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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.
October 28, 2020Amendments to MAiD LegislationAccessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore discusses the re-introduction of amendments to the medical assistance in dying legislation. From the October 28, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
October 28, 2020October crisisPolitical cartoonist Terry Mosher describes the political and cultural atmosphere in Quebec during the October crisis back in 1970. From the October 28, 2020 episode....more15minPlay
October 27, 2020Full show - Episode 178Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains the factors at play in forest fires and their impact on climate change. Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the new Netflix film “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” This year’s Abilities Expo is going virtual! Community Reporter Derek Lackey in Winnipeg shares all the details. Nelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech describes the latest news in tech and shares his tech tip of the day. Host Dave Brown competes with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in our weekly news quiz! This is the October 27, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
October 27, 2020Film review: "The Trial of the Chicago 7"Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the new Netflix film “The Trial of the Chicago 7." We also get a chance to take a listen to a trailer clip of the movie. From the October 27, 2020 episode....more12minPlay
October 27, 2020Forest fires and climate changeEnvironmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains the factors that intensify forest fires and their impact on climate change. From the October 27, 2020 episode....more12minPlay
October 27, 2020Tech tip of the day with Nelson RegoNelson Régo of Cool Blind Tech describes the latest news in tech and shares his tech tip of the day. He tells us about how Foursquare has launched a new location-based virtual audio guide for Apple AirPods. We also chat about how a new prototype is allowing women who are blind to take pregnancy tests in private. From the October 27, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
October 27, 2020Weekly news quiz – October 27Host Dave Brown competes with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in our weekly news quiz! From the October 27, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
October 23, 2020Full show - Episode 177In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we discuss the issues around the leaked Alberta curriculum proposals. We have a closer look at how Ontario is changing how some municipalities conduct their elections. We also chat about how some airlines are issuing refunds for cancelled flights. Some are not. We try to wrap our heads around those actions. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews “Ammonite,” an upcoming romantic drama film starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Karen McKay from Centre for Equitable Library Access shares some must-read books for the spooky Halloween season. This is the October 23, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
October 23, 2020Spooky books for HalloweenKaren McKay from Centre for Equitable Library Access tells us about some must-read books for the spooky Halloween season. Karen also shares a list of interesting awards and festivals. From the October 23, 2020 episode....more11minPlay
October 23, 2020Film preview: “Ammonite”Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews “Ammonite,” an upcoming romantic drama film starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. From the October 23, 2020 episode....more16minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.