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With so much going on in the world, how could we possibly cover it all on one Short Cuts? By breaking it up into digestible chunks of varying levels of importance, that’s how!Jonathan and Karyn reteam for an all–Duly Noted edition of Short Cuts, spanning everything from the National Post’s somehow-even-more-conservative-than-before coverage of Israel to that one baseball man who people thought was on his way to Toronto but wasn’t. And did a whistleblower actually deliver anonymous, in-person testimony to Parliament this week? Sort of!Host: Jonathan GoldsieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Karyn Pugliese Further reading: Whistleblower testifies about 'gross mismanagement' at federal green fund - CBC NewsNew Brunswick’s access regime among the most restrictive in Canada, Globe audit finds - The Globe and MailWhy responsive records aren't included in the Secret Canada database - Secret CanadaCTV issues apology after war footage airs during Hanukkah story - Toronto SunPostmedia Called Out For Publishing Israeli Propaganda As ‘News’ - The MapleOttawa eyes change to border rules for Indigenous communities. 'It is an injustice that continues to divide our people' - Toronto StarOhtani-watch rivets Toronto as flight trackers, restaurant reservations spark frenzy - The Athletic Sponsors: Douglas, oxio, If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Usually when Canadaland does a story on reporters in conflict we’re talking to a reporter who has had boots on the ground, someone who’s dodged bullets in hot zones and has the scars and the PTSD to prove it. But not this time. This time we’re speaking with Anthony Feinstein a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He specializes in the psychological distress of journalists. He treats journalists as patients, and he does research into the kind of psychological trauma that commonly afflicts them. In fact, he created the field of study focused on psychological trauma in journalists - it simply did not exist before him. Host: Jesse Brown Guest: Anthony Feinstein, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.Credits: Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Further reading:Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists by Anthony FeinsteinShooting War by Anthony FeinsteinIn the face of moral challenges, journalists need helpSponsors: Communauto Squarespace OxioIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Support Canadaland at canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

À la suite de son mandat de députée de Québec solidaire à l'Assemblée nationale de 2018 à 2022, Catherine Dorion s'est lancée dans l'écriture d'un livre. Paru le 13 novembre dernier, Les têtes brûlées : Carnets d'espoir punk raconte l'attention médiatique qui a entouré Catherine durant son mandat. L’ex-députée se joint à Émilie, qui a elle aussi grandi dans la région de Québec, pour réfléchir à l'influence des médias – en particulier de la radio-poubelle – non seulement sur la politique provinciale, mais aussi sur la vie quotidienne de divers groupes marginalisés. Un échange sincère entre deux femmes de Québec qui dérangent.Following her mandate as a Québec solidaire Member of National Assembly from 2018 to 2022, Catherine Dorion set out to write a book. Released on November 13, Les têtes brûlées : Carnets d'espoir punk recounts the media attention that surrounded Catherine during her mandate. Catherine joins Emilie, who also grew up in the Quebec City region, to reflect on the influence of the media – and more specifically of trash-radio – not only on provincial politics but also on the everyday lives of various marginalized groups. A heartfelt exchange between two Québec City women who disrupt the status quo.Animation: Emilie NicolasGénérique: Nancy Pettinicchio (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef)Coanimation: Catherine DorionPour en savoir plus :Les têtes brûlées : Carnets d’espoirs punk – Lux ÉditeursAttentat dans une mosquée au Québec 2017 : « Il est temps de faire un examen de conscience » – Radio-CanadaRadio-poubelle : « une radio de combat pour la classe dirigeante » – PivotSi vous appréciez ce podcast, soutenez-nous ! Vous obtiendrez un accès en prime à toutes nos émissions gratuitement, y compris les premières diffusions et le contenu bonus. Vous recevrez également notre lettre d'information exclusive, des rabais sur les produits dans notre boutique, des billets pour nos événements en direct et virtuels, et surtout, vous ferez partie de la solution à la crise du journalisme au Canada. Vous ferez en sorte que notre travail reste gratuit et accessible à tout le monde.   Vous pouvez écouter sans publicité sur Amazon Music, inclus avec Prime.If you enjoy this podcast, please support us! You'll get bonus access to all of our shows for free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also receive our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch in our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and most importantly, you'll be part of the solution to the journalism crisis in Canada. You'll help keep our work free and accessible to everyone.