The Return of Canadian Radio: A New Era of Independent Voices
and Links to Maggies Interviews this Past Week
A Week of Media Reflections
My past week had many themes, but the future of radio seemed most prominent. While attending the Manitoba Stronger Together Conference, I had the pleasure of meeting several independent media personalities, including Shadoe Davis, Jason Lavigne, Rodney Palmer, Julia Levesque, Ray McGinnis, and others. Being hosted twice on The Shadoe Davis's Show and appearing on John B. Wells's "Caravan to Midnight" has led me to reflect on my history with Canadian radio and its promising future.
The Shift in CBC Content
Oh, how I miss the days of waking up to the familiar sound of CBC radio—the voice of the nation uniting Canadians from coast to coast, fostering our national identity, and leading to thoughtful discussions. Long gone are the days when CBC morning broadcasts were a comforting frequency in my life. Now, I dread summer mornings at the cottage as I sip my coffee, knowing that my thoughts and opinions on current events will be silenced for daring to raise an alternative perspective to what my family is hearing.
I’m not exactly sure when their content began to shift, but for me, it was when I woke up to the climate hoax in college and began to question the one-sided narrative that my family equally endorsed. Certain political ideologies and the omission of alternative viewpoints created rifts, turning what once united us in shared understanding of the world into divisive discussions.
The “Plan-demic” and Media Manipulation
Like many, this came to a head during the “plan-demic” and the labeling of the Freedom Convoy participants as extremists, playing a role in the unjustified invocation of the Emergency Act. Despite thousands of live streams and on-the-ground reports from independent journalists, the old and corrupted media sources used what was left of their influence in a way that will never be forgotten or forgiven.
The New Era: TalkNation.ca
But what’s next for radio in Canada? If my experience this past week is any indication, we are witnessing a new era for talk radio. Meet Rodney Palmer—a prominent figure in the Canadian media landscape. I had the honor of being on a media panel with him and others at the Manitoba conference.
Known for his unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and open dialogue, an award-winning journalist and former foreign correspondent for CTV News, and, more recently, for his critical views on media's role in disseminating information versus propaganda, as highlighted during his testimony at the National Citizens Inquiry. Rodney is the visionary founder of TalkNation, a new radio broadcast set to launch this Canada Day!
The TalkNation.ca platform aims to provide a balanced and independent alternative to the leftist corporate media. Rodney has built a reputation as a trusted and respected media professional and is poised to revolutionize Canadian radio by creating a platform that prioritizes transparency and diverse viewpoints. This will become a vital source of information and entertainment for Canadians from coast to coast, providing a reliable and balanced source of news and stories to start and end our days, leading to thoughtful discussions and connecting us to the broader Canadian narrative.
Tune In and Stay Informed
I would like to encourage everyone to check out Rodney Palmers Interview on The Jason Lavigne’s Show and join me in becoming a member of TalkNation.ca.
You can also check out my two appearences on The Shadoe Davis Show where we discussed our Recent KICLEI win against the globalists in Thorold, Ontario, and Recapped the Manitoba Stronger Together Conference.
Last but not least, don’t miss my first-time interview with John B. Wells on "Caravan to Midnight" about "local themes and global schemes" and my experience with the freedom movement in Canada shared for the first time with a broader American audience. Watch the full interview here.
Reclaiming Our Media
So, to recap, I believe this is yet another positive shift for the future of our nation and the reclaiming of our freedoms. As we take back our towns, provinces, and country, we will, inevitably take back our radio airwaves. God bless the journalists with integrity who are stepping up to fill that role.
Maggie Hope Braun - The Canadian Muse
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