أفضل بودكاسات The Walrus (2025)

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How to Win an 18th-Century Swordfight 16:41

3d ago16:41

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The ancient art of duelling makes a comeback. Lori Wilson reads How to Win an 18th-Century Swordfight 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 estab…

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S4 E23 - Abbey Road (Side Two) - Singer/Songwriter David Francey 1:12:00

3d ago1:12:00

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Canadian folk artist David Francey talks with host Paul Romanuk about Side Two of The Beatles' final studio album, Abbey Road. David also talks about the inspiration behind some of his words and music. You can find out more about David Francey and his music and art at his website: davidfrancey.com The Beatles Anthology Book - Their history in their…

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A Son, a Scientist, and the Secret of Bioluminescence 22:37

3d ago22:37

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Arno Kopecky’s father spent a career decoding how fireflies make light. Now, as dementia sets in, he is grappling with life’s final mystery Paul Berry reads A Son, a Scientist, and the Secret of Bioluminescence About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operati…

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Painting in Pixels 12:17

3d ago12:17

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Sex, blood, and perfectly lit fruit. Welcome to art in the age of Instagram. Lori Wilson reads Painting in Pixels 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…

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Capital Crimes 30:58

3d ago30:58

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China is secretly executing Canadians. A former prisoner explains how Beijing uses the death penalty as diplomatic leverage. Marjorie Nicolaou reads Capital Crimes 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-aud…

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When Immigrants Oppose Immigration 12:37

3d ago12:37

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Many established communities are embracing anti-newcomer rhetoric. Lori Wilson reads When Immigrants Oppose Immigration 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 …

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S4 E22 - Abbey Road (Side One) - Singer/Songwriter David Francey 56:39

10d ago56:39

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Canadian folk artist David Francey talks with host Paul Romanuk about Side One of The Beatles' final studio album, Abbey Road. David also talks about the inspiration behind some of his words and music. You can find out more about David Francey and his music and art at his website: davidfrancey.com The Beatles Anthology Book - Their history in their…

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Candy Crush 18:01

24d ago18:01

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Comedian John Candy was selling paper from his car in Toronto when a chance meeting changed his life. Lori Wilson reads Candy Crush by Paul Myers. Paul Myers is a Canadian writer and musician living in Berkeley, California. His books include The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy and A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio. About AMI AMI is …

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Mark Carney Is Not Here to Make Friends 28:03

24d ago28:03

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Mark Carney’s personal drive is relentless. Key to his success is a punishing work ethic. He’s rewriting the rules of the game with all the subtlety of a hostile takeover. Matt Spears reads Mark Carney Is Not Here to Make Friends by Mark Bourrie. Mark Bourrie is an Ottawa-based author and lawyer who holds a PhD in history. About AMI AMI is a not-fo…

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Even Pigeons are beautiful 9:59

24d ago9:59

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A pandemic pastime has grown into something deeper, why everyone you know is suddenly a birder. Lori Wilson reads Even Pigeons are beautifulby Julia Zarankin. Julia Zarankin is the author of Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or part…

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S4 E21 - Back To The Egg (Side Two) - Musician/Songwriter Hawksley Workman 56:55

28d ago56:55

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All Truth, No Reconciliation 52:00

1M ago52:00

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Ten years after Truth and Reconciliation came into being, seven Indigenous writers reflect on its ambitions and outcomes. What’s been accomplished and what has been abandoned. The limits of reconciliation as a framework for meaningful and lasting change are addressed in the topics of: child welfare, economic development, gender, land jurisdiction a…

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S4 E20 - Back To The Egg (Side One) - Musician/Songwriter Hawksley Workman 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

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Musician, songwriter and producer Hawksley Workman talks with host Paul Romanuk about Side One of the 1979 Paul McCartney & Wings album Back To The Egg. This was the last original studio album McCartney released with Wings. You can find out about Hawksley Workman's output at his website or, explore his music at his Bandcamp page. This podcast uses …

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Ford’s Plan to Dig a Tunnel under Highway 401 Is Almost Certainly Doomed 6:01

1M ago6:01

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Premier Ford’s 401 tunnel megaproject is a $100 billion boondoggle with the risk of roadway collapse. Lori Wilson reads Ford’s Plan to Dig a Tunnel under Highway 401 Is Almost Certainly Doomed by David Moscrop. David Moscrop is a contributing writer for The Walrus. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empower…

