Tara Henley

Tara Henley, a Canadian writer and former CBC employee, brings a unique perspective to the conversation about the future of the CBC. She discusses her own journey at the broadcaster and the reasons behind her resignation. The dialogue explores the CBC's struggles with public trust, bias, and competition from independent media. Henley advocates for systemic reforms and highlights the importance of evolving with the digital age. She also envisions a future where the CBC continues to play a vital role in Canadian culture and storytelling.

This conversation features Peter Menzies, a veteran media executive known for his analysis on journalism ethics, and Tara Henley, a seasoned journalist and host who critiques media narratives. They delve into VP JD Vance's controversial comments on Canadian immigration and the CBC's role in shaping perceptions. The duo critiques a biased Fifth Estate documentary on safer supply in Canada's opioid crisis, stressing the need for balanced journalism and cautious reporting during sensitive issues like the Galloway CanLit case.

In this discussion, veteran journalist Peter Menzies and media critic Tara Henley dive into the BBC’s controversial editing of Trump’s January 6th speech, which led to executive resignations. They explore the implications for accountability and claims of institutional bias within the BBC. The duo also critiques a CTV article on the notwithstanding clause, discussing sourcing issues, and ethics surrounding journalists mingling with politicians at a recent party. Finally, Tara highlights Brian Stewart's impactful memoir on foreign reporting.

Joining the discussion are Peter Menzies, an experienced journalist and media commentator, and Tara Henley, a journalist and podcast host known for her take on media and culture. They delve into whether the media has fostered a narrative to undermine Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Critiquing anonymous sources and journalistic practices, Menzies and Henley address CBC’s strategy to attract diverse audiences and explore why a controversial op-ed evaded mainstream coverage, ultimately questioning the implications of avoiding tough debates in the media landscape.

Tara Henley, a media analyst focusing on free speech and cancel culture, joins Peter Menzies, a seasoned media executive, to dissect the Jimmy Kimmel cancellation saga. They explore government interference in media and the implications for free speech. The discussion extends to Bari Weiss's potential CBS News deal, questioning whether independent outlets can thrive within traditional media. As cancel culture's impact is analyzed, they debate if late-night hosts can be seen as journalists and the challenges of integrating independent voices into mainstream news.