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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.
January 23, 2020Newfoundland SnowstormOur movie critic and community reporter Kim Thistle calls in from St. John’s, Newfoundland to give us an update on the snowstorm and its aftermath. From the January 23, 2020 episode....more13minPlay
January 23, 2020Full Show – Episode 969Our movie critic and community reporter Kim Thistle calls in from St. John’s, Newfoundland to give us an update on the snowstorm and its aftermath. Producer Dawn Dickinson introduces an essay from The Guardian newspaper about what to do with your social media accounts after a divorce. Steven Scott from Double Tap Canada compares a few of the most popular sleep-tracking apps out there. Our colleague Karen Magee tells us about a fitness program in Ottawa for people who have been diagnosed with early onset dementia. AccessiBe aims to get people with disabilities online by 2025. Dave Brown tells us more on the accessibility story roundup. This is the January 23, 2020 episode....more1h 44minPlay
January 22, 2020Jean Charest Drops Out of the RaceVeteran journalist Craig Oliver calls in from Ottawa to talk about the latest political news: Jean Charest dropping out of the Conservative leadership race, the federal cabinet retreat in Winnipeg, ethical considerations for journalists covering Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle, and the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. From the January 22, 2020 episode....more14minPlay
January 22, 2020Sudden Unexpected AccelerationMike Agerbo from The App Show tells us about a controversial safety complaint involving Tesla vehicles. And, why several tech startups are accusing the giants of Silicon Valley of using strong-arm tactics. From the January 22, 2020 episode....more11minPlay
January 22, 2020Ride-Hailing in BCFor today's accessibility story roundup: Ride-hailing services are coming to BC, but they won't be required to be accessible. And, a hockey team in Prince George, BC works to create a more sensory-friendly environment for fans. From the January 22, 2020 episode....more4minPlay
January 22, 2020National Post Preview - Prison BreakProducer Kevin Philipupillai tells us the bizarre story of how 75 members of a powerful Brazilian drug cartel escaped from a prison in Paraguay. From the January 22, 2020 episode....more10minPlay
January 22, 2020Community Report - British Columbia - Amy AmanteaAmy tells us about an open house she's organizing in West Vancouver as part of White Cane Week. From the January 22, 2020 episode....more12minPlay
January 22, 2020Full Show – Episode 968Amy Amantea calls in with details about an open house in West Vancouver for White Cane Week. We'll find out why ride-hailing services in BC won't be required to be accessible. Kevin Philipupillai previews a National Post article about Preston Manning stepping down as head of The Manning Centre. Mike Agerbo explains why representatives from smaller tech startups testified to the US Congress about unfair pressure from the big Silicon Valley companies. And Craig Oliver calls in from Ottawa to talk about Jean Charest dropping out of the Conservative leadership race. This is the January 22, 2020 episode....more1h 44minPlay
January 21, 2020Full Show – Episode 967Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther tells us why people who live near the St. Lawrence River are watching the water levels with concern. We'll find out why Amtrak told two American whellchair users they'd have to pay $25,000 for a train ride that usually costs $16 each. Our community reporter Derek Lackey calls in from Winnipeg with details about this year’s Festival du Voyageur. AMI bureau reporter Shelby Travers joins us to explain the science behind colouring your hair. And our colleague Mark Phoenix joins in for our weekly news quiz. This is the January 21, 2020 episode....more1h 45minPlay
January 21, 2020Accessibility Story Roundup - AmtrakIt costs just $16 to buy a one-way ticket on the Amtrak train from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois. But the American railway company recently told two wheelchair users they would have to pay $25,000 to travel the route. Dave Brown tells us more. From the January 21, 2020 episode....more5minPlay
FAQs about NOW with Dave Brown:How many episodes does NOW with Dave Brown have?The podcast currently has 9,599 episodes available.