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Western Context
Western Context
News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Removing bias and sensationalism from the news of Alberta, BC, and Canada. Providing the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.
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Ratings & Reviews
3.9 stars from 25 ratings
Not so neutral
I was really excited to find a local podcast that provides a critical review of news coverage. There are so many issues in Alberta that don't get adequate news coverage. Unfortunately not so much, there's a longing for the Harper days, a heavy focus on economics and a fairly obvious lack of...Read full review »
brenmw via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 11/21/17
Excellent podcast. This is a great first step for people who are not heavily politically engaged as well as those who just want the news without major spin. So much of the mainstream media in Canada pushes a far left spin while so much of the conservative media focuses on countering the left's...Read full review »
GVX2 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/18/17
Recent Episodes
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Published 05/19/24
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Published 05/12/24
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