{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Barney's Tavern","title":"Politically Plugged In: Vassy Kapelos","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1001f231\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3881,"description":"Vassy Kapelos, a seasoned Canadian journalist, shares her journey from small-town reporting to becoming a top political anchor. She discusses the realities of journalism, the importance of accountability, and her insights on Canada's national identity and media landscape.\nKey Topics\nVassy Kapelos' career progression from small markets to national prominence\nThe importance of humility and real-world experience in journalism\nThe challenges of accountability journalism in Canada\nThe impact of social media and AI on news and misinformation\nCanada's evolving national identity and its global perception\nTitles\nFrom Swift Current to the Prime Minister's Podium: Vassy Kapelos' Journey\nThe Art of Asking Tough Questions: Inside Canadian Political Journalism\nSound Bites\n\"What was necessary to become a reporter?\"\n\"Politicians often avoid defending their ideas.\"\n\"Media is being used to project to your base.\"\nChapters\n\n00:00\nIntroduction to Vassy Kapelos\n02:38\nThe Journey to Journalism\n05:46\nCareer Progression in Journalism\n10:20\nBreaking Big Stories\n13:09\nThe Changing Landscape of Accountability Journalism\n19:56\nNavigating Objectivity in Journalism\n26:09\nThe Role of Media in Politics\n30:27\nThe Impact of Social Media on News\n34:13\nDaily News Curation Process\n34:41\nNavigating the News Cycle\n36:33\nCelebrating Wins in Media Production\n38:04\nThe Drive for Continuous Improvement\n40:05\nThe Role of Teamwork in Success\n41:34\nInfluence of Family on Career\n46:47\nBalancing Work and Family Life\n48:47\nCanada's Identity and Challenges\n55:23\nPerception of Canada on the Global Stage\n01:04:07\nBT EXTRO w Music .mp4\n\nResources\nVassy Kapelos on Twitter\nCBC News\nGlobal Edmonton\nAlison Redford Severance Story\nGuest Links\nTwitter\nCBC","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ApnKol0YBjgk8FthU-d46TV1TB-qOFyi6u7kHYw_DXY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYTY0/NDdjMDczMzQ1MGY3/Y2JkOTU1MGMzZjA0/NWE4Yi5KUEc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}