Apr 16, 202644 min
As podcasting continues to grow outside the traditional journalism ecosystem, questions and conversations are rising about how stories are sourced, produced, and shared. Facing the inevitabilities and uncertainties of...
About this Podcast:
The Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) aims to connect with different community members, especially those underserved or misrepresented by traditional media, to co-create more inclusive ways of storytelling. The CPI podcast is a series where you can hear panels, workshops, and discussions that further promote authentic and inclusive ways of storytelling.This initiative is based out of Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, and is Powered by Shaw. To learn more about the Community Podcast Initiative, you can visit thepodcaststudio.ca or find us on social media at @communitypodyyc.
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What is CPI Podcast about?
The Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) aims to connect with different community members, especially those underserved or misrepresented by traditional media, to co-create more inclusive ways of storytelling. The CPI podcast is a series where you can hear panels, workshops, and discussions that further promote authentic and inclusive ways of storytelling.
What has CPI Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ethics and AI in podcasting: a panel discussion" (16 April 2026, 44 minutes), "Insights into Practice-Based Research & Inclusive Podcasting" (15 March 2026, 28 minutes), and "Fact-Checking as an Act of Courage" (18 February 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does CPI Podcast publish?
CPI Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on CPI Podcast?
Booking probability for CPI Podcast is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CPI Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CPI Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch CPI Podcast?
The strongest fits for CPI Podcast are News, Magazine & Book Publishing and Universities & Colleges. CPI Podcast has an education audience.
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CPI Podcast is an education podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Mar 15, 202628 minWhat does practice-based research look like compared to traditional theory-based when it comes to the PhD process? In this episode, host Emma Miller sits down with Dr. Meg Wilcox who just returned from defending her...
CPI Podcast
Fact-Checking as an Act of Courage
Feb 18, 202628 minIn an era of misinformation and diminishing trust, fact-checking has become more than a routine newsroom task. In the second episode of our 2026 season, host Emma Miller sits down with experienced Journalist and MRU...
Jan 31, 202633 minWelcome back for the fourth season of the Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) series. In this episode, we are taking a look back to a keynote lecture presented at Mount Royal University in April of 2025. Visiting from...
Jun 27, 20251h 7mS0<p>In this episode, the Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) presents a panel discussion </p> <p>Where four diverse voices from the media and podcasting landscape consider the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
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Apr 8, 202522 minS3<p>This month, we're sharing the first episode of our newest podcast series, Re-engaging: Exploring new ways of doing journalism.</p> <p>The series draws on interviews from an Enagaged Journalism conference at Concordia...
- Dec 20, 202441 minS3
<p>Podcasting is often thought of as a vessel for storytelling. It can also work to amplify the voices of communities that have historically been suppressed. </p> <p>This past September, the CPI was a sponsor for the...
- Nov 6, 202441 minS3
<p>It feels like politics and the media have become increasingly divisive in recent years.</p> <p>On top of that, the words we use to describe our values — like democracy, truth and freedom — are loaded with dual...
Episode #7
Kattie Laur talks Canadian podcasting
Jun 10, 202432 minS2<p>There are more than 16,000 Canadian podcasts out on the Internet — but how many can you name?</p> <p>In the last episode of the season, Meg Wilcox talks to Kattie Laur, a podcast producer, writer and consultant. She...
- Apr 13, 202445 minS2
<p>It's no secret weekly reading assignments are a core component of most university courses. But could listening to podcasts act as another option?</p> <p>In this episode, we're exploring how listening to podcasts...
Episode #5
Bridging Research and Experience: Exploring EDI Practices in Canadian Broadcasting and Journalism
Mar 15, 202450 minS2<p >In this episode, we’re exploring how we can make Canadian legacy media more diverse and equitable. In December, CPI associate producer Kelsea Arnett participated in an event called Bridging Research and Experience...
- Feb 15, 202442 minS2
<p>In this episode, we're bringing you a look at decolonizing media with the Canadian Mountain Podcast. </p> <p>CPI co-director, Meg Wilcox, is also a senior producer on the Canadian Mountain Podcast. The show focuses...
- Dec 1, 202330 minS2
<p >In this episode, we look at the sometimes-blurry ethical boundaries in podcasting.</p> <p >Earlier this year, CPI co-director Brad Clark was part of a panel discussion with media instructors from across North...
- Oct 14, 202325 minS2
<p>About 70 TV Ontario workers have been on strike since August 21st. Wage increases and contract employment were the key sticking points in finding an agreement, which broke down after months of negotiation.</p> <p>Six...
- Sep 1, 202343 minS2
<p>In this episode, kicking off our second season, Sam Jolin sits down with the Co-Directors of the Community Podcast Initiative, Brad Clark and Meg Wilcox. This spring, they co-hosted the Planning Your Podcast event...
- Jun 1, 202328 minS1
<p>In a first-of-its-kind textbook for journalism students, Duncan McCue sets out to demonstrate how integral reciprocity is raising the standards of coverage of Indigenous communities.</p> <p>This episode features a...
- May 1, 202329 minS1
<p>In this episode, we take a look back on The Second Gen series produced by Karina Zapata, the CPI’s first Podcaster-in-Residence. </p> <p>The Second Gen offers a glimpse into the experiences faced by the children of...
- Apr 1, 202330 minS1
<p>This episode explores the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a CPI series: the Canadian Mountain Podcast.</p> <p>As the Canadian Mountain Podcast completed its fourth season in Spring 2022, the series...
- Feb 1, 202342 minS1
<p>This episode explores the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a CPI series: the Canadian Mountain Podcast.</p> <p>Since its third season, the Canadian Mountain Podcast has strived to share perspectives of...
- Jan 2, 202337 minS1
<p>In an oversaturated podcast landscape, the strongest connections are made with authentic voices. In this episode, the CPI presents a workshop hosted by Media Girlfriends, an award winning podcast production company...
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