We introduce a new member to the Audiobook family and discuss books that are purposely provocative, edgy, and explore taboo topics. Also, we're back with our monthly CELA Talk with Karen McKay and Theresa Power, finally getting into our review of The Whispers by Ashley Audrain.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun welcome Matt Ater, VP at Vispero, to talk all things JAWS and JAWS Kiosk. Ee learn about the concept of the JAWS Kiosk and how it came about, and discuss the thorny topics of blindness and capability, and why being blind scares so many sighted people.

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Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com
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Bill tells us about a bike ride that promotes tourism in small towns in Iowa and tries to put these small towns on the map. And, Ramya can’t believe a story about an adventurer who has travelled 230,000 miles to many different countries without flying, over the past decade. Plus, increased tourism in Greece has led to inspections of rented lounge chairs on private beaches. This article leads to an interesting debate about public drinking in Toronto Parks between Bill, Kelly, and Ramya. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

On our Sports Update, Brock Richardson gets us up to date on how team Canada is doing at the FIBA World Cup (0:00). On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us about a travel destination perfect for book lovers (12:23). Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time (27:22).

Gardener Susan Kerney informs us about the Heather plant and all its interesting surprises (7:23). AI can now attend your meetings for you. John Biehler explains during our App Update (21:39). Benevolent hackers cleared stalking spyware from 75,000 phones. Mark Phoenix tells us more on The Buzz (38:12).

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun celebrate a new season of Double Tap on AMI-audio.

There’s a lot to talk about, too, from your comments and emails including how AI will form part of our everyday lives and what that could mean for us as people who are blind. Also, the subject of what literacy means is back in the conversation, and we hear about a new newsletter for all things iPhone.

Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation:
Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com
Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK)
Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir
Mastodon: @DoubleTap
YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

In the second hour of the show, Michael McNeely shares his mid-season review of the Amazon Prime series, “Harlon Coben’s Shelter” (12:54). And, AMI Communications Specialist Greg David stops by to highlight several shows returning to AMI-tv. It’s all part of the AMI-tv’s fall lineup (37:36).

In the first hour of the show, the NOW News Panel assembles to ponder the fate of the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex (10:26). Inmates at Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest prison are sounding the alarm about the condition of the facility, the panel reacts to this story (25:34). And, Ontario is imposing restrictions on athletes and celebrities endorsing and advertising gambling sites. The panel show their hands on this topic (43:17).

Bobbi offers a described exercise routine focusing on the chest and muscles that support the shoulders for core stability. Then, we discover all the tips you need for a better night’s sleep.