x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially

government non-profit

All Episodes

2:39

S2 Ep1175: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to Jo MacQueen, RNIB PR and Communications Manager, who gave an audio description of the clock. Image shows the floral clock design- an elaborate clock face made up of thousands of flowers and plants. The clock reads Royal National Institute of Blind People around the circumference and has 12 segments each in alternating pinks and greens. To the right of the clock,

en

2:35

S2 Ep1167: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to the Director of RNIB Scotland, James Adams, about the launch. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

en

7:08

S2 Ep1179: Linburn Estate Sale Craig Spalding

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Following Sight Scotland Veteran’s decision to sell the Linburn Estate in West Lothian which houses a number of blind and partially sighted veterans, David Hogg speaks to CEO Craig Spalding…

en

7:28

S2 Ep1151: Bai Tu Long Bay Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Join Jonathan Abro on the second of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he boards a converted junkship to travel through Bai Tu Long bay. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

en

8:30

Therapeutic Garden, Sight Matters, Interview With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Sight Matters (a Sight loss charity on the Isle of Man) are soon to open a new therapeutic garden. Jennifer Murry chats to Peter Marshall to learn all about it. You can contact Sight Matters in the following ways: Email Address: enquiries@sightmatters.im Phone: 01624674727 Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black

en

8:40

S2 Ep1166: Live Football With Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

More and more live events, including sport, are getting the audio description touch to support blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to discuss live AD and look ahead to some football matches which will have a mix of pundits and audio describers who will bring the match to life. #RNIBConnect

en

9:36

Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/17

Would you like to hear about Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper? Jennifer Murray catches up with Georgette Vale to learn more. You can listen to Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper on their website at: https://www.watn.org.uk/ To find your local newspaper, you can visit the Talking News Federation's website at the following link: https://tnf.org.uk/ Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters

en

8:18

S2 Ep1159: Open Water Swimming Can Be Accessible For...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/17

A collaborative project between the University of Brighton and Sight Support Worthing is looking at ways of making outdoor swimming an accessible option for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, to learn more about the research and their successful pilot event. If you’d like more info on the research, or swimming opportunities, go to www.accessiblewaters.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background

en

8:22

S2 Ep1164: Update on RNIB’s Work Around Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/16

In this podcast Hubert gets an update on the progress of RNIB’s work around accessible voting, following the recent local elections that took place in May 2025 in England. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

en

6:13

S2 Ep1163: Queer Stories In Art At National Galleries...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/16

Join the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) as they celebrate Pride Month by delving into queer stories within the collection. Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher, from the learning & Engagement team, to learn more. Learn more about the session on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme (Online) | Queer stories in art | National Galleries of Scotland Access to this session will be via Zoom. A telephone number, link and password will be sent out before the session. To book a free place,

en

12:35

S2 Ep1162: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/16

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt has some welfare and employment news and would you be interested in becoming RNIB’s next CEO? If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's

en

4:07

Volunteering Experience With Vista, Interview With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/13

Would you like to hear all about Craig Brown's experience of volunteering with a sight loss charity? Well, Jennifer Murray finds out more.Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

en

6:14

Chatterbox Talking Newspaper, Interview With Paul...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/13

Would you like to hear about a talking newspaper called Chatterbox based in Norwich? Jennifer Murray chats to Paul Henderson to find out more. You can contact Chatterbox Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Email Address: contact@cbtn.org.uk Phone: 01603765365 Website: www.cbtn.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567246585194 Instagram: @chatterboxnorwichtn Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in

en

6:08

S2 Ep1148: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Marie & Rosetta, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/13

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week Vidar was reviewing the musical ‘Marie & Rosetta’ at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre which tells the story of the pairing of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history with

en

7:50

S2 Ep1161: RNIB's Reaction To Govenment Spending Review

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/13

The UK government recently released their spending review but how will it affect the sight loss community… Barry Snell spoke to RNIB's Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs Sophie Dodgeon to find out more Click here to find out more about RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

en

5:05

S2 Ep1160: Join Us For The RNIB Products And Advice...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/13

The RNIB's Products And Advice Centre in Belfast City Centre is relaunching on the 26th July and the public are invited to come along on the day and be part of things Barry Snell chats to RNIB’s Louise Kenny to learn more about the relaunch of RNIB’s Products and Advice Centre To find out more about RNIB Northern Ireland click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line:

en

7:01

Forest Talk Talking Newspaper, Interview With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/13

Would you like to hear about Forest Talk Talking Newspaper? Jennifer Murray chats to Christine Mora to learn more. You can contact Forest Talk Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Website: https://foresttalk.co.uk/ Mobile: 07903 240 296 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ForestTalkII Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line:

en

21:14

S2 Ep1156: Father's Day 2025 - Callum Stoneman On...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/12

Callum Stoneman is well known to listeners of RNIB Connect Radio as the host of ‘Tech Talk’, but he’s also recently become a dad. Ahead of Father’s Day Hywel Davies has been finding out what Callum’s experience has been like as a blind parent.

en

11:42

S2 Ep1158: Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun, Two...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/12

Two new exhibitions at Tate Britain are showcasing the work of Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun, two very influential British artists who had links with the Surrealists movement.After the press view at Tate Britain for both exhibitions on Wednesday 11 June 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Eliza Spindel, Assistant Curator of both the Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun exhibitions to find out more about the background to both Artist work, their importance within the Art World at

en

4:50

S2 Ep1157: Sight Village Central Preview 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/12

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Central. For more information, visit the QAC website - Sight Village Central 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

en

1,933 results

Similar Podcasts

The Fly

Georgetown"s Institute of Politics and...

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

Fora do Baralho

Rádio Observador