NOW with Dave Brown
Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 600
- Years Active
- 2024
Episode 1023: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: a federal report about the use of the emergencies act in 2022 has been delayed. Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press shares this story. Major tech companies are dev…
01:44:34 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Issues of Fatphobia
The latest episode of The Pulse explores issues of fatphobia and “thin privilege.” Host Joeita Gupta chats about the episode and shares snippets from her interview with Kate Man of Cornell University…
00:13:27 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Meta Smart Glasses Dominate Market
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are affecting other brands. Could they take over the entire smart glasses market? Shaun Preece explores this issue. From the May 6, 2024, episode.
00:15:20 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Series Review: “Dead Boy Detectives”
Fans of DC Comics can watch a new series of “Dead Boy Detectives” on Netflix. Amy Amantea shares her review. From the May 6, 2024, episode.
00:15:54 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Robots for Consumer Use
Major tech companies are developing robots for consumer use. How would you feel about having a robot at home? Marco Pasqua weighs in with his thoughts. From the May 6, 2024, episode.
00:18:31 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Emergencies Act Report Delayed
A federal report about the use of the emergencies act in 2022 has been delayed. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge shares this story. She also tells you about a B.C. man with vision…
00:10:08 |
Mon 06 May 2024
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 re…
01:44:33 |
Fri 03 May 2024
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.
00:12:36 |
Fri 03 May 2024
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 …
00:12:58 |
Fri 03 May 2024
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 McQuigg…
00:15:10 |
Fri 03 May 2024
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 …
00:19:46 |
Fri 03 May 2024
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. D…
01:44:48 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Hot Docs Film Festival
The Hot Docs Film Festival is underway. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely shares his review of three featured documentaries: “The Ride Ahead,” “Silent Trees,” and
“American Cats: The Good, the Ba…
00:14:34 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Google's ‘Gemini’ AI Platform
Google’s AI platform “Gemini” is expanding their service. Marc Aflalo gives you the lowdown. From the May 2, 2024, episode.
00:11:52 |
Thu 02 May 2024
In Conversation with D.J. Demers
Comedian D.J. Demers previews his upcoming appearance at “All Access Comedy” in Halifax. He also reflects on his evolution as a comedian writing for stand-up and television. From the May 2, 2024, ep…
00:16:43 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Drop in Vaccination Coverage for Kids
There has been a drop in full vaccination coverage for kids in Ontario. Dr. Vinita Dubey explores some of the issues surrounding immunization within the province. From the May 2, 2024, episode.
00:13:48 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Neurochips for Treating Conditions
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.” From the May …
00:10:10 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Episode 1020: Full Show
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: researchers in New Brunswick are studying the barriers of transportation and the built environment. Kaitlyn Layden and Paul Polley explain why your participation is need…
01:44:52 |
Wed 01 May 2024
B.C. to Ban Drug Use in Public Spaces
British Columbia wants to recriminalize drug use in public spaces. Garth Mullins from the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users reacts to the news. From the May 1, 2024, episode.
00:13:58 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Accessibility Standards Study
Researchers in New Brunswick are studying the barriers of transportation and the built environment. Kaitlyn Layden and Paul Polley explain why your participation is needed. From the May 1, 2024, epis…
00:11:18 |
Wed 01 May 2024
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