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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.
October 28, 2021Media Nation - October 28, 2021 - Climate Change minister in Trudeau Gov't & Gun Violence in the CitySteven Guilbeault is appointed to the position of Climate Change minister in Trudeau govt.Dan McTeague with Canadians for affordable Energy, says this radical former Greenpeace activistwill be a disaster on the environmental file.A discussion on gun violence in the city. Lorrie Goldstein discusses his article in Toronto Sun" Today's politicians side with the criminals on gun violence against us." Melissa Mbarki, a Cree writer, researcher and an analyst in the oil and gas sector weighs in on Patty Hajdu being appointed Indigenous minister and Steven Guilbeault as Climate Change Minister....more49minPlay
October 27, 2021Media Nation - October 27, 2021 - New Federal Employment Minister Denying EI, & Longtime TDSB Worker To Be Fired Due to Vaccine StatusIt was mean-spirited! Newly appointed federal employment minister almost gushing about denying EI, to unvaccinated Canadians, who are fired from their jobs. Guest: Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor. Lorrie Parrott is a long time employee with the TDSB. She has worked at the TDSB head office in HR, for 14 years. Parrott has been told she will be fired from her job by Nov. 1st. because she is unvaccinated....more47minPlay
October 26, 2021Media Nation - October 26, 2021 - CMHC Collecting Info Without Permission, Trudeau Not Recalling Parliament, & David LepofskyWhy is CMHC collecting personal and financial information on millions of home owners without getting permission to collect this data. Tom Korski with BlackLocks Reporter discusses the issue.Why is Trudeau dragging his heels in recalling parliament. Tasha Kheiriddin with Navigator Inc and National Post. Also, Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky called on the Ontario govt to act on recommendations from a report dealing with Accessibility for People with Disabilities....more42minPlay
October 21, 2021Media Nation - October 21, 2021 - Increasing Inflation, Small Businesses Having Nothing to Celebrate, & Alberta's Referendum on EqualizationInflation is increasing at the fastest rate in 18 years, made worse by chain supply problems. Ian Lee with Sprott School of Business, Carleton University discusses issue. It's Small Business Week but there is nothing to celebrate. Wage and rent subsidies coming to an end when businesses need them the most. Corinne Pohlmann with CFIB. Justin Trudeau better take Alberta's referendum on equalization seriously says Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation....more43minPlay
October 20, 2021Media Nation - October 20, 2021 - Unvaxed People Turned Down at Clinics, & "Housing Code, Homelessness, and Affordable Housing"A mother takes her sick child to a walk-in clinic. The mother is turned away because she is unvaccinated. There is a perception that unvaccinated Ontarians should not bother going to hospitals or clinics. They will not get care. Not so says OMA president Adam Kassam. Fraser Institute Analyst Steve LaFleur and Professor John Palmer wrote an article for the Fraser Institute titled Housing Code, Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Steve LaFleur discusses issues with Karlene Nation. Alireza Nader with the Foundation for Defence of Democracies is calling on the Canadian govt to toughen it's stance against the Iranian Regime and to fight for compensation for families who lost loved ones when the regime shot down a plane with Canadians on board....more48minPlay
October 19, 2021Media Nation - Oct. 19, 2021 - Issues In the Restaurant Sector, JCCF Suing Ont. Gov. over Vax Passports, & Programs to Support Black LawyersThe restaurant sector is facing a triple threat - restricted capacity limits on seating inside. Struggles to find restaurant workers and a need for more government funding. James Rilett, Restaurants Canada, discusses this with Karlene Nation. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is suing the Ontario govt over it's vaccine passport program. Jorge Pineda, Litigation lawyer with JCCF. TD Bank and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers are teaming up to fund and launch new programs to support Black Lawyers. Diana Lee, with TD Bank and Raphael Tachie, TD Bank and Canadian Association of Black Lawyers....more43minPlay
October 14, 2021Media Nation - October 14, 2021 - Politicians & Health Officials bend rules for Sports Game & Medical/Religious Exempt to retain EmploymentPoliticians and health officials bend rules to allow twenty thousand people into an arena for a hockey game but these officials are still forcing capacity limits on small businesses. Julie Kwiecinski with CFIB Ontario.Lisa Bildy with Librtas Law in London Ontario is fighting for health care workers to get either medical or religious exemptions so they can keep their jobs. Also advising students who are being told they must be fully vaccinated -- even though the students are taking all courses online....more27minPlay
October 13, 2021Media Nation - October 13, 2021 - Get Tough on China, Restoring Business Confidence in Ont. & Christian Pastors Being Singled OutWhy is Trudeau dragging his feet in making a decision on Huawei especially after China's communist regime kidnapped two Canadians & held them hostage? Canada's allies may have to force Trudeau to get tough on China, says journalist and political commentator Spencer Fernando.The Doug Ford govt should do more to restore business confidence in Ont. says Jay Goldberg with The Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Canadian Christian pastors are concerned they are being singled out for "special treatment" by govts using pandemic as a pretext to harass them. Herbert Hildebrandt with the Church of God in Aylmer, Ont....more44minPlay
October 12, 2021Media Nation - October 12, 2021 - Unvaxed/Partially Vaxed Canadians Facing Discrimination and Segregation, & Hot Sauce CompetitionCanadians who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated are facing discrimination, segregation and are being stripped of their ability to earn a living. Jay Cameron with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms discuss Medical apartheid in Canada. Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor with Zayouna Law firm, discusses governments in Canada acting like dictators, stripping us of our hard won civil rights. Imran Hasan with Peel Crimestoppers discussing the hot sauce competition Oct. 13th....more51minPlay
October 07, 2021Media Nation - October 7, 2021 - CPC Needs To Reach Out To New Canadians, Jobs in Construction Sector, & Carbon Tax Pushing Up Gas PricesIf the Conservatives want to win the next federal election .. they need to reach out to more new Canadians. Tasha Kheiriddin, principal with Navigator, political columnist with The National Post.Robert Bronk with Ontario's Construction Secretariat -- construction sector will fuel the recovery in Ontario. Great job opportunities for young people in construction trades. More bad news. Gas prices going through the roof. Carbon tax is pushing up the price of everything in Canada. Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation....more46minPlay
FAQs about Media Nation:How many episodes does Media Nation have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.