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Annexation, Eh 18:54

1M ago18:54

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As China tightens its grip on critical resources, Trump eyes Canada’s riches. The US badly needs rare minerals and fresh water, both of which Canada has in abundance. Lori Wilson reads Annexation, Eh by Christopher Pollon. Christopher Pollon is a Vancouver journalist and author who reports on the environment and the politics of natural resources. H…

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Love in the Time of Google Calendar 24:44

1M ago24:44

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For couples overwhelmed by modern life, office tools offer order. But do they fix the deeper problems? Marjorie Nicolaou reads Love in the Time of Google Calendar by Courtney Shea. Courtney Shea is a freelance journalist based in Toronto. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind o…

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Parka Politics 28:56

2M ago28:56

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Canada Goose edged itself into the cultural zeitgeist. It then built a luxury empire by betting big on China. The parka maker dodged geopolitics, the pandemic, and local pushback. Matt Speirs reads Parka Politics by Yvonne Lau. Yvonne Lau is a Vancouver-based journalist who covers business, technology, and culture, with an eye on China and Russia. …

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The Strange Case of Monsieur Perron 23:45

2M ago23:45

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A Montreal teacher was accused of selling student artwork online. Was this a case of a serious misunderstanding or was a teacher actually trying to profit from his student’s works? Lori Wilson reads The Strange Case of Monsieur Perron by Sarah Treleaven. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians…

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My Guilty Pleasure – Gossip 5:28

2M ago5:28

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For some, there is no pleasure quite like a piece of gossip blowing in on the wind. Lori Wilson reads My Guilty Pleasure – Gossip 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 Fren…

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The Green Suit 18:08

2M ago18:08

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Since she’d had the suit, Rowan didn’t feel the need to cry in the bathroom anymore. It was a bright, emerald shout of confidence, the colour of life itself, a promise that things would get better. Marjorie Nicolaou reads the fictional story The Green Suit About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadia…

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Where Cruelty is the Point 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Michelle Sheppard has visited Guantánamo 28 times as a reporter. She says it still defies belief. The surreal gulag has a pub, a gift shop, and a McDonald’s. Now Trump is looking to fill it up again. Paul Berry reads Where Cruelty is the Point About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are bl…

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Afghanistan’s Lost Generation 22:32

2M ago22:32

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Afghans worry their children are doomed under curriculum enforced at gunpoint. The Taliban are turning boys’ schools into Jihadist training grounds. 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 a…

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Rage Against the Publishing Machine 30:27

2M ago30:27

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For nearly 30 years, Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau defied the market. Now its owners are moving on, closing the chapter on one of Canada’s most uncompromising publishers. 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-au…

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The Pill That Promises to Cure Grief 13:18

3M ago13:18

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Prolonged grief is an intense yearning for the deceased that interferes with everyday life and that lasts at least a year for adults and six months for adolescents and children. Can a pill cure it? Lori Wilson reads The Pill That Promises to Cure Grief by Ayesha Habib. Ayesha Habib has written for Chatelaine, the Globe and Mail, and Maisonneuve. Ab…

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The Death of the Middle-Class Musician 43:13

3M ago43:13

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It’s easier than ever to make music, and harder than ever to make a living from it . Matt Speirs reads The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by Luc Rinaldi. Luc Rinaldi is a contributing writer for The Walrus. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operati…

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How to Govern a Country That Changes Its Mind Every Four Years 21:39

3M ago21:39

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Short-term election cycles offer little incentive to politicians to act for the future. 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 suppo…

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What Counts as Antisemitism? 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Jewish Canadians face the challenge of confronting—and defining—hate. The definition is a debate that is dividing communities. 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,…

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Matchmakers in India Now Have Competition: AI 30:27

3M ago30:27

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Indian singles—and their parents—are turning to algorithms for help with arranged marriages. Is AI the way of the future for matchmaking? Paul Berry reads Matchmakers in India Now Have Competition: AI About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three b…

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Mi Amor 24:16

3M ago24:16

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Spanish was the first language CHANTAL BRAGANZA was shown love in. It’s shaped her understanding of parenthood. Lori Wilson reads Mi Amor 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…

