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The Globe and Mail Today has the details about the drafts of travel advisories from the Canadian Government that were never published. These advisories would have come at a time when Donald Trump was signing multiple executive orders that may have impacted Canadian’s travelling to the United States. 

Voices of The Walrus on AMI-audio is featuring an article from the magazine about the ethical use of ChatGPT in higher education, and how this tool could impact the individual student’s critical thinking skills. However, at one time the calculator was thought to be an unfair advantage too. 

Double Tap’s Steven Scott is here to share the details on a new software called Audio M that makes maps accessible to the blind community. 

Kelly MacDonald is telling us what’s coming up on Kelly and Company, and he weighs in on the AI debate. 

Plus, Grant Hardy is sharing an interesting Washington Post article about the world leading research initiatives in the United States that are losing funding under the current administration. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:12)
• Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (8:18)
• Double Tap with Steven Scott (13:59)
• Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (18:15)
• The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (23:27)

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Corinne Van Dusen shares an article from The Globe and Mail Today about budgeting for travel, and how FOMO can influence people’s financial priorities. 

From Macleans, an immigration lawyer from the US is sharing his tips to cross the Canadian-US border safely, and how to feel prepared for higher tensions between the two countries. 

Steven Scott read an article from The Financial Times and brought it to us today! The article sparks an interesting conversation about the future of technology and how AI will evolve.

Kelly and Company is coming to an end, and Kelly MacDonald joins AMI Today to talk about the end of the show, and their plans to celebrate the last 8 years leading up to their last day on air. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:23)
• Macleans with Amy Amantea (7:41)
• Double Tap with Steven Scott (13:32)
• Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (19:53)

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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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Do you know if you’re tipping a service team at a restaurant? Or a machine? From The Globe and Mail Today, Corinne Van Dusen is bringing an article about tipping culture and one author’s experience with ordering at kiosks and being asked to tip. 

Double Tap has a new announcement about an opportunity for Double Tap listeners to catch up on the best stories from the month! Shaun Preece stops by to share the details. Plus, do they use AI on Double Tap? 

Kelly MacDonald uses AI, but only when he really needs to. On Kelly and Company, Michael Feir is sharing the everyday uses of AI today. And Kelly wants you to tune into the show for a special announcement. 

Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign has recently been criticized by fellow democrats, and The Washington Post is evaluating the possibility of Kamala Harris running for Governor of California. Grant Hardy tells us about this article!

Show Notes: 

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:48)
• Double Tap with Shaun Preece (9:14)
• Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (15:38)
• The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (21:16)

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The tariffs imposed by Donald Trump were put on pause… and then that pause was paused! If you’re a bit confused, that’s okay because The Washington Post has a great article that explains the legal controversy the tariffs have caused. Mike Ross is sharing the details from that article and clearing up some of our confusion. 

Android has announced a few updates to Talk Back, including the implementation of Gemini AI described images. Shaun Preece from Double Tap joins us with the latest Android news. 

The Globe and Mail Today features the leading headlines and opinions from the newspaper, and today’s topic is all about people’s bladder leashes. Learn about the concept of bladder leashes and hear an interesting discussion about making all washrooms accessible for everyone from Grant Hardy. 

Nisreen Abdel-Majid is stopping by to let us know what’s coming up on Kelly and Company! 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:04)
• Double Tap with Shaun Preece (10:40)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (16:08)
• Kelly and Company with Nisreen Abdel-Majid (21:22)

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The Washington Post is being presented by Mike Ross, and today’s article is a thorough analysis of the connections between the people being pardoned by Donald Trump and the current administration.

Double Tap’s Steven Scott is bringing us some features of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and a listener review of the newest generations of Apple Watch. 

