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Episodes
May 13, 2020 – Behind the Scenes of Presidential Release Live
5/13/2020
In this episode, Anil and Melissa have a conversation with President Riccobono, who takes us behind the scenes of the presidential release live. They discuss the history and purpose of the presidential release, why President Riccobono decided to take it in a new direction during the coronavirus pandemic, the success of the new format in bringing our community together, and how the presidential release and other Federation activities might continue to evolve because of what we are learning in...
Duration:00:22:00
March 18, 2020 – What It Means to Live the Life You Want
3/18/2020
This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast explores the meaning of the NFB tagline, “Live the life you want.” Melissa and Anil chat with Gary Wunder, the wise and witty editor of our flagship magazine, The Braille Monitor. They talk about the exploration of our tagline in the March issue of the magazine, the myth of the model Federationist, and the need to raise expectations while at the same time respecting each other’s differences and choices. They also invite listeners to contribute to...
March 4, 2020 – Audio Description: A Professional Perspective (Part 2 of 2)
3/4/2020
This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the second of two episodes exploring the topic of audio description. Chris Danielsen chats with Roy Samuelson, voiceover artist and audio description narrator for hit shows like NCIS and Star Trek, Picard, and major motion pictures like the Oscar-nominated 1917. Roy talks about how he discovered the field of audio description, his evolution from narrator to passionate advocate, how collaboration with the blind people who make up the audience is...
Duration:00:26:00
February 26, 2020 – Audio Description: The Big Picture (Part 1 of 2)
2/26/2020
This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the first of two episodes exploring the topic of audio description. Anil Lewis chats with Everette Bacon, who, in addition to his duties as president of the NFB of Utah and a member of the NFB board of directors, also represents us on the Disability Advisory Committee to the Federal Communications Commission. Everette talks about his advocacy for audio description, explains the laws and regulations that require it on television and in movie...
Duration:00:50:51
February 19, 2020 – Celebrating Black History
2/19/2020
This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast celebrates Black History Month with a contemporary discussion from several leaders in our movement. Chris Danielsen chats with Denise Avant, Ron Brown, and Shawn Callaway, all dynamic African-American affiliate presidents and members of the NFB board of directors, who discuss discrimination as experienced by blind people who are also black.
Duration:01:34:29
November 27, 2019 – Meet Libra Robinson
12/5/2019
Meet Libra Robinson
Duration:00:17:42
November 27, 2019 – Meet Libra Robinson
12/5/2019
Meet Libra Robinson
Duration:00:17:42
October 31, 2019 – Meet the Blind Month
10/31/2019
Meet the Blind Month
Duration:00:17:59
October 31, 2019 – Meet the Blind Month
10/31/2019
Meet the Blind Month
Duration:00:17:59
September 24, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 7: Household Tasks
9/24/2019
Household Tasks
Duration:00:38:55
September 24, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 7: Household Tasks
9/24/2019
Household Tasks
Duration:00:38:55
September 23, 2019 – National Guide Dog Month
9/23/2019
National Guide Dog Month
Duration:00:29:34
September 23, 2019 – National Guide Dog Month
9/23/2019
National Guide Dog Month
Duration:00:29:34
September 5, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 6: Making Back to School Successful
9/5/2019
Making Back to School Successful
Duration:00:38:01
September 5, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 6: Making Back to School Successful
9/5/2019
Making Back to School Successful
Duration:00:38:01
August 16, 2019 – Teacher Talk
8/16/2019
Teacher Talk
Duration:00:24:38
August 16, 2019 – Teacher Talk
8/16/2019
Teacher Talk
Duration:00:24:38
August 13, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 5: Supervising and Playing Outside
8/13/2019
Supervising and Playing Outside
Duration:00:37:39
August 13, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 5: Supervising and Playing Outside
8/13/2019
Supervising and Playing Outside
Duration:00:37:39
August 7, 2019 – Back to School Tips
8/7/2019
Back to School Tips
Duration:00:27:56