What the Media (Including Us) Got Wrong About Residential School Graves
Summary
Jesse Brown and Harrison Lohman critique the media’s handling of the Kamloops residential school grave story, acknowledging that initial reporting lacked scrutiny and fueled misinformation. They discuss the Globe and Mail’s apology, the weaponization of skepticism by denialists, and the political performative aspects of the national reckoning. The episode also touches on Western Standard’s racist content and Tim Hortons’ labor practices.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and guest introduction
Globe and Mail editorial on Kamloops reporting errors
Media overcorrection and the 'hoax' narrative
Scientific evidence, GPR data, and burial records
Funding for research vs. exhumation and denialism
Holocaust comparisons and activist journalism
Journalistic responsibility and nuance in reporting
Western Standard racism piece and Tim Hortons
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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