CANADALAND

Nov 20 2024 1200 ep. 36 mins 30.4k

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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast.

Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else. Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country.

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Nice Try, Bluesky (Still Bitter Over Twitter)

Nov 20 2024 34 mins

As Bluesky rides high, Jesse finally quits Twitter (two years too late.) Co-host Douglas Soltys explains why the fediverse might be our last best hope for social media. Plus, an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, and why Apple News is great for readers (and terrible for publishers) Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio

Danielle Smith's All You Can Eat Alberta-Style Freedom

Nov 19 2024 34 mins

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tabled a rehauled Bill of Rights with changes aimed at ending vaccine mandates, protecting gun ownership and ensuring property rights–a move she claims as “reflection of our shared values.” But it doesnt stop there, over 30 bills are making their way through the Alberta legislature, so host Noor Azrieh sits down with Ryan Jesperson and Mel Woods

Substack's Founder on News, Money, and Musk

Nov 18 2024 40 mins

Journalists have flocked to Substack. Abandoning legacy titles to pursue self-puslishing freedom at the occasionally controversial app. Substack has incubated Bari Weiss's Free Press and Andrew Sullivan’s The Weekly Dish. Here in Canada, a lot of names that Canadaland listeners may be familiar with are thriving on Substack: Terry Glavin, Sam Cooper, Justin Ling, Jen Gerson a

Hunting For Commie Spies From Parliament

Nov 15 2024 29 mins

Veteran Canadian journalist David Pugliese defends himself in parliament against allegations that he’s a Russian spy codenamed “Stuart.” Meanwhile, alt-right influencer Lauren Chen, implicated in the Tenet Media investigation, won’t answer the committee’s questions about Russia. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Te

Canada's TikTok Ban is Absurd

Nov 13 2024 32 mins

Parliament has ordered the closures of the Toronto and Vancouver offices of the popular social media platform Tiktok, but users can still access the app. How successful is this maneuver really going to be in keeping Canadians' data away from political adversaries? Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max co

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the Canadaland Interview

Nov 12 2024 35 mins

Last week, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese landed in Canada, setting off a firestorm of controversy that Canadian politics was not ready for. She’s been accused of antisemitism, refused meetings by government officials, and had her talks protested.She’s been calling the war in Gaza a genocide, but the big question isn’t what she has to say, but whether or not she was

The Copernic Affair: Chapter One

Nov 11 2024 33 mins

Introducing our latest long-form investigative series. From Thunder Bay to The White Saviors to Cool Mules, Canadaland has a record of reporting and publishing complicated, difficult and nuanced stories that other media can’t or won’t. The Copernic Affair is no different.Acclaimed journalists Dana Ballout and Alex Atack have been working for years on our latest investigative se

Onde de choc

Nov 09 2024 35 mins

Aujourd'hui, on se tourne vers les États-Unis pour discuter des résultats des élections et de la victoire de Donald Trump. Pour en parler, on reçoit Kara Sheppard-Jones qui est spécialiste en mobilisation politique, qui a travaillé sur plusieurs campagnes électorales tant aux États-Unis qu'au Canada. Ensemble, elles discutent l'impact de cette élection sur la politique am�

Kamala Vibes, Killed

Nov 08 2024 39 mins

Were the vibes around Kamala Harris overstated by the Canadian media? Did the CBC have a “meltdown” during US election night coverage? What kind of progressive candidates are viable going forward? Lisa Goldman joins to break down the US election from a Canadian perspective.Plus, the Trudeau government’s very liberal budget for podcasting, and the part of the story we’re not

Is There a “Palestine Exception” in Newsrooms?

Nov 06 2024 51 mins

An essay in the Toronto Star suggests there’s a rule in Canadian newsrooms that limits the coverage of Palestine. Lisa Goldman joins to unpack the idea that there’s a double standard when it comes to reporting on Israel and Palestine, and why she thinks we should be talking less about antisemitism right now. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb