NOW with Dave Brown
1,625 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.
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ASL and LSQ in Ontario high schools
March 18, 2021 18:01 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBKaren Magee shares her central regional report with news about Western University’s new student advisory committee to make their campus more accessible. And, she tells us about the introduction of sign-language classes across the board in Ontario high schools. From the March 18, 2021 episode.
Accessibility at Starbucks
March 18, 2021 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBIn our accessibility story roundup, we talk about Starbucks' plans to release large-print and Braille menus this summer. From the March 18, 2021 episode.
The Sonos Roam
March 18, 2021 17:59 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBShaun Preece of Double Tap Canada discussers new portable and home speakers including the Sonos Roam. He also describes Apple’s decision to discontinue the full size HomePod. From the March 18, 2021 episode.
Community report - Shaini Saravanamuthu - Montreal, QC
March 18, 2021 17:57 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBShaini Saravanamuthu discusses the upcoming 2021 Young Leaders Spring Summit hosted by Fighting Blindness Canada. She also shares some tips on how to plan virtual events for the upcoming bridal and baby shower season. From the March 18, 2021 episode.
The benefits of bladeless turbines
March 18, 2021 17:56 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBProducer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week with an article about the benefits of bladeless turbines to generate clean energy without the environmental impact of large windfarms. She also tells us about the U.K's new psychedelic-assisted therapy. From the March 18, 2021 episode.
The Rethinking Disability Conference
March 18, 2021 17:55 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBJeannette Campbell from ODEN tells us about their upcoming Rethinking Disability Conference that focuses on inclusive hiring practices and strategies. From the March 18, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 273
March 18, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, Jeannette Campbell from ODEN tells us about their upcoming Rethinking Disability Conference that focuses on inclusive hiring. Community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu discusses the upcoming 2021 Young Leaders Spring Summit hosted by Fighting Blindness Canada. Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada discusses new portable and home speakers including the Sonos Roam. And, Karen Magee shares her central regional report with news about Western University’s new student adviso...
AstraZeneca vaccine
March 17, 2021 17:08 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBVeteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including the Astra Zeneca vaccine, the virtual Conservative Convention and the WE scandal. From the March 17, 2021 episode.
Non-fungible tokens
March 17, 2021 17:08 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBMike Agerbo of the App Show explains to us what non-fungible tokens are and how they work. From the March 17, 2021 episode.
Community report - Amy Amantea - Vancouver, BC
March 17, 2021 17:06 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBAmy Amantea tells us about a new partnership to support funding to create accessible reading materials. She also chats about a new storytelling project called "Discover It." From the March 17, 2021 episode.
Film review: Murder Among the Mormons
March 17, 2021 17:04 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBFilm reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix documentary "Murder Among the Mormons.” From the March 17, 2021 episode.
COVID-19 vaccine priority
March 17, 2021 17:03 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAccessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses the vaccine rollout and priority for people with disabilities. From the March 17, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 272
March 17, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses the vaccine rollout and priority for people with disabilities. Amy Amantea shares a film review on the Netflix documentary "Murder Among the Mormons.” She also gives us a community report with a story about a new partnership to support funding for CELA and NNELS to create accessible reading materials. Mike Agerbo of the App Show explains to us what non-fungible tokens are and how they work. And, veteran political c...
Weekly News Quiz – March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021 16:46 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBContestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s new quiz! From the March 16, 2021 episode.
Apple Airtags
March 16, 2021 16:45 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBNelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about AirTags, Apple’s much-anticipated Bluetooth tracker. He also tells us about Super.com’s new partnership with Mars Vision to make gaming more accessible for vision-impaired gamers. From the March 16, 2021 episode.
Disability support
March 16, 2021 16:43 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBIn our accessibility story roundup, we discuss a father with a son that has a disability. The father feels that in order to get support, he would have to overly talk about his son's disability. From the March 16, 2021 episode.
The benefits of small modular reactors
March 16, 2021 16:43 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBEnvironmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how small modular reactors could be used to help combat climate change in Canada. From the March 16, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 271
March 16, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how small modular reactors could be used to help combat climate change in Canada. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler describes “Arts Chats,” a new discussion series by the Toronto Arts Foundation. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tells us about AirTags, Apple's much-anticipated Bluetooth tracker. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s new quiz! Th...
