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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Payday Loans: the Cost of Being Poor

    2 DAYS AGO

    Payday Loans: the Cost of Being Poor

    Starting January 1st, the criminal interest rate on predatory lending will be lowered, meaning it should be safer to take out payday and installment loans. But these businesses have a tendency to skirt the law, adding unexpected fees and insurance rates to keep borrowers in the hole. Sam welcomes Donna Borden to the show - an organizer with ACORN. She’s been a victim to these loans, and is now fighting against them. Will the crackdown work and really help lower people’s payments? How can we make short term loans a real option for people struggling, without the sky-high payments? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Donna Borden Background reading: Debt struggles spark concerns - Toronto StarAnti-poverty advocates call payday lenders 'criminal,' urge feds to cap interest rates | CBCNew rules to curb predatory lending still leave many vulnerable - Globe and MailHow a $200 payday loan cost over $31,000 - CBC Radio Sponsors:  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/canadaland Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To claim, visit article.com/backbench and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 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.  You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  2. That Time We Bombed the Aurora Borealis

    3 DAYS AGO

    That Time We Bombed the Aurora Borealis

    Yes, Canada bombed the Aurora Borealis.  But can you actually scatter that northernmost light with explosives? Why would you even try? And explosive boom aside, can you, on a cold clear quiet night, hear the northern lights? What is the sound of the Aurora Borealis? Nicolas Lachapelle and Eloise Demers Pinard, trekked to Churchill Manitoba, and beyond, to try and answer these questions. And that’s about as newsy and informational as things are gonna get.  Because as you will hear, today’s episode sounds a little bit different. It’s a bit more poetic than our regularly scheduled programming. Or as our reporters will tell you, “…this is a story about that forgotten need to probe the sky and an epic journey through time and space on the edge of northern Canada.” Happy Holidays.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits:  Produced, recorded and directed by Éloïse Demers Pinard and Nicolas Lachapelle. In dialogue with the composer Welcome John. Inspired by the visionary works of Tom Demers and Peter Mettler. With the voices of Jeremy Allen, George Alexander St-Clair, Harry Tutuk, James Wells, Roland Sawatsky and Chris Campbell. Narration by Jacqueline Van de Geer. Field research by Alain James Rioux Dubé. Archival research by Emma Brunet. Sound design and mix by Antonin Wyss. Linguistic revision by Maureen Roberge. Graphic design by Max Rhéault and the Criterium Design bureau. The archives are from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Library and Archives Canada. Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer)  Additional audio assistance: Caleb Thompson Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Sponsors: CAMH: CAMH is building better mental health care for everyone to ensure no one is left behind. Visit camh.ca/canadaland to make a donation. Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To claim, visit article.com/backbench and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!  Be part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis. Go to https://canadaland.com/join to become a Canadaland Supporter today. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  3. Récap 2024

    5 DAYS AGO

    Récap 2024

    Que retenir de 2024? Beaucoup de sujets lourds, et quelques moments plus légers, affirme Manal Drissi au micro d’Emilie Nicolas. Ensemble, Manal et Emilie reviennent sur des événements marquants de l’année et dressent, en filigrane, un portrait critique de nos médias. Au menu de cet épisode du temps des fêtes, les liens entre transphobie et misogynie qui ont traversé les discours portés sur Imane Khelif, cette boxeuse médaillée d’or aux JO de Paris ; les viols de Mazan et la montée du masculinisme ; la controverse Haroun Bouazzi et le rôle que jouent les éditorialistes dans le traitement de l’actualité ; et enfin la manière dont les médias couvrent la situation à Gaza. En deuxième partie d’émission, Manal Drissi revient sur son retrait des médias depuis la pandémie et nous rappelle l’importance de prendre notre temps. What to remember from 2024? Lots of heavy subjects and a few lighter moments, says Manal Drissi to Emilie Nicolas. Together, Manal and Emilie look back on some of the significant events of the year and provide, implicitly, a critical portrait of our media. On the menu for this holiday season episode, the links between transphobia and misogyny which ran through the story of Imane Khelif, the young boxer who won gold at the Paris Olympics; the Mazan rapes and the rise of masculinism; the Haroun Bouazzi controversy and the role that editorialists play in covering current events; and finally the way in which the media cover the situation in Gaza. In the second part of the show, Manal Drissi talks about her withdrawal from the media since the pandemic and reminds us of the importance of taking our time and slow living. Animation : Emilie Nicolas Générique : Lucie Laumonier (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), max collins (Coordination de production). Coanimation : Manal Drissi Pour en savoir plus et Extraits entendus à l’émission Si 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.

