AMI Today

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AMI Today is a daily show streaming at 1:00 PM ET on AMI-audio and AMI’s YouTube channel. Hosted by Jacob Shymanski, AMI Today is focused on literacy, technology and advocacy.... more

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The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.

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April 16, 2025Recession, Rent and Really Expensive Headphones - Wednesday April 16th, 2025
Join AMI Today with hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy to find out what’s being talked about on AMI-audio today!
Mike Ross brings an economic article from The Washington Post about the U.S. government’s financial standing ahead of a predicted recession.
From Voices of the Walrus, Amy Amantea shares an article about Real Estate Investment Trusts in Calgary and brings her own perspective from personal experience as a landlord.
Shaun Preece is talking about high quality audio and paying $3000 USD for a pair of headphones. Would our hosts pay that much for high quality audio?
Kelly MacDonald shares what’s coming up on Kelly and Company and shares some perspective on burnout.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (00:45)
Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (7:37)
Double Tap with Shaun Preece (13:43)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (18:35)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
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25min
April 15, 2025Would You Serve Hot Wings at The Masters? - Tuesday April 15th, 2025
Join Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy to find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio on their show AMI Today!
Donald Trump is charming and charismatic, according to comedian Bill Maher. Mike Ross brings us an article from The Washington Post that details the impact of the comedian’s meeting with the President.
Amy Amantea is joining the show to talk about an article from The Walrus Magazine that outlines Neoliberalism, and it’s deep roots in how our society functions.
Steven Scott talks to our hosts about the controversy surrounding Orcam products, and shares information from their interview with the company on Double Tap.
Plus, Kelly MacDonald is talking about art accessibility, and what he would serve at his championship dinners at The Masters.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (1:46)
Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (10:22)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (17:16)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (24:49)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
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Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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29min
April 14, 2025Celebrating Birthdays and a United Canada - Monday April 14th, 2025
On AMI Today, Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy speak with hosts from other shows on AMI-audio to find out what’s coming up on the channel today!
Mike Ross brings an article about another round of layoffs in the United States, this time affecting the CDC’s lead poisoning office. Plus, the wrongful deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador hasn’t been rectified by the government yet.
Shaun Preece is telling us all about a new device called Plaud Note. Record, transcribe, and archive notes from your conversations that are recorded by the credit card sized device.
Grant Hardy shares an opinion piece from The Globe and Mail about the Alberta separatist’s movement. According to this article, nobody should ever want to leave Alberta, and the rest of Canada can’t even begin to bring the province down.
Join Kelly MacDonald on the show as he previews two conversations coming up on Kelly and Company! First, JJ Hunt describes healthy street food. Then, Fern Lulham talks about the emotional celebration of birthdays!
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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27min
April 11, 2025Poll Mania 2025 and is Linda McMahon Quiet Quitting? - Friday April 11th, 2025
On AMI Today, Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio today! Hear from the hosts of our reading shows and talk shows as they provide some additional commentary on the topics their featuring today.
Mike Ross is up first, and he brings us an article from The Washington Post about the U.S. education system. Jacob and Grant learn that the Department of Education is being led by Linda McMahon, the estranged wife of the WWE’s Vince McMahon.
Shaun Preece stops by to ask Jacob and Grant if they have any suggestions for a listener who is trying to find a new navigation strategy for their gym.
Grant Hardy presents articles from The Globe and Mail Today, and Kelly MacDonald previews what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:56)
Double Tap with Shaun Preece (10:34)
The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (16:35)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:08)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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28min
April 10, 2025Making America Great Again Means Working With Your Hands! - Thursday April 10th, 2025
Hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy invite you to join them on AMI Today to find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio today.
Corinne Van Dusen shares an article from The Globe and Mail Today, where the author found a replacement for his usual US vacation destination.
Shaun Preece tells us about Jacket FM, and audio-based social media app that is making waves in the blind and low-vision community.
Grant Hardy presents an article from The Washington Post about the hegemonic masculinity motivations behind the MAGA movement.
Kelly MacDonald shares what’s coming up on Kelly and Company today!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (3:12)
Double Tap with Shaun Preece (9:45)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (16:31)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (20:56)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Email [email protected]
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27min
April 09, 2025Learning Through the Land in the Yukon and Shopping Canadian Brands - Wednesday April 9th, 2025
On AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy preview what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts from other shows on the channel.
Voting day for the Canadian federal election is coming up quickly, but this election is far from over! In a piece from the Editorial Board from The Globe and Mail, Corinne Van Dusen explains what we should expect from the candidates leading up to April 28th.
Amy Amantea brings us an article from The Walrus magazine about how public schools in the Yukon are incorporating Indigenous values and teachings into their curriculums.
Calling customer service? You might be dreading it, but Steven Scott had an excellent experience with Samsung’s helpline after getting locked out of his new Samsung S25.
Donald Trump’s tariffs are straining political relations across the globe, and The Washington Post details how these relations may start to break down. Grant Hardy previews this article.
Kelly MacDonald is talking about Canadian pride when shopping Canadian brands during this trade war, and he previews what else is coming up on Kelly and Company!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:17)
Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (8:24)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:15)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (19:19)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (23:19)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Email [email protected]
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28min
April 08, 2025Improving Canadian Tourism and Disability Representation in Film - Tuesday April 8th, 2025
Which political candidate would you choose to help put out a kitchen fire? What about hanging a shelf on the wall? Who would you grab a beer with? Hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy answer this question on AMI Today, and they find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio.
Corinne Van Dusen brings an article from The Globe and Mail Today about an improvement in Canadian tourism numbers this summer, and a general avoidance of vacations on US soil.
Amy Amantea joins our hosts with an article from Macleans Magazine called “Is Islamophobia Resurfacing in Canada?” and talks about some of the stories she’s heard from people in her community.
From Double Tap, Shaun Preece brings us a story about the RNIB outsourcing a braille transcription service and the reaction from people in the UK.
Donald Trump is not the first leader to use a forced nomenclature tactic for a piece of land. Like the ‘Gulf of America’, leaders have forcibly and unofficially renamed pieces of land to send a message for years. Grant Hardy talks about an interesting perspective on this topic from The Washington Post.
Kelly MacDonald stops by to preview Kelly and Company and starts an interesting conversation about disability representation in film, specifically in the new live action remake of Disney’s Snow White.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:47)
Macleans Magazine with Amy Amantea (6:56)
Double Tap with Shaun Preece (13:55)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (20:02)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (22:16)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Email [email protected]
...more
28min
April 07, 2025Software Used to Come in Boxes? It's Microsoft's Birthday! - Monday April 7th, 2025
On AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio from other hosts from shows on the channel.
How do news networks cover a federal election? An article from The Globe and Mail goes through the logistics of providing fair and equal coverage of an election. Corinne Van Dusen presents that article today.
Microsoft celebrated it’s birthday last week! Steven Scott joins Jacob and Grant to reflect on their earliest memories of using Microsoft products.
What tactics is DOGE using regarding immigration? Grant Hardy presents a Washington Post article about it.
Kelly MacDonald tells us about the nutritional value of avocadoes and cleaning up digital clutter.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (3:00)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (9:55)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (17:16)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:56)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Email [email protected]
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28min
April 04, 2025RIP Global Free Trade - Friday April 4th, 2025
On this edition of AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio. Mike Ross highlights an article from the Washington Post about the economic impact of America’s reciprocal tariffs on global free trade. Steven Scott from Double Tap discusses the death of Skype. Grant shares an article from the Globe & Mail about the differing ideas by Canada’s Liberal and Conservative party leaders for a new deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, Kelly MacDonald previews the next episode of Kelly & Company.
Highlights:
Show Intro (0:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (3:35)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (10:32)
Globe & Mail with Grant Hardy (16:38)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (23:07)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Email [email protected]
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28min
April 03, 2025Tariff the Penguins & Nintendo Switch 2 Accessibility - Thursday April 3rd, 2025
On this edition of AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio.
Corinne Van Dusen highlights an article from the Globe & Mail about Canada’s fight America’s trade war. Shaun Preece from Double Tap discusses the newly unveiled Switch 2 handheld console from Nintendo. Grant previews the Washington Post with an article about the political failure of the Elon Musk experiment.
Plus, Kelly MacDonald from Kelly & Company chats about nutritional food for this spring season.
Highlights:
Show Intro (0:00)
Globe & Mail with Corinne Van Dusen (2:40)
Double Tap with Shaun Preece (9:12)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (15:30)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (20:43)
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.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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Email [email protected]
...more
28min

FAQs about AMI Today:

How many episodes does AMI Today have?

The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.