CANADALAND What Rebel Media Really Did
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Apr 25, 2025 Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor of The Hub and host of Full Press, dives into the chaotic world of Canadian media. He discusses the tumultuous interactions between Rebel Media and mainstream journalists, highlighting the tactics used to undermine media credibility. Lowman unpacks Rebel News's dual role as both a political advocate and a money-making machine. The conversation raises important questions about the blurring lines between journalism and activism, along with the challenges of misinformation in a changing political landscape.
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Rebel News Debate Access Fight
- Rebel News gained access to the debates after losing court challenges in 2019 and 2021.
- They negotiated to limit their team to five people, but those five aggressively secured front positions.
Ezra's CBC On-Air Confrontation
- Ezra Levant confronted CBC during a live broadcast but CBC used taped segments to avoid disruption.
- Security was called when Levant persistently tried to respond, but he left only after a confrontation with Rosemary Barton.
Debate Night Scrum Cancelled
- The CBC suspended leader scrums at the debate due to disruptions and security concerns caused by Rebel News’s actions.
- This broke journalistic function and prevented reporters from fulfilling their duties that night.