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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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  • Smart White Canes and Taxing the Rich - Monday July 14, 2025
    Jul 14 2025

    Finding a summer job can be hard for students, but there are some alternatives they can take on to occupy their summer season. Corinne Van Dusen explores this subject in her preview of The Globe & Mail Today.

    Can the trusty white cane be improved with technology? Steven Scott from Double Tap shares his experience using the We Walk Smart Cane 2.

    Is there a fear of a ‘woke’ Superman? Mike Ross discusses a Washington Post article about the latest feature film on the Man of Steel.

    Plus, how nice would it be to see millionaires invest back into Canada? Amy Amantea describes an article by Avi Bryant in Maclean’s about the importance of increasing taxes for rich Canadians.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:01)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (7:54)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (13:39)
    • Maclean’s with Amy Amantea (19:03)

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

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    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
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    • Email feedback@ami.ca
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    26 mins
  • New Navigation Apps and Respecting the Art of Clowning - Friday July 11th, 2025
    Jul 11 2025

    What are “granfluencers”? Corinne Van Dusen is sharing some information about the retirement side hustle with us today! This article from The Globe and Mail Today details how retirees are making some extra cash being the internet’s grandmother.

    Steven Scott from Double Tap is joining the show today to tell us about some new research from Apple that could lead to a new navigation app!

    Clowns bring smiles, joy, and relief to many across the world, and an article in The Washington Post shares how using it as an insult disrespects the centuries-old practice of clowning. Mike Ross shares the details.

    Plus, Dave Brown stops by to share his thoughts on today’s AMI Today digest!

    At the end of the show, we say “see you later” to host of the show Jacob Shymanski.

    Highlights:

    • Show Intro (00:00)
    • The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:45)
    • Double Tap with Steven Scott (7:59)
    • The Washington Post with Mike Ross (14:52)
    • Digest Review with Dave Brown (22:29)

    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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    30 mins
  • Streaming Canadian Content and Garbage Strikes - Thursday July 10th, 2025
    Jul 10 2025

    The Globe and Mail Today is featuring an article from The Editorial Board about Premiere Danielle Smith’s beef with Ottawa. Is Ottawa really the problem? Corinne Van Dusen shares The Editorial Board’s point of view with us today.

    Steven Scott is stopping by for an interesting conversation about publicly funded media companies, tax cuts for filmmakers, and boosting Canadian content on streaming services.

    When do public service strikes become too devastating? Mike Ross is here to share an article from The Washington Post about public service unions and past garbage strikes that have negatively impacted neighbourhoods in the US.

    Plus, Dave Brown joins the show to tell us some of his thoughts about articles featured on today’s digest!

    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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    32 mins
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