3 chapters across the catalog
China Election Interference, Justin Trudeau and Globe and Mail
A report from the Globe and Mail detailed a sophisticated strategy by Beijing to influence the 2021 Canadian federal election. The documents suggest China targeted specific Conservative candidates to favor a Liberal minority government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced criticism for allegedly being aware of the interference but failing to take decisive action.
Contagious Stress and Climate Change Anxiety in Youth
A study from the Max Planck Institute suggests that stress is contagious and can be transmitted through television and observation of others. This phenomenon is linked to rising anxiety levels in children who are exposed to alarming climate change reporting in schools. The reporting suggests that teaching young children that the Earth is dying leads to significant psychological distress and resentment toward older generations.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper suspends Parliament until March 3, a move that receives little coverage in US media. The hosts praise the quality of CBC's "The National" and question why Canadian news is not more widely available on American television networks.
