The Media and Polarization: Feeding it or Fixing it?

Is the media fueling polarization or is it helping to defend truth and hold our battered and bruised society together?In this episode of Disagreeing Well: The Podcast About Polarization, I sit down with Bill Killorn, Executive Director of Journalists for Human Rights, to explore the relationship of the media and polarization from both a Canadian and global perspective. Drawing upon his experience in government and international journalism development, Bill discusses the way in which the media can both deepen divisions as well as serve as a source of accountability and informed public debate. We talk about everything from misinformation to the pressures shaping modern newsrooms and the need for balanced journalism that prioritizes understanding over outrage.We also highlight the work of Journalists for Human Rights, supporting journalists in Canada and around the world to produce fair, accurate, and inclusive reporting—often in challenging environments.Join us as we take a thoughtful look at why a strong, independent press—and public support for it—is essential to a healthy democracy.Learn more about Journalists for Human Rights.