NOW with Dave Brown

Social Anxiety

Social Anxiety can be hard to navigate. Shane Baker gives advice on how you can manage through social situations.

Episode 1014: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Scott Morrison from the Utah Jazz tells you all about the NBA's campaign for Autism Acceptance Month. Kaitlynn Robinson and Rose Solovitch share their review of Taylor Swift's new album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Plus, there is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth compete for the title! This is the April 23, 2024, episode.

Weekly News Quiz – April 23, 2024

There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth compete for the title! From the April 23, 2024, episode.

Taylor Swift's New Album

Taylor Swift's new album is garnering a lot of buzz among fans. Kaitlynn Robinson and Rose Solovitch give their review. From the April 23, 2024, episode.

Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival

The 2024 Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival kicked off this month. Community reporter Anna Kim tells you all about it! She also shares details about the ‘Sip n' Ride’ Train Excursion at the Detention Brewing Company in Rosalind, Alberta. From the April 23, 2024, episode.

Demand for Uranium

A push for nuclear power is fueling demand for uranium. Lawrence Gunther explains the surge in uranium prices. From the April 23, 2024, episode.

NBA Autism Acceptance Campaign

Earlier this month the NBA launched a league-wide campaign for Autism Acceptance. Organizer Scott Morrison from the Utah Jazz tells you all about it! From the April 23, 2024, episode.

Episode 1013: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses Canada's international meeting for a plastics pollution treaty. Shelley Petit describes some accessibility regulations that are up for review for the National Building Code. Plus, AI-powered accessibility tools can fix accessibility problems on websites. But how much are they really helping users? Steven Scott explores this issue. This is the April 22, 2024, episode.

Preparing Material for Stand-up Comedy

There is a lot that goes into preparing material for stand-up comedy. Niek Theelen breaks down the process. From the April 22, 2024, episode.

AI-based Tools for Accessibility

AI-powered accessibility tools can fix accessibility problems on websites. But how much are they really helping users? Steven Scott explores this issue. From the April 22, 2024, episode.

Film Review: “Stolen”

New on Netflix is the Swedish drama film “Stolen.” Amy Amantea shares her review. From the April 22, 2024, episode.

Public Review of National Building Code

A public review of proposed changes to the National Building Code is underway. Shelley Petit describes some of the accessibility regulations that are up for review. From the April 22, 2024, episode.

Plastics Pollution Treaty

The Federal Government is hosting an international meeting aimed at creating a plastics pollution treaty. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will set the stage. From the April 22, 2024, episode.

Episode 1012: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Canada took home gold at the International Blind Ice Hockey Series. Assistant captain Jason Yuha shares his experience. Plus, Apple has dropped to second place following a decline in smartphone shipments. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the scoop! This is the April 18, 2024, episode.

Series Review: “Fallout”

Fallout is a new Prime Video series based on the popular video game franchise. Michael McNeely shares his review. From the April 18, 2024, episode.

Apple’s Decline in Smartphone Shipments

Apple has dropped to second place following a decline in smartphone shipments. Marc Aflalo from Access Tech Live gives you the scoop! From the April 18, 2024, episode.

Greater Moncton Lawn Bowling Event

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Moncton are organizing their fourth annual lawn bowling event. Moncton community reporter Natalie Fougere tells you all about it! She also highlights National Volunteer Week! From the April 18, 2024, episode.

International Blind Ice Hockey Series

Canada took home gold at the International Blind Ice Hockey Series last weekend in St. Louis, Missouri. Assistant captain Jason Yuha shares his experience. From the April 18, 2024, episode.

Ukrainian Refugees in Canada

A Ukrainian refugee is paying it forward to other newcomers to Canada. Dawn Dickinson shares this story in her preview of Maclean’s Magazine. From the April 18, 2024, episode.

Episode 1011: Full Show

Placements & Internships for Students

The school year is wrapping up at colleges and universities. Elizabeth Mohler shares tips on what to consider for summer placements and internships. From the April 17, 2024, episode.

STF Work-to-rule

The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation has begun work-to-rule as part of the ongoing job action dispute with the province. Journalist John Loeppky gives you this story. From the April 17, 2024, episode.

Create & Connect Crafts at The Leaf

Winnipeggers will have a chance to get creative this spring through a hands-on crafting class. Community reporter Derek Lackey tells you all about Create and Connect Crafts at The Leaf. From the April 17, 2024, episode.

Climate Change Through the Years

Earth Day is happening on April 22! Anne Camozzi reflects on the evolution of climate and policy changes through the decades. From the April 17, 2024, episode.

Federal Budget 2024

Reporter Meagan Gillmore recaps the budget and gives you details about the Canadian Disability Benefit. From the April 17, 2024, episode.

Episode 1010: Full Show

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles explores the NDP’s proposed housing solutions. Bonita Paquette tells you all about a pilot project in Calgary that is bridging the gap between affordable housing for students and the social isolation experienced by seniors in retirement homes. Plus, there is another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth! This is the April 16, 2024, episode.

Weekly News Quiz – April 16, 2024

There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Paul Daniel, Karen Magee and Alex Smyth battle it out for the win! From the April 16, 2024, episode.

Intergenerational Living Project

A pilot project in Calgary is bridging the gap between affordable housing for students and the social isolation experienced by seniors in retirement homes. Bonita Paquette tells you all about it. From the April 16, 2024, episode.

Le Dolci Culinary Classroom

Housing Crisis in Ontario

Access to housing in Ontario continues to be in crisis. Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles explores the NDP’s proposed housing solutions. From the April 16, 2024, episode.