PM Mark Carney participated in his first question period on Wednesday, and an article from The Globe and Mail is sharing the most noteworthy parts! Grant Hardy has the details from 

Nisreen Abdel-Majid is here to tell us what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:04)
• Double Tap with Steven Scott (9:38)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Mark Carney (16:09)
• Kelly and Company with Nisreen Abdel-Majid (21:09)

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The Globe and Mail Today has all the details about King Charles’ Throne Speech that took place yesterday in Ottawa. Corinne Van Dusen is sharing some of the opposition leaders’ perspectives, and the new ambitions from Mark Carney’s government that were outlined in the speech. 

Do you like spicy food? Is it your guilty pleasure? Amy Amantea is sharing an article from Voices of the Walrus about the culture of masculinity surrounding spicy food, and the culinary benefits of using spice and heat. 

Steven Scott’s show Double Tap is a hub for listeners to write in about tech, tips, and their lived experience with disability. Today, he’s sharing some of his listener’s most astounding experiences at the dentist, the doctor, and when asking for directions. 

The Washington Post published a perspective on the recent bill passed by the Senate that deems tips collected by people working in the service industry are tax exempt. Jacob and Grant have a conversation about whether tips are gifts or income. 

Nisreen Abdel-Majid stops by to share what’s coming up on Kelly and Company today! 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:09)
• Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (7:50)
• Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:14)
• The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (19:56)
• Kelly and Company with Nisreen Abdel-Majid (23:43)

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The Washington Post features an article about letting go of your fears, insecurities, and hesitation as you learn a new skill! It takes a lot of missteps for this author to learn how to garden! Mike Ross is sharing the details of that article today.

A children’s alphabet book, written in Vancouver, called “Pride Puppy” was recently the subject of a Supreme Court ruling after a lawsuit by a group of parents in the US. Amy Amantea brings us a first-person account from Macleans that was written by the author of the book.

Shaun Preece is joining the show to update us on the delayed release of The Glide, a new mobility device from Glidance. 

The Globe and Mail Today is featuring thorough coverage of the King’s visit to Ottawa this week. Grant Hardy explains the events and symbolism behind the King’s visit. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:14)
• Macleans Magazine with Amy Amantea (8:43)
• Double Tap with Shaun Preece (13:41)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (18:46)

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Mike Ross, the host of The Washington Post, is sharing an interesting article about the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act that is being presented to U.S. Congress. This bill would provide a tax break for professional motorsports, and this article from The Washington Post explains the consequences of a bill like this one. 

From Double Tap, Shaun Preece is here! He’s bringing us all the details about a new navigation app that uses a GPS and AI. 

Grant Hardy is presenting two articles from The Globe and Mail Today. Up first, Mark Carney must be mindful of the little conflicts and problems within Parliament to make sure that the opposition parties don’t resort to a confidence vote. And, the Canada Disability Benefit is set to begin in July, but the applications haven’t been opened yet. Plus, Ontario has yet to state whether taking this benefit will force clawbacks of other social services for people with disabilities in the province. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:21)
• Double Tap with Shaun Preece (9:41)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (19:09)

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What is Bill 5 and it’s “special economic zones”? Corinne Van Dusen brings us an article from The Globe and Mail that explains Bill 5, reactions from politicians, and the impact that the bill will have on the province’s relations with Indigenous peoples. 

In The Washington Post, an author published an article that serves as a letter to the future Congress of the United States. Grant summarizes the letter, and the situation that the Congress of 2028 is being left with by this current administration. 

Kelly MacDonald is talking about airport accessibility on Kelly and Company today! Kelly, Grant, and Jacob have a lengthy and important conversation about accessibility in airports, airplanes, and share some insight on how accessibility in airports can be improved. 

Nisreen Abdel-Majid stops by to reflect on an article from The Globe and Mail that we didn’t get to talk about this week! Should Toronto and other major cities in Canada mimic Paris’ crusade against motor vehicles? 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:40)
• The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (9:57)
• Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (14:56) 
• Pedestrian-focused Cities with Nisreen Abdel-Majid (21:54)

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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)

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