NOW with Dave Brown

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

A Special Message from Dave
10/01/2024

A special message from Dave.


Episode 1108: Full Show
09/25/2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: The “Remembering the Children” gathering is taking place on September 30th to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Earl Wood will tell you more about the gathering. Vince Carter’s jersey is reportedly set to be retired by the Toronto Raptors this year. Jeff Ryman and Alex Smyth share their thoughts. And, a brewery in Calgary is making beer made from fireweed. Where did this idea come from? How do they do it?


Best of Kin Brewery
09/25/2024

A brewery in Calgary is making beer made from fireweed. Where did this idea come from? How do they do it?


Toronto Raptors to Retire Vince Carters Jersey
09/25/2024

Vince Carter’s jersey is reportedly set to be retired by the Toronto Raptors this year. Jeff Ryman and Alex Smyth share their thoughts.


Remembering the Children
09/25/2024

The “Remembering the Children” gathering is taking place on September 30th in mark of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Earl Wood explains more about this event.


Episode 1107: Full Show
09/24/2024

Canadian Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Austin Smeenk reflects on his time in Paris. It’s Banned Book Week. Producer, Jeff Ryman quizzes Alex, Amy and Dave on what books have been forbidden. Recent data from Statistics Canada suggests that Canadians are increasingly becoming unhappy. Why is that? Meagan Gillmore wrote about this and explains more.


Canadians Becoming Unhappy
09/24/2024

Recent data from Statistics Canada suggests that Canadians are increasingly becoming unhappy. Why is that? Meagan Gillmore wrote about this and explains more.


Banned Book Quiz
09/24/2024

It’s Banned Book Week. Producer, Jeff Ryman quizzes Alex, Amy and Dave on what books have been forbidden.


Reflecting on Success in Paris
09/24/2024

Canadian Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Austin Smeenk reflects on his time in Paris.


Episode 1106: Full Show
09/23/2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs called for an election on October 21st. Shelley Petit shares what her key issues are heading into the campaign period. The Meta Connect Event takes place this Wednesday. Steven Scott shares a preview of what to expect. And, Protein Candy is being dubbed the world's first "super candy." How could eating candy taste so good while simultaneously being good for you? Morgan Kingdon explains more.


Protein Candy
09/23/2024

Protein Candy is being dubbed the world's first "super candy." How could eating candy taste so good while simultaneously being good for you? Morgan Kingdon explains more.


Meta’s Connect Event
09/23/2024

The Meta Connect Event takes place this Wednesday. Steven Scott shares a preview of what to expect.


New Brunswick Election Campaign
09/23/2024

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs called for an election on October 21st. Shelley Petit shares what her key issues are heading into the campaign period.


Episode 1105: Full Show
09/20/2024

This is the episode from September 20th, 2024.


Episode 1104: Full Show
09/19/2024

Should you disclose disability on your LinkedIn profile? Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her opinion. Marc Aflalo discusses Instagram’s new teen accounts in Canada. What are they? How do they work? September marks Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Fighting Blindness Canada celebrates this month with a series of events. Morgan Ineson shares more details.


Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month
09/19/2024

September marks Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Fighting Blindness Canada celebrates this month with a series of events. Morgan Ineson shares more details.


Instagram Teen Accounts
09/19/2024

Marc Aflalo discusses Instagram’s new teen accounts in Canada. What are they? How do they work?


Disclosing a Disability on LinkedIn
09/19/2024

Should you disclose disability on your LinkedIn profile? Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her opinion.


Episode 1103: Full Show
09/17/2024

Paralympic Goalball player Amy Burk stops by to reflect on her team’s performance in Paris. A pair of Federal by-elections saw the Liberals conceded to the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Meagan Gillmore shares her thoughts on this. Brianna Hennessy earned Canada’s first ever medal in Para Canoe. She stops by to reflect on what that means to her.


Earning Canada’s First Medal in Para Canoe
09/17/2024

Brianna Hennessy earned Canada’s first ever medal in Para Canoe. She stops by to reflect on what that means to her.


Federal By-Election Reaction
09/17/2024

A pair of Federal by-elections saw the Liberals conceded to the Bloc Québécois and NDP. Meagan Gillmore shares her thoughts on this.


Reflecting on Canada’s Goalball Performance
09/17/2024

Paralympic Goalball player Amy Burk stops by to reflect on her team’s performance in Paris.


