What's up with the internet?

Serial podcast on internet culture, policy and impact AI summary

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CIRA presents What’s up with the internet? an award-winning serial podcast delving into the good, the bad and ugly around one of the world’s greatest resources—the internet. If you’ve ever asked our titular question, this podcast is for you.All episodes are hosted by Takara Small and produced by Kevin McAnena.

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The Future Of Canada’s Creator Economy

2026-10-26 · 42 min · Season 4, episode 6

What does the future of the internet look like for Canadian creators? In our season finale, host Takara Small speaks with Dulcedo CEO Kareem Leduc, social strategist Carmen Vicente and CIRA's Spencer Callaghan about how…
The Pitfalls and Harsh Realities of being a Content Creator

2026-10-22 · 32 min · Season 4, episode 5

What does it take to build a sustainable career in content creation without burning out? Host Takara Small sits down with travel creator Aly Smalls, CEO of Dulcedo Mangement Karim Leduc and Professor Wendy Cukier to…
Creators As Entrepreneurs

2026-10-13 · 47 min · Season 4, episode 4

What does it really take to turn content creation into a career? Host Takara Small sits down with content creator and entrepreneur Mallory Rowan (@malloryrowan) to explore the business behind the creator economy, from…
The reality of being a Canadian content creator

2026-10-05 · 33 min · Season 4, episode 3

We pull back the curtain on the creator economy with two Canadians who turn travel tips and comedy into full-time work. Edmonton travel YouTuber Aly Smalls (youtube.com/@alysmalls) and comedian-musician Anesti Danellis…
How Canadian content creators are reshaping the media landscape

2026-09-28 · 40 min · Season 4, episode 2

As more Canadians turn to creators for news and real-time updates, the way we decide who to trust is changing. In episode two, Toronto-based sisters Rebecca & Natalie Davey of Ceres Productions join us to explore how…
The rise of the creator economy in Canada

2026-09-21 · 39 min · Season 4, episode 1

The creator economy is blurring the lines between independent creators and traditional media and reshaping how we find things and who to trust. We’re unpacking how algorithms changed who gets seen, why creators can feel…
Charting a path forward through the misinformation crisis

2025-06-18 · 37 min · Season 3, episode 6

Feeling overwhelmed by the flood of misinformation and disinformation online? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not powerless. In our season three finale, we discuss best practices for fighting back to…
Defending democracy: institutional responses to online misinformation

2025-06-11 · 52 min · Season 3, episode 5

From fake news outlets to AI-trained propaganda, hostile actors are sowing division and distrust. In this episode, we explore how foreign interference and AI-driven disinformation are threatening trust in institutions…
The fact-checking toolkit to navigating misinformation

2025-06-04 · 34 min · Season 3, episode 4

Can you still spot what's real online? An alarming 43% of Canadians report it's becoming harder to distinguish between true and false information, while 38% admit falling for false news multiple times monthly. How can…
The human factor behind misinformation

2025-05-28 · 40 min · Season 3, episode 3

Have you ever wondered why smart, rational people believe things that aren't true? This episode explores why humans are vulnerable to misinformation and looks into the psychological factors that make us believe…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2023 · over 3 years
Typical length: 40 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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