The Public, a weekly radio interview show for CIUT at the University of Toronto and hosted by Kevin Caners, presents Broadcasting Canada, a special series celebrating the role of public broadcasting in Canada through in-depth interviews with the iconic voices and broadcasters of the CBC.
In 2012, Kevin Caners launched The Public, a program and podcast showcasing long-form interviews with noted thinkers, artists, writers, and public figures. Since it took to the air, guests have included the likes of Noam Chomsky, Judy Rebick, John Ralston Saul, David Sedaris, and Lewis Lapham.
Now, to celebrate public broadcasting in Canada, and moved by increasing threats to the CBC, The Public is launching a series to examine the role CBC plays as our national and publicly funded forum for debate, culture, and discussion in this country, and to highlight the threats it is currently facing, from severe budget cuts to the prospect of increased political interference.
Broadcasting Canada aims to meet the voices that have been reaching out to us over the airwaves for decades and discover more about the hosts and interviewers that have helped us collectively navigate and weave the social fabric of Canada.
Ever wondered how Jian Ghomeshi prepares for so many interviews a day? How Stuart McLean knows so much about small towns? What it was like for Carol Off to start off at As It Happens, or how Rick Mercer developed his quick-witted sense of humour?
The CBC is the oldest existing broadcasting network in Canada, entering its 78th year on air. After facing a $115 million budget cut, show cancellations and layoffs, the CBC is in need of our support.
In addition to CIUT, Broadcasting Canada is airing on over 20 local community and campus stations right across the country, from St. John's to Winnipeg to Nanaimo. Our hope in doing this series is to not only learn about the lives and careers of Canada's most renowned voices, but also to spark a conversation over the history, role, and future of public broadcasting in Canada and create awareness into the vulnerable state the CBC is in.
For any questions, comments or feedback, or if you're interested in airing the series on a community station in your area, you can get in touch with us at sharon [@] thepublicradio.org or kevin [@] thepublicradio.org
And for an overview of quotes from the series, listen to the clip below:
In 2012, Kevin Caners launched The Public, a program and podcast showcasing long-form interviews with noted thinkers, artists, writers, and public figures. Since it took to the air, guests have included the likes of Noam Chomsky, Judy Rebick, John Ralston Saul, David Sedaris, and Lewis Lapham.
Now, to celebrate public broadcasting in Canada, and moved by increasing threats to the CBC, The Public is launching a series to examine the role CBC plays as our national and publicly funded forum for debate, culture, and discussion in this country, and to highlight the threats it is currently facing, from severe budget cuts to the prospect of increased political interference.
Broadcasting Canada aims to meet the voices that have been reaching out to us over the airwaves for decades and discover more about the hosts and interviewers that have helped us collectively navigate and weave the social fabric of Canada.
Ever wondered how Jian Ghomeshi prepares for so many interviews a day? How Stuart McLean knows so much about small towns? What it was like for Carol Off to start off at As It Happens, or how Rick Mercer developed his quick-witted sense of humour?
The CBC is the oldest existing broadcasting network in Canada, entering its 78th year on air. After facing a $115 million budget cut, show cancellations and layoffs, the CBC is in need of our support.
In addition to CIUT, Broadcasting Canada is airing on over 20 local community and campus stations right across the country, from St. John's to Winnipeg to Nanaimo. Our hope in doing this series is to not only learn about the lives and careers of Canada's most renowned voices, but also to spark a conversation over the history, role, and future of public broadcasting in Canada and create awareness into the vulnerable state the CBC is in.
For any questions, comments or feedback, or if you're interested in airing the series on a community station in your area, you can get in touch with us at sharon [@] thepublicradio.org or kevin [@] thepublicradio.org
And for an overview of quotes from the series, listen to the clip below: