In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Cheryl Thompson explores why equity, diversity and inclusion offices are failing people in higher educational settings (16:16). Clover Thursday shares tips on how to declutter your art space or studio (32:44). And community reporter Shaini Saravanamuthu gives you details about Montreal’s big poutine festival (44:07)!

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego describes “Rizz GPT,” a new pair of smart glasses to assist in real-time conversations (20:35). And guest contestant Marc Aflalo joins in on the weekly news quiz with Karen Magee and Mike Ross (40:50)!

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Doucette highlights this year’s International Guide Dog Day (18:04). Lawrence Gunther shares tips on how to birdscape your backyard this summer for those little feathered friends (29:08). And Jonathan Clancy tells you all about Cripping Masculinity, an exhibit at the Tangled Art Gallery in Toronto (42:19).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Marc Aflalo describes Apple’s environmental initiatives to become carbon neutral by 2030 (20:40). And Shelley Petit discusses the improvements needed for accessible tourism in the province of New Brunswick (39:16).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the latest news on the public service strike (13:56). Susan Techner from Fighting Blindness Canada gives you the details about this year’s Comic Vision (27:49). And Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix series “Unstable” starring Rob Lowe (36:29).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta take on the news panel. Together, they discuss the public service strike, {12:03} the Fox News lawsuit {32:00} and public in trust in media {47:50}.

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michael McNeely does a throwback review of the HBO comedy series “Crashing.” {16:30} And Karen McKay shares CELA’s book recommendations to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month. {36:30}

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Shaun Preece considers the necessity of assistive technology in comparison to mainstream technology (17:26). And Dawn Dickinson describes the tensions are brewing between provincial and municipal governments in Alberta (40:52).

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Dr. Hilary Brown and Dr. Lesley Tarasoff discuss the barriers within Ontario’s healthcare system for people with disabilities during pregnancy (14:40).  Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler tells you about “Musical Vision,” a concert that spotlights the history of music and blindness (24:37). And community reporter Blaine Deutscher describes an upcoming event in Regina that highlights the artistry of wood working (39:37).

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Mary-Rose Hackbart tells you about “Wellness Without Limits,” a new webinar series by March of Dimes Canada (30:06). And John Loeppky looks at some of the barriers for people with disabilities during tax season (18:47).