Flipping the Script on Audio Description: AD as a Tool For Creation

In this episode, we'll hear from rebecca Lamorte who was pushed on the New York City subway and ultimately decided to run for the New York City Council to fight for accessibility and more. While this episode is focused on seeking elected office, the concepts apply to any leadership position. Shout out to DisabilityVictory.org  Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

Over the past few weeks, We've been exploring the power disabled people have. The many things in our control. The ways to get involved whether that is direct or in a more supportive role and participating in the electoral process.  It's all been leading up to this conversation. That is, disabled people in leadership or governance. Notice y'all, I didn't say government. While that's definitely a part of this conversation, so often the things that really impact our lives are local. I'm talking about your city, town or borough. Sometimes hyper local as in your home owner's association or your Co-op board. Today, Neal Carter, President of [Disability Victory](https://www.disabilityvictory.org/). shares more on how  they're equipping future progressive disabled leaders. Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

As we approach November 3, 2026, Election Day, I wanted to do an episode about voting. My first instinct was to produce an episode about voter suppression, gerrymandering, or any of the various attacks on open elections. The episode would cover the many ways Republicans, MAGA, white nationalists  continue to do anything they can including,lying cheating and stealing with the goal of securing power. But y'all know that already! So I'll talk about the topic, in my own way. Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

Politicians lying isn't a revelation. People have always debated facts.  Today's access to social media and the ease at which just about anyone can publish and spread "stories" has made distinguishing truth from fiction much more of a challenge. In fact, it often feels as if a large percentage of society no longer cares about what is true. As this is the Power to the People series, I think it's important that we ask ourselves how we can play a role in reducing mis or disinformation from disrupting our lives. It's rampant, but that doesn't mean we have to fall victim or help spread it. I'll use a 9/11 related story from my own experience to kick-off the conversation.    Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

There are lots of people today,both non disabled and disabled,  who are looking for a way to get activated. Searching for a way to participate in resisting the attacks on voter rights, education, DEI and everything else that MAGA is against. For disabled people this can be a challenge. In this episode I'll feature Lolly Lijewski  who shares some of the activities she has participated in along with some strategies for getting involved! 

I'm happy to be back in the RMM Radio studio producing a new 2026 season.  The season is a result of all the things that I've been thinking about over the past few years. When life starts Lifin' we need to stop and remember that we do have choices. There are way too many things going on today that are all about limiting some people's choices. If you relate to what I'm saying, press play. Otherwise, read the transcript... it's your choice! How do you define power? Join me this season called, Power to the People, and let's expand our definition together.  

In this final episode of the FTS season, I'm taking a fresh, dramatic look at the state of AD. It's an artistic exploration of how audio description went from a promising, groundbreaking career path to something threatened by AI and text-to-speech. To do this, we're taking on the true crime genre, but the case is about Audio Description itself. Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

In this latest episode, we're joined by Nic Novicki, founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) - an annual competition that gives disabled creatives the chance to showcase their talent in front of and behind the camera. We discuss: Nic's career and the relationship to EDFC And plenty more... Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

In this latest episode, we feature, educator, musician, and composer Estevan Carlos Benson, exploring the power of sound design in film. We're breaking down how sound shapes our understanding of a story—often without a single line of dialogue. Estevan shares tips for "active listening,"we discuss audio easter eggs and I have some fun with audio... Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio

This episode we're diving deep into the creative possibilities of audio description with Blind Composer , Kemal Gorey. Hear about: - "Blending in" - The impact of his first time on stage as a boy - His personal experience with audio description  ... and how all of this lead to the opportunity for Kemal to score a silent film entirely based on its audio description.   Follow or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Transcripts available at ReidMyMind.com. FB/IG @ReidMyMindRadio