Accessible Media Inc

NOW with Dave Brown

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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.

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Accessible Media Inc

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Oct 1, 2024

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Episodes

Episode 1081: Full Show 14.08.2024

The Paralympics are just around the corner. Peter Parsons slides by to preview men’s and women’s goalball at the upcoming games. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews one of Netflix’s top movies of the summer, ‘Find Me Falling’. CBC is in the headlines as the public broadcaster handed out over $18 million in bonuses in 2024. This comes after a plethora of job cuts. Kevin Shaw shares his though...

Back-to-School Season 14.08.2024

Elizabeth Mohler is headed back to school to work on her PhD. What does she like about back-to-school season? Does she prefer a backpack or shoulder bag? She answers these questions and more.

CBC Pays Out Millions in Bonuses 14.08.2024

CBC is in the headlines as the public broadcaster handed out over $18 million in bonuses in 2024. This comes after a plethora of job cuts. Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts on this.

Film Review: ‘Find Me Falling’ 14.08.2024

Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews one of Netflix’s top movies of the summer, ‘Find Me Falling’.

Previewing Goalball at the Games 14.08.2024

The Paralympics are just around the corner. Peter Parsons slides by to preview men’s and women’s goalball at the upcoming games.

Episode 1080: Full Show 13.08.2024

The Mobility Cup is the biggest adaptive sailing competition in Canada. It takes place at the end of the month. Gale Fullerton tees up the event. A new Northen highway has been proposed up in the Territories. What does this mean for the environment? Lawrence Gunther explains. The Toad 'n’ Turtle Pubhouse & Grill in Red Deer is hosting a Lobsterfest later this month. Seafood Lover Anna Kim has all...

Device Making Music More Accessible 13.08.2024

There’s a device to help blind and low-vision music students feel music cues through vibrations. It was designed by Leon Lu of Carlton University. He stops by to explain more about this innovative device.

Red Deer Lobsterfest 13.08.2024

The Toad 'n’ Turtle Pubhouse & Grill in Red Deer is hosting a Lobsterfest later this month. Seafood Lover Anna Kim has all the juicy details.

Proposed Northern Highway 13.08.2024

A new Northen highway has been proposed up in the Territories. What does this mean for the environment? Lawrence Gunther explains.

Mobility Cup 2024 13.08.2024

The Mobility Cup is the biggest adaptive sailing competition in Canada. It takes place at the end of the month. Gale Fullerton tees up the event.

Episode 1079: Full Show 12.08.2024

Canadian travel and tourism are still sputtering to come back post pandemic. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will highlight a couple stories about the issue. New Brunswick is the only province that doesn’t offer assistance for low-income earners when it comes to utility. Shelley Petit shares her distaste. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the Deadpool and Wolverine mov...

Book Review: “HUGE” 12.08.2024

Comedian, Brent Butt’s debut novel “HUGE” marked a drastic turn for the comedian. The book is a psychological thriller set in the world of stand-up comedy. Niek Theelen shares his review.

‘Made by Google’ Event 12.08.2024

The Made by Google event takes place tomorrow from Google's headquarters. It’s expected that Google will announce a few new gadgets from phones to watches and everything in between. Shaun Preece helps tee-up the event.

Movie Review: “Deadpool and Wolverine” 12.08.2024

Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the Deadpool and Wolverine movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

Rising Utility Costs 12.08.2024

New Brunswick is the only province that doesn’t offer assistance for low-income earners when it comes to utility. Shelley Petit shares her distaste.

Travel & Tourism Issues in Canada 12.08.2024

Canadian travel and tourism are still sputtering to come back post pandemic. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will highlight a couple stories about the issue.

Episode 1078: Full Show 09.08.2024

Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the November election. Was this a good choice? The Paris Olympics have had plenty of ups and downs for Canada. Including a few scandals. How has this impacted Canada’s image at the games? To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz! A petition put forward by Humane Canada,...

Sports Roundtable 09.08.2024

The Olympics have sucked up most of the attention on the sports scene. John Loeppky and Jeff Ryman stop by to discuss other sports stories outside of the games.

Mini News Quiz 09.08.2024

To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz!

Athletic Success & Institutional Failure 09.08.2024

The Paris Olympics have had plenty of ups and downs for Canada, including a few scandals. How has this impacted Canada’s image at the games?

Harris’ VP Pick 09.08.2024

Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the November election. Was this a good choice?

Episode 1077: Full Show 08.08.2024

Travis Murao has been a mainstay on the national wheelchair rugby team for many years. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Travis on his road to the Paralympics. Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is experimenting with a new traffic policy. Community Reporter, Dorthy Macnaughton shares the details. National Acadian Day is right around the corner. Moncton Community Reporter, Natalie Fougere explains what eve...

Film Review: ‘Janet Planet’ 08.08.2024

Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews ‘Janet Planet’, a coming-of-age drama written and directed by Annie Baker.

Video Doorbells 08.08.2024

Video doorbells have become more and more popular over the past few years. But are they practical for those who are blind or partially sighted? Shaun Preece shares his thoughts.

National Acadian Day 08.08.2024

National Acadian Day is right around the corner. Moncton Community Reporter, Natalie Fougere explains what events are lined up.

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