Author: Macara
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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. Ali: Mentioned having a “fantastic week” playing with a new braille display and keyboard Ali: Expressed preference for the Matthias Wireless Aluminum Keyboard, particularly appreciating its full-size layout Ali: Noted the keyboard has proper arrow keys, home and end keys, and…
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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…
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“Lady Macbeth”, Sunday, Nov 2, 2025
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Show name change and network rebranding Discussion about upcoming changes to show and network names Ali: Mentioned they are going through a name change soon Macara: Confirmed the change was initially discussed as a joke but is now becoming more serious Ali: Explained the new name will be “The Ali and Macara Show” instead of…
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“The Truths We Hold”, Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
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Gratitude and thankfulness segment The hosts took time to express gratitude despite Thanksgiving having passed two weeks prior. Macara: Expressed thankfulness for community, family, friends, and the opportunity to discuss books and engage with different perspectives Macara: Specifically mentioned reading Kamala Harris’s book as valuable for seeing what others value Ali: Prompted Macara to acknowledge…
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“Burke’s Law”, Monday, Oct 20, 2025
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iOS Notification Issues and Solutions Discussion of ongoing problems with iOS notifications being unreliable and missing important alerts. Ali: Expressed frustration with notification flakiness across iOS, noting it has been an issue for years Macara: Agreed that Mail app notifications are particularly problematic Ali: Explained that Apple fixed Notification Center years ago but then broke…
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“My Oxford Year”, Monday, Oct 13, 2025
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Reflections on Daily Gratitude Macara and Ali shared personal reflections on gratitude, expressing thankfulness for their friendships, community, and shared activities. They discussed the freedoms and opportunities they enjoy, including hobbies like sports and reading, and emphasized the importance of being grateful every day.
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“The Sporty One”, Sunday, Oct 5, 2025
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iOS 2026 Features Discussion Ali and Macara discussed their favorite features of iOS 2026, with Ali highlighting the speech history and input device management features. They agreed to include a link to Ali’s tutorial on iOS 2026 features in the show notes, and Macara mentioned that the preview app demonstration was also useful for VoiceOver…
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Alanis Morissette Book Chat, Sunday, Sept 28, 2025
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Project Integration and Operational Efficiency Ali and Macara discussed the progress and milestones achieved with their projects, including the integration of various shows under a single umbrella. They highlighted the efficiency gained from streamlining operations and ensuring all team members have access to the same platforms and resources. Ali mentioned the positive impact of incorporating…
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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time”, Friday, Sept 26, 2025
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The Curious Incident Book Discussion The group discussed their experience reading and enjoying “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” which they found engaging due to its unique narrative style, accurate portrayal of autism, and compelling plot. They noted the book’s short chapters and the confusion caused by its chapter numbering system, but…
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“Slow Down: How Doing Nothing Makes Us Better Humans”, Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
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iOS 26 Feature Overview Ali shared his experience with iOS 26, highlighting new features like direct ringtone creation and a speech copying history in the rotor. They discussed the evolution of device connectivity and file transfer methods, noting how wireless and app-based methods have replaced traditional plug-and-play. Ali mentioned plans to demonstrate these iOS 26…
