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Nuanced.199. Aaron Pete: Top 10 Moments of the Show!Aaron Pete counts down his top 10 podcast moments — featuring David Suzuki, Tara Henley, Holly Doan, Candice Malcolm, John Rustad, Kris Sims, Aiemann Zahabi, Clarence Louie, Brent Butt, and Premier David Eby. These conversations challenged assumptions, sparked growth, and defined 200 episodes of meaningful dialogue.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca2025-06-1635 min
Lean Out with Tara HenleyOn the Media with Aaron PeteRegular listeners of the show will recognize the name Aaron Pete. He’s a talented young broadcaster from B.C. who has guest hosted Lean Out from time to time. Last month Aaron invited me on his show, the Bigger Than Me podcast, to discuss some of the hot-button issues from the past few years, and how the Canadian media has handled them. I enjoyed our conversation so much that I’m going to share it with you here today, in this special episode of the program, where we turn the tables — and I am the one answering the questi...2025-03-121h 02
Lean Out with Tara HenleyEP 178: On the Media with Aaron PeteRegular listeners of the show will recognize the name Aaron Pete. He’s a talented young broadcaster from B.C. who has guest hosted Lean Out from time to time. Last month Aaron invited Tara on his show, the Bigger Than Me podcast, to discuss some of the hot-button issues from the past few years, and how the Canadian media has handled them. Tara enjoyed their conversation so much that we are going to share it with you here today, in this special episode of the program, where we turn the tables — and Tara is the one answering the ques...2025-03-121h 02
Nuanced.Tara Henley: 15 Ways to Fix the CBC Before It’s Too LateThe CBC is in crisis—can it be saved? Journalist Tara Henley joins Aaron Pete to break down 15 ways to fix the CBC before it’s too late. They expose media bias, lost public trust, government influence, and why so many Canadians are calling to defund the CBC. Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca2025-02-171h 01Lean Out with Tara HenleyEP 150: 'The Summer of Unravelling'The news cycle is currently dominated by the American presidential election — but there’s also a lot going on here in Canada. Our guest on the program today is a veteran journalist and the publisher of a reporter-owned and operated outlet in Ottawa. As you’ll hear, there’s been no shortage of consequential stories this summer. Tara is away this week, but she asked podcaster Aaron Pete to bring you this interview with Holly Doan, the publisher of Blacklock’s Reporter.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com2024-08-2834 min
Lean Out with Tara Henley'The Summer of Unravelling'The news cycle is currently dominated by the American presidential election — but there’s also a lot going on here in Canada. Our guest on the program today is a veteran journalist and the publisher of a reporter-owned and operated outlet in Ottawa. As you’ll hear, there’s been no shortage of consequential stories this summer. I’m away this week, but I asked podcaster Aaron Pete to bring you this interview. Holly Doan is the publisher of Blacklock’s Reporter.Holly Doan is our guest, today on Lean Out. Transcript to come for paid subscribe...2024-08-2834 minLean Out with Tara HenleyEP 149: A Bright Spot in the New Media LandscapeOne of the bright spots in the Canadian media landscape is the emergence of a new generation of digital creators, who are filling the gaps in coverage in innovative ways. My guest on the program today is at the forefront of this movement, helming a thoughtful, nuanced current affairs podcast out of British Columbia. He will be guest hosting this podcast next week, and I’m thrilled to get to introduce him to you today.Aaron Pete is a Councillor for the Chawathil First Nation, and the host of the Bigger Than Me podcast.You ca...2024-08-2135 min
Lean Out with Tara HenleyA bright spot in the new media landscapeOne of the bright spots in the Canadian media landscape is the emergence of a new generation of digital creators, who are filling the gaps in coverage in innovative ways. My guest on the program today is at the forefront of this movement, helming a thoughtful, nuanced current affairs podcast out of British Columbia. He will be guest hosting this podcast next week, and I’m thrilled to get to introduce him to you today.Aaron Pete is a Councillor for the Chawathil First Nation, and the host of the Bigger Than Me podcast.Aaron Pe...2024-08-2135 min
Nuanced.130. Tara Henley: The Polarization of Media & The Affordability CrisisAcclaimed journalist Tara Henley dives into heated discussions on Canadian journalism, scrutinizing the Online News Act, media polarization, Big Tech's influence, and the future of journalistic integrity, all while exploring solutions for restoring public trust and fostering a more equitable and accountable media landscape in Canada.Tara Henley, an acclaimed Canadian journalist and author of the bestseller "Lean Out: A Meditation on the Madness of Modern Life," boasts a versatile 20-year career across various media platforms, including TV, radio, and print. With experience as a producer at CBC Radio and contributions to renowned publications like The Guardian...2023-10-3056 min
Lean Out with Tara Henley'We're against the state mandating viewpoints'One of the most important tasks for a seasoned journalist is to pass on what you know. Journalism is something that’s learned by doing, usually alongside someone who’s done it longer. I enjoyed this process while at CBC, and I am pleased to now be at a point with Lean Out that I can expand the operation to include working with up-and-coming journalists. Late last year, I had the pleasure of appearing on fellow Substacker Aaron Pete’s show, the Bigger Than Me podcast, and was impressed by his curiosity, perceptive questions, and thoughtful interviewing style. So I invi...2023-08-3017 minLean Out with Tara HenleyEP 97: 'We're against the state mandating viewpoints'One of the most important tasks for a seasoned journalist is to pass on what you know. Journalism is something that’s learned by doing, usually alongside someone who’s done it longer. Tara enjoyed this process while at CBC, and is pleased to now be at a point with Lean Out that she can expand the operation to include working with up-and-coming journalists. Late last year, she had the pleasure of appearing on fellow Substacker Aaron Pete’s show, the Bigger Than Me podcast, and was imp...2023-08-3016 min
Nuanced.85. Tara Henley: Woke Culture, Journalism & the CBCTara Henley and Aaron Pete talk about what made her become a journalist, her career, the reasons she left the CBC and becoming an independent voice on Substack. She is the writer of Lean Out with Tara Henley which is a current affairs newsletter focusing on heterodox writers and thinkers. Lean Out publishes essays and interviews, along with a weekly podcast conversation with an author. Paid subscribers also receive roundups of reading recommendations.Tara Henley is a Canadian journalist and the author of the national bestseller Lean Out: A Meditation on the Madness of Modern Life. Her 20...2022-11-1453 min