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  • Tariff 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+

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    28 min
  • Trump is a Bad Neighbour & Smart Glasses Are Getting Pricey - Wednesday April 2nd, 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 U.S. Senator Cory Booker who has broken the record for the longest speech ever delivered in the Senate.

    Amy Amantea features a story from Voices of The Walrus about the increased use of ear protection. 

    Shaun Preece from Double Tap discusses the rumours around the new Meta smart glasses called Project HyperNova. 

    Grant previews The Globe & Mail with an article about data privacy issues in the wake of 23andMe filing for bankruptcy. 

    Plus, Kelly MacDonald from Kelly & Company sheds some light on tariffs and what that means for consumers. 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (0:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (1:50)
    • Macleans with Amy Amantea (6:01)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (13:07)
    • The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (17:08)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (21:50)

    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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    26 min
  • 23andMe Bankruptcy and Social Media Detoxes - Tuesday April 1st, 2025

    On AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts from other shows on the channel. 

    The Washington Post brings us an article about French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement trial. 

    AMI’s popular accessible tech show Double Tap is featuring the Innosearch AI shopping service. 

    Plus, we’ll hear about the effects of early exposure to social media from an article by Macleans, and a not for profit that aims to orchestrate social media detoxes for teens. 

    The Globe and Mail covers the 23andMe bankruptcy, and the businesses downfall. And Kelly MacDonald previews what’s coming up on Kelly and Company! 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:07)
    • Macleans with Amy Amantea (7:44)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (14:00)
    • The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (19:53)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (23:04)

    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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    29 min
  • Let’s Declare Poutine a National Delicacy - Monday March 21st, 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. 

    Hear from shows like The Washington Post and The Globe and Mail as they provide coverage of the Trade War between US and Canada, and US and the European Union. Plus, Double Tap brings us an update on a new piece of technology called the Hable Easy. 

    Then, Kelly MacDonald joins us to talk about therapy, great therapists, and a new scholarship program from the AEBC. 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (2:09)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (9:18)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Grant Hardy (16:01)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (20:58)

    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:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
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    26 min
  • Booing the National Anthem and Creating New Accessibility Apps - Friday March 28th, 2025

    On today’s episode of AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy partake in a variety of interesting conversations about booing national anthems, US political scandals, apps that make websites more accessible, and disability representation in TV and film. 

    Jacob and Grant are joined by hosts from other shows on AMI-audio to preview what’s coming up on the channel today! 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:10)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (8:56)
    • The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (16:21)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (20:59)

    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:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
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    27 min
  • Positive Political Campaigns are All the Rage - Thursday March 27th, 2025

    Pierre Poilievre flirts with the negative in his new campaign slogan, while Mark Carney is embracing the positives in Canada’s strengths. Which one wil reflect better in the polls? Corinne Van Dusen presents a witty opinion piece by Marsha Lederman from The Globe and Mail that analyzes the situation. 

    On Double Tap today, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are interviewing Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of the CNIB. Steven brings us a summary of that interview. 

    Plus, the US Social Security Administration backed off their plans to cut off phone services for disabled and elderly Americans who wish to apply for benefits. Grant Hardy, Jacob Shymanski, and Kelly MacDonald talk about the philosophy of the Department of Government Efficiency that lead to a decision like this. 

    Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy host AMI Today weekdays at 1pm EST to find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio today! 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:36)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (7:24)
    • The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (15:10)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (23:20)

    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:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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    • Email [email protected]

    27 min
  • AI Privacy Concerns and Poilievre's Security Clearance - Wednesday March 26th, 2025

    A source with top-secret security clearance told The Globe and Mail that there was Indian interference in the 2022 Conservative leadership election. Corinne Van Dusen previews an article that is being read on The Globe and Mail Today that has all the details. 

    Plus, the tariffs and trade war have invigorated a sense of national pride and patriotism in Canadians. A sense of nationalism that is complicated, given all of this country’s flawed history. Amy Amantea shares her perspective on an article from Voices of The Walrus. 

    There’s a privacy debate, regarding Apple Intelligence and AI in general. We’ll hear Steven Scott’s opinion on the delayed roll out of Apple Intelligence, and these AI privacy concerns. And, Grant Hardy shares an article from The Washington Post about AI infringing copyright and privacy rights.

    To end off the show, Kelly MacDonald stops by to tell us what’s coming up on Kelly and Company!

    That’s today’s edition of AMI Today, hosted by Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy. 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (3:25)
    • Voices of the Walrus with Amy Amantea (9:45)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (15:42)
    • The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (22:34)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (24:26)

    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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    27 min
  • Canadian Patriotism is High at the JUNOs and in the Grocery Store - Tuesday March 25th, 2025

    On AMI Today, hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy talk with hosts from other shows on AMI-audio to find out what’s coming up on the channel today.

    Buying Canadian? You can use Canadian developed apps to find out what products in the store are supportive of the Buy Canadian movement and The Globe and Mail Today has all the details. 

    Plus, Shaun Preece has an exciting update on a new phone from Google, the Pixel 9A. 

    And Amy Amantea brings us an article from Macleans Magazine about Donald Trump being welcomed to Canada for the G7 summit.

    Highlights: 

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:52)
    • Macleans with Amy Amantea (8:32)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (15:20)
    • The Washington Post in Grant Hardy (19:22)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (23:39)

    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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    28 min
  • Day 2 of the Federal Election and Super Computers

    On AMI Today, find out what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy! 

    Find out the promises being made by federal leader candidates for the current snap election from The Globe and Mail Today! Plus, Steven Scott bought a new super computer and tells us all about it. The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is a focus of the U.S. news cycle right now, and The Washington Post has the details. And, Kelly and Company will be featuring an interesting discussion about Orientation and Mobility Training on today’s show.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (2:25)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (9:10)
    • The Washington Post with Grant Hardy (17:28)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (22:26)

    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:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
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    28 min
  • Bro-ligarchy, Canadian Liquor and Plant Pot Man

    Find out what’s coming up on Double Tap, Kelly and Company, and The Globe and Mail on today’s edition of AMI Today!

    Hosts Jacob Shymanski and Grant Hardy preview what’s coming up on AMI-audio with hosts from other shows on the channel. 

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (2:47)
    • The Globe and Mail with Grant Hardy (10:33)
    • Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (18:46)

    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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    26 min

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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.