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Hosted by CIRA · technology · EN-CA · 19 episodes
CIRA presents What’s up with the internet? an award-winning serial podcast delving into the good, the bad and ugly around one of the world’s greatest resources—the internet. If you’ve ever asked our titular question, this podcast is for you. All episodes are hosted by Takara Small and produced by Kevin McAnena.
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Episode #2
As more Canadians turn to creators for news and real-time updates, the way we decide who to trust is changing. In episode two, Toronto-based sisters Rebecca & Natalie Davey of Ceres Productions join us to explore how creators are reshaping the media landscape, why authenticity often matters more than polish and what this shift means for the future of Canadian journalism.
Episode #1
The creator economy is blurring the lines between independent creators and traditional media and reshaping how we find things and who to trust. We’re unpacking how algorithms changed who gets seen, why creators can feel more authentic than established outlets and what these shifts mean for Canadian culture, journalism and regulation. Season four kicks off in conversation with returning guest journalist, consultant and commentator Sue Gardner, who has previously held executive roles at CBC and the Wikimedia Foundation.
Episode #6
<p>Feeling overwhelmed by the flood of misinformation and disinformation online? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not powerless. In our season three finale, we discuss best practices for fighting back to correct misinformation online and the best approaches to navigating our complex information environment.</p><p>Joining the conversation are returning guests Canadian author and legal professor Timothy Caulfield and Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts. We close the season with insights from CIRA President and CEO, Byron Holland, who suggests practical tips that anyone can take when browsing the internet.</p><p><br/></p>
Episode #5
<p>From fake news outlets to AI-trained propaganda, hostile actors are sowing division and distrust. In this episode, we explore how foreign interference and AI-driven disinformation are threatening trust in institutions including schools, our health services and media. We unpack insights from Canada’s recent public inquiry, examine why our country is a prime target and look at global strategies for digital resilience. </p><p>We're joined by journalist and tech commentator Sue Gardner, foreign disinformation manipulation expert and fellow at Centre for International Governance Innovation, Halyna Padalko and Helen Hayes, a senior fellow at the Center for Media Technology and...
Episode #4
<p>Can you still spot what's real online? An alarming 43% of Canadians report it's becoming harder to distinguish between true and false information, while 38% admit falling for false news multiple times monthly. How can we protect ourselves against fake news? To share practical tips you can use, we're joined by Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts, who shares a four-step verification process for vetting online information.</p><p>Resources:</p> www.mediasmarts.ca/fact-checkerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/news/2025/03/detecting-and-reporting-disinformation.htmlhttps://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/how-identify-misinformation-disinformation-and-malinformation-itsap00300
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author of Good Grammar: Joyful and Affirming Language Lessons That Work for More Students, Johns Hopkins University
bestselling author and Canada Research Chair, University of Alberta
cofounder and CEO of Beauceron Security, Beauceron Security
Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada
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