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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 27 Ratings

Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.

    Episode 1022: Full Show

    Episode 1022: Full Show

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: it’s the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. They discuss Pierre Poilievre being ejected from Parliament, train services coming to Alberta, and remote work policies for public servants. Plus, Karen McKay reflects on the 10th anniversary of the Centre for Equitable Library Access! This is the May 3, 2024, episode.

    • 1 hr 44 min
    CELA’s 10th Anniversary

    CELA’s 10th Anniversary

    The Centre for Equitable Library Access is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year! Karen McKay reflects on this special milestone. This is the May 3, 2024, episode.

    • 12 min
    Remote Work Policies

    Remote Work Policies

    Remote work policies for federal public servants are changing. Employees will have to work from their offices at least three days a week later this year. What expectation should there be for leaders when it comes to in-person attendance? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta contemplate this question. This is the May 3, 2024, episode.

    • 12 min
    Train Service in Alberta

    Train Service in Alberta

    The Alberta government has announced a plan to increase passenger rail service within the province. How odd is it that major cities in Canada aren’t connected by rail? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta share their perspectives. This This is the May 3, 2024, episode.

    • 15 min
    Pierre Poilievre Ejected from Parliament

    Pierre Poilievre Ejected from Parliament

    Things got heated in Parliament this week. Speaker Greg Fergus ejected Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre from the house. What does this kind of political theatre accomplish? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta weigh in with their thoughts. This is the May 3, 2024, episode.

    • 19 min
    Episode 1021: Full Show

    Episode 1021: Full Show

    Today on NOW with Dave Brown: “All Access Comedy” is returning to Halifax in a couple of weeks! Comedian D.J. Demers previews the event! There has been a drop in full vaccination coverage for kids. Dr. Vinita Dubey explores some of the issues surrounding immunization within Ontario. Plus, a neuroscientist believes Canada needs to invest in neurochips to treat conditions like dementia. Jacob Shymanski shares this story in his preview of “Maclean’s Magazine on AMI-audio.” This is the May 2, 2024, episode.

    • 1 hr 44 min

Customer Reviews

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27 Ratings

27 Ratings

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Awesome show!

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Excellent Show

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Great stories

This show has an excellent collection of stories as well as some very interesting regular features, such as a weekly news quiz.

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