CANADALAND Cross Country F*ckUp
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Feb 26, 2025 Rahim Mohamed, a National Post columnist, teams up to dissect the chaos surrounding CBC’s Cross Country Checkup. They delve into the public backlash concerning national identity after a controversial discussion about Canada’s future. Rahim highlights the CBC's struggle to remain relevant and the impact of government oversight on its new mandate. The conversation also touches on the critical need for Canadian journalism to refocus on local issues while tackling harassment against women journalists.
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51st State Fiasco
- Cross Country Checkup, a CBC show, proposed a discussion on Canada as the 51st state.
- This sparked outrage among Canadians, with many criticizing the framing.
CBC Truthers
- Raheem Mohamed and Tristan Hopper, "CBC truthers," believe CBC leadership is intentionally damaging the public broadcaster.
- They see this "51st state" question as a deliberate attempt to undermine CBC's credibility.
O'Leary's Misinformation
- Kevin O'Leary promoted economic union between Canada and the US on Cross Country Checkup, spreading misinformation.
- Ian Hanomansing failed to challenge O'Leary's inaccuracies.