On today’s show, host Jacob Shymanski speaks with hosts from other AMI Audio shows to preview what’s coming up on the channel today.

You can listen to Jacob's interview with Angela Bonfanti here. 

In the second half of the show, we’re revisiting an interview with Angela Bonfanti that took place in September 2024. Angela Bonfanti was announced as the first female President and CEO of the CNIB in August 2024. Over the past 13 years, she has held several leadership positions at the organization, and most recently was their Chief Operating Officer. She has been a lifelong champion of the rights of Canadians living with blindness or low vision, and will tell Jacob about her personal experience growing up with a father who had low vision. In this interview, you’ll get to know Angela! Plus, you’ll hear about the CNIB’s strategic plan with Angela as a leader. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:15)
• The Washington Post with Mike Ross (7:43)
• Double Tap with Shaun Preece (14:26)
• Kelly and Company with Kelly MacDonald (20:45)

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