The Digest - August 12th, 2024

Today, Amy Amantea steps in as host for Jacob Shymanski and talks to hosts from across the AMI Audio network about the lack of funding to tackle homelessness and the opioid crisis, plus a new Ojibway-dubbed version of Star Wars. All that and more on today’s edition of AMI Today! Due to technical difficulties, we unfortunately couldn’t speak with our feature guest Mattmac.Highlights:Show Introduction (00:00)Globe & Mail – Mayors ask for more funding to combat homelessness and the opioid crisis (1:00) Podcast Preview – The Pulse’s “Star Wars in Ojibway” episode (6:21)The Guardian Daily – Mike Ross brings an interesting perspective on running mates Donald Trump and JD Vance (12:56)Double Tap – Google and Microsoft are still accessible software despite keyboard shortcut change (20:55) AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.Follow AMI Today on YouTubeAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected]