BeCause & Effect

Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, talks about the current state of journalism in our society, the way the industry has evolved over the last 30 years, and some potential solutions to bring back a little bit of sanity to the conversation.

Show Notes

Welcome to BeCause & Effect, a podcast from The Winnipeg Foundation, where we talk to people about the causes they care about and the effect that it has on their lives, my name is Nolan Bicknell.

Today’s guest is Paul Samyn, 15th editor in the 150-year history of the Winnipeg Free Press. It’s a little bit crazy to be a journalist right now, and Paul and his team are leading our province with the promise to deliver the information people need to make educated decisions, despite a growing distrust in media around the world.

I sat down with Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, to talk about the current state of journalism in our society, the way the industry has evolved over the last 30 years, and some potential solutions to bring back a little bit of sanity to the conversation.

What is BeCause & Effect?

Host Nolan Bicknell talks to people about the Causes they care about and the Effect it has on their lives. BeCause & Effect is a podcast of The Winnipeg Foundation.