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Question: what is Canada's greatest contribution to the world of comedy? Is it Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live, which launched the careers of comedians like Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, and Norm MacDonald? What about Samantha Bee, who broke into the boys club of late night political satire? Nathan Fielder who may have redrawn the lines of reality itself, exposing the absurdity of modern life with his bizarre, intricate pranks? Professor Stephen Leacock, the Mark Twain of Canada?
Or is it a hidden-camera, prank comedy show that has been seen by millions and millions of people from all over the world?
Just For Laughs Gags has been running for almost 25 years, and it had no reason to stop, except that its parent company filed for creditor protection under Canadaâs Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act on March 5, 2024. What was Gags and what will be missed if it never gets produced again?
Today on the show, we hear from the people that made it, and from people that were pranked by them.
To learn more:
Just for Laughs: Gags â 15 years growing around the world â Radio Canada InternationalJust For Laughs Gags YouTube Channel â YouTubeJoke's on us: Just for Laughs Gags is a heinous Canadian cultural export â National PostThe cost of cringe: Does Just for Laughs: Gags go too far? â National PostHost: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Reporter, Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Special thanks: Tamara Wise
Additional music by Audio Network
Sponsors: Article, Squarespace, AG1
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Il y a du pouvoir dans la réappropriation de son propre récit - c'est pourquoi Beata n'a pas seulement écrit un mémoire sur son expérience de fuite du Rwanda, mais aussi un recueil de poésie. Elle a cherché à retrouver des images qu'elle croyait exister, capturées par la BBC, d'un convoi de camions dans lequel elle était cachée pour fuir le pays - ce qui l'a menée à en découvrir davantage.
La conversation examine le rĂŽle des mĂ©dias occidentaux dans le reportage sur le Rwanda Ă l'Ă©poque. OĂč se trouvait la presse internationale pendant le gĂ©nocide et pourquoi le rĂ©cit Ă©tait-il si incomplet ? Pourquoi ce gĂ©nocide n'a-t-il pas Ă©tĂ© empĂȘchĂ© malgrĂ© les avertissements plus d'un an auparavant ?
Thereâs power in re-appropriating your own story - which is why Beata has not only written a memoir about her experience fleeing Rwanda, but a book of poetry as well. She sought to track down footage that she believed to exist captured by the BBC of a convoy of trucks she was hidden in to flee the country - which led her on a path to discover more.
The conversation examines the role of western media reporting about Rwanda at the time. Where was the international media during the genocide and why was the narrative so incomplete? Why wasnât this genocide prevented despite warnings over a year prior?
Animation : Emilie Nicolas
Générique : Aviva Lessard (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), André Proulx (Coordonnateur à la production), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef)
Coanimation : Beata Umumbyeyi Mairesse
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Why are New Zealand libertarian think-tanks so into Canadaâs Indigenous skyscrapers? In the midst of an ongoing housing crisis, is the Squamish Nationâs SenÌĂĄáž”w project the future of Indigenous land development?
As Deadspinâs new ownership pivots to gambling referral, we consider how broadcast bingo supports Indigenous radio. Is âRadio Bingoâ a replicable model for diversifying media revenue?
Host: Jonathan Goldsbie
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Co-host: Robert Jago
Further reading:
Thereâs one government in Canada thatâs actually beating back the housing crisis, and itâs not Justin Trudeauâs Liberals or Doug Fordâs Conservatives â Toronto StarVancouverâs new mega-development is big, ambitious and undeniably Indigenous â MacleanâsA Village Burned (2022) â Land Back (CBC Podcasts)A Canadian housing development shows how the value of indigenous land can be unlocked â The Post (NZ)Global Affairs confirms Canadian death in Lebanon, 8th since Israel-Hamas war began â The Canadian PressDeadspin Is Becoming a Gambling Referral Site â 404 MediaRadio bingo sees a surge in interest during pandemic in small towns (2021) â The Globe and MailSponsors: Douglas, Calm
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When governments and corporations want to stay on top of the âthreatsâ posed by protest movements â from climate campaigns to animal-rights advocacy â thereâs one company that they tend to turn to: Welund. Founded in the UK in 2007, it expanded to North America about a decade later, setting up shop in Calgary (where itâs now called Foresight Reports). So who are they? And what does it mean when public-sector bodies farm out their intelligence gathering to a private firm?
