Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how one million species could go extinct due to climate change. Community reporter Amy Amantea calls in from Vancouver to explain how disability advocates in her city pushed for the creation of universally accessible bus stops. Donna Jodhan of Barrier-Free Canada tells us about alternatives to online banking. Community Reporter Gerry Harris discusses events happening for Disability Awareness Week. Mark Aflalo of Your Tech Report explains online privacy and how to keep your data secure. And we’re bringing in a new face for the weekly news quiz to challenge our defending champion Karen Magee.

This is the May 21, 2019 episode.

A new UN report says that scientists are warning that one million species could go extinct due to our collective actions pushing the natural world toward collapse. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther has more.

From the May 21, 2019 episode.

Our community reporter Amy Amantea calls in from Vancouver to explain how disability advocates in her city pushed for the creation of universally accessible bus stops.

From the May 21, 2019 episode.

Donna Jodhan, chair of Barrier-Free Canada tells us about RBC’s phone banking system, a huge alternative to online banking.

From the May 21, 2019 episode.

With Disability Awareness Week happening next week, Community reporter Gerry Harris explains its importance and what to events to expect.

From the May 21, 2019 episode.

A lot of us want to go online and stay connected, but how do we keep our data safe in the process? Mark Aflalo of Your Tech Report explains online privacy and how to keep your data secure.

From the May 21, 2019 episode.

We’re bringing in a new face for the weekly news quiz to challenge our defending champion Karen Magee.

From the May 21, 2019 episode.

Do you love gaming? Microsoft has patented new a Braille display for their Xbox controller. Cool Blind Tech founder Nelson Régo tells us more.

From May 17, 2019 episode.

The information commissioner in the UK is one of the few privacy regulators around the world with the power to take on Facebook and Google. Producer Kevin Philipupillai speaks to us about one of the most powerful privacy regulators in the world.

From May 17, 2019 episode.

Cool Blind Tech founder Nelson Régo explains Microsoft’s new accessibility features on their Xbox controller. We discuss how the UK’s information commissioner can take on Facebook and Googles privacy regulations with producer Kevin Philipupillai. We dissect Prime Minister Trudeau’s decision to support the reconstruction of Notre Dame in Paris. Director Paul Syznol discusses “Thrive”, his short documentary about Matthew Whitaker, a young piano player who has been blind since birth. Michael McNeely teases the highly anticipated John Wick 3. We chat with Karen McKay of CELA about Global Accessibility Awareness Day, The Festival of Trees, and the Marrakesh Treaty.

This is the May 17, 2019 episode.