Episode Details

A new strictly Canadian social media platform is promising a friendlier alternative, but is it too Canadian to succeed? 

Gander Social launched on Canada Day with an ambitious plan to “fix” social media with a bot-free, less divisive approach that includes moderation based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

But, do people really want social media that “makes them smile”? 

Host: Julian Abraham

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Kevin Newman

Additional music by Audio Network

Image Credit: Cedric Fauntleroy

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Further reading: 

• Canadian social-media platform Gander officially launches this week, promising data sovereignty - The Globe and Mail
• Investor Outlook: Gander Social expands with Canadian data focus [Bloomberg]
• - Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac sever ties with Gander Social | BetaKit 
• Luke Lebrun Thread [Bluesky]
• Welcome to the Mark Carney major projects sweepstakes - The Globe and Mail
• The Biggest Tell That Something Was Written by AI - The Atlantic  

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