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 236 episodes available.

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March 17, 2025There’s No Room for Hugging in Canadian Politics - Monday March 17th, 2025
Hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy preview what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts from other shows on the channel. Today, we’ll talk about the latest U.S. politics, the severe drop in hugs at Parliament Hill from The Globe and Mail and what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!
Plus, Jacob and Grant have an interesting conversation about search engines and AI.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (1:54)
The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (10:56)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:57)
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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March 14, 2025Canadian Tourism and Meeting Stevie Wonder - Friday March 14th, 2025
On today’s episode of AMI Today, host Jacob Shymanski feels left out since he hasn’t met Stevie Wonder yet. Meanwhile, his co-host Grant Hardy and the host of Double Tap, Steven Scott, gush about their experiences meeting the musician.
Jacob, Grant, and host of The Globe and Mail Today Corinne Van Dusen, weigh in on their favourite Canadian tourism destinations. The Globe and Mail Today featured an article today about Canadian’s new desire to avoid U.S. travel and vacation in our beautiful country.
Plus, find out what everyone’s St. Patrick’s Day plans are and what kind of Irish Audio Dramas are being featured on Kelly and Company today!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:28)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (9:43)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (16:30)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:33)
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
March 13, 2025Are Cucumbers More Expensive Yet? Elbows Up! - Thursday March 13th, 2025
Looking for the latest news on Canadian Politics? The Globe and Mail Today has you covered, and today Corinne Van Dusen joins the show to tell us what elections are coming up in Canada. Plus, how are businesses in Canada dealing with the tariffs?
Steven Scott joins us from Anaheim, California at the 40th anniversary of the CSUN conference with news and updates from his time there. And, find out where you’ll notice the effects of the tariffs first from Kelly MacDonald as he previews Kelly and Company!
On AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy speak with hosts from across the AMI-audio channel to find out what’s coming up on their shows today.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail with Corinne Van Dusen (2:21)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (8:01)
The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (14:34)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (20:10)
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
March 12, 2025The Souring Relationship Between Canada and the U.S. - Wednesday March 12th, 2025
Where would you dump your loved one's ashes? An author from The Washington Post hopes that it's not at Disney World... or a golf course... or the beach. Mike Ross brings us that article, along with updates on Canada and the U.S.'s deteriorating relationship.
Plus, Shaun Preece joins the show from his hotel in Anaheim, California while he and Steven Scott attend the CSUN conference! They're featuring interviews from the leading accessible tech conference in the world all week on Double Tap.
Kelly MacDonald brings us a lively debate on whether or not the customer is always right. Would you go to a restaurant and expect them to cater to you? Or would you just avoid the restaurant? Find out what our hosts opinions are at the end of the show.
AMI Today is hosted by Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy. They'll find out what our listeners can hear on AMI-audio today from hosts of the other shows and provide their perspectives on all of the interesting topics.
Highlights:
Show Notes (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (3:01)
Double Tap with Shaun Preece (12:36)
The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (17:50)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:35)
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+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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27min
March 11, 2025Don’t Answer Those Suspicious Text Messages - Tuesday March 11th, 2025
The infamous CRA scam is analyzed and investigated in an interesting long-form article from Macleans Magazine. Hosts Jacob Shymanski, Grant Hardy, and their friend Amy Amantea chat all about it in today’s episode of AMI Today!
Find out what else is coming up on AMI-audio this afternoon, including what the team at Double Tap has in store for us from the CSUN conference in Anaheim, California. Plus, The Globe and Mail is focusing on sleep hygiene. And Kelly MacDonald tells us about an inclusive dance trend that is making the rounds on Tik Tok!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:55)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (7:47)
Macleans with Amy Amantea (14:57)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:36)
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
March 10, 2025Canadian Immigration Policies and a New Liberal Leader
