Episodios

  • Conspiracy Theories Can be Fun… and Dangerous? - Thursday May
    May 22 2025

    In an interesting article from The Washington Post, the Deputy Director of the FBI is a former conspiracy theorist and podcast host, who has since denounced the theories he believed in before being appointed to the FBI. Mike Ross has the details.

    Open AI announced a new collaboration that will lead to hardware from the company. Shaun Preece joins the show and speculates what this hardware may be!

    Kelly and Company is featuring a report from Community Living Ontario about the experience of students with disabilities in classrooms across Ontario. Kelly MacDonald starts an important conversation about this report and tells us what else is coming up on his show today.

    The Golden Dome is a defense proposition from the United States that Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to be in favour of. Grant Hardy shares an article from The Globe and Mail that outline the plans of the Golden Dome, and how Canada could benefit from such a collaboration.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:16)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (10:29)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (14:45)
    • The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (21:10)

    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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    25 m
  • Playing Ball Hockey with King Charles and Working Past 80 - Wednesday May 21st, 2025
    May 21 2025

    King Charles is set to make a historic, symbolic, and politically significant visit to Canada this week. Corinne Van Dusen shares the details of his visit, and his highly anticipated Throne Speech from an article in The Globe and Mail.

    Amy Amantea sparks an interesting conversation about socioeconomic privileges and drug addiction after reading an article from the AMI-audio show Voices of the Walrus.

    Steven Scott is rating the Google IO event, and shares what his most anticipated piece of technology is.

    What kind of workforce is the class of 2025 going to enter? Why should these graduates be in high demand? Kelly MacDonald answers those questions an previews what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!

    The median age of Congress in the United States is 64 years old, and an article from The Washington Post details how many members of congress are over 70. Jacob shares his opinion on working past 80, and he has an interesting conversation with Grant about how the age of representatives in government impacts the country.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:43)
    • Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (6:15)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (13:56)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (18:40)
    • The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (23:20)

    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 m
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs are a Phenomenon - Tuesday May 20th, 2025
    May 20 2025

    Canada Post workers will walk out of work on Friday, starting another strike within the Canada Post organization. Corinne Van Dusen has the details from The Globe and Mail.

    Amy Amantea is sharing an article from The Walrus that sparks an interesting and impactful conversation about the experience of losing your home, or watching it be destroyed during times of political unrest.

    Kelly MacDonald is here to tell us what’s coming up on Kelly and Company! Learn about the Abilities Expo, and talk about the NHL Playoffs with Kelly, Grant, and Jacob.

    The Washington Post published an article about the United States’ relationship with Russia, Grant Hardy is sharing that article with us today.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:01)
    • Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (8:20)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (15:22)
    • The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (22:07)

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

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    About AMI

    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 m
  • Harvard’s Providential Discovery and Making Our Boss Nervous - Friday May 16th, 2025
    May 16 2025

    Researchers found a rare edition of Magna Carta in Harvard University’s archive, and Mike Ross is sharing some of the timely irony in this discovery from an article in The Washington Post.

    The Globe and Mail is providing some insight on the potential gift of a $400 million airplane to Donald Trump from Qatar. Grant Hardy is summarizing this article for us.

    Steven Scott bought another keyboard! He’s joining us to talk about his latest addition to his workspace, and why he thinks this might be the best keyboard yet.

    Kelly MacDonald reflects on having the President and CEO of AMI, David Errington, be his sighted guide while he drove a car around a race track a few years ago, and previews what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!

    Jacob and Grant bring back an article that we missed from The Globe and Mail this week about the safety of self-driving cars, and the philosophical debate behind the marketing of this new technology.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (1:39)
    • The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (8:42)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:15)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (19:43)
    • Self-driving Cars with Jacob and Grant (25:37)

    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 m
  • PM Carney's New Cabinet and Including Audiobooks in Bookclubs - Thursday May 15th, 2025
    May 15 2025

    The Washington Post covers how Donald Trump is making “Republicans squirm” in the United States government as the acceptance of an airplane from Qatar continues to cause controversy. Mike Ross shares the details.

    Steven Scott is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Double Tap! He’s here to tell us about the lineup of guests from Be My Eyes, Vispero, Innosearch, and Apple that he’s featuring on Double Tap today.

    Kelly MacDonald is going to tell us what’s coming up on Kelly and Company today!

    Plus, PM Carney revealed his new cabinet. Grant and Jacob have an important conversation about disability representation in government. And they share their opinions on whether audiobooks are “real books” and can be included in book clubs.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:09)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (8:41)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (16:12)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (22:36)

    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 m
  • Setting the Bar Low for Air Travel - Wednesday May 14th, 2025
    May 14 2025

    The Washington Post published an article about The United State’s struggle to find an appropriate U.S. Attorney candidate. When Mike Ross shares the details from this article, it sparks a conversation about President Trump’s lineup of controversial nominations for prominent positions in government.

    Air travel sucks. We all know it, and this article from The Walrus Magazine isn’t afraid to say it. Amy Amantea brings us an article about air travel struggles and finds out what Jacob and Grant’s worst air travel story is.

    Shaun Preece brings news from Android! The Android Show took place yesterday, and the company announced new details for Android operating systems and products. Plus, Shaun shares his preferred way of travelling.

    Kelly MacDonald is weighing in on the air travel conversation, and he’s giving us a preview of what’s coming up on Kelly and Company! Small businesses are part of the back bone of the Canadian economy, and on Kelly and Company they’re sharing some support systems for businesses that are troubled by the trade war.

    Grant Hardy briefly shares some details of Mark Carney’s new cabinet from an article in The Globe and Mail!

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (1:29)
    • Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (7:39)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (13:11)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (17:59)
    • The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (22:38)

    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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    25 m
  • Making Sidewalks More Useful and New Apple Accessibility Features
    May 13 2025

    What is the Presidential Library Fund? Mike Ross brings us an article from The Washington Post about how a recent gift to the US Air Force will end up personally benefiting Donald Trump.

    From Macleans magazine, Amy Amantea is sharing an article about solar powered sidewalks. This innovation might have some accessibility benefits too!

    Double Tap’s Steven Scott is bringing us news from Apple! There’s new accessibility features coming to iOS and Steven has the details.

    Kelly MacDonald joins the Double Tap conversation, and previews what is coming up on Kelly and Company!

    Plus, Grant shares an interesting opinion piece on the hypocrisy in cannabis laws and alcohol laws in Ontario!

    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 m
  • Pope-mania 2025! - Friday May 9th, 2025
    May 9 2025

    Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy are ready to learn about the first U.S. born Pope!

    From The Globe and Mail, Corinne Van Dusen shares an article about Robert Francis Prevost. Plus, Alberta’s separatism movement would violate treaty rights and Indigenous people standing strong for their rights on their land. An opinion piece from The Globe and Mail has those details.

    Steven Scott was so upset about inaccessible radios that he had to send Shaun Preece to talk about it! Shaun asks Grant and Jacob how, if, and when they listen to radio, and they talk about how surprisingly inaccessible radio is.

    The Washington Post is celebrating the new Pope as he is the first U.S. born pontiff. The article speculates on Pope Leo’s beliefs, what messages will he prioritize in his role, and the “north-south divide” in the Catholic church. Grant Hardy shares this article.

    Kelly MacDonald weighs in on the radio conversation, and previews what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!

    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 m
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