To find out, we put our own open-source intelligence skills to the test.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Further reading:
Secretive intelligence firm with Alberta government contract spying on journalist Brandi Morin â RicochetThe Private Intelligence Firm Keeping Tabs on Environmentalists â Mother JonesBAE spy named by campaigners is friend of leading Tory â The GuardianBP paid ex-MI6 spy firm to snoop on green campaigners â openDemocracyEp. 35 - Larry Hardcastle â Brilliant Business PodcastInformation commissioner finds feds withheld details of relationship with private spy agency â RicochetForesight Reports website â Welund North AmericaSponsors: Squarespace, AG1, Better Help
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As Elon Musk rails against content moderation in a disastrous interview with Don Lemon, Jesse and Ivor Shapiro reconsider Canadaâs new approach to online speech.
Is the Online Harms Act as Orwellian as Margaret Atwood thinks it is?
Also, immigration is coming up a lot in the news these days. Is the recent media discourse actuallyâŠ.mature?
Clarification: When Jesse reads from Bill C-63 Online Harms Act 17 he says "A person may, with the Attorney General's consent, lay an information before a provincial court judge if the person fears on reasonable grounds that another person will commit hate speech." He meant to say Section 17 "refers to existing parts of the criminal code that govern hate speech."
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Ivor Shapiro
Further reading:
Trudeauâs Orwellian online harms bill - The Spectator (UK)Margaret Atwood, Elon Musk call out Trudeau's 'Orwellian' hate speech legislation - National PostFinding a Way Forward for Jews and Palestinians in This Terrible Time [VIDEO] - Centre For Free ExpressionInfectious-disease scientist fired from Winnipeg laboratory surfaces in China - Globe and MailWeâre Falling Into Trumpâs Trap⊠Again - PersuasionImmigration is making Canada's housing more expensive. The government was warned 2 years ago - CBC NewsInternational student charged after alleged voyeurism involving cellphone at U of T residence - CBC NewsSponsors: Rotman, Douglas, Indochino
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Andy Millâs is the co-creator of The New York Times ground-breaking podcast, The Daily, and before that worked on the equally inventive and critically acknowledged podcast Radiolab. Heâs also one of the very few journalists to gain the trust of J.K. Rowling for his series The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Finally, heâs been the subject of critical reporting from Canadaland for his work on the Peabody Award winning series for The New York Times, Caliphate. That series was stripped of the Peabody and Mills himself was âcancelledâ for a combination of the Caliphate controversy and a series of attacks on twitter for his past work-place behaviour.
Itâs a rare opportunity to speak with someone with a CV like Millsâ and even rarer for Jesse to have the opportunity to come face to face with someone who has been the subject of intense scrutiny from Canadalandâs reporting.
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To learn more:
Califail â CANADALANDAndy Millsâ Professional Website â Andy MillsCaliphate â The New York TimesThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling â The Free PressNew York Times Says âCaliphateâ Podcast Fell Short of Standards â The New York TimesAn Arrest in Canada Casts a Shadow on a New York Times Star, and The Times â The New York TimesHost: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Sponsors: Douglas, CFUV, Article, Squarespace
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Alors que la guerre Ă Gaza fait rage, Emilie Nicolas et Raed Hammoud font le point sur la couverture de cette guerre dans le cadre de leur travail au sein de l'Ă©cosystĂšme mĂ©diatique quĂ©bĂ©cois. Raed Ă©voque Ă©galement le travail documentaire de longue haleine qu'il a rĂ©alisĂ© afin de crĂ©er des liens entre des personnes de diffĂ©rentes parties du monde, notamment ses sĂ©ries documentaires T'es oĂč, Youssef ? Immigrants de souche et Demain l'Afrique.
As the war in Gaza wages on, Emilie Nicolas and Raed Hammoud take stock of what itâs been like to cover this war in their work in the Quebec media ecosystem. Raed also discusses the long form documentary work he has done in order to create connections between people in different parts of the world, including his docu-series Tâes oĂč Youssef, Immigrants de Souche and Demain LâAfrique.
Animation : Emilie Nicolas
Générique : Aviva Lessard (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), André Proulx (Coordonnateur à la production), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef)
Coanimation : Raed Hammoud
Pour en savoir plus :
Tâes oĂč, Youssef ? - TĂ©lĂ© QuĂ©becImmigrants de souche - TV5Demain lâAfrique - TV5Si vous apprĂ©ciez ce podcast, soutenez-nous ! Vous obtiendrez un accĂšs en prime Ă toutes nos Ă©missions gratuitement, y compris les premiĂšres diffusions et le contenu bonus. Vous recevrez Ă©galement notre lettre d'information exclusive, des rabais sur les produits dans notre boutique, des billets pour nos Ă©vĂ©nements en direct et virtuels, et surtout, vous ferez partie de la solution Ă la crise du journalisme au Canada. Vous ferez en sorte que notre travail reste gratuit et accessible Ă tout le monde.