Looking for a preview of what’s coming up on AMI-audio? We’ve got you covered on AMI Today! Hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy speak with hosts from other shows on AMI-audio to discuss the latest headlines, stories, and guest interviews that are being featured on their shows.
A man with his green card was detained by ICE for participating in a Palestine protest in the U.S., Mike Ross the host of the Washington Post, brings us a preview of this story. Plus, hear about the confusing and misleading policies surrounding Canadian immigration from Amy Amantea as she presents a story from Voices of the Walrus. And, Kelly MacDonald shares his view on a data collection and privacy-based article from The Globe and Mail Today, and he tells us what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
Protesters Being Detained in the U.S. with Mike Ross from The Washington Post (2:50)
Canada’s Confusing Immigration Policies for Students with Amy Amantea from Voices of the Walrus (9:33)
Your TV is Watching You from The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (16:47)
Trendy Health Tips and Myths with Kelly MacDonald from Kelly and Company (21:41)
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
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28min
March 07, 2025Toilet Paper is Canada’s Solution and Accessible TVs - Friday March 7th, 2025
The Globe and Mail published an opinion article that says toilet paper could be Canada’s solution to the trade war. Hosts Grant Hardy and Jacob Shymanski find out what that means on today’s episode of AMI Today!
Plus, hear the most relevant articles about the importance of “silly” scientific studies from The Washington Post. Steven Scott from Double Tap joins the show for a discussion about accessible televisions, and Kelly MacDonald stops by to preview Kelly and Company!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (4:03)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (12:42)
The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (19:05)
Kelly and Company with Kelly Macdonald (22:31)
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
March 06, 2025A Reprieve for the Auto Industry - Thursday March 6th, 2025
Join Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy on AMI Today to find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio!
The Washington Post continues it’s coverage of the U.S.-Canada Trade War. So is The Globe and Mail with an article about how Canada will survive this trade war. Plus, Kelly MacDonald brings us some more baseball talk as the weather warms up.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
A Pause on Auto Industry Tariffs from The Washington Post with Mike Ross (1:47)
The Mobile World Congress Event with Steven Scott from Double Tap (10:50)
Canada will Survive the Trade War from The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (17:50)
Coming up on Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:52)
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
March 05, 2025Prepping for the Tariff War and Tipping Culture - Wednesday March 5th, 2025
AMI Today previews what’s coming up on AMI-audio this afternoon, and our shows are heavily covering the Canada and U.S. trade war.
Hear a recap of President Trump’s speech to congress last night from The Washington Post, plus the potential impacts from the tariffs on Americans. Shaun Preece is bringing us the details of new iPads announced by Apple, which will be covered in detail on tomorrow’s Double Tap.
Amy Amantea is bringing an interesting article from Voices of the Walrus about tipping culture, and she shares her experience with tipping culture in Australia compared to Canada.
The Globe and Mail features an editorial about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s speech to Americans, Canadian’s and his strong words for President Trump. And find out how to best prepare for the financial impacts of the tariffs.
Plus, spring is around the corner and that means one thing… baseball! Kelly MacDonald shares a sneak peek of his conversation with Dan Shulman, the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays!
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
President Trump’s Address to Congress from The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:17)
New iPads with Shaun Preece from Double Tap (10:53)
Tipping Culture from Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (14:20)
Preparing for the tariffs on The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (20:04)
Baseball is here! With Kelly MacDonald from Kelly and Company (23:02)
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
March 04, 2025Enforcing the Cell Phone Ban in Canadian Schools - Tuesday March 4th, 2025
Hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy preview what’s coming up on AMI-audio this afternoon.
The Washington Post is warning of a potential U.S. Government shutdown. Plus, there’s been some Braille Display incompatibility with Android on Double Tap. And, the Ontario school cellphone ban isn’t as easily enforceable as it was expected to be.
Highlights:
Show Intro (00:00)
The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:50)
Double Tap with Steven Scott (9:11)
Macleans with Amy Amantea (14:39)
The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (19:53)
Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (23:35)
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+
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

FAQs about AMI Today:

How many episodes does AMI Today have?

The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.