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FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.
March 29, 2021Full Show – Episode 280Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press gives us an update on the Newfoundland and Labrador Election in her weekend news recap. Daniel Panimondo and I exchange our takes on the documentary film “The Last Blockbuster.” Film reviewer Amy Amantea describes her commentary on the Netflix television series, “Ginny and Georgia.” Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV tells us about a new report that finds Canada is losing its global leadership position in the 5G era due to spectrum challenges. And, Ryan Delehanty shares his Atlantic regional report with an update on P.E.I’s Mobile Mental Health Unit. This is the March 29, 2021 episode....more1h 45minPlay
March 26, 20212021 Lambda Literary Award finalistsKaren McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access describes this year’s finalists for the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards! She also shares an update on federal funding for accessible reading materials. From the March 26, 2021 episode....more12minPlay
March 26, 2021Film review: The Last BlockbusterEntertainment critic Michael McNeely shares his review of the documentary film “The Last Blockbuster.” From the March 26, 2021 episode....more16minPlay
March 26, 2021COVID-19 memorialsIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we question if Canada should erect a national memorial commemorating COVID -19. From the March 26, 2021 episode....more16minPlay
March 26, 2021Electric scooters in BCIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we examine where urban planning, new forms of transportation and accessibility intersect. From the March 26, 2021 episode....more14minPlay
March 26, 2021Racism in the health care fieldIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we discuss issues of racism in the health care field and explore its impact on workers of colour. From the March 26, 2021 episode....more15minPlay
March 26, 2021Full Show - Episode 279Today on NOW with Dave Brown, we have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore. We discuss issues of racism in the health care field and explore its impact on workers of colour. Electronic kick scooters are coming to six B.C. communities. We examine where urban planning, new forms of transportation and accessibility intersect. We ponder the question: should Canada erect a national memorial commemorating COVID -19? Entertainment critic Michael McNeely shares his review of the documentary film “The Last Blockbuster.” Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access describes this year’s finalists for the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards! This is the March 26, 2021 episode....more1h 45minPlay
March 25, 2021Insufficient by Roz MacLeanSylvi Fekete describes “Insufficient” by Roz MacLean, a new book that captures the stories of people living on B.C.’s disability benefit. She also tells us about ‘Dino Island,’ a new video game developed by researchers in B.C. and Alberta to help children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. From the March 25, 2021 episode....more11minPlay
March 25, 2021Beauty brands improve accessibilityIn our accessibility story roundup, we discuss accessible beauty packaging. We also learn about Cleanlogic who recently launched an all new paper packaging that allows for Braille printing. From the March 25, 2021 episode....more3minPlay
March 25, 2021Hardware startup frameworkShaun Preece of Double Tap Canada describes Framework, a new hardware startup that has created an easily repairable laptop. From the March 25, 2021 episode....more11minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.