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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 13, 2020News quiz: October 13We have our weekly news quiz with contestants, Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix, and special guest quiz master, Corinne Van Dusen. From the October 13, 2020 episode....more15minPlay
October 09, 2020Single-use plastic banIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we talk about the merit of Canada’s plans to ban single-use plastic by the end of 2021. From the October 9, 2020 episode....more17minPlay
October 09, 2020City golf coursesIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we chat about how some city-owned golf courses in Toronto are being underutilized. We propose our ideas on what cities can do with all that green space. From the October 9, 2020 episode....more10minPlay
October 09, 2020Full show - Episode 169In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we discuss media medical scrutiny and explore the media coverage around the health status of US President Donald Trump. We talk about the merit of Canada’s plans to ban single-use plastic by the end of 2021. And, we also chat about how some city-owned golf courses in Toronto are being underutilized. In the second hour of the show, entertainment critic Michael McNeely explores the problematic issues of portrayal in the new thriller film “Sightless.” And, Karen McKay from CELA tells us about some notable books getting recognition this year! It’s literary awards season! Karen McKay from CELA tells us about some of the notable books getting recognition this year! This is the October 9, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
October 09, 2020Literary awards seasonEvery other week, we check in with representatives from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Today, we speak to CELA communications manager, Karen McKay. It’s literary awards season! She tells us about some of the notable books getting recognition this year! From the October 9, 2020 episode....more11minPlay
October 09, 2020Film review: "Sightless"Entertainment critic Michael McNeely explores the problematic issues of portrayal in the new thriller film “Sightless.” From the October 9, 2020 episode....more16minPlay
October 09, 2020Media medical scrutinyIn our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore, we discuss media medical scrutiny and explore the media coverage around the health status of US President Donald Trump. From the October 9, 2020 episode....more16minPlay
October 08, 2020Full show - Episode 168Today, we speak to Emilee Schevers about “Be Well Boxes," her new mental health initiative. Producer Dawn Dickinson previews the Guardian This Week with an article about the long-term effects of air pollution on youth. Community Reporter Becki Zerr in Regina tells us about the CNIB Virtual Mentorship Program. Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada discusses the latest products released by Microsoft. And, our colleague Sylvi Fekete describes AEBC's upcoming virtual benefit concert. This is the October 8, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
October 08, 2020CNIB Virtual Mentorship ProgramCommunity Reporter Becki Zerr in Regina tells us about the CNIB Virtual Mentorship Program. From the October 8, 2020 episode....more11minPlay
October 08, 2020Effects of air pollution on youthProducer Dawn Dickinson previews the Guardian This Week with an article about the long-term effects of air pollution on youth. She also discusses the increasing rise of insurance premiums on home leases in the UK. From the October 8, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.