Podcast Episodes

Ep. 256 - The Dependent Press

The Canadian federal government plans to issue nearly $600M in tax credits and incentives to bolster the country's media industry over the next five years.

What will this mean for the independence of…

Published on 7 years ago

SHORT CUTS #191 - Justin Trudeau's [Redacted] Trip To India

What does the heavily redacted – er, revised – federal report on Trudeau’s trip to India tell us about the internal machinations of the government? And what does a Supreme Court ruling about journali…

Published on 7 years ago

Ep. 255 - The Making Of Finding Cleo And Thunder Bay

CANADALAND's investigative podcast Thunder Bay published its series finale last week.   Host and creator Ryan McMahon reflects on the year-long production process, and he, Jesse and Connie Walker — h…

Published on 7 years ago

SHORT CUTS #190 - Is It Time To Pull The Plug On Legacy Media?

Will federal media subsidies save a dying industry or merely protract the inevitable? And how did the Anglophone press react to the Ford government’s Francophone cuts?

Brigitte Noël guest hosts, alon…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Ep. 254 - An Issue Worth Torching Your Job Over

After 25 years at the CBC, tech columnist Jesse Hirsh decided to risk it all. During an interview about Facebook, he turned the tables, asking why CBC continues to promote Facebook as we've seen what…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

SHORT CUTS #189 - The Media's The Problem

Despite bringing the horrifying events at a private school in Toronto to the attention of police, the media have been getting some backlash from parents. A CBC columnist dared to call out the CBC on …

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Ep. 253 - Is The Media Afraid Of The Kielburgers?

The Kielburgers' WE Movement has enjoyed more than 20 years of glowing press. They also have partnerships with 38 media organizations and a history of aggressive responses to criticism.   Reporter Ja…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

SHORT CUTS #188 - The Paunch Resistance

The most controversial Maclean's cover in years, Ontario Proud's leaked fundraising documents, and Justin Trudeau becomes the latest champion of the free press. Paul Wells co-hosts.

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Ep. 252 - Is Business News Amoral, Immoral, Or Just Evil?

When the CBC tweeted out a series of news alerts following Brazil’s election of a far-right presidential candidate... people had a lot to say. The tweets flagged, “fresh opportunities for Canadian co…

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SHORT CUTS #187 - Member of Parliament

Debunking the Munk Debates, Tony Clement's sordid social media habits, and Ontario Proud goes national.

Ira Wells co-hosts.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago