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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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2022 CANADALAND Politics & Government
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  • BONUS: Chat, Does Anyone Like Social Media?

    BONUS: Chat, Does Anyone Like Social Media?
    May 7 2026

    As journalists, we are pretty online. Terminally online. Our screen time apps? Let’s not go there…


    Now our social media feeds are likely different from many of yours. So we wanted to ask all of you, who probably lead less online lives, what you love, hate, and how you balance your online from your IRL. And you all had so much interesting stuff to share.



    Host: Sam Konnert

    Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Tony Wang (Executive Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Publisher)

    Photo: Tony Wang

    Additional music by Audio Network


    Further Reading:

    • Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe — Penguin Random House
    • Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism — Flatiron Books
    • Pinterest Users Are Tired of All the AI Slop — Wired
    • LinkedIn Lunatics Subreddit — Reddit
    • The #BLM Protests Are Not Your Aesthetic — Story Factory
    • mastodon explained in only a few sentences - for a newbie — Reddit
    • People don’t want to run their own servers, and never will. (Actual title is “My first impressions of web3”) — Moxie Marlinspike (Founder of Signal)


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    20 mins
  • Is the CBC a Local News Predator?

    Is the CBC a Local News Predator?
    May 6 2026
    CBC is expanding its regional news coverage and not everyone is happy about it. Some local news outlets say that the CBC is poaching their staff and stories. Plus, Carney’s government is planning a massive extension of journalism tax credits to include radio and broadcast, propping up legacy platforms owned by the big telcos. Are subsidies stifling competition and innovation?Host: Sam KonnertCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison LowmanAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Lisa Sygutek: The CBC is a predator of local news | National PostCBC president denies broadcaster is biased or poaches journalists from smaller markets - CBC News The Government Doubles Down on News Sector Support: Fiscal Update Opens the Door to Tens of Millions in Tax Credits for Bell, Rogers and Corus - Michael GeistThe end of the journalism world beckons and the industry pretends it’s not happening - Peter Menzies - The Rewrite [Substack] The Canadian government is now deciding who’s a journalist - The HubEco News Site No. 1 In Grants | Blacklock's Reporter Cape Breton community TV station loses federal funding for only journalist | CBC News Liberals use majority to move some parliamentary committees behind closed doors | CBC NewsSCOOP: Jen Gerson: Elections Alberta's massive failure could have put people in danger. I tried to warn them. - The Line [Substack] Sponsors:Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    34 mins
  • Michelle Rempel Garner is Tired of Conservative Drama and Ready to Fight Mark Carney

    Michelle Rempel Garner is Tired of Conservative Drama and Ready to Fight Mark Carney
    May 5 2026
    PM Mark Carney has managed to stitch together a majority in the House of Commons and has approval numbers we haven't seen in forever. Host Noor Azrieh thinks this is the kind of political moment that demands opposition. But, how exactly is the Opposition supposed to oppose Carney… when they can’t even get their own house in order? We put this to Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: MP Michelle Rempel GarnerBackground reading:Terry Newman: Conservative MP speaks out about how the Liberals tried to poach her – National PostImmigration minister says she’s accountable after former IRGC official granted a visa – CTV NewsConservatives press Liberal government to limit health care for some refugee claimants – CBC NewsCarney to Launch Sovereign Wealth Fund to Distance Canada’s Economy From U.S. – The New York TimesUpcoming federal health care cuts could put refugee claimants at risk - CBC NewsSponsors: Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features. Activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandStart your business today with the industry’s best business partner. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.CAAnd did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? We recently talked to you about your social media habits. What social media do you love or hate? How do you balance your IRL from your online? Anything you feel is social media counts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, dating apps?, etc.)That episode of Off The Record will come out this week, May 7th! STAY TUNED. If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on and we’ll give you a free month of Canadaland premium.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, 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. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 mins
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