After investigating Jian Ghomeshi, Jesse Brown and his podcast CANADALAND became a hit. On January 20, Brown speaks to Ryerson University about media criticism and holding journalists to account. Photo courtesy CANADALAND
The Alumni Essentials: Carly Lewis
Welcome to the Alumni Essentials, or, as it shall be known for the next week: the Carly Lewis show! This is Lewis’s second time featured in this series and she’s the first person ever to fully take it over. Cue applause. She really left us no choice, because whether it’s about Girls, the year’s best albums… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials: Carly Lewis
Can Leslie Roberts return to journalism?
Most people entering journalism school have big dreams for themselves in the media—anchor, lead foreign correspondent, daily political columnist. As we near the end of our four years here, many have tweaked their goals, taking positions at advertising and public relations firms that promise a salary large enough to pay rent and put food on… Continue reading Can Leslie Roberts return to journalism?
Maybe CBC deserves more credit
When CBC first announced its intention and approach to investigating the Jian Ghomeshi scandal, it seemed to be more of a public relations stunt than anything else. To me, it seemed more to protect itself than those who have experienced harassment at the hands of the corporation’s superstar. In fact, the investigation plan was so… Continue reading Maybe CBC deserves more credit
John Macfarlane and The Walrus: a lovely coda
One day early on in my internship at The Walrus, the magazine’s managing editor Kyle Wyatt ushered me and three other interns into the boardroom. “You are all very, very lucky to be working right outside the office of John Macfarlane,” Wyatt said, his voice dropping conspiratorially. So we were understandably nervous when Macfarlane sat… Continue reading John Macfarlane and The Walrus: a lovely coda
