An alleged ISIS terrorist attack is narrowly avoided in Toronto, but who was it targeting? Why communities need access to information at times of heightened risk, and how antisemitism keeps getting downplayed in Canada. 

Editor’s Notes: The image and title for this episode was chosen solely by the publisher, not the editorial team.

This piece states that hate crimes against Jews rose 100% last year. The year referred to 2023.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), max collins (Production Manager), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Guest: Michael Geist

Further reading: 

• A US judge ruled that Google built an illegal monopoly. What happens next? – The Guardian
• Google to charge ‘DST fee’ on Canadian ads starting Oct. 1 – The Logic 
• Ottawa says Meta may still see Online News Act regulation – but CRTC wants more proof  – CTV News
• My CRTC Appearance on Bill C-11: Why Isn’t the Commission Concerned with Competition, Consumer Choice, and Affordability? – Michael Geist  
• Ontario town calls on Ford to clean up poop on beach saga: ‘It’s high time’ | Globalnews.ca
• Father, son accused in Toronto terror plot deny son’s involvement | CBC News 
• States of Disbelief: Too Many Don’t Believe Rise of Antisemitism as the Jewish Community Can’t Believe What It is Seeing – Michael Geist 

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