
Robyn Urback
Columnist participating in the election panel, offering insights and analysis.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 29min
Campaign Call: What it means to be a ‘change’ candidate
Join feature writer Shannon Proudfoot, columnist Robyn Urback, and economics reporter Nojoud Al Mallees as they delve into the Canadian election landscape. They discuss how candidates present themselves as agents of change and analyze conflicting tax cut proposals from major parties. The panel also explores the NDP's struggles to regain voter support amid shifting allegiances and the implications of economic policies for different generations. Tune in for a lively exchange on pressing political themes and voter concerns!

Jan 13, 2025 • 25min
The end of fact checking on Meta, and the future of social media
Robyn Urback, an opinion columnist known for her sharp insights, and CT Jones, a writer for Rolling Stone focusing on internet culture, delve into Meta's controversial end of fact-checking. They discuss how this shift blurs the line on objective truth and its potential dangers for democracy. The conversation turns to the impact on marginalized communities and the role of billionaires like Zuckerberg in shaping media narratives. They question the future of social media rhetoric and advocate for stronger local journalism as a counter to misinformation.