Things got heated in Parliament this week. Speaker Greg Fergus ejected Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre from the house. What does this kind of political theatre accomplish? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta weigh in with their thoughts. This is the May 3, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: “All Access Comedy” is returning to Halifax in a couple of weeks! Comedian D.J. Demers previews the event! There has been a drop in full vaccination coverage for kids. Dr. Vinita Dubey explores some of the issues surrounding immunization within Ontario. Plus, a neuroscientist believes Canada needs to invest in neurochips to treat conditions like dementia. Jacob Shymanski shares this story in his preview of “Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio.” This is the May 2, 2024, episode.

The Hot Docs Film Festival is underway. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely shares his review of three featured documentaries: “The Ride Ahead,” “Silent Trees,” and

“American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly.” From the May 2, 2024, episode.

Google’s AI platform “Gemini” is expanding their service. Marc Aflalo gives you the lowdown. From the May 2, 2024, episode.

Comedian D.J. Demers previews his upcoming appearance at “All Access Comedy” in Halifax. He also reflects on his evolution as a comedian writing for stand-up and television. From the May 2, 2024, episode.

There has been a drop in full vaccination coverage for kids in Ontario. Dr. Vinita Dubey explores some of the issues surrounding immunization within the province. From the May 2, 2024, episode.

A neuroscientist believes Canada needs to invest in neurochips to treat conditions like dementia. Jacob Shymanski shares this story in his preview of “Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio.” From the May 2, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: researchers in New Brunswick are studying the barriers of transportation and the built environment. Kaitlyn Layden and Paul Polley explain why your participation is needed. Doors Open Ontario is back! David Leonard tells you what historical sites are offered this year. Plus, B.C. wants to recriminalize drug use in public spaces. Garth Mullins from Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users reacts to the news. This is the May 1, 2024, episode.

British Columbia wants to recriminalize drug use in public spaces. Garth Mullins from the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users reacts to the news. From the May 1, 2024, episode.

Researchers in New Brunswick are studying the barriers of transportation and the built environment. Kaitlyn Layden and Paul Polley explain why your participation is needed. From the May 1, 2024, episode.