Between the Bylines

Build Films CEO Christopher Paetkau shares stories from his travels to the Canadian Arctic, where he directed the upcoming documentary Breaking Ice. We talk about what it's like to explore one of the least-visited places on earth, changing narratives on climate change and why you should never buy a used camera from Chris.

Tina Fontaine's death and the murder trial that followed captivated Canadians everywhere. Now what? In this double-interview episode, Sandra Delaronde, co-chair of the Manitoba Coalition for Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, talks about how the community is coping with the verdict and how tragedy can bring positive change. Winnipeg Free Press courts reporter Katie May then shares her experience covering the trial and explains why the story doesn't end at the trial.

Qais Azimy grew up in Kabul and spent over a decade as a journalist in war-torn Afghanistan. Qais shares harrowing stories from the field, his views on the longest running conflict in U.S. history and his insights into the minds of Taliban fighters.

Dr. Matthew Flisfeder is an expert in media studies with a few concerns about how virtual reality will change our grasp on real life. With the Oculus Go coming just around the corner, we talk about what it means to have Facebook in the driver seat of this new technology and what it has to do with fake news.

Const. Jay Murray talks about trying to keep Winnipeg informed about local crime and police work through Reddit. Jay shares how police decide what makes the news, how media and police can work together, and what you might expect for 2018's top police stories.

Legalization of cannabis in Canada will affect everyone in the country. Reporter Solomon Israel is on the front lines of the process, asking the tough questions and sharing it on a brand new platform for cannabis news. In this episode, Solomon shares his unique reporting experience, gives a rundown of what we know so far (and what we're waiting to find out) and lays out his rules on pot puns.

CBC reporter Jillian Taylor shares her experience covering the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls—including an insider look at the family hearings held in Winnipeg and insights into the inquiry's many controversies.

Dozens of Canadian newspapers suddenly shut down on November 27, calling for a conversation about the future of journalism. Guest Robert Holt, former digital sales manager at Metro Winnipeg, talks about how publishers can adapt to new revenue models, who is doing it right, and how new technology will play into it all.

Nicholas Wu, Head Opinion Editor of Princeton University's daily newspaper, talks about his time reporting on refugees in Manitoba. We talk student papers, why they matter (especially now) plus a bit on Trump, fake news, and free speech, for good measure.          

Winnipeg Free Press columnist Jen Zoratti weighs in on Harvey Weinstein and the big picture issue—reporting on sexual assault in the digital age.