Episode 30: Schmooze with Dave Gordon on Journalism, Media Bias & Truth

Can journalism still be trusted?Award-winning journalist and National Post contributor Dave Gordon joins The Schmooze for a candid conversation about how the media landscape has changed over the past 25 years...and what that means for all of us.Drawing on decades inside Canadian and international newsrooms, Dave shares firsthand stories about editorial decisions, newsroom culture, media bias, and the growing tension between reporting facts and advancing narratives.In this episode we discuss:• How journalism has evolved over the past two decades• The rise of activist journalism• The collapse of public trust in traditional media• The influence of social media and AI on reporting• The CBC, The New York Times, and journalistic standards• Honest Reporting and media accountability• The United Nations and international narratives surrounding Israel• Why critical thinking is more important than ever• Dave's remarkable career interviewing everyone from Dan Aykroyd and Kenny Rogers to world leaders and policymakersWhether you're interested in journalism, media, politics, Israel, or simply understanding how public narratives are shaped, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the defining issues of our time.