    44 min
  4. Récap 2024

    5 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Récap 2024

    Que retenir de 2024? Beaucoup de sujets lourds, et quelques moments plus légers, affirme Manal Drissi au micro d’Emilie Nicolas. Ensemble, Manal et Emilie reviennent sur des événements marquants de l’année et dressent, en filigrane, un portrait critique de nos médias. Au menu de cet épisode du temps des fêtes, les liens entre transphobie et misogynie qui ont traversé les discours portés sur Imane Khelif, cette boxeuse médaillée d’or aux JO de Paris ; les viols de Mazan et la montée du masculinisme ; la controverse Haroun Bouazzi et le rôle que jouent les éditorialistes dans le traitement de l’actualité ; et enfin la manière dont les médias couvrent la situation à Gaza. En deuxième partie d’émission, Manal Drissi revient sur son retrait des médias depuis la pandémie et nous rappelle l’importance de prendre notre temps. What to remember from 2024? Lots of heavy subjects and a few lighter moments, says Manal Drissi to Emilie Nicolas. Together, Manal and Emilie look back on some of the significant events of the year and provide, implicitly, a critical portrait of our media. On the menu for this holiday season episode, the links between transphobia and misogyny which ran through the story of Imane Khelif, the young boxer who won gold at the Paris Olympics; the Mazan rapes and the rise of masculinism; the Haroun Bouazzi controversy and the role that editorialists play in covering current events; and finally the way in which the media cover the situation in Gaza. In the second part of the show, Manal Drissi talks about her withdrawal from the media since the pandemic and reminds us of the importance of taking our time and slow living. Animation : Emilie Nicolas Générique : Lucie Laumonier (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), max collins (Coordination de production). Coanimation : Manal Drissi Pour en savoir plus et Extraits entendus à l’émission: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/54-recap-2024/

    44 min
  5. Trudeau's Next Move, and the Truth About the Gig Economy

    6 DAYS AGO

    Trudeau's Next Move, and the Truth About the Gig Economy

    What Toronto Star got wrong about UberEats, plus an update on the shaky Trudeau government.  Also, why cellos and Air Canada don’t mix, and new information on who an alleged ISIS plot was targeting in the GTA.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Jan Wong   Further Reading On Our Website   Sponsors:  CAMH: CAMH is building better mental health care for everyone to ensure no one is left behind. Visit camh.ca/canadaland to make a donation. 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 ExpressVPN: Use the link expressvpn.com/canadaland.com to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free!    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.

    34 min
  6. Overthrown for the Holidays

    DEC 18

    Overthrown for the Holidays

    Chrystia Freeland kneecaps Trudeau, but his shaky government still stands. Jan Wong joins to sift through the aftermath of a very eventful Monday in Canadian politics.  Plus, an arsenal of 3D printed guns in Quebec and Jan’s tips for the GST holiday. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Post Production), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Jan Wong   Further Reading on Our Website   Sponsors: CAMH: CAMH is building better mental health care for everyone to ensure no one is left behind. Visit camh.ca/canadaland to make a donation. 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. oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!  ExpressVPN: Use the link expressvpn.com/canadaland.com to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free!    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.

    28 min
  7. The Undoing of Justin Trudeau

    DEC 17

    The Undoing of Justin Trudeau

    It was a hell of a day for the Liberals yesterday, as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland abruptly abandoned her post. Now, all fingers are pointed at one man: Justin Trudeau. So what happened? And where do we go from here? Reporter for the Hill Times Stuart Benson sits down with Sam to break down Justin’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Photo Credit - Created using AI Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Production Manager) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Stuart Benson Background reading: Federal deficit balloons to $61.9B as government tables economic update on chaotic day in Ottawa  – CBCTrudeau taps Dominic LeBlanc to serve as finance minister after Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation | CBC Chrystia Freeland’s years of loyalty culminate in a humiliating and tragic end | Globe and MailFreeland’s grenade brings crisis on top of crisis to a flailing Trudeau government | Globe and Mail Sponsors:  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/canadaland Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To claim, visit article.com/backbench and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 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.  You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  8. The Great Darkness

    DEC 16

    The Great Darkness

    This is part two of our mini series: Black Market Babies (part one, here). It’s a family story that lay hidden for decades. Then the tech was born, the DNA came to light, and after the shock, the investigation began. An underworld tale of the international baby smuggling ring that bought and sold hundreds of newborns out of Montreal in the 1950s. A family story told by the families. One reporter whose own mother was bought and sold. And another whose own DNA tied her to the one of the alleged masterminds behind the black market baby trade. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Reported by: Ilana Gordon and Adam Segal Written by: Ilana Gordon, Adam Segal and Bruce Thorson Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer) Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer)  max collins (Production Manager) Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Additional music by Tristan Capacchione and Audio Network Further reading: https://maisonneuve.org/article/2017/07/18/black-market-babies/Www.adamelliottsegal.com  Sponsors: AG1: Every week of November, AG1 will be running a special Black Friday offer for a free gift with your first subscription, in addition to the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2. Head to https://drinkag1.com/canadaland to start your holiday season off on a healthier note, while supplies last. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim this offer, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. CAMH: CAMH is building better mental health care for everyone to ensure no one is left behind. Visit https://camh.ca/canadaland to make a donation. oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!  ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/canadaland to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! Be part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis. Go to https://canadaland.com/join to become a Canadaland Supporter today. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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