In this episode of The Schmooze, Don and Jared sit down with Mike Fegelman, Editor-in-Chief of HonestReporting Canada, to talk about media bias, journalistic malpractice, and what Canadians can do when coverage crosses the line.

Mike shares his origin story — from spotting a “fight media bias” poster in Jerusalem to becoming one of Canada’s most persistent media watchdog voices — and explains how HonestReporting works: mobilizing everyday people to challenge misinformation, demand corrections, and push for fair, accurate, contextual journalism.

We dig into:

• How journalism has shifted from reporting to activism

• Why “media literacy” is now a survival skill

• CBC’s unique responsibility as a publicly funded broadcaster

• The difference between opinion, advocacy, and news

• Why public complaints sometimes do lead to corrections

• How you can help (even without a platform or big following)

Mike’s message is blunt: we can’t outsource responsibility anymore. If Canadians don’t push back, misinformation becomes policy — and hate becomes normalized.

Links / Resources (add yours):

• HonestReporting Canada (subscribe + alerts): Exposing Canadian Anti-Israel Media Bias - HRC

• The CBC report mentioned in the episode: New Report Exposes Systemic Anti-Israel Bias At CBC News - Honest Reporting Canada