CANADALAND CANADALAND

Meet Our New Media Critic and Politics Host

Oct 22, 2026 · 9m

Summary

The host announces major personnel changes for Canadaland, appointing Noor as the new media critic and Sam as the host of Canadaland Politics. The host reflects on the evolution of Canadian media, urging Noor to move beyond legacy outlets to address the digital information landscape. Sam discusses his transition from a deep-dive reporter to a weekly host, focusing on breaking stories from Ottawa. The segment concludes with the host expressing confidence in the new team and emphasizing the importance of journalistic integrity and transparency.

Topics discussed

Introduction and announcement of new roles Noor's backstory and transition to media critic Expectations for the new media criticism era Handover advice and final words to Noor Sam's feelings on hosting Canada Land Politics Team dynamics and editorial expectations Schedule for new episodes and future announcements
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