How the Media Upholds Imperialism with Adrian Harewood
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Adrian Harewood on the role of media in upholding imperialism and the challenges facing journalism today.
In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan and Priyansh speak with Canadian journalist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Carleton University Adrian Harewood. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of journalism, the crises facing media institutions like the CBC, and the complex role of sports amidst global imperialism and societal struggles. Chapters 01:29 Adrian’s career transition: from journalism to academia 03:47 Differences in newsroom versus academic timelines and demands 06:45 Impact of media critique and educating future journalists 09:51 Crises in journalism: violence, shrinking industry, AI potentialities 12:17 Public trust and government influence on CBC and Canadian public media 16:16 The role of media during the Gaza conflict and censorship issues 22:17 The contradictions of CBC’s role in Canada 25:37 The impact of propaganda and omitted stories in mainstream media 36:04 Challenges of objectivity and bias in journalism 37:03 Personal stories of media censorship and activism 43:29 The history and politics of CBC as a community of diverse voices 45:20 The intersection of sports, capitalism, and morality 46:45 Gambling, scandals, and the corrupting…
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