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.
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Winner, "Outstanding Music Series", 2022 Canadian Podcast Awards. In this passion project of a podcast, longtime Hockey Night In Canada and TSN broadcaster (and Beatles expert!) Paul Romanuk chats with great Canadian music people about the greatest band in the history of pop music - The Beatles. Each episode will feature a different guest, who will dive into their favourite Beatles or Beatles solo album, track by track. Some of the biggest names in Canadian music tell their stories about dis ...
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We're Metaphorical Walrus Productions, and we make the Actual Play podcasts Westerns & Wagons, Monsters & Mysteries, and Skybound Card games! Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/metaphoricalwalrusproductions, Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MetaphoricalP Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MetaphoricalWalrusProductions Music for Westerns & Wagons provided by zircon, and you can find more of his music at www.zirconmusic.com! Unless otherwise noted in the episode description, all ...
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The Walrus & Philper Show is a bit hard to explain, but please don't ask Philper to explain it, unless you have all day. Classic Rock & More says it best. Enjoy some rare cuts, good old fashioned fun (usually at Philper's expense) and light hearted banter, balanced with Classic Rock stories, music, interviews and information. Pull up an ear and enjoy!
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A "Beatles and such" podcast with father and son. Hosted by Kevin Mantegna (a John Lennon impersonator) and Kyle Mantegna (a guy not in a Beatles-tribute band).
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This is "I Am The Walrus" that explores and shares the stories of a young boy growing up during the 1960s in the South. What could be call the most prolific decade in history has so many twist and turns that developed a young boy into a man...but not the one his Father thought he should be.
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Walrus takes on the intricate and wildly fascinating city that is Berlin. An exquisite adventure through one of the most exciting cities of the 21st century. “So, does that mean this is a serious podcast?” Oh yes, very serious. Walrus is no jester. He has round glasses and wears matching socks. Luckily, the show also has giggly guests, edgy editing and telling tales. All topped off with a down to earth, self-deprecating voice-over. “Now Walrus (is your name really Walrus?), another question ...
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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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S4 E19 - ARCHIVE EDITION (Part II) - Beatles '65 - Songwriter/Musician Terry Draper
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54:55In 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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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
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12:49Why 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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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
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27:43Canadians 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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Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism. But the Lie That They Do Is Still Going Strong
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17:47How 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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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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Book Banning in Canada Is Quiet, Systemic, and More Effective than Ever
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27:30Our 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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S4 E18 - ARCHIVE EDITION (Part I) - Beatles '65 - Songwriter/Musician Terry Draper
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53:40In 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
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22:51Troy 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
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29:37Following 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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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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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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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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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
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20:44Long 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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Inside Doug Ford's plan to starve Ontario universities
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31:03What happens when a government stops believing in education? What happens when a government stops believing in education? 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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Long commutes allow one to read a book put aside for weeks or look out the window as slivers of the city pass by. Long commutes can be gruelling, but sometimes they provide an escape. 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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Can Rayne Fisher-Quann, the internet’s it girl, turn her online fandom into a bestselling debut? 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 …
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Why Do I Minimize My Pain?
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20:45Elizabeth Arbour has lived with chronic pain since her twenties. Then she started to question what she believed about her limitations. 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…
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Did Canada Really Just Build a $7.5 Million Monument That Honours Nazis?
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17:14For a year Canadian Heritage reviewed its contents. Uncertainty concerning the chief commemorative element, the Wall of Remembrance, lingered for many months. Did the list include Nazis? Marjorie Nicolau reads Did Canada Really Just Build a $7.5 Million Monument That Honours Nazis? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, in…
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The “Inhuman” Court Case That Helped Sink a Major Law Firm
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17:33Castor Holdings - the twenty-year legal saga involving 18,000 exhibits, 100,000 pages of expert reports, and a judge who needed an emergency bypass surgery. Marjorie Nicolau reads The “Inhuman” Court Case That Helped Sink a Major Law Firm About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind o…
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I Lost My Son to Addiction. No, Privilege Didn't Protect Him
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19:49He had a loving family, financial support, and the best treatment. He fell victim to an overdose anyway. Scott Oake tells how, despite a life of privilege, he lost his son to addition. Matt Speirs reads I Lost My Son to Addiction. No, Privilege Didn’t Protect Him About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers …
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S4 E17 - My 5 Most Significant Beatles Songs (Part II) - Musicologist Mike Daley
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51:25In this episode, the 2nd of two parts, Musician and Musicologist Mike Daley talks about why certain Beatles songs are more musically significant to him than others. We nerd out on the Beatles' biggest selling single and, also, their most streamed track to date. Hosted by Paul Romanuk. Find out what Mike is up to at his webpage, mikedaleymusic.com R…
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S4 E16 - My 5 Most Significant Beatles Songs (Part I) - Musicologist Mike Daley