Vous pouvez écouter sans publicité sur Amazon Music, inclus avec Prime.
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The laughter has stopped at the Just For Laughs festival, as ownership applies for creditor protection and cancels the Montreal and Toronto 2024 festivals. Toronto Comedian Sam Sferrazza explains how the Just For Laughs systems worked (and didnât work) for Canadian comedy.
Is there anything behind the Katespiracy? As a manipulated photo of Princess Catherine and her kids goes viral worldwide, Jesse wonders if any photograph⊠ever should have ever been trusted.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Sam Sferrazza
Further reading:
Comedians reflect on Just For Laughsâ cancellation and the future of comedy - Globe and Mail2024 Just for Laughs comedy festival cancelled, company seeks creditor protection - CBC NewsThe end of SaltWire: What happened and what happens next? - Halifax ExaminerCanadaâs foreign correspondents are almost extinct - The HubHot Docs president warns this year's festival could be its last without more financial support - CBC NewsQAnon for Wine Moms - The AtlanticWhat's wrong with this picture? Plenty, say experts - CBC NewsSo Whereâs Kate Middleton? - The Big Story - Frequency [podcast]Royal mystery: Whatâs going on with Kate Middleton? - Front Burner - CBC [podcast]Sponsors: Douglas, oxio, Athletic Greens
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Labour used to be a beat. A major beat for any newspaper. Which, you know, makes sense. Because what happens with work, with the world of work, that matters to so many more people than any other section in the newspaper, more than politics or foreign affairs or even business. But the age of the working person's newspaper is just about dead, and along with it, the labour beat.
But maybe not to news audiences. We get constant emails from you asking us to take a closer look at work in Canada. The entire new season of our sister show Commons is called Work, and this week we hand the show over to the Commons team. Arshy Mann, Jordan Cornish, and Noor Azrieh are going to tell you about what they have found, about what it means to work and be a worker in Canada.
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Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Arshy Mann (Host and Producer), Jordan Cornish (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Sponsors: Squarespace, Rotman, AG1
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From Winnipeg to Wuhan, Canada is embroiled in an international spy situation, but why does no one seem to care anymore? Recent documents released from the investigation of scientist Dr. Xiangguo Qiu contain bombshells that may point back to the COVID lab leak theory.
As the obituaries and puff pieces roll in, the Canadian media seems to have forgotten that Brian Mulroney was - in fact - divisive. Correcting the record on âConservative Titanâ Brian Mulroney.
Clarification (March 18, 2024): While the Investigative Journalism Foundationâs Open By Default database includes roughly 20,000 records released by federal departments and agencies in response to access-to-information requests, The Globe and Mailâs Secret Canada project is broader in scope, encompassing summaries of more than 300,000 requests made to over 600 federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal institutions across the country.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson(Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Jan Wong
Further reading:
Lies and scandal: How two rogue scientists at a high-security lab triggered a national security calamity - CBC News The big problem with the Winnipeg lab affair was obvious from the start: too much secrecy - CBC NewsDocuments reveal fired scientists shared information with China - The Decibel PodcastBrian Mulroney, 18th prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan, dead at 84 | Politics - Canadian PressGlobe editorial: Brian Mulroney, the last great prime minister - Globe and MailThe IJF launches âOpen By Default,â - Investigative Journalism FoundationChina ends 30-year tradition: premier's annual press conference - ReutersSponsors: Calm, Douglas, Article
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Letâs skip two years of horse race punditry and commentary. It's over already. Barring some unforeseeable act of God, Pierre Poilievre is not just going to win, he is going to stomp to victory. The Liberals will likely be rebuilding from close to scratch and this country might be looking at a good long period of right wing rule. What does that look like? What does it mean for housing, crime, and the media landscape?
Today on the show, Jesse speaks with prominent journalists, Jen Gerson, Paul Wells, and Stephen Marche to find out more.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Further reading:
Conservatives open up a 19-point lead over the Liberals â Abacus DataJen Gersonâs Substack â The LinePaul Wellâs SubstackStephen Marcheâs websiteSponsors: Squarespace, Douglas, CFUV, Better Help
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Dans sa nouvelle autobiograhie, la professeure en droit transfĂ©minine Florence Ashley, thĂ©orise lâacademic smut ou smut therapy comme la thĂ©rapie par l'Ă©criture Ă©rotique. Gender/Fucking: the Pleasures and Politics of Living in a Gendered Body met en lumiĂšre le bordel de l'existence humaine Ă travers le rĂ©cit de Florence - ses expĂ©riences romantiques, sexuelles, sa transition et des vĂ©ritĂ©s qui sont beaucoup plus grandes quâille qui s'Ă©tendent Ă la jeune communautĂ© trans actuelle.
