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AMI Today

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AMI Today is a daily show streaming at 1:00 PM ET on AMI-audio and AMI’s YouTube channel. Hosted by Jacob Shymanski, AMI Today is focused on literacy, technology and advocacy.Accessible Media Inc. Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • Drive Thru’s, Jaws, Political Campaigns, and the Last AMI Today Digest - Friday August 1st, 2025
    Aug 1 2025

    Today is our last show, thank you for listening! Over the last year, we’ve covered a Canadian election, a U.S. election, provincial elections, a trade war, sports, and tech news. Here’s what you can hear on our very last AMI-audio digest…

    Corinne Van Dusen joins us to share a Road Sage column from The Globe and Mail Today about changing your names in drive thru’s.

    Plus, Corinne sticks around to tell us about an opinion piece from The Washington Post about Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and where the Democratic party should go from here.

    Steven Scott and Shaun Preece stop by to talk about Jaws and NVDA, and why there is a default choice for screen readers in the workplace.

    Kelly MacDonald and Jacob Shymanski are on the show today to share their favourite moment from the last year of shows!

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (00:45)
    • The Washington Post with Corinne Van Dusen (6:19)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece (11:30)
    • Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald and Jacob Shymanski (18:43)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email feedback@ami.ca
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    29 mins
  • Using Tech to Clean Up After Your Pet and the Quebec Secularism Law - Thursday July 31st, 2025
    Jul 31 2025

    Mike Ross is joining us today to share an article from The Globe and Mail Today! Quebec’s secularism law is expected to draw a lot of criticism at the Supreme Court case. Mike fills us in on this story.

    Plus, Mike sticks around to tell us about an article from The Washington Post. The author questions the government’s plan to use money from tariffs to pay off debt.

    Steven Scott from Double Tap stops by to tell us about the Speak A Boo app. A Double Tap listener has been using the app to help pick up their dog’s business.

    Kelly MacDonald is on the show to tell us his thoughts about today’s hottest topics.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Mike Ross (00:39)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (8:51)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (16:00)
    • Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald (20:15)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email feedback@ami.ca
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    27 mins
  • Growing Strong Small Businesses During the Trade War - Wednesday July 30th, 2025
    Jul 30 2025

    Amy Amantea joins us to share an article from The Washington Post that details how a Canadian-run small business has found strength, solutions, and a sense of community throughout the ongoing trade war.

    Corinne Van Dusen shares an article from The Globe and Mail Today about the Albert by-election, and how these protests may be driving independent candidates away from the election. Plus, are sleep trackers as helpful as we think?

    Mike Ross is here to tell us about an article from The Washington Post. The Democratic party is facing low favourability ratings, but this may be happening at the best time.

    Shaun Preece from Double Tap stops by to tell us about a new flip phone from Samsung!

    Plus, Kelly MacDonald is here to share his perspective on today’s AMI-audio Digest.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • Macleans Magazine with Amy Amantea (1:27)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (7:00)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (12:01)
    • Double Tap with Shaun Preece (17:17)
    • Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald (22:05)

    AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.

    Follow AMI Today on YouTube

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc
    • Email feedback@ami.ca
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    27 mins
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