Today, our host Jacob Shymanski speaks with hosts from shows across the AMI Audio network about Kamala Harris’ pick for VP, UK reality TV shows that feature visually impaired ballroom dancers, and more!
Corinne Van Dusen from the Globe and Mail presents an interesting perspective on Kamala Harris’ pick for VP from the newspaper.
Amy Amantea brings us an article from Voices of the Walrus that discusses how to get people to use less power in the province where electricity is the cheapest.
Andy Frank fills in for Mike Ross on The Guardian Daily, and previews two stories from the UK. First, Andy and Jacob discuss an article about the race riots taking place in the UK. Second, they have a fun discussion about reality TV shows that feature blind ballroom dancers from the BBC!
Our friend Steven Scott from Double Tap is on the show to tell us about what’s making headlines in the world of Accessible Tech! Today, it’s Steven Scott against the television industry.
Following the apparent television theme, Kelly MacDonald joins Jacob to preview what you can hear from Greg David on today’s episode of Kelly and Ramya.
Highlights
- AMI Today Intro (00:00)
- Harris’ pick for Vice President (3:18)
- How to get people to use less power in Quebec (5:59)
- Race riots in the UK and representation on reality TV (13:45)
- Why is the television industry suffering? (19:19)
- The longest running soap opera in television history (22:49)
In the second half of the show, Sara Hillis joins Jacob for an Audiobook Review! Today, they reviewed the book "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. You can find that part of the show on the AMI Audiobook Review feed
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