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A man wearing face mask, reads Le Monde newspaper in the Luxembourg garden next the French Senate building seeing in background, in Paris, France, Monday, March 14, 2022. Francois Mori/AP Photo.
Hub Interview

Have Canadians lost their media literacy skills? The Logic’s David Skok discusses journalism in the digital age

This episode of Hub Dialogues features host Sean Speer in conversation with David Skok, the CEO and editor-in-chief of The Logic, about the state of the news media in Canada and its future in the digital age.

A protester waves a Canadian flag in front of parked vehicles on Rideau Street on the 15th day of a protest against COVID-19 measures that has grown into a broader anti-government protest, in Ottawa, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press.
Viewpoint

Marginalizing dissenting voices is bad for our democracy

The spirited and enduring nature of the trucker protests shows how far our policy efforts have splintered society and backfired.

Cristian Rangel and Ari Gandsman - Posted on February 16, 2022
Ontario's Advocate for Community Opportunities Jamil Jivani speaks during the Queen's Park daily COVID-19 briefing in Toronto on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Rick Madonik/The Canadian Press.
Hub Interview

Staying normal in abnormal times—Jamil Jivani discusses his career and fighting for his community

Jamil Jivani discusses his unconventional career and confronting preconceived ideas about race, politics, and ideology.

Hundreds of people gather by TransCanada Highway 20 to show their support to truckers heading to Ottawa to protest against COVID-19 restrictions, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022  in Levis, Que. Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press.
Viewpoint

Why the coverage of the trucker protest should worry all Canadians

When it comes to coverage of the trucker protests in progressive, urban Canada, a guilt-by-association strategy appears to be working, no matter how intellectually lazy its journalistic practitioners are being.

Stuart Parker - Posted on February 1, 2022
A sign for The New York Times hangs above the entrance to its building on May 6, 2021 in New York. Mark Lennihan, File/AP Photo.
Hub Interview

Is woke media undermining democracy?

Author Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses the changing media landscape and why she believes prioritizing class over race will lead to a more productive politics.

Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Zuckerberg talked up his latest passion -- creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for business, entertainment and meaningful social interactions. Eric Risberg/AP Photo.
Viewpoint

Will the age of ownership end in 2022? Plus three predictions from the west coast

To close out the year, we’ve asked our contributors and staff to make a prediction about 2022. You would think, at least since the early days of 2020, that we’d…

The Hub Staff - Posted on December 29, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James poses for the twitter mirror as Kendrick Perkins looks on during the NBA basketball team media day, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Independence, Ohio. Ron Schwane/AP Photo.
Hub Interview

Ethan Strauss on why he joined Substack and the NBA’s Twitter problem

In this Hub Dialogue, The Hub’s deputy editor L. Graeme Smith speaks with author, podcaster, and former NBA beat writer Ethan Strauss about his recent move to Substack, the changing…

Former President Donald Trump imitates the shooting of a gun with his finger while talking about gun violence in Chicago as he speaks at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Seth Wenig/AP Photo.
News Dispatch

Is ‘fact-check’ journalism doing more harm than good for media outlets?

It’s worth asking the obvious question: is fact-check journalism accomplishing its goal to better educate the public?

Stuart Thomson - Posted on October 25, 2021
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with the media in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 2020. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Viewpoint

Vass Bednar: What problem is Bill C-10 trying to solve anyway?

Given Bill 10’s hasty evolution and hazy details, the government is seriously risking its credibility and ability to regulate online platforms in a way that is satisfying for consumers. What problem is the government trying to solve here?

Vass Bednar - Posted on May 11, 2021
The New York Times building in New York. AP Photo
Viewpoint

Harry Rakowski: Is the media living up to its promises?

Anyone comparing CNN and Fox News will find it hard to believe they are evaluating the same facts to come up with polar opposites of the truth

Harry Rakowski - Posted on April 16, 2021

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