Episode description

October 7th coverage in Canada was caught between memorializing a tragedy and reporting on an escalating war. Jen Gerson joins to discuss whether both should happen at the same time. 

Also, duly noting what happens when a hurricane hits a news desert. Plus, Jesse shares some updates about Canadaland.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor/Mixer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor) 

Guest: Jen Gerson

Further reading: 

• Vigils in Canada mark one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks - The Globe and Mail 
• Are Canada’s Jews at a tipping point? Most are anxious, many are fearful, and some have moved away - National Post 
• Meteorologist becomes emotional giving Hurricane Milton update | BBC 
• David Suzuki, Peter Mansbridge, and other prominent ex-broadcasters are calling out CBC. Here’s why | Toronto Star 
• #22 CBCecrets: Mansbridge's Oil Pay Makes the News - Canadaland 

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