Q Media Panel: Dion Phaneuf, Amanda Lang, TV guest gender gap
This week's Q media panel features Dave Beers of the Tyee, Asmaa Malik of the Ryerson School of Journalism and Chris Selley of the National Post.
This week's Q media panel -- Dave Beers of the Tyee, Asmaa Malik of the Ryerson School of Journalism and Chris Selley of the National Post -- joins guest host Talia Schlanger to offer insider perspectives on the media.
At issue today: (1) Following the CBC's ruling that business reporter Amanda Lang's dealings with RBC fell within journalistic standards, we reflect on what constitutes a conflict of interest (2) As Stephen I. Weiss' celebrates having 50 per cent female guests on his show Up Close, we explore why gender parity isn't more common on television (3) Is Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel right to be mad at the media?
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