Journalism Matters

As journalism goes, so goes democracy. Hosted by CJF President and Executive Director Natalie Turvey, Journalism Matters: The CJF J-Talks Podcast brings you highlights from our conversations with journalists, thought leaders and media innovators on the issues shaping journalism and informing democracy in Canada. Hear the full discussion anytime on our website and YouTube channel.

Journalism Matters is a news podcast hosted by Canadian Journalism Foundation, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Canadian Journalism Foundation hosts Journalism Matters, a news show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  How the media shapes Canada-U.S. relations and public perception

  Aug 25, 202630 minS1

  Politics and the press have a symbiotic relationship, especially when it comes to Canada-United States relations. As these neighbouring countries navigate ever-changing economies and — at times opposing — policies, providing fact-based insight to North Americans is more important than ever. In this episode, David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, D.C., tells us what happens behind closed doors. Robert Benzie, the Queen's Park bureau chief at the Toronto Star, joins him to unpack today's trade and tariff news and break down what lies ahead for both nations.

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  Episode #7

  How to cover wildfires in a turbulent climate

  Jul 23, 202630 minS1

  Wildfires are becoming not only annual events but also unmistakable signs of the broader climate emergency. As we witness fires burning across Northern Ontario in real time, journalistic coverage becomes more integral to how the general public understands this environmental crisis. Laura Lynch sat down with Jesse Winter and Nancy Macdonald from The Globe and Mail, Michelle Cyca from The Narwhal, and Colleen Hagerty from Solutions Journalism Network’s My World’s on Fire project to explore wildfire coverage in an increasingly turbulent climate.

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  Episode #6

  Why tech alone can’t save journalism

  Mar 20, 202631 minS1

  <p>The internet didn't just change the news. It also changed our reality. In his first public speech since stepping down as VP of News at Google, Richard Gingras offers a rare, insider’s look at the evolution of our digital information system and why technology alone won't fix the future of journalism. Angela Pacienza, executive editor at The Globe and Mail, joins him to discuss the path forward.</p>

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  Journalism Matters

  Why tech alone can’t save journalism

  Mar 20, 202631 min

  The internet didn't just change the news. It also changed our reality. In his first public speech since stepping down as VP of News at Google, Richard Gingras offers a rare, insider’s look at the evolution of our digital information system and why technology alone won't fix the future of journalism. Angela Pacienza, executive editor at The Globe and Mail, joins him to discuss the path forward.

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  Episode #5

  How AI is revolutionizing newsroom workflows

  Feb 6, 202631 minS1

  <p>Journalism is being rebuilt in real time, with AI being the most powerful tool in the construction kit. Nikita Roy from Newsroom Robots Lab sat down with Sonali Verma from International News Media Association, Christine Boyd from CBC News and Nicholas Hune-Brown from The Local to unpack how AI is changing journalism at every level, for better or worse.</p>

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