Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, sits down with Jesse for a candid and intense discussion about how Israel’s actions during the war are impacting Canadians. Antisemitism, campus protests, Gazan visas, Lebanon, and setter violence in the West Bank – all of this is covered. Plus: is Jesse an Israeli collaborator?  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Sam Konnert (Audio and Video Recording), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Featured guests: Ambassador of Israel to ..read more

Rogers buys Bell share of Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment for 4.7 billion–but how Ed Rogers’ power play whiffed on the Caitlin Clark era. Plus, the most 90s baby ever and the unlikely return of Vice Magazine. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Rahim Mohamed Interested in attending a CanadaLabs workshop? Registration is now open: The Promise of Audio, October 17th 2pm-6pm at Canadaland’s Toronto office. Space is limited, RSVP to secure your spot: https://f ..read more

A frankensteined edit from a Poilievre scrum causes a shitstorm for CTV News and Bell Media. Is it proof of malicious media bias or just a careless mistake? Rahim Mohamed joins to dig into what really happened at CTV National News and if the response from Poilievre and the Conservatives is justified.  Plus, duly noting a new era in oppo research and luxury bathtub madness on parliament hill.   Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer),  max collins (Production Manager) Guest: Rahim Mohamed   Further R ..read more

While world leaders meet and Israel’s war on Gaza spreads, Canadian MPs are at odds over recognizing a Palestinian state.  How much does Canadian recognition really matter? Why are we dragging our feet? Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Michael Lynk, the former Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territories, and Mark Kersten, a human rights and international criminal justice expert to find out. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and ..read more

The late Norval Morrisseau is known as Canada's Picasso. He was the father of the Woodlands style. His work was exhibited at the Pompidou Center in Paris, the National Gallery of Canada, and he was a member of the Order of Canada. Morrisseau is without question one of the most important painters in Canadian history. So why are so-called original Morrisseau paintings selling on eBay for $129?  The answer is fraud. The market has been flooded with thousands of fake Morrisseau paintings and prints. In March 2023, eight people were charged and arrested in connection with these fakes and are ..read more

Le 30 septembre est désormais la journée nationale de la Vérité et de la Réconciliation. Mais pour l’avocat, ancien député et organisateur communautaire Alexis Wawanoloath, on ne peut atteindre la réconciliation entre les Peuples autochtones et l’État colonial qu’en prenant le temps de mener un processus, long et difficile, de guérison et de restitution. Alexis Wawanoloath démontre que les intérêts politiques et économiques des agences gouvernementales priment toujours sur les droits des communautés autochtones, dans le continuum d’un projet colonial amorcé il y a des siècles. Dans la deuxième ..read more

Cue the sad trombone sounds for Rebel Media, who just lost an appeal to qualify for federal journalism tax credits. Where will they get funding from now? Plus, BC Conservative John Rustad is anti-vax and anti-bug-eating. And, why diss tracks shouldn’t be admissible in court.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Sam Konnert (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager)  Guest: Norman Spector   Further reading:  Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules #768 "We Are Not The Journalism Police" – An I ..read more

In the aftermath of the stunning pager attacks in Lebanon and subsequent escalations in the Middle East, Canada’s former ambassador to Israel, Norman Spector, joins to unpack the narratives and larger geopolitical context of the current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.  Plus, why aren’t we talking about the 45 000 Canadians still in Lebanon?   Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Sam Konnert (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager) Guest: Norman Spector   Further reading:  Pager, Walkie-Talkie Attacks Are a Setb ..read more

Earlier this year, the UN Special rapporteur for human rights defenders raised concerns about a Canadian company called Belo Sun Mining. She said people protesting the Belo Sun mine, who she refers to as land defenders, report being threatened, harassed and intimidated - some even say they were driven off their land.  But Belo Sun denies these allegations, saying that they care about human rights, and that the project would bring much-needed economic development to an impoverished area -  and the government of Brazil has seemingly supported their efforts.   So who is Belo ..read more

With two byelections this week, the rhetoric is ramping up around the next Canadian federal election. Paris Marx joins Justin Ling to consider the online discourse that is poisoning political discussion in Canada, and how Pierre Poilievre is taking advantage of it.  Plus, is the controversial Russians at War documentary worth a viewing? CanadaLabs has announced three events happening this fall for journalists and audio makers. To find out more, check out: canadaland.com/2024-events-and-workshops/ Host: Justin Ling  Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor ..read more