The Walrus Magazine

Voices of The Walrus

Society EN ↓ 619 episodes

Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.ami.ca

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The Walrus Magazine

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Aug 31, 2026

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Episodes

Don't Stop the Music 21.05.2023

Bassists and composer Ashley Au on getting priced out of making art About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interes...

PowerTools 21.05.2023

Construction worker Natasha Ferguson tells how to fix a broken industry About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their int...

Being Black in a small town 14.05.2023

Schitt's Creek and Gillmore Girls would have us believe that there's room for only one black person in a small town. When will pop culture catch up to reality. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is...

People waiting for trial keep dying. Can our corrections system be fixed? 14.05.2023

Arrested for shoplifting and theft, TJ McConnell was jailed in the Edmonton Remand Centre. Four months later he was dead. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for C...

Drivers vs. everyone 14.05.2023

We all want roads that are safe, efficient and pleasant. But nobody wants to change for that to happen . About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with dis...

Why are so many psychiatric patients forcibly detained and treated? 07.05.2023

Experts say that governments and treatment providers don't want to publicly expose the 'dark heart' of our mental health system. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voic...

Why the moon is the next tourism frontier 07.05.2023

Tourists travelling into outer space isn't a fantasy for the future - it's happening now. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, repr...

How bad is alcohol, really? 07.05.2023

New health recomendations suggesting Canadians cut back on alcohol touched a nerve. But drinking customs are constantly evolving. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voi...

Will AI actually mean we'll be able to work less? 30.04.2023

The idea that tech will free us from drugery is an attractive narrative, but history tells a different story About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with...

How I tried to stop snoring, fix my sleep habits, and confront my mortality 30.04.2023

Jordan Foisy wanted a quick fix to stop smoking, even if that meant strapping a glorified bike pump to his face. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians...

Are herrings making a comeback in B. C. ? 30.04.2023

Herrings all but disappeared from the shorelines around Squamish in the mid 1970's. Locals are monitoring signs of hope that they may be returning. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish...

A Stretch too Far - Lululemon 23.04.2023

Lululemon tried to become a tech company, it hasn't worked out About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, c...

A Better Shot 23.04.2023

Rich countries got first dibs on Covid-19 vaccines. That's no way to fight a pandemic About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, represen...

Why Alberta is Bullying its Cities 23.04.2023

In Alberta progressive mayors are being undermined for political gain About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their inter...

Where the Children are Buried 16.04.2023

First Nations in Saskatchewan search for unmarked graves About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concern...

The New Gender Universe 02.04.2023

For children, transitioning is often seem as a point of no return. What if we viewed gender as something that evolve over a lifetime? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a...

Finding my Religion 02.04.2023

Faith was something the author shared with her mother. When she died, she didn't know what to believe in About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with dis...

Blood & Honey: In defence of the Winnie-the-Pooh slasher flick 02.04.2023

Rhys-Frake Waterfield's Winnie-the-Pooh horror film might ruin your childhood, but it's a win for creative freedom. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadia...

Alone is about much more than pure survival 26.03.2023

The History Channel series spins our fear of solitude into a showcase of how much humans can withstand About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disab...

I'm not here to make friends, Eh. Big Brother Canada turns backstabbing into art. 26.03.2023

Big Brother puts human behaviour under a microscope: how we lie, cheat and steal for selfish ends and how sometimes we harm each other in ways we're not aware of About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision i...

Zellers is back. Is nostalgia to blame? 26.03.2023

Companies have tapped into a longing for the past as a powerful marketing tool. Are Canadians buying in? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with dis...

What UFO fears tell us about trust in government 19.03.2023

The horrors of the World Wars shook public confidence in technical expertise and the state's ability to ensure the safety of its citizens About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and suppo...

Many Canadians will never own a home. Does it matter? 19.03.2023

The history of urban Canada is a history of renters. Before the twentieth century home owners were often a mix of wealthy aristocrats and rural homesteaders About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to...

The Photograph - fiction 12.03.2023

A mysterious photograph stirs up a curious grand-child’s curiosity About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interest...

Ask a biologist 12.03.2023

What can turtles teach us about living longer? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and valu...

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