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David Cayley
Longtime CBC journalist and producer, best known for decades on CBC Radio's Ideas and author of The CBC: How Canada's Public Broadcaster Lost Its Voice (and How it Can Get It Back).
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Dec 8, 2025
• 33min
How the CBC Divides Canadians
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David Cayley, a veteran CBC journalist and author of The CBC: How Canada's Public Broadcaster Lost Its Voice, dives deep into the purpose of the CBC. He questions the network's fundamental ideology amid a fragmented public. Cayley recalls the CBC's golden age, discussing its role in shaping Canadian identity and the decline of its critical voice. He critiques the shift toward star-driven content and advocates for the CBC to foster debate and accommodate diverse opinions, emphasizing its need to challenge rather than comfort.
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