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The North State

Scott Martin
Danielle Smith
Social Media
Canadian News Media
Canada-Vietnam Relations
Journalism
Bamboo Diplomacy
U.S. Tariffs On Vietnam
New Feeling
Vietnamese Trade Surplus With the United States
Alberta Separatism
Social Media Algorithms
Platform Ownership

Canada needs a news criticism podcast now more than ever. Thankfully, The Catch has got you covered. Join award-winning independent journalist Scott Martin every week as he breaks down the latest news media nonsense. Punching through the noise, The North State tackles how news media frames issues, omits information and pushes the status quo.

Go to readthecatch.ca to support the show.

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In August of 2021, an Edmonton statue dedicated to Roman Shukhevych, a Ukrainian fascist and Nazi collaborate, was spraypainted with the words "ACTUAL NAZI." In October of 2022, Edmonton journalist and founder of The Progress Report Duncan Kinney was... more

The Reuters Institute's 2026 Digital News Report found that social media and video channels finally overtook official news sites and channels for how people get their news in the digital space. After many disastrous "pivot-to-video" moments in recent... more

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has had a rollercoaster ride of a political career. Moving from news media to Wildrose Party leader, to disgraced floor-crosser, back to news media and then to leader of the province, her far-right populism has been key... more

Tô Lâm, president and general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam visited Canada on September 24. It was Canada's first official state visit of 2026 and the first time Canada welcomed a Vietnamese president to the country. Though the visit la... more

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Recent Guests

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Mike Tatarski
Ho Chi Minh City-based independent journalist behind the Vietnam Weekly podcast and newsletter.
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Episode: Canada and Vietnam... BFFs? ft. Mike Tatarski

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Found out about this show from Sandy & Nora.

    North State is a darn fine Canadian news show with a knowledgeable meets off the cuff style to it. If you also fled the rubble of Canadaland, I highly recommend making The North State, Sandy & Nora, and The Breach Show part of your complete news diet.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LudensFan
    5 months ago
  • Unserious criticism for unserious people

    This is down market Pod Save America for Canadians who don’t know any better. Save your time and protect your integrity by avoiding Scott Martin’s just-asking-questions media criticism.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Astrocyte123
    Canada10 months ago
  • Warning

    You will lose iq points just listening to one ep. I don’t understand why Canadian lefty podcasts are so dumb.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AuntTibes
    Canada10 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I wanted to like this, but I did not jive with Scott’s interview style. Repetitive, circular arguments, and crutch phrases galore. Will not be returning. Take care.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mikeradmac
    Canadaa year ago
  • Must listen

    Great content so far. Cdn media really are far behind when it comes to analysis and investigating their own, so this is a great place! Also great to hear mention of other independents like The Cradle, Breach and Grayzone! Please interview Dr Yipeng and Dr Thomas and folks from PYM and JVP!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hotmirchi
    Canada2 years ago

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How News Media Made Danielle Smith ft. Jeremy Appel
Q: Can you trace her actual journey through media up until maybe 2019?
Appel outlines Smith's work as a Calgary Herald columnist and Global Sunday host, her Wildrose leadership and floor crossing, and her return to public life through talk radio and periodic newspaper columns.
How News Media Made Danielle Smith ft. Jeremy Appel
Q: What role did separatism play in Smith's rhetoric before she became premier, when she was a columnist, radio host and podcast host?
Appel says Smith repeatedly legitimized separatist advocates and their grievances, using the possibility of separation to promote reforms to Canadian federalism rather than simply pursuing independence.
Canada and Vietnam... BFFs? ft. Mike Tatarski
Q: Can you quickly explain bamboo diplomacy and just how they've gotten to this point?
Tatarski explains that Vietnam aims to remain flexible and maintain close ties with many countries without forming formal alliances, balancing relationships with powers including the United States, China and Russia.
Canada and Vietnam... BFFs? ft. Mike Tatarski
Q: Can you give me a bit of a broad view as to what Vietnam is looking to do globally in the political sphere right now?
Tatarski says Vietnam is diversifying diplomatic, trade and strategic relationships amid U.S. trade pressure, while managing its dependence on the United States as a major export market.
Social Media Now the Tail That Wags the Dog ft. Michael Rancic
Q: How do we as journalists engage with these platforms while also trying not to be beholden to them?
Rancic says journalists should consider platform ownership and organize for more collectively owned alternatives, rather than relying on individual migrations between platforms. He also sees continued participation as a personal or institutional choice shaped by each outlet's circumstances.

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