EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 1H 27M
How the Media Upholds Imperialism with Adrian Harewood
from The End of Sport · host The End of Sport
In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan and Priyansh speak with Canadian journalist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Carleton University Adrian Harewood. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of journalism, the crises facing media institutions like the CBC, and the complex role of sports amidst global imperialism and societal struggles.Chapters01:29 Adrian’s career transition: from journalism to academia03:47 Differences in newsroom versus academic timelines and demands06:45 Impact of media critique and educating future journalists09:51 Crises in journalism: violence, shrinking industry, AI potentialities12:17 Public trust and government influence on CBC and Canadian public media16:16 The role of media during the Gaza conflict and censorship issues22:17 The contradictions of CBC’s role in Canada25:37 The impact of propaganda and omitted stories in mainstream media36:04 Challenges of objectivity and bias in journalism37:03 Personal stories of media censorship and activism43:29 The history and politics of CBC as a community of diverse voices45:20 The intersection of sports, capitalism, and morality46:45 Gambling, scandals, and the corrupting influence of money in sports61:26 - The art and community roots of sport, especially soccer65:46 - The collective and transformative power of team sports70:11 - Nostalgia and the human stories behind elite tennis72:43 - The global significance of football and moments of unity77:11 - The upcoming FIFA World Cup in a geopolitical context80:24 - Reflecting on historical resistance in sports and contemporary conflicts87:11 - The potential of mega-events like the World Cup for political alliancesKeywords: CBC, journalism, media integrity, journalism crisis, censorship, FIFA World Cup, genocide, Gaza, PalestineHosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: patreon.com/Theendofsport (Support the show!)Bluesky: @endofsportpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @endofsportpodTwitter/X: @EndofSportPodYouTube: The End of SportListen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at harbingermedianetwork.com.
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In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan and Priyansh speak with Canadian journalist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Carleton University Adrian Harewood. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of journalism, the crises facing media institutions like the CBC, and the complex role of sports amidst global imperialism and societal struggles.Chapters01:29 Adrian’s career transition: from journalism to academia03:47 Differences in newsroom versus academic timelines and demands06:45 Impact of media critique and educating future journalists09:51 Crises in journalism: violence, shrinking industry, AI potentialities12:17 Public trust and government influence on CBC and Canadian public media16:16 The role of media during the Gaza conflict and censorship issues22:17 The contradictions of CBC’s role in Canada25:37 The impact of propaganda and omitted stories in mainstream media36:04 Challenges of objectivity and bias in journalism37:03 Personal stories of media censorship and activism43:29 The history and politics of CBC as a community of diverse voices45:20 The intersection of sports, capitalism, and morality46:45 Gambling, scandals, and the corrupting influence of money in sports61:26 - The art and community roots of sport, especially soccer65:46 - The collective and transformative power of team sports70:11 - Nostalgia and the human stories behind elite tennis72:43 - The global significance of football and moments of unity77:11 - The upcoming FIFA World Cup in a geopolitical context80:24 - Reflecting on historical resistance in sports and contemporary conflicts87:11 - The potential of mega-events like the World Cup for political alliancesKeywords: CBC, journalism, media integrity, journalism crisis, censorship, FIFA World Cup, genocide, Gaza, PalestineHosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: patreon.com/Theendofsport (Support the show!)Bluesky: @endofsportpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @endofsportpodTwitter/X: @EndofSportPodYouTube: The End of SportListen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at harbingermedianetwork.com.
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