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Nov 5, 2020 • 43min
Short Cuts #284 - There Is No Going Back To Normal
It's crowdfunding month! Support us: canadaland.com/join.We may not know yet who won the U.S. election, but the results aren't reassuring. At least some of the Canadian coverage was soothing. And Prime Minister Trudeau takes a stance on free speech — but only in French.Le Devoir columnist Emilie Nicolas co-hosts.This episode is brought to you by Audible and Hover. Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 346 - We're Getting Sued
It's crowdfunding month! Support us here: canadaland.com/joinRebel News personality Keean Bexte is suing Canadaland for defamation.In this special “Publisher's Note” edition of the podcast, Jesse breaks down who's suing us, how we got here and what we're going to do about it.This episode was brought to you by Squarespace and Article.Additional music from Audio Network. Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2020 • 39min
Short Cuts #283 - Newspaper Seeks Wealthy Idiot
It's crowdfunding month! Support us here: canadaland.com/join.National Post doubles down on their right to publish status quo opinions. And Bell Media confuses self-promotion with local community engagement. 12:36 'news burrito filler' Marc Weisblott co-hosts.This episode is brought to you by Dispatch Coffee and HelloFresh.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2020 • 54min
Ep. 345 - Ali Velshi Says The U.S. Election Will Be Closer Than You Think
MSNBC host and journalist Ali Velshi has been traveling to U.S. swing states talking to voters in the lead-up to the presidential election. He tells Jesse about getting shot by a rubber bullet covering the protests in Minneapolis, then getting mocked by Trump for it; about lessons learned from the 2016 election; and what he thinks could happen following Election Day if the results are contested.This episode is brought to you by Audible.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2020 • 39min
Short Cuts #282 - Reconciliation In Flames
It's crowdfunding month! Support us at canadaland.com/join.Hulk smash colonialism! And public health messaging crosses a line when trick or treating directives are unclear. Return to Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon cohosts.Referenced sources in the episode:That APTN infographic on "Fishery Scale Comparison"Megan Bailey's article on The Conversation: "Nova Scotia lobster dispute: Mi'kmaw fishery isn't a threat to conservation, say scientists" UBC's comparative study on "Democratic Health Communications during Covid-19: A RAPID Response" This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and HelloFresh. Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2020 • 56min
Ep. 344 - WE Charity: In Desperation There Is Opportunity
It's crowdfunding month! Support us at canadaland.com/joinSantai Kimakeke blew the whistle on WE. Then he recanted his allegations and disappeared. Before he did, he said he was afraid for his safety.After three months of reporting and in collaboration with John-Allan Namu of Africa Uncensored, we bring you this investigation.A reporter was offered money to kill this story. Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2020 • 36min
Short Cuts #281 - Anti-Maskers: How To Cover The Uncovered
Media's anti-masker intrigue has Canadaland staff divided. And almost 300 CBC journalists raise concerns about leveraging the broadcaster's credibility for CBC Tandem. Montreal Gazette health reporter Aaron Derfel co-hosts.This episode is sponsored by Audible, Away Travel, and Hover.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2020 • 41min
Ep. 281 - Trolling Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens talks about the CBC, what really happened on Trailer Park Boys, and about that one song you love to hate.From hosting his own show on the CBC to playing J-Roc on Trailer Park Boys, Jonathan Torrens has been a mainstay of the Canadian entertainment industry for decades. So what's his deal? Is he a comedian? A talk show host? Or is he just that guy who wrote a truly terrible song called “Thank U Canada”.This episode is brought to you by ArticleThis episode originally aired on June 10, 2019.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2020 • 42min
Short Cuts #280 - The Socialist Coup You Can Trust
A trifecta of powerful (potentially socialist) forces rally behind #NationalNewspaperWeek—or not. And the bias of coherence muddles COVID-19 messaging. Canadaland news editor Jonathan Goldsbie co-hosts.This episode is brought to you by Hover.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2020 • 43min
Ep. 343 - The New Solitudes
Quebec's distinct culture reacts differently to global movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Jesse is joined by Emilie Nicolas, a columnist, journalist, anthropologist and soon-to-be instructor of a Black Lives Matter and the Media course at the University of Toronto.This episode is brought to you by Dispatch Coffee and SquarespaceAdditional music from Audio Network.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


