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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
As for the CBC, they tend to steer clear of controversy. Granted, I haven't listen to them in a long time, but when I used to listen to them a lot, all I really recall are light entertainment shows like; "Canada Reads", interviews with weirdos like the lady who makes sweaters for cats in Newfoundland, occasional celebrity interviews with icons, and once in a while semi-controversial topics on things like health care or education.
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If that was ever true, it's not today. The CBC - especially radio programs like As it Happens and the Current - are neck deep in controversial social issues. Stories from the last couple weeks:
- 'He could have been stopped in 1997': Survivor of Larry Nassar's alleged sex abuse says victims were ignored
- 'Mommy Wildest': Female-led animal families smash the patriarchy
- Halsey's raw, vulnerable poem about sexual assault becomes an empowering rallying cry
- Why this Chilean abuse survivor refuses to accept Pope Francis' apology
- Men and #MeToo: 'People shouldn't lose their livelihood over an unpleasant experience'
- Crying hate crime: how hoaxes give bigots ammunition to undermine real victims
- AI, algorithmic decision making, ethics and the under-representation of women in tech
- Director defends documentary that claims Europeans could have been 1st humans in North America
- Is there a generational divide in the #MeToo movement?
- The abortion clause: Should groups that work against reproductive rights receive public funding?
- Residential school survivor says he told Andrew Scheer about Lynn Beyak's letters months ago
- Sen. Lynn Beyak under fire for 'racist, offensive, hurtful' letters posted to Senate website
- 'I was absolutely humiliated': Alabama reporter who was spanked by boss tells her story
- 'Twitter sided with the Nazis,' says writer after company shuts down his impostor-hunting bot
- 'Change is slow': Female superintendent of police in India tackles sexual violence and harassment
- 'Justice can wait': advocate says leniency for convicted sex offenders ignores victims' rights
- Women still earn 25% less as Canada slips down global rankings
- Civilization video game paints an 'inaccurate and dangerous' picture of Poundmaker Cree Nation chief
- 'Women need to take up more space': Feminist theatre calls on industry to hire female directors
- Civil cases for sexual harassment — a new avenue for women seeking justice?
Hardly looks like a news organization that avoids controversy or tough topics.