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  • Blind Influencers and New Developments by Meta - Friday July 18, 2025
    2025/07/18

    Molly Burke has been a prominent social media influencer with a following of more than four million users across platforms. Corinne Van Dusen discusses a feature article on the star published by The Globe & Mail.

    The controversy around Jeffrey Epstein’s death continues with another conspiracy theory by the U.S. President himself. Mike Ross shares this story with a preview of The Washington Post.

    Meta’s next big event is happening in September, while Google’s product showcase is in August. Steven Scott of Double Tap shares his thoughts on what tech you can most likely expect to drop!

    Plus, Kelly Macdonald joins host Grant Hardy for a Digest review.

    - Show Intro (00:00)
    - The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:26)
    - The Washington Post with Mike Ross (7:59)
    - Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:37)
    - Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald (20:16)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    26 分
  • Beat the Heat and Tech Update Transparency - Thursday July 27, 2025
    2025/07/17

    As cities struggle with heat-relief strategies, another issue is at play... loneliness. Corinne Van Dusen explores the dangers of isolation during a heat wave in her preview of The Globe and Mail Today.

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlas was developing a tool to help American communities prepare for extreme rainfall. Unfortunately, the Trump administration put a stop to it. Mike Ross gives you this story from The Washington Post.

    The latest update to WhatsApp on iOS has posed an accessibility issue for recording audio messages. This update went forward despite beta testing feedback that flagged the issue. Steven Scott of Double Tap ponders why tech companies struggle with transparency in the development process.

    Plus, Kelly Macdonald reviews today’s stories with host Grant Hardy in the Digest Review.

    - Show Intro (00:00)
    - The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:04)
    - The Washington Post with Mike Ross (6:56)
    - Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:32)
    - Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald (21:55)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    28 分
  • Technology Obsolescence and A New Generation of Nicotine Addiction - Wednesday July 16, 2025
    2025/07/16

    This year’s Emmy nominations showcase a heap of Canadian talent. However, there are few people who should have made the list. Corinne Van Dusen previews The Globe & Mail Today with an article about the biggest surprises and snubs for this year’s nominations.

    A new nicotine product is replacing e-cigarettes and causing concern for addiction amongst teens. Mike Ross shares this story in his preview of The Washington Post.

    Belkin recently announced that they will stop supporting their smart home devices in 2026. Is smart home technology becoming more obsolete too quickly? Shaun Preece from Double Tap explores this question.

    Plus, Kelly Macdonald joins host Grant Hardy for a Digest review.

    - Show Intro (00:00)
    - The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen ()
    - The Washington Post with Mike Ross ()
    - Double Tap with Shaun Preece ()
    - Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald ()

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    26 分
  • Maine Misses Canadians and Fighting Big Flower - Tuesday July 15, 2025
    2025/07/15

    A county in Maine is trying to attract Canadian travellers back into the country. Corinne Van Dusen shares this story in her preview of The Globe and Mail Today.

    Florists are taking on big flower and reimagining the flower industry in Canada. Amy Amantea dives into this story from Voices of The Walrus.

    Uber is launching senior accounts and a simple mode for an easier app experience. Steven Scott from Double Tap gives more details.

    Plus, should Democrats reimagine their relationship with the U.S. Supreme Court? Mike Ross explores this question in an opinion piece published in The Washington Post.

    Highlights:

    - Show Intro (00:00)
    - The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:14)
    - Voices of The Walrus with Amy Amantea (8:10)
    - Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:23)
    - The Washington Post with Mike Ross (20:49)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    27 分
  • Smart White Canes and Taxing the Rich - Monday July 14, 2025
    2025/07/14

    Finding a summer job can be hard for students, but there are some alternatives they can take on to occupy their summer season. Corinne Van Dusen explores this subject in her preview of The Globe & Mail Today.

    Can the trusty white cane be improved with technology? Steven Scott from Double Tap shares his experience using the We Walk Smart Cane 2.

    Is there a fear of a ‘woke’ Superman? Mike Ross discusses a Washington Post article about the latest feature film on the Man of Steel.

    Plus, how nice would it be to see millionaires invest back into Canada? Amy Amantea describes an article by Avi Bryant in Maclean’s about the importance of increasing taxes for rich Canadians.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:01)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (7:54)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (13:39)
    • Maclean’s with Amy Amantea (19:03)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    26 分
  • New Navigation Apps and Respecting the Art of Clowning - Friday July 11th, 2025
    2025/07/11

    What are “granfluencers”? Corinne Van Dusen is sharing some information about the retirement side hustle with us today! This article from The Globe and Mail Today details how retirees are making some extra cash being the internet’s grandmother.

    Steven Scott from Double Tap is joining the show today to tell us about some new research from Apple that could lead to a new navigation app!

    Clowns bring smiles, joy, and relief to many across the world, and an article in The Washington Post shares how using it as an insult disrespects the centuries-old practice of clowning. Mike Ross shares the details.

    Plus, Dave Brown stops by to share his thoughts on today’s AMI Today digest!

    At the end of the show, we say “see you later” to host of the show Jacob Shymanski.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:45)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (7:59)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (14:52)
    • Digest Review with Dave Brown (22:29)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    30 分
  • Streaming Canadian Content and Garbage Strikes - Thursday July 10th, 2025
    2025/07/10

    The Globe and Mail Today is featuring an article from The Editorial Board about Premiere Danielle Smith’s beef with Ottawa. Is Ottawa really the problem? Corinne Van Dusen shares The Editorial Board’s point of view with us today.

    Steven Scott is stopping by for an interesting conversation about publicly funded media companies, tax cuts for filmmakers, and boosting Canadian content on streaming services.

    When do public service strikes become too devastating? Mike Ross is here to share an article from The Washington Post about public service unions and past garbage strikes that have negatively impacted neighbourhoods in the US.

    Plus, Dave Brown joins the show to tell us some of his thoughts about articles featured on today’s digest!

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    32 分
  • Rental Prices are Dropping and the White House has a New Decorator - Wednesday July 9th, 2025
    2025/07/09

    Corinne Van Dusen is here to present article from The Globe and Mail Today on AMI-audio. Today, our first article details the review the NDP party in Canada is undergoing this coming year in their mission to regain official party status. Plus, rental prices across Canada are dropping, and an article from The Globe and Mail explores the reasoning behind a changing rental landscape.

    Amy Amantea is sharing an interesting article from Macleans Magazine about intellectual property (IP) rights in Canada, and how taking ownership of IP can boost the country’s economy.

    Mike Ross stops by the show today to tell us about the last 15 minutes of a US Cabinet meeting. Why? Well, Donald Trump was detailing all of the renovations and decorations he’s added to the White House since taking office in January.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:31)
    • Macleans Magazine with Amy Amantea (11:37)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (20:11)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

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    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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    28 分