Category: The Ali and Macara Show Podcast
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“107 Days”, by Kamala Harris, Sunday, Mar 1, 2026
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Discussed topics Kamala Harris’s book “107 Days” The hosts shared their impressions of the book they’re currently reading. Current US political situation The hosts discussed concerns about the current US administration and potential future scenarios. Sports updates Brief discussion about recent sports results. Next week’s book selection The hosts decided on their next book to…
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“My Name Is Barbra”, Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
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Barbara Streisand’s autobiography “My Name is Barbara” Ali and Macara discussed their impressions of Barbara Streisand’s autobiography, focusing on her personality, writing style, and life experiences. Reading interests and future books Ali shared other books he’s currently reading and interested in exploring. Upcoming network events Ali and Macara announced several upcoming events on their network.
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“Shantaram”, Sunday, Feb 15, 2026
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Climate change discussion The hosts discussed climate change, its terminology, and how environmental issues are often commercialized. Recycling practices Ali shared information about recycling practices based on an article he had read. Book review: “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts Ali and Macara discussed their thoughts on “Shantaram,” which was recommended by Steve Barclay (who had…
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“Born a Crime”, Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
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Missing podcast episode troubleshooting Macara brought up an issue with a recent podcast episode not appearing in podcast feeds despite being posted online. Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” The hosts discussed Trevor Noah’s memoir about growing up in South Africa during apartheid. Recognition of historical events The hosts had an extended discussion about how recognition…
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“This Team Is Ruining My Life (But I Love Them)”, Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
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Discussed topics Audio setup and technical preparation Ali and Macara spent the first portion of the show testing their audio setup to ensure everything was working properly for the live broadcast. Steve Dangle Glynn’s book discussion The hosts discussed “This Team is Ruining My Life, But I Love Them” by Steve Dangle Glynn, sharing their…
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George Orwell’s 1984, and Technology Tips, Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
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Show production updates The hosts discussed recent improvements to their show format and production. Weather and reading The hosts discussed the current weather conditions and how it affects their activities. Email communication Ali initiated a discussion about the importance of checking emails regularly. Word choice and communication The hosts had a brief discussion about word…
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What Direction is Voiceover on the Mac Heading In, with Jack Falejczyk, Friday, Jan 23, 2026
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Discussed topics Screen reader comparison: VoiceOver vs Windows alternatives Discussion comparing the functionality and user experience of screen readers across platforms. Apple’s approach to accessibility Discussion about Apple’s accessibility focus and ecosystem limitations. Desktop vs mobile computing for accessibility Exploration of the continued relevance of desktop computing despite mobile advancements. Responsible AI use Discussion about…
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“The Breadwinner”, and Other Books We’ve Been Reading, Sunday, Jan 18, 2026
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00:21:22 Macara Slobodian: Good afternoon. today is Sunday, January 18, 2026. We are here,Aliasgar Moosa: Sloian.Macara Slobodian: not with any shortage of tech challenges, but we are here.Aliasgar Moosa: Oh, I thought that was a Sienna word. Tech challenges.Macara Slobodian: Well, I suppose I’ve stolen it. Or maybe I need to come up with one…
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“The Book of Lost Names”, and Other Books We Have Been Reading, Saturday, Jan 10, 2026
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Audio streaming vs. YouTube livestreaming The hosts discussed the pros and cons of different streaming methods. “The Book of Lost Names” discussion The hosts shared their initial impressions of “The Book of Lost Names” by Kristin Harmel. “Iron Mike” discussion The hosts briefly continued their discussion of the book about hockey coach Mike Keenan. Other…
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Books We Have Been Reading, Sunday, Jan 4, 2026
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PC vs Mac accessibility experience Ali shared his experience using a PC with JAWS screen reader compared to Mac’s VoiceOver Zoom vs Google Workspace comparison Detailed discussion comparing the features, pricing, and usability of Zoom and Google Workspace AI technology and its impact on jobs Discussion about AI technology and its proper role in society…
