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Does the Media "Go Easy" on PM Mark Carney, as Conservatives Claim?
April 22, 2025 · 18 min

Conservative pundits and party leader Pierre Poilievre claim that media outlets like CBC are harsher on him and his team during journalistic questioning, compared to their treatment of PM Mark Carney. Is this true? What does the data say? We'll also talk about independent journalist Rachel Gilmore's experience of censorship, and her opinion on the matter of media bias.

In Episode 123 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the current state of the federal election campaign in Canada, focusing on media coverage, public perception of candidates, and voter engagement. He highlights the contrasting treatment of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leader Mark Carney by the media, emphasizing the implications of media bias and the role of journalists in shaping public opinion. As the election approaches, Kelly encourages listeners to critically evaluate the information presented to them and to engage in the democratic process.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Election Campaign Overview

05:22 Media Coverage Analysis

10:05 Public Perception of Candidates

15:22 Voter Engagement and Future Outlook

19:09 V5 2025 Outro BKP Video YouTube.mp4

FURTHER LEARNING:

Poilievre Getting Easier Ride At Media Events Than Carney: Analysis

https://www.readthemaple.com/poilievre-getting-easier-ride-at-media-events-than-carney-analysis/

"CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure." It was mine. (Rachel Gilmore)

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