Episode 1102: Full Show
09/16/2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Dave, Alex, and Amy react to the big winners from the Emmy Awards. They share their thoughts on the best series of the year and hot takes from the ceremonies. Angela Bonfanti joins the show to reflect on being named CNIB’s new President and CEO. She talks about her vision for the future of the organization. Shawn Preece stops by to highlight some of the newest features on Apple’s iOS 16. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact. Dave and Alex recap a busy Sunday in the NFL. They recap the big game...


NFL Week 2 Reactions
09/16/2024

Dave and Alex recap a busy Sunday in the NFL. They recap the big games and share their insights into some teams with winless records.


iOS 18 Officially Released
09/16/2024

Shawn Preece stops by to highlight some of the newest features on Apple’s iOS 16. Sometimes small changes can have a huge impact.


Angela Bonfanti Named President & CEO of CNIB
09/16/2024

Angela Bonfanti joins the show to reflect on being named CNIB’s new President and CEO. She talks about her vision for the future of the organization.


Episode 1101: Full Show
09/13/2024

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dave, Alex, and Amy react to the top stories of the day including TTC’s decision to end free wifi at subway stations in Toronto, Quebec’s changes to tipping, and how to prevent athletes being severely injured in contact sports. The News panel assembles with Michelle and Joeita reflecting on the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Kirsten Fox joins the show to discuss the on-going legacy of her uncle Terry Fox and what folks can expect from this year’s event. Dave reflects on the Federal and B.C. NDP’s announ...


44th Annual Terry Fox Run
09/13/2024

Kirsten Fox joins the show to discuss the on-going legacy of her uncle Terry Fox and what folks can expect from this year’s event.


Federal Public Servants Causing a Stink
09/13/2024

The News panel reacts to the union representing government workers suggesting they boycott local businesses as a reaction to the return to work changes. They also discuss the impact of the Juno’s removing 4 categories from their future ceremonies


U.S. Presidential Debate
09/13/2024

The Weekly News Panel assembles with Michelle and Joeita reflecting on the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.


Episode 1100: Full Show
09/12/2024

Matisse Hamel-Nelis stops by to share her thoughts on accessibility professionals being more present at mainstream conferences. Apple unveiled earlier this week a new feature on the Apple AirPods Pro 2. They will double as clinical-grade over-the-counter hearing aids. Marc Aflalo stops by to discuss more. Ontario’s Durham Region has been a leader in pushing accessibility and development in para sport. The region is at it once again with the development of the Para sport fund. Lori Talling explains more about this initiative.


Para Sport Fund
09/12/2024

Ontario’s Durham Region has been a leader in pushing accessibility and development in para sport. The region is at it once again with the development of the Para sport fund. Lori Talling explains more about this initiative.


Apple’s New AirPods Double as Hearing Aids
09/12/2024

Apple unveiled earlier this week a new feature on the Apple AirPods Pro 2. They will double as clinical-grade over-the-counter hearing aids. Marc Aflalo stops by to discuss more.


Accessibility at Mainstream Conferences
09/12/2024

Matisse Hamel-Nelis stops by to share her thoughts on accessibility professionals being more present at mainstream conferences.


Episode 1099: Full Show
09/11/2024

The goalball competition at the Paris Games was intense. Even though Canada didn’t medal, there was lots to be proud of. Peter Parsons followed the competition closely and shares his thoughts. Alicia Grace is an actor and a disability advocate. She’s also the newest contributor to the show. She stops by to have a discussion on accurate disability representation in film and media. Australian Breakdancer Raygun is back in the spotlight. How so? Alex and Amy re-join the program to discuss this and more.


Top Headlines
09/11/2024

Australian Breakdancer Raygun is back in the spotlight. How so? Alex and Amy re-join the program to discuss this and more.


Accurate Disability Representation in Film & Media
09/11/2024

Alicia Grace is an actor and a disability advocate. She’s also the newest contributor to the show. She stops by to have a discussion on accurate disability representation in film and media.


Goalball Wrap Up
09/11/2024

The goalball competition at the Paris Games was intense. Even though Canada didn’t medal, there was lots to be proud of. Peter Parsons followed the competition closely and shares his thoughts.


Episode 1098: Full Show
09/10/2024

American actor James Earl Jones, best known for being the voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93. Amy Amantea reflects on his legendary career. The Professional Women’s Hockey League officially announced their nicknames and logos. Jeff Ryman stops by to lead a power ranking game. Megan Gillmore discusses a few federal political stories. Including the potential deal between the Bloc Quebecois and the Liberals.


Federal Politics Roundup
09/10/2024

Megan Gillmore discusses a few federal political stories. Including the potential deal between the Bloc Quebecois and the Liberals.