Mental Health Services in NB & P.E.I.
March 15, 2021 17:50 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBRyan Delehanty shares his Atlantic regional report and discusses issues with the mental health system in New Brunswick. He also shares an update on the mental health and addiction services available in Prince Edward Island. From the March 15, 2021 episode.
High-speed Internet in the U.S.
March 15, 2021 17:50 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBU.S. lawmakers are introducing a new bill to make affordable high-speed internet available to all Americans, Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV fills us in. From the March 15, 2021 episode.
Disability and entrepreneurship
March 15, 2021 17:49 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBCarol-Ann Chafe, the founder of Access 2 Accessibility, tells us about their entrepreneurship program for people with disabilities. From the March 15, 2021 episode.
The Psychology of Boredom
March 15, 2021 17:48 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBYork University professor John Eastwood discusses boredom during the pandemic and tells us about his book, “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom.” From the March 15, 2021 episode.
Parliamentary Pornhub Committee
March 15, 2021 17:48 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBMichelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press tells us about a call from sex workers to be included in a House of Commons committee that is studying how to protect the privacy of people who appear on pornography websites like Pornhub. From the March 15, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 270
March 15, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, we have a weekend news recap with Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press. York University professor John Eastwood discusses bordeom during the pandemic and tells us about his book, “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom.” Carol-Ann Chafe, the founder of Access 2 Accessibility, tells us about their entrepreneurship program for people with disabilities.U.S. lawmakers are introducing a new bill to make affordable high-speed internet available to all Americans...
Funding cuts to accessible books
March 12, 2021 18:12 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBKaren McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access shares the latest news on the recent funding cuts to accessible reading material. She also discusses some featured titles in the CELA collection. From the March 12, 2021 episode.
Anti-Asian racism in film
March 12, 2021 18:11 - 13 minutes - 12 MBEntertainment critic Michael McNeely explores issues of anti-Asian racism and representation in mainstream film. From the March 12, 2021 episode.
Asynchronous video interviews
March 12, 2021 18:11 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AVI, Asynchronous Video Interviews. From the March 12, 2021 episode.
Responsibilities of employers
March 12, 2021 18:10 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we talk about the responsibility of employers and explore a recent outbreak at a CIBC call centre, where some workers are wondering why they aren’t able to work remotely. From the March 12, 2021 episode.
Vaccinations for health workers
March 12, 2021 18:09 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we discuss vaccinations for health workers and explore whether they should be made mandatory. From the March 12, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 269
March 12, 2021 18:08 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, we have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore. We discuss vaccinations for health workers and explore whether they should be made mandatory. We talk about the responsibility of employers and explore a recent outbreak at a CIBC call centre, where some workers are wondering why they aren’t able to work remotely. And, we also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AVI, Asynchronous Video Interviews. In the second hour of the show, ...
Life beyond the pandemic
March 11, 2021 18:27 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBWe hear several perspectives on life beyond the pandemic…the things we are looking forward to the most. From the March 11, 2021 episode.
Entertainment during the pandemic
March 11, 2021 18:26 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBDaniel Panimondo and the NOW gang roundtable it up for a discussion on the entertainment industry’s losses and gains. From the March 11, 2021 episode.
Work from home tech
March 11, 2021 18:24 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBSteven Scott of Double Tap Canada considers the role technology played in maintaining employment operations remotely from home. From the March 11, 2021 episode.
Sports during COVID-19
March 11, 2021 18:23 - 13 minutes - 12 MBJeff Ryman and Brock Richardson review the effects of COVID on the sports industry, everything from the postponements to the return of mainstream sports. From the March 11, 2021 episode.
Pandemic impacted your daily life
March 11, 2021 18:22 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOver the course of the past 12 months, the pandemic has played a huge role in our everyday lives and has caused many obstacles, hardships, and in some cases, new opportunities. We hear some of you explain how the pandemic impacted your daily life. From the March 11, 2021 episode.
