Many of us grew up trusting the media. It was a pillar of democracy, a source of information and a way to understand the world around us. Today, that trust is being tested like never before. Why? And more importantly, what does the future of journalism look like?

In this episode of Change My Mind, Lynda Steele is joined by award-winning journalist and communications leader Jennifer Burke for an honest conversation about the seismic shifts transforming Canadian media.

Journalism was once widely seen as a cornerstone of public life, holding power to account, informing citizens and helping communities make sense of the issues shaping their lives. Today, local newsrooms are disappearing, traditional business models are under pressure and more Canadians are getting their news from social media, influencers and algorithms.

So what happened?

Lynda and Jennifer draw on decades of experience to explore how digital platforms disrupted the economics of journalism, why AI and misinformation are accelerating the spread of false information and what it will take to rebuild credibility in an increasingly polarized, algorithm-driven world. This isn't just a conversation about what's been lost. It's about understanding the forces reshaping journalism and whether there is still a path forward.

At its heart, this episode isn't just about lamenting the decline of journalism, it’s about understanding the pressures that are reshaping it and whether there is still a path to strengthen it. Because when newsrooms disappear, when algorithms shape what we see and when misinformation moves faster than reporting, journalism is left under extraordinary strain financially, politically and culturally.

No spin. No polarizing debate. Just talking it through.