CANADALAND Our Own Jewish-Arab Peace Talk
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Nov 17, 2025 
Jesse Brown, publisher and editor of Canadaland, discusses his new series, delving deep into the complex reactions in Canada post-October 7. He reflects on stepping back from Twitter to reconnect with real voices, sharing insights from rabbis, activists, and scholars. The conversation tackles his prior hesitance on the Israel-Palestine discourse, the difficult realities of reporting, and surprising conclusions about shared views among Canadians. Jesse emphasizes a commitment to neutrality and ethical reporting while addressing the challenges of trust and audience perception.
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Reporting Beats Opinion For Change
- Brown lost faith that debate alone changes minds and emphasizes reporting over punditry.
- He values bringing new information through reporting rather than more opinion.
Focus On Domestic Effects Not Foreign Policy
- Jesse Brown reframed his series to focus on Canadian social effects rather than Middle East policy specifics.
- He aims to examine how events overseas altered Canadian discourse and social responsibilities here.
Personal Loss Shapes Perspective
- Jesse Brown describes personal connections to Israel, including a relative's acquaintance Vivian Silver who worked for peace.
- He recounts Silver being murdered on October 7th and how that shaped his perspective.