Broadcasting during a pandemic
March 11, 2021 18:21 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBWe take a walk down memory lane and hear some audio from our very first “at home” broadcast. From the March 11, 2021 episode.
The early days of COVID-19
March 11, 2021 18:20 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe reflect on the early days of COVID-19 and take a look back on what some political leaders had to say over the past 12 months.
Full Show - Episode 268
March 11, 2021 18:18 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBOn this episode of NOW with Dave Brown, we present our special COVID-19: Year in Review. We reflect on the early days of COVID-19 and take a look back on what some political leaders had to say over the past 12 months. We also take a walk down memory lane and hear some audio from our very first “at home” broadcast. Jeff Ryman and Brock Richardson explore the effects of COVID on the sports industry, everything from the postponements to the return of mainstream sports. Steven Scott of Double Tap...
The Monarchy's relationship with Canada
March 10, 2021 18:28 - 17 minutes - 16 MBVeteran political correspondent Craig Oliver disucsses the relationship between the Monarchy and Canada. He'll also analyze the latest news with military sexual misconduct and chat about the U.S. COVID Relief Bill. From the March 10, 2021 episode.
Jeep's new Wagoneer and Amazon Fire TV
March 10, 2021 18:28 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBMike Agerbo of the App show fills us in on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, the first SUV to feature Amazon Fire TV. He also tells us about Square's new investment in the music streaming service, Tidal. And, he explains how the latest Mars rover, Perseverance, uses the same processor as a 1998 iMac computer. From the March 10, 2021 episode.
Domestic violence study
March 10, 2021 18:26 - 8 minutes - 9.16 MBProducer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week with an article about a new study by the World Health Organization that shows that one-in-four girls experience domestic violence. From the March 10, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 267
March 10, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, Producer Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week with an article about a new study by the World Health Organization on domestic violence against women. Community reporter Derek Lackey in Winnipeg tells us about the upcoming Abilities Virtual Experience. Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius describes “Observatory Mansions,” a new play by the Villains Theatre. Mike Agerbo of the App show fills us in on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, the first SUV to feature Amaz...
Weekly News Quiz – March 9, 2021
March 09, 2021 17:59 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBContestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s new quiz! From the March 9, 2021 episode.
Accessible housing in Surrey
March 09, 2021 17:59 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMLA Stephanie Cadieux discusses the need for accessible housing in South Surrey and the surrounding area. From the March 9, 2021 episode.
Augmented reality contact lenses
March 09, 2021 17:58 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBNelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tell us about Mojo Vision’s new app for Augmented Reality contact lenses. He also describes Razer's launch of the new Anzu Smart Glasses. And, for his tech tip for the day, he walks us through how to increase the speed on an Apple Watch. From the March 9, 2021 episode.
Netflix's pledge for inclusion
March 09, 2021 17:56 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBFor our accessibility story roundup, we discuss Netflix's pledge to increase representation of people with disabilities and other groups in its original films and television shows. From the March 9, 2021 episode.
Full Show - Episode 266
March 09, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBToday on NOW with Dave Brown, community reporter Michelle Creedy from Duncan, B.C. fills us on this year's conventions by the National Federations of the Blind and the Canadian Federation of the Blind. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech tell us about Mojo Vision’s new app for augmented reality contact lenses. MLA Stephanie Cadieux discusses the need for accessible housing in South Surrey. And, contestants Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and host Dave Brown compete against each other in this week’s new...
Text4Hope program
March 08, 2021 18:22 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBJim Krysko chats about Text4Hope, a new program that aims to reduce stress and anxiety during COVID. He also tells us about a new project that aims to address accessibility concerns along the longest recreational trail system in the world. From the March 8, 2021 episode.
Feminism and women of colour
March 08, 2021 18:21 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAuthor Koa Beck discusses issues of white feminism and its impact on women of colour. She also describes her new book “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who they Leave Behind.” From the March 8, 2021 episode.
Double Tap town halls
March 08, 2021 18:20 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBMarc Aflalo and Steven Scott of Double Tap TV tell us about their upcoming town hall sessions. From the March 8, 2021 episode.