Voices of The Walrus

The Walrus Magazine

3.4 (5)
Society & Culture
Updated Monthly

Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31

The Internet Is Bad and Getting Worse—Especially for Queer Kids

A new anti-porn law is meant to protect kids online. It’ll end up censoring queerness instead by erasing vital spaces and resources. Lori Wilson reads The Internet Is Bad and Getting Worse—Especially for Queer Kids by Lucy Uprichard. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31

Let the Forest Welcome You

Lost jewellery Brenda usually slipped into her locker in the staff room. If no one asked after a week, she took home the earrings and necklaces and bracelets and stored them in a cookie tin. But this black jet pendant was different. Marjorie Nicolaou reads Let the Forest Welcome You About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31

House of Horrors

Airbnb promised a Home away from Home. How living like a local turned into toilets in closets and folding tables disguised as beds. Lori Wilson reads House of Horrors by Nicole Schmidt. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31

War machine

Mark Carney has pledged to remake the military. The obstacles may be bigger than the budget. Inside Canada’s $500 Billion defence spending gamble. Paul Berry reads War machine by Kyle Volpi Hiebert. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31

Why Iran Has Trump Cornered in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran has shown that a narrow stretch of water can humble a superpower and upend the global economy. Lori Wilson reads Why Iran Has Trump Cornered in the Strait of Hormuz by Vikram Nijhawan. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31

That's not me

Canada has a new law to stop deepfake nudes. Penalties under Bill C-16, coming into effect this month, include up to 10 years in prison. Will It be enough to stop this growing crime? Lori Wilson reads That’s not me by Elizabeth Sargeant. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19

Parents vs Big Tech

Can social media companies be held accountable for the harms they cause to our children? Matt Speirs reads Parents vs Big Tech by Luc Rinaldi About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19

Bad Credit

Much of Canada’s online economy runs through American payment systems, leaving it vulnerable to US whims Lori Wilson reads Bad Credit by Vass Bednar About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thank you for keeping human readers!

Mar 17

Stern_Nun

Great reporting, I prefer this to The Atlantic. But most of all, I appreciate The Walrus not using AI for the narration!!!
So many mispronounced words—ugh.

08/13/2023

Bodhishanti

Sadly, I’ve been spoiled by years of listening to pro narrators on Audible. The Walrus apparently lets narrators pronounce words and foreign names however they want. 🤯

Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.