Author: Macara
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Coming Up on All Three Shows: Breaking Down the Same Bill
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Hello, I hope you’re all having a wonderful Saturday so far! Depending on where you find yourself on social media, you might have seen a fair number of posts making the rounds about Bill C-15 this week! For any of our listeners outside of Canada, or those who simply may not know, C-15 in a…
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“Mourning Has Broken”, Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
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Zoom accessibility issues Ali and Macara discussed ongoing accessibility problems with Zoom, particularly with the scheduler page. Broadcasting industry changes The hosts discussed the current state of the radio and broadcasting industry. Book review: “Mourning Has Broken” by Erin Davis Ali and Macara discussed Erin Davis’ book about her broadcasting career and the loss of…
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Audible and Tech Chat with Mike Feir, Friday, Dec 5, 2025
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Rebranding of the show and network The hosts discussed recent changes to their show’s branding. Audiobook recommendations for Christmas Michael shared several Christmas-themed audiobook recommendations from various platforms. Audible platform features and tips The group discussed various aspects of using Audible effectively. Michael’s book on iOS accessibility Michael discussed his work on updating his book…
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“Small Things Like These”, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025
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Communication platforms for audience updates Ali and Macara discussed which platforms to maintain for audience communication. Discord platform discussion The hosts discussed Discord as a growing platform. Steven Scott’s comments about Mac Ali wanted to discuss Steven Scott’s recent comments about Mac and VoiceOver. AMI network discussion Ali shared thoughts about AMI (Accessible Media Inc.)…
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(Revised), Show and Network Updates to Take Effect on Dec 1, 2025
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Hello, We’ve got some important updates to share regarding the show and the network as a whole. Name and URL changes In case you missed our discussions of this on air, as of Dec 1, 2025, Ali and Macara’s Books will be renamed The Ali and Macara Show. This change is being made so we…
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Apple Updates with Steven Scott, Monday, Nov 24, 2025
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VoiceOver accessibility issues on iOS Discussion about persistent focus-related problems with VoiceOver on iOS devices Notification Center and lock screen problems Discussion about specific issues with iOS notifications Phone app changes in iOS 26 Discussion about changes to the calling interface macOS accessibility issues Extensive discussion about VoiceOver problems on Mac computers iPad and iPhone…
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“Unseen” and Other Books We Have Been Reading, Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
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Streaming setup changes Ali and Macara discussed their current streaming setup and the challenges they face with YouTube Live. Show and network rebranding Ali and Macara discussed upcoming changes to their show name and network branding. Book discussion: “Unseen” by Molly Burke Ali and Macara discussed Molly Burke’s book “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision…
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“The Phoenix Crown”, Sunday, Nov 16, 2025
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Book announcement: “Unseen” by Molly Burke Ali and Macara announced their next book selection with credit to Ashlyn for the suggestion. Techstravaganza discussion The hosts discussed their involvement with Techstravaganza, referring to its history and evolution in somewhat coded language. Book discussion: “The Phoenix Crown” The hosts discussed their current book, “The Phoenix Crown” by…
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“Playing the Long Game”, Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
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Keyboard preferences and technology Ali shared thoughts about keyboard preferences and braille display technology. Christine Sinclair’s “Playing the Long Game” book review Ali and Macara discussed the memoir “Playing the Long Game” by Christine Sinclair, focusing on its portrayal of sports during pandemic shutdowns. Current events and societal trends The discussion of the book led…
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One Hour Reminder, “Playing the Long Game”, Sunday, Nov 9, 2025
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Good afternoon, Happy Sunday! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend! This is a friendly reminder that Ali and I will be on the air once again, this afternoon, at 3:30 Eastern. We’re looking forward to discussing Christine Sinclair’s “Playing the Long Game”. Tune in live, it’s always a great time! Listen Live Check…
