series producer Katie Lafferty discusses the newest season of AMI-tv’s Employable Me, a six-part documentary series featuring job seekers with disabilities and job hiring experts. We also hear from Joy Hewitt, a job hiring expert from auticon Canada. This is the November 5, 2019 episode.

Alexandra Pierik is the accessibility lead for British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society. She discusses the impact of the Accessible Canada Act on Indigenous peoples in Canada and the need for a distinct First Nations Accessibility Legislation. Alexandra also tells us about Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in British Columbia. This the November 4, 2019 episode.

In our Halloween-themed episode of The Pulse, we spend the first half of the show exploring issues of disability portrayal in film and its impact on costumes with film critic Angelo Murreda. During the second half, we speak with some Halloween enthusiasts about their costumes, fond memories and favourite sweet treats! This is the October 31, 2019 episode.

Michelle McQuigge is a reporter for the Canadian Press. She breaks down the results and explores the issues from the 2019 federal election in Canada. This is the October 30, 2019 episode.

"Solomon Israel is the cannabis reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press and its national cannabis news website TheLeafNews.com. He reflects on the one-year anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada and explores its social impact on the country. This is the October 29, 2019 episode.

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Theo Fleury is a Canadian motivational speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Stanley Cup champion. He discusses issues of mental health among men and shares his personal journey with addiction and sexual abuse. This is the October 28, 2019 episode.