Episode 12: Schmooze with Mike Fegelman, Editor-in-Chief of HonestReporting Canada

In this episode of The Schmooze, Don and Jared sit down with Mike Fegelman, Editor-in-Chief of HonestReporting Canada, to talk about media bias, journalistic malpractice, and what Canadians can do when coverage crosses the line.Mike shares his origin story — from spotting a “fight media bias” poster in Jerusalem to becoming one of Canada’s most persistent media watchdog voices — and explains how HonestReporting works: mobilizing everyday people to challenge misinformation, demand corrections, and push for fair, accurate, contextual journalism.We dig into:How journalism has shifted from reporting to activismWhy “media literacy” is now a survival skillCBC’s unique responsibility as a publicly funded broadcasterThe difference between opinion, advocacy, and newsWhy public complaints sometimes do lead to correctionsHow you can help (even without a platform or big following)Mike’s message is blunt: we can’t outsource responsibility anymore. If Canadians don’t push back, misinformation becomes policy — and hate becomes normalized.Links / Resources (add yours):HonestReporting Canada (subscribe + alerts): Exposing Canadian Anti-Israel Media Bias - HRCThe CBC report mentioned in the episode: New Report Exposes Systemic Anti-Israel Bias At CBC News - Honest Reporting Canada