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music, included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Suzuki spent decades of his life sounding the alarm about environmental destruction, as host of the CBC TV show The Nature of Things and other radio programs. When he looks at the world today, he’s frustrated. “We haven’t done a goddamn thing about the issues being raised,” he tells Jesse.He also talks about the failures of Capitalism, the people who have tried to take him down, and his concerns with the state of discourse today.This conversation was recorded in September, 2023Sponsors: Douglas, CommunautoIf you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBC makes huge cuts - with plans to eliminate 600 positions. Is it time for a good hard look in the mirror to figure out what its future could look like? And Pierre Poilievre turns to documentary film to explain the housing crisis. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Paul Wells Further reading: CBC/Radio-Canada to cut 10 per cent of workforce, end some programming as it faces $125M budget shortfall - CBC NewsEMERGENCY EPISODE: Catherine Tait Makes Her Case for the CBC - The Paul Wells ShowCourt dismisses CBC copyright infringement lawsuit against Conservative Party - CBC NewsCanada Proud sues Dean Blundell for defamation - Toronto StarHousing hell: How we got here and how we get out. With one video, Pierre Poilievre has taken control of the housing debate - The Globe and MailJustin Trudeau: An economy that benefits us all Sponsors: oxio, Article, Athletic Greens, Calm If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.Free Canada-wide shipping on our store until December 11th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada's deteriorating relations with India and China, allegations of interference and spying, assassination attempts, the detained 'Michaels,' the role of foreign interference in Canadian elections, Canada's perceived impotence in dealing with covert activities, China's perception of spies, Canada's vulnerability to national security threats, the interconnectedness of foreign interference in politics, crime, drugs, and real estate business, and a call for support for journalism and addressing the journalism crisis.

Margaret Atwood returns to talk about getting in trouble, being treated in the media as some sort of prophet, and whether there are times when authoritarianism could in fact help us solve major problems. This conversation was recorded in September, 2023Sponsors: Communauto, Better Help, University of King’s CollegeIf you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act is like trying to get away with amending the Constitution via a hastily-scrawled Post-it note, flimsily affixed while no one’s looking. Spare a thought for the poor Alberta reporters who have to explain that, on top of their normal work of attempting to make energy policy engaging. And if 10 years is a long time in the life of a digital media company, how do we describe 20 for an indie magazine?The Narwhal’s Drew Anderson co-hosts.Host: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Drew Anderson Further reading: Alberta invokes Sovereignty Act over federal clean electricity regulations - CBC NewsDanielle Smith wants a fight over climate policy — whether we need it or not - CBC NewsCanada's fossil fuel industry is banking on carbon capture to lower emissions. Is it a viable solution? - CBC NewsGaza Civilians, Under Israeli Barrage, Killed at Historic Pace - The New York TimesFederal government reaches deal with Google on Online News Act - CBC NewsImportant Announcement About the Future of Shameless – ShamelessSpacing’s 20th Anniversary Party! – Spacing Sponsors: Douglas, oxio, Athletic Greens, Toronto Symphony Orchestra If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadaland publisher Jesse Brown has been asked to stop talking about antisemitism. He's also been asked whether he will denounce Israel, or if he is in fact a Zionist. In this opinion piece, Jesse tries to clear things up once and for all.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalists report the news. They hear about a story, write it up, verify the facts, and then hit “publish”. But, occasionally a story comes in from someone else and then they, more or less, just hit “publish”.Public relations professionals are master spin doctors. They know how to get the story they want to tell, which may or may not be true (or at least not the full truth), published in major newspapers and sites across the country.Everyone does this: governments, corporations, institutions, police departments, and so on. And as the number of journalists in the country continues its slow decline, the number of people working in PR has increased by nearly eight times in the past thirty years. With that disparity, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to verify and dedicate time to every story that comes in.Journalist Cecil Rosner sits down with Jesse and Karyn for a rich discussion about the power that PR firms can hold in setting the narrative in what the public should think and believe.Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Further reading: Manipulating the Message: How Powerful Forces Shape the News — Dundurn PressClarification (December 12, 2023): In the conversation, host Jesse Brown remarks that he’s “never read a story from PressProgress that would embarrass or contradict the agenda of the NDP,” adding, “Maybe they can correct me on that.” Taking Jesse up on this offer, PressProgress editor Luke LeBrun draws our attention to five stories critical of policies from British Columbia’s NDP government, and, stressing the outlet’s journalistic independence, notes they have “no rules forbidding our journalists from criticizing the NDP or any requirement that they must dogmatically align with the NDP’s policies or messaging on anything.”Sponsors: Oxio, Communauto, Squarespace, University of King’s CollegeIf you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.