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You Can’t Solve the Teacher Shortage by Pretending Anyone Can Do the Job 14:56

4M ago14:56

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Treating teaching as a profession, exercised by specialized workers with strict standards for membership, increases the quality of our schools. So why is it being turned into a gig? 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, …

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Return to Damascus 41:36

4M ago41:36

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After fourteen years away, Samia Madwar returned to a country and a home she barely recognized. 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 a…

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Rebels with a Vase 24:52

4M ago24:52

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How to buy flowers without destroying the planet. 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 disabili…

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Cult of Lies 29:01

4M ago29:01

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Conspiracies, murder, and the tragic end to a controversial Jamaican church. 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 …

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Getting Things Right 14:37

4M ago14:37

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How writer Mavis Gallant turned fact into truth. 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 disabilit…

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How to Save Canada 41:52

4M ago41:52

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We’re going to have to work hard — and fast — to avoid becoming Trump’s fifty-first state. 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 su…

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The New Patron Saints of Lesbian Fiction 12:49

4M ago12:49

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Why the best queer writers are throwing plot out of the window. 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…

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Odd Woman Out 13:16

4M ago13:16

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Part of Danielle Smith's appeal is being open to all ideas, even when they are completely bananas. 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 establis…

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Need a Knee Replacement? You Can Get it at the Mall 27:43

4M ago27:43

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Canadians are paying to jump the surgical wait list. It’s unravelling the fabric of public health care. 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 est…

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S4 E19 - ARCHIVE EDITION (Part II) - Beatles '65 - Songwriter/Musician Terry Draper 54:55

5M ago54:55

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In this second part of an archive edition of The Walrus Was Paul, we dig into the archives to pay tribute to the life and memory of Canadian musician and songwriter Terry Draper, who passed away in May of 2025. Terry was a founding member of the 70s band Klaatu and, also, an honoured member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Back in May of 2…

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Book Banning in Canada Is Quiet, Systemic, and More Effective than Ever 27:30

5M ago27:30

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Our libraries are being purged in the name of protecting kids. Marjorie Nicolau reads Book Banning in Canada Is Quiet, Systemic, and More Effective than Ever 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 …

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Plastic Money 14:57

5M ago14:57

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A Canadian company claims it’s fighting pollution in the Philippines. Is it just profiting from the problem? Lori Wilson reads Plastic Money 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-t…

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Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism. But the Lie That They Do Is Still Going Strong 17:47

5M ago17:47

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How one fraudulent paper on vaccines fuelled decades of misinformation that still persists today. Lori Wilson reads Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism. But the Lie That They Do Is Still Going Strong 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 …

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S4 E18 - ARCHIVE EDITION (Part I) - Beatles '65 - Songwriter/Musician Terry Draper 53:40

5M ago53:40

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In this archive edition of The Walrus Was Paul, we dig into the archives to pay tribute to the life and memory of Canadian musician and songwriter Terry Draper. Terry was a founding member of the 70s band Klaatu and, also, an honoured member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Back in May of 2021 Terry talked with host Paul Romanuk about the …

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I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats 22:51

5M ago22:51

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Troy Jollimore once believed university was a shared intellectual pursuit. Then came AI and obliterated that faith. 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 visi…

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What Happens After a Death on Campus 29:37

5M ago29:37

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Following a string of suicides, the University of Toronto protected its reputation. It should have protected its students. 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…

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My Guilty Pleasure: Spicy Food 6:00

6M ago6:00

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For someone with a baby face, eating spicy food was a way to look just a little badass! Lori Wilson reads My Guilty Pleasure: Spicy Food 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 …

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The Weight of Numbers 22:00

6M ago22:00

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How casualty counters measure deaths in Gaza. Lori Wilson reads The Weight of Numbers 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…

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Breaking Story 32:49

6M ago32:49

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Big media is collapsing. The future of journalism is looking small. Matt Speirs reads Breaking Story 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 establ…

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The Day Assad Fled: Joy, Fear, and the Weight of History 9:13

6M ago9:13

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After years of silence, Samia Madwar can finally write about Syria again. 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…

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Why Flying Sucks So Much 20:44

6M ago20:44

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Long delays, lost luggage, a byzantine complaints process that seldom delivers. But hey, good luck with that airline ticket. 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, A…

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