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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.
September 15, 2020Full show - Episode 151Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss how access RDSP Launches New App to Help People Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). We chat about homeschooling during COVID times with community reporter J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta. We learn about a new brain implant that could potentially help restore eyesight. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares more on this story. Dave Brown goes head-to-head with Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in our weekly news quiz! This is the September 15, 2020 episode....more1h 44minPlay
September 15, 2020New app to help people apply to Disability Tax CreditFor our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss how access RDSP Launches New App to Help People Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The app is a self-help tool designed to give your healthcare provider the information they need to fill out the DTC Certificate application form. From the September 15, 2020 episode....more4minPlay
September 15, 2020New implant to restore sightWe learn about a new brain implant that could potentially help restore eyesight. We learn about Facebook's prototype for smart glasses. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech shares more on these stories. Nelson also introduces a new feature to his segment, "Nelson's tech tip." From the September 15, 2020 episode....more10minPlay
September 15, 2020Community report - J.R Bjornson - Red Deer, ABCommunity reporter J.R. Bjornson joins us from Red Deer, Alberta. We chat about homeschooling during COVID times, we talk about braille menus in local restaurants, he shares some outdoor activities with the family, he also tells us what it's like at the Bower Ponds recreation area. From the September 15, 2020 episode....more11minPlay
September 15, 2020Impact of satellite constellationsLast week, SpaceX launched another of its Falcon rockets bringing the total number of satellites to 700 and has plans to launch rockets every two weeks until over 12,000 of these satellites are orbiting the earth. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy. From the September 15, 2020 episode....more11minPlay
September 15, 2020News quiz: September 15Dave Brown goes head-to-head with Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix in our weekly news quiz! From the September 15, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
September 14, 2020Full show - Episode 150Ontario’s Premiere is prepared to ask surgeons to work weekends to clear the massive backlog of surgeries. Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press has more on this story. We meet our newest contributor to the show, accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi from DesignABLE Environments Inc. Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the new Apple TV+ documentary “Boys State.” Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV discusses Microsoft’s brand-new foldable device, the Surface Duo. For our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss an article published in the Toronto star about how Canada needs a national income program for people with disabilities. Dave Brown gives us the details. Our colleague Ryan Delehanty chats about the lack of accessibility for advance voting in today’s provincial election in New Brunswick. This is the September 14, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
September 14, 2020New Brunswick ElectionOur colleague Ryan Delehanty chats about the lack of accessibility for advance voting in today’s provincial election in New Brunswick. Ryan also tells us about his experience attending a virtual wedding fpr Gerry Harris! From the September 14, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
September 14, 2020Accessibility Specialist Thea KurdiWe meet our newest contributor to the show, accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi from DesignABLE Environments Inc. Thea Kurdi also helps us understand universal design. From the September 14, 2020 episode....more12minPlay
September 14, 2020Income program for people with disabilities neededFor our Accessibility Story Roundup, we discuss an article published in the Toronto star about how Canada needs a national income program for people with disabilities. Dave Brown gives us the details. From the September 14, 2020 episode....more4minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.