Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Can the CBC resuscitated? Should we offer it MAID? A deep dive.
Can the CBC resuscitated? Should we offer it MAID? A deep dive.
Can the CBC resuscitated? Should we offer it MAID? A deep dive.
Saturday 1st February 2025
Trish Wood questions the future of the CBC, discussing its perceived failures and relevance in today's media landscape.
102 minutes
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Thought-provoking
Critical
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Episode Overview
- Trish Wood questions the CBC's relevance and future.
- Discussion on CBC's perceived failures in journalistic integrity.
- Interview with former CBC reporter Marianne Klowak.
- Critique of CBC's COVID-19 and trucker convoy coverage.
- Call to support independent media.
We are falling apart and we hate each other more than ever and misunderstand each other more than ever.
In this episode of 'Trish Wood is Critical', Trish Wood takes a hard look at the CBC, questioning its relevance and future in Canadian media. The episode kicks off with Trish reminiscing about her days at the CBC, sharing a humorous anecdote about an insect-related stunt she once performed. This light-hearted moment sets the stage for a deeper discussion about the CBC's current state and its perceived failures in journalistic integrity.
Trish argues that the CBC has lost touch with the average Canadian, becoming an elitist institution that no longer serves its original purpose. She brings evidence and examples to back up her claims, including a revealing interview with former CBC reporter Marianne Klowak, who blew the whistle on the corporation's biased coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic and the trucker convoy protests.
Trish also touches on broader issues affecting Canada, such as potential tariffs from the US and the Liberal government's response. She doesn't shy away from controversial opinions, making this episode a must-listen for those interested in media criticism and Canadian politics. The episode ends with Trish urging her audience to support independent media and stay critical of mainstream narratives. If you're looking for a thought-provoking take on the state of journalism in Canada, this episode is for you.