Episode description

As news breaks of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, Emilie Nicolas and Mattea Roach discuss anti-Palestinian media bias in media as well as look at the deaths of over 50 journalists in the region. They also talk about dwindling faith in Canadian media as more layoffs rock the industry. 

Host: Emilie Nicolas

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Guest: Mattea Roach

Further reading: 

• Israel, Hamas agree to temporary ceasefire deal where hostages, prisoners will be exchanged - CBC News
• CTV reports on Gaza with anti-Palestinian double standard, data shows - The Breach
• Forensic psychiatrist testifies at coroner's inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri - CP24
• La précarité des médias affecte la confiance du public, estime Pascale St-Onge - Le Devoir
• The CAJ’s 2023 Canadian Newsroom Diversity Survey is the most comprehensive data set on gender and race in Canadian newsrooms - Canadian Association of Journalists
• Bill C-18 Bailout: Government Announces Plans to Pay For 35% of Journalist Costs for News Outlets as It More Than Doubles Tax Credit Per Employee - Michael Geist

Sponsors: University of Kings College, oxio, Article, 

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