On this episode, guest host Ashey Csanady and Vicky Mochama look at CBC's recently launched comedy portal and wonders if it's relevant and, you know, funny.
February 6, 2017
How to make a lazy narrative fit your desired hot take
When Muslims and their allies believe that a white supremacist is responsible for a tragedy, it's because they want hate crimes taken seriously. When...
February 3, 2017
By Abdullah Shihipar
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#104 Stunts And Manhunts
What can Harper-era journalism teach us about covering Trump? CBC Marketplace sold a white power t-shirt. The Rebel really loves manhunts. O'Leary says all his old television appearances were reality TV.
January 26, 2017
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#96 #NotAllTyrants
VICE's Justin Ling joins Jesse to talk about Trudeau's praise of Castro, the RCMP's public relations maneuvering and the CBC's proposal to go ad-free.
December 1, 2016
CANADALAND
#161 How To Save Our CBC
The Government is about to change the CBC.
November 28, 2016
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#95 CanLit Clusterfuck
Co-host Sheila Heti talks about signing, then retracting her name from a letter that's put the CanLit scene in turmoil. And should CBC go ad-free?
November 24, 2016
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#93 Hurt Me Right In The Democracy
Vice's Justin Ling joins Jesse to talk about the US election, naughty CSIS, and CBC's lukewarm takes.
November 10, 2016
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#92 Cops Vs. Reporters
National Post reporter Ashley Csanady joins Jesse to talk about police surveillance of a journalist and the ongoing government inquiries into the future of media.
November 3, 2016
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#89 The Plight Of The Fragile White Man
White fragility on the radio and coverage of the government revoking citizenship with VICE Canada's Manisha Krishnan.
October 13, 2016
We Found Out How Much the CBC Really Pays Mansbridge
He gets over $1.1 million per year and a pension of over $500,000 from the CBC for the rest of his life