The Paul Wells Show

Ukraine: Mr. Thorsell dissents

Mar 13, 2024

Former Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail, William Thorsell, challenges the consensus on supporting Ukraine. The podcast discusses modern journalism, Prime Minister Brian LaRouney's legacy, complexities of the Ukraine conflict, Canada's stance on global affairs, and wraps up with a grateful conclusion.

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Advocacy for a ceasefire in Ukraine to end the war and reduce American global influence.

Adaptation of journalism to digital age challenges with content management and audience metrics.

Critique on Canada's passive stance on international conflicts, advocating for more active engagement and vocal debate.

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William Thurssel's Perspective on Ukraine Conflict and Western Influence

William Thurssel believes that the West cannot win the war in Ukraine and advocates for a ceasefire. He argues for reduced American influence globally. Despite not fully agreeing with Thurssel, the podcast explores divergent viewpoints on Western involvement in the conflict.

Introduction

5min

Evolution of Journalism: Balancing Traditional Values with Modern Practices

3min

Reflecting on the Legacy of Prime Minister Brian LaRouney

4min

The Complexities of the Ukraine Conflict

20min

Understanding Canada's Position on Israel and Global Affairs

6min

A Grateful Conclusion and Promotion for Newsletter Subscription

2min

In the two years since the Russian invasion, there's largely been a consensus in Canada about supporting Ukraine. Debates in Parliament and the media focus almost entirely on how to best help Ukraine, and not whether we should be helping in the first place. William Thorsell thinks that's a shame. He also thinks it’s time for the West to withdraw from the war and concede defeat.

William Thorsell is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum. He’s currently a distinguished fellow at the Munk School.

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The Paul Wells Show

Ukraine: Mr. Thorsell dissents

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

William Thurssel's Perspective on Ukraine Conflict and Western Influence

Evolution of Media and Journalism According to William Thurssel

Insights on Leadership and Decision-Making from William Thurssel

Critical Analysis of International Relations by William Thurssel

Paul Wells Show Conclusion with William Thurssel

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