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Media Nation with Karlene Nation takes a critical look at mainstream media and social media, understanding how both the preceding variables drive the narrative which shapes our worldview. “Fake news” ... more
FAQs about Media Nation:How many episodes does Media Nation have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.
July 27, 2021Media Nation - July 26, 2021 - Afghan Interpreters and Ontario Govt. SpendingNew Podcast for Media Nation with Karlene Nation.MP Alex Ruff is a ret. Colonel, who served 2-tours of duty in Afganistan. Ruff has first-hand experience w/ Afghan interpreters. Without their help, many Canadian soldiers would be killed. He says it's Canada's turn to help the interpreters.Also-- Jay Goldberg discussing the Ontario government spending 10 billion less than projected. But the govt attacked for less spending....more47minPlay
July 21, 2021Media Nation - July 21, 2021 - Rename Dundas Street & Gyms are back in business!On Media Nation, Karlene Nation speaks to The City of Toronto is barreling forward with plans to rename Dundas Street after activists claimed 19th-century lawyer/politician promoted slavery. Historical scholars say otherwise. There are calls for the city to halt the renaming project. Lorrie Goldstein with Toronto Sun discusses the issue with Karlene Nation. Also, Tracy Matthews VP with GoodLife Fitness discusses how the organization moves forward after 15 months of lockdown....more47minPlay
July 20, 2021Media Nation - July 20, 2021 - Lowered Taxes, Church Burnings & Vaccine PassportsOn Media Nation with Karlene Nation speaks to Jason Clemens with Fraser Institute is fact-checking Trudeau's claims that he has lowered taxes for Canadians. Not so says, Clemens. Pastor Henry Hildebrandt is calling on multi-faith leaders to condemn the church burnings. Christine Van Geyn with Canadian Constitution Foundation says vaccine passports will create divisions among Canadians....more49minPlay
July 15, 2021Media Nation - July 15, 2021 - The Upgraded Math Curriculum for Grade 9 StudentsKarlene Nation on Media Nation talks about the upgraded Math Curriculum for Grade 9 students. The focus will shift away from a "Eurocentric" way of teaching math to make learning more inclusive. So, how will this work in the class-room. Rasulan Hoppie with Peel District School Board discusses this with Karlene Nation....more20minPlay
July 14, 2021Media Nation - July 14, 2021 - Real Estate in Ontario & Vaccine Passports for BusinessesClose to half of people under 45 in Ontario are planning to move out of the province to buy a home they can afford. Guest Tim Hudak, CEO with Ontario Real Estate Association. Groups are pushing for so-called domestic vaccine passports for businesses. The CFIB says Small business owners should not be the ones to police vaccine passports....more31minPlay
July 13, 2021Media Nation - July 13, 2021 - Cuban Crisis & Politicians Pushing Vaccine PassportsThe protests in Cuba are unprecedented. So what happens now? Professor Teichman with U of T discusses the Cuban crisis. Also, Some groups are pushing for draconian restrictions to punish those not vaccinated. Lawyer Ryan O'Connor says politicians pushing vaccine passports will pay a political price...more29minPlay
July 12, 2021Media Nation - July 12, 2021 - Historical use of Math, Reinstate Funding for Christian Summer Jobs & Degree in Artificial IntelligenceOn Media Nation with Karlene Nation, Ontario launches an updated curriculum that addresses the historical use of math to normalize racism. Vanessa Vakharia, the Math Guru discusses this with Karlene Nation. Then, Marty Moore with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms discusses winning a court challenge against the federal govt to reinstate funding for Christian summer jobs programs. Lastly, Ranjan Battycharya, Dean of Seneca College's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering discusses a new four-year degree program in Artificial Intelligence....more50minPlay
June 30, 2021Media Nation - June 30, 2021 - T.O.'s 1st Case of Surgery using Virtual Reality, Help Small Businesses & Gun Buyback SchemeOn Media Nation with Karlene Nation speaks to Dr. Ali Abualsaud and Dr. Lawrence Rudski who are Cardiac Doctors who performed surgery on patients in Montreal. The doctor who led surgery was in T.O.'s 1st case of surgery using virtual reality in Canada. Later on, in the show, Karlene speaks to Rocco Rossi on what gifts are obligated to do to help small businesses and France Terazzano on 700 million boondoggles with a gun buyback scheme....more44minPlay
June 28, 2021Media Nation - June 28, 2021 - Stigma about the Skilled Trades & Shopping in Big Box Stores hurting Small BusinessesOn Media Nation with Karlene Nation discusses Ontario's labor minister says it's time to remove the stigma about the skilled trades. He says more than 200-thousand high-paying jobs are available in the skilled trades. Getting the word out to students about this opportunity. Later on, Ryal Mallough with CFIB says Sixty percent of Canadians says they are still shopping in big box stores instead of shopping at small businesses....more48minPlay
June 24, 2021Media Nation - June 24, 2021 - Censorship Bill C-10 & Decluttering HomesOn Media Nation with Karlene Nation discusses the growing concerns about and Bill C-36. Senator Pamela Wallin says these bills will not be fast-tracked through the senate.Also, Brandon Freeman with JustJunk on the crazy things they find while decluttering homes....more49minPlay
FAQs about Media Nation:How many episodes does Media Nation have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.