Les nouvelles politiques d'identitĂ© de genre annoncĂ©es en Alberta mĂ©langent le droit des enfants avec le droit des parents dans un contexte oĂč les corps et esprits des personnes trans sont dĂ©jĂ sous contrĂŽle social, familial, politique, mĂ©dical et juridique, et leur sentiment le plus profond par rapport Ă leur identitĂ©, constamment dĂ©lĂ©gitimisĂ©.
Animation : Emilie Nicolas
Générique : Laetitia Dogbe (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), André Proulx (Coordonnateur à la production), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef)
Coanimation : Florence Ashley
Pour en savoir plus :
Centre Canadien De La DiversitĂ© Des Genres Et De La SexualitĂ©Florence Ashley (2022) Banning Transgender Conversion Practices: A Legal and Policy Analysis Ashley, F., 2018. Genderfucking non-disclosure: Sexual fraud, transgender bodies, and messy identities. Dalhousie LJ, 41, p.339.Si vous ĂȘtes en dĂ©tresse, recherchez une ressource locale prĂšs de chez vous, ici.
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Vice Media was once valued at 5.7 billion dollars - This week it closed its doors. One final episode of the podcast Cyber was released to give listeners a peek into what was going on at Vice. The staff knew something was amiss when the quality of the snacks began to deteriorate.
The Liberals tabled Bill C-63 to take aim at online hate. If this new bill comes into force it could make some online hate speech punishable by life in prison.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Justin Ling
Further reading:
Vice Media Is Basically DeadViceâs cunning, irreverent journalism is dead â and executives with bloated pay cheques helped kill it | Sirin Kale | The Guardian VICE Management Kills Vice.Com, Set to Lay Off Hundreds of Employees - Hell Gate I Was a Heretic at The New York Times - The AtlanticC-63 (44-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada My First Take on the Online Harms Act: Worst of 2021 Plan Now Gone But Digital Safety Commission Regulatory Power a Huge Concern - Michael GeistOpinion: Pierre Poilievre wants big government to protect kids from porn - The Globe and MailOnline harms bill puts onus on tech platforms to remove child pornography - The Globe and MailSponsors: Douglas, Athletic Greens, Indochino
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The Pikwakanagan First Nation seemed to be doing well - it has a good economy, high graduation rate, it has been revitalizing its culture, the books are tight. But things have gotten bad in the last five years. Pikwakanagan is not immune to the troubles infiltrating the towns surrounding it.
Late last year, Chief Greg Sarazin declared a State of Emergency over Opioids in the small rural community, just 150 kilometers from Ottawa. When a crisis hits a city like Belleville it makes headlines, but First Nations are not getting attention, or all the help they need to fight addiction. They are relying, in many ways, on their own devices.
There were at least five overdoses last year in a community with only 250 adults; thatâs 1 in 50 people. Even more people must be using. But it's not just about those on reserve. When you count the cousins, the kids and the other family members living away, there have been dozens. What happened, and what is the community doing to try and stem the crisis.
Host: Karyn Pugliese
Credits: Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer)
Further reading:
Pikwakanagan teen wins $50,000 prize for her community â Eganville LeaderOPP investigating death at Pikwakanagan â Eganville LeaderSaskatchewan First Nations sue Government of Canada over opioid epidemic â CTV NewsTreaty 6 Chiefs declare state of emergency over opioid deaths â APTNAdditional music by Audio Network
Sponsors: Rotman, Squarespace, Douglas
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Liberal MP Rob Oliphant was caught being critical of the Trudeau governmentâs policy on the Gaza war in a leaked phone call with a constituent. He is the parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister and says heâs considering quitting. First announced in the 2018 Federal Budget the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) has given 50 million dollars to help underserved communities maintain local media⊠This funding is set to expire at the end of March.
Host: Jonathan Goldsbie
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Allison Smith
Further reading:
Key Liberal MP rips his government's policy on Gaza war in private call with constituent -Local Journalism Initiative - Canada.caOliphant apologizes after video of him calling fellow Liberal MPs 'arrogant' over Israel genocide claims - National PostStephen Harper: Israel's war is just, Hamas must surrender or be eliminated - National PostStephen Harper's firm pours $350M into developing military tech for Israel - The BreachFederal money's kept hundreds of journalists employed in Canada. But the program's set to expire - CBC NewsSponsors: Douglas, Article, AG1, Indochino
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Dr. Ayman Oweida heâs doing everything he can to help his family survive. But he hears the bombs getting closer when speaking to them on the phone.
