Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1546 - Canadian Attitudes, Media Trust & a Changing Relationship with the U.S.

on The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined by Tracy Lamourie — internationally recognized publicist, media strategist, and culture commentator — for a timely discussion on how Canadians are seeing the world differently in 2026. Tracy has recently appeared on the BBC, CBC The National, Newsweek, The Independent (UK), and major U.S. media outlets, weighing in on border travel, geopolitics, celebrity culture, media trust, and public attitudes. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore:• 🇨🇦 Why fewer Canadians are crossing the U.S. border — and why it’s not just politics• 🛂 Security concerns, device searches, and changes in trust at the border• 🌍 How global audiences see Canada — and how Canadians see the U.S.• 🎭 The evolving nature of celebrity, fandom, and accountability• 📰 Why transparency and credibility matter more than ever in media and institutions• 👵 Tracy’s work on media literacy for seniors and upcoming Canadian projects This is a thoughtful conversation about trust, perception, identity, and the mechanics of soft power — both between countries and institutions.