Death threats for doing your job: Journalists discuss

The next episode comprises graphic language and references to sexual and racial violence. Listener discretion is suggested.

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Visitors: Erica Ifill, The Hill Occasions columnist, and Rachel Gilmore, International Information reporter

The previous two weeks have seen a peak within the wave of hate washing over Canada fuelled by political polarization, divisions over masks and vaccines, and a rising far-right motion. It resulted in what seems to be systematic and arranged digital hate campaigns towards largely girls and journalists who’re Black, Indigenous and folks of color (BIPOC) throughout Toronto, Ottawa and Edmonton. Journalists have been despatched a torrent of racist, homophobic, misogynistic and violent abuse by way of e-mail, with threats and content material so disturbing police have been contacted and conversations with stakeholders in play to guarantee their security. Journalists Erica Ifill and Rachel Gilmore be a part of host Saba Eitizaz for a tough dialog with about the place it began and what it’s prefer to be the goal of hate. The shared ache and trauma could be private, however the implications of what’s happening may affect a whole nation. The next episode comprises graphic language and references to sexual and racial violence. Listener discretion is suggested.

This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Sean Pattendon

Saba Eitizaz is a co-host and producer on the Star’s podcast group. She relies in Toronto. Observe her on Twitter: @sabaeitizaz

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