The eyewitness of Aunt Fatimah, who says she is the sole survivor of an attack by the IDF, has lead Oweida to sign onto a coalition asking the Canadian government to cease arms exports to Israel.
It might not save his family - but it might do something.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Further reading:
Trudeau Government Authorized $28.5 Million Of New Military Exports To Israel Since October, The Maple, Feb 10, 2023Palestinian Quebecers scramble to get families to Canada as Gaza death toll climbs, CBC News, Jan 22, 2024Demands for Canada to stop supplying weapons to Israel grow louder, Al-Jazeera, Feb 9, 2024Al-Jazeera video of Fatimah Oweidaâs account Fanning the Flames: The grave risk of Canadaâs arms exports to Israel, Project Ploughshares, Jan 18, 2024Additional music by Audio Network
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Selon Yara El-Ghadban, romanciĂšre et Ă©ditrice montrĂ©alaise dâorigine palestinienne, le rĂȘve est un acte rĂ©volutionnaire. Dans cet Ă©pisode, Emilie invite Yara Ă partager des extraits de son ouvrage Les racistes n'ont jamais vu la mer, coĂ©crit avec Rodney Saint-Ăloi. Au cours de cette discussion franche, lâexpression artistique, le deuil, et lâespoir s'entremĂȘlent.
According to Yara El-Ghadban, a Montreal novelist and editor of Palestinian origin, dreaming is a revolutionary act. In this episode, Emilie invites Yara to share excerpts from her book Les racistes n'ont jamais vu la mer, co-written with Rodney Saint-Ăloi. Over the course of this candid discussion, artistic expression, grief, and hope coalesce.
Animation : Emilie Nicolas
Générique : Nancy Pettinicchio (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef)
Coanimation : Yara El-Ghadban
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Is radio not a viable business anymore? Bell Media said this in a release in the wake of massive layoffs. And Pierre Poilievre is waging a bizarre battle with the media ⊠including the (controversial) Canadian Press.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Jon Pole
Further reading:
âDepressingâ to see âW5âČ affected by Bell Media cuts, says former host Kevin Newman - The Globe and MailEditorial - Eagle Feather NewsPierre Poilievre can dish it out. Why can't he take it? - Toronto StarPierre Poilievre claims 40 offenders were arrested 6000 times in Vancouver in a year. Is that actually true? - Toronto Star'Significant concerns' raised about security at Pierre Poilievre's Stornoway home, internal documents show - Toronto StarAPTN Interview with Pierre PoilievreSponsors: Douglas, Calm
Introducing CanadaLabs â a hub for the next generation of audio journalists! To learn more, including how to apply to the Audio Journalism Fellowship Program or submit to our first short-form audio contest, visit canadaland.com/canadalabs
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After Max Krangle left Big Tobacco he went to work for the porn business. Jesse and Max explore whether the business lessons learned in porn, one of the worldâs most successful enterprises, can apply to journalism, one of the worldâs most vulnerable industries.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Further reading:
Contentious Counsel by Max A. Krangle â Counsel StrategySponsors: Better Help, AG1, Communauto
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The Alberta Premier has a UCP leadership election this year, and apparently she needs transphobic voter support more than she cares about keeping the government out of classrooms and kidsâ pronouns. And invitations for Nazis, cancellations for Jews - we analyze the shameful takedown of NDP MLA Selina Robinson and try to figure out where exactly the line for cancellable offence is.
Correction (Feb. 8, 2024): This episode originally described Susan Kim as a member of British Columbiaâs Legislative Assembly, suggested that Premier David Eby allowed her to continue in her role after she apologized for casting doubt on the use of sexual violence by Hamas. Kim is in fact a Victoria city councillor who added her name to a late-October open letter that made reference to âthe unverified accusation that Palestinians were guilty of sexual violence.â While Municipal Affairs Minister Anne Kang called on Kim to apologize (which she subsequently did), and declined to call for Kimâs resignation, Premier Eby himself did not weigh in.
Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Jess Schmidt (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)
Guest: Rachel Matlow
Further reading:
Danielle Smithâs âPreserving Choice for Children and Youthâ announcement video on XOpinion: Danielle Smithâs sex-ed policy changes are putting all Alberta teenagers at risk - John Ibbitson, The Globe and MailThe influence of conventions in the SCC's decision re: Ford's ministerial mandate letters - Emmett MacfarlaneJoni Mitchell performs at Grammys, 50 years after 1st win - CBC NewsSponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, Ecojustice, oxio, Article, Athletic Greens, BetterHelp, Canva, Peloton
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