Ryan Thorpe and Matt Bufton - Is There A Role For A State Broadcaster?
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Show Notes
Alex Aragona moderates a discussion with Ryan Thorpe and Matt Bufton about the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and its relevance in today’s world. They explore the CBC’s historical mission to promote Canadian culture and information, its struggles to meet its mandate, and the challenges posed by media fragmentation and perceived biases. The conversation also touches on the roles of private media, government funding, and the rise of independent outlets as alternatives to a state broadcaster.
References
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Lament for a Nation: The Defeat of Canadian Nationalism by George Grant
https://www.amazon.ca/Lament-Nation-Defeat-Canadian-Nationalism/dp/077353010X -
Peter Mansbridge Quote on CBC’s "Toronto Bias"
https://youtu.be/8c0HWFg9dpw?si=3Uo8DXe7MPMNRWyY -
Canadaland
https://www.canadaland.com/ -
The Hub
https://thehub.ca/ -
The Narwhal
https://thenarwhal.ca/ -
The Tyee
https://thetyee.ca/
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