A major study says the average Canadian family will pay almost $500 more for groceries next year. We talk about the effects of rising food prices. From the December 6, 2019 episode.

We talk about hustle culture – the idea that we should be squeezing every last drop of productivity out of ourselves, even if that hurts our health and our relationships. From the December 6, 2019 episode.

The Bridgehead Coffeehouse chain in Ottawa has been sold to Second Cup's parent company. Dave and Mike talk about the corporatization of local neighbourhoods. From the December 6, 2019 episode.

Amy Amantea calls in from Vancouver to give us a preview of the new crime caper from director Guy Ritchie, starring Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, and Michelle Dockery. From the December 6, 2019 episode.

Our colleague Greg David tells us what to look out for in the next few weeks on AMI-tv. From the December 6, 2019 episode.

Historian Saul Austerlitz joins us to mark the 50th anniversary of the Altamont Free Concert. Dr. Sarah Schulman discusses her Walrus magazine article about sleep deprivation among people who are homeless. AMI producer Dawn Dickinson shares the highlights from the UK Labour Party’s disability manifesto. Community reporter Becki Zerr tells us about an accessible salon and spa in Regina. Shaun Preece from Double Tap Canada tells us about a new Echo smart speaker from Amazon – one that comes with a screen. And our west coast colleague Sylvi Fekete tells us about a school in North Okanagan that's inviting local experts to serve as a "living library" for students. This is the December 5, 2019 episode.

Historian and author Saul Austerlitz joins us to mark the 50th anniversary of the Altamont Free Concert. Also known as the concert that ended the sixties.

Sociologist and writer Dr. Sarah Schulman discusses her Walrus magazine article about sleep deprivation among people who are homeless.

We’re one week away from election day in the UK. AMI producer Dawn Dickinson shares the highlights from the Labour Party’s disability manifesto.

Becki calls in from Saskatchewan to tell us about an accessible salon and spa that’s near and dear to her heart. She also lets us know about CNIB Family Fun Day in Regina.