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40:45In this first of two special episodes, Musician and Musicologist Mike Daley talks about why certain Beatles songs are more musically significant than others. The tracks covered in this episode come from the albums Please Please Me, Help! and Revolver. Hosted by Paul Romanuk. Find out what Mike Daley is up to at his webpage, mikedaleymusic.com Paul …
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Welcome to University. Good Luck Finding a Place to Live
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11:00University students looking for housing are being forced to choose between brutal commutes and luxury condos they can’t afford. 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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First Nations are rethinking education, the radical new approach includes year-round classes—with breaks for hunting and fishing. 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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When Your Landlord Is a Billion-Dollar Corporation
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21:34Real estate trusts are sending rents soaring and reshaping Canada’s cities. 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 f…
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The Politics of “Common Sense” Is Making Us Meaner
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26:23Politicians cutting services is now being treated like conventional wisdom. But it has led to a world that fails many of us. 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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Ear Candy: How Hearing Protection Became Cool
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12:33Club goers, screaming Swifties, and city dwellers are all embracing a life with less noise. 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 s…
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How a Would-Be Bomber Rebuilt His Life
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39:49Zakaria Amara was jailed for his part in the Toronto 18 terror plot. Then came the hard work of redemption. 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…
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Canada remains deeply flawed, but political theorist David Moscrop is determined to stand up for it and for our right to decide our own 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 AM…
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Canada has an insatiable demand for cheap labour. Workers are being lured here with schemes and lies. Inside the dark world of immigration consultancy. 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 Englis…
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Is Canada Ready for Life Without the CBC? Pierre Poilievre Thinks So
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13:57Saving one of Canada’s most controversial institutions won’t be easy. Lori Wilson reads Is Canada Ready for Life Without the CBC? Pierre Poilievre Thinks So 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 E…
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Should the Arctic Really Brace for an Invasion?
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14:12The people of the Arctic don’t need more neighbours, they would rather see more housing and maybe some dentists. Lori Wilson reads Should the Arctic Really Brace for an Invasion? 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…
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The military gave Lisa Gregoire’s brother purpose. It also broke him. Marjorie Nicolaou reads GI Joe 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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In the privacy of notebooks, lists live a different life. Some exist largely as traces of the act of attention, the conceptual material of their connection having eroded away. Paul Berry reads My Guilty Pleasure - lists About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted…
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Nazi persecution scattered Timothy Taylor’s family across three continents. A lost archive brought them together. Paul Berry reads Paper Trail - a memoir byTimothy Taylor. 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…
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Tipping Isn’t about Service – It’s a Psychological Con Job
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10:15Why that little payment screen wants you to feel guilt. Lori Wilson reads Tipping Isn’t about Service – It’s a Psychological Con Job 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 F…
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Pay Tuition, Follow the Rules, Then Pack Your Bags
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19:30Like many international students, Paulo Moura built a life in Canada. With the latest permanent residency cuts, he’s not sure where he’ll go next. Lori Wilson reads Pay Tuition, Follow the Rules, Then Pack Your Bags About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Op…
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Can Chrystia Freeland Lead the Liberals Out of the Wilderness
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23:17Chrystia Freeland helped build Trudeau’s legacy. Now she has to survive it. Matt Spiers reads Can Chrystia Freeland Lead the Liberals Out of the Wilderness? 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 E…
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S4 E15 - Wings' Venus and Mars (Side Two) - Singer/Songwriter Max Comeau
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1:12:57Montreal-based singer and songwriter Max Comeau talks with host Paul Romanuk about Side Two of the 1975 Paul McCartney and Wings album Venus and Mars. 2025 marks 50 years since the album came out! The record was a global number one album and featured the number one single Listen To What The Man Said. You can explore Max Comeau's work at his Bandcam…
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What if tallying up books at the end of the year was less about numbers? Lori Wilson reads I List Therefore I Am: Letting Go of Reading Goal Anxiety 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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Inside the Canadian company betting millions on human-like robots. Marjorie Nicolaou reads Circuit Breakers 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…
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The Most Toxic Substance on Earth – and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It
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18:45The fraught quest for a safe site to bury nuclear waste. Lori Wilson reads The Most Toxic Substance on Earth – and the Tiny Town Volunteering to Host It 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 Engli…
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S4 E14 - Wings' Venus and Mars (Side One) - Singer/Songwriter Max Comeau
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59:13Montreal-based singer and songwriter Max Comeau talks to host Paul Romanuk about the 1975 Paul McCartney and Wings album Venus and Mars. The album is 50 years old! It was a global number one record during the Summer of '75. You can explore Max Comeau's music at his Bandcamp page. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP…
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Starlink’s popularity surges as Northern residents search for reliable internet Lori Wilson reads Yukoners Are Pissed: The Outcry over Telecom Failures 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 Englis…
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The Pope’s Feminism: Progress for Women, Just Not Too Much
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17:30As calls for female ordination grow, the Vatican grapples with its limits. Lori Wilson reads The Pope’s Feminism: Progress for Women, Just Not Too Much 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 Englis…
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In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up
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29:03Despite jail, torture, and death threats, activists are resisting the Taliban in the country and abroad. Paul Berry reads In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up 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 …
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