Just news! Sometimes CBC News The National is great and other times awful. I can only watch The National in bits and pieces. Sometimes, I find some of "The National's stories unbiased, factual, and honest. Other times the left leaning The National has stories with bias, and leaves out facts which can create sensationalism. This is a problem which faces all news channels from Fox News to CBC. I like news where one views both sides of the story, and avoids name calling. Depending on one's views either the news is great or awful. I give The National a 6 out of 10. Some news stories are 7 or 8s, while others are 3 or 4s. My wife prefers to watch either global news or ctv's news.
7 Reviews
New format :(
conwaycolleen27 November 2017
I used to love The National. I still watch it but this 4-host format is not working. My suggestion: Keep Hanomansing... as he is the best anchor. Lose Andrew Chang. Send Rosemary Barton back to Power & Politics, which is where she really excels..Adrienne Arsenault is excellent as a field reporter, esp in depth stories from conflict zones.. have her as the alternate anchor.
No Longer A True News Network
bbww-180086 May 2021
Like the CBC online edition, the National has lost its independence and is now heavily focused on opinion instead of just reporting the news. Rosemary Barton is a Liberal shrill and has no credibility as a true journalist. I seldom watch this drivel and opt for other sources of news instead.
Lies and hate a true wedge in the solidarity of Canada
naysdilly4 February 2022
Used to be ok now designed to lower iq
benraber2 September 2022
Used to be ok now designed to lower iq. Designed to social engineer whatever outcome our overlords want, be it dangerous vacccines, accusing people with other perspectives as 'rayciest', The smug tone and the lack of attention to any other point of view should be enough for the discerning viewer, as the current reviews thankfully show. Shame on those who work for this state media for trying to literally destroy western society. Better lock down forever and shame your neighbor into untested unneeded 'medications'! Bow down! BOW!!!1. Oh and Religion is bad. Dont go to church but 'certain' protests are ok. You're going to kill my grandma!!1.
A New Low in Journalism
jrewms1 May 2024
The National last night (April 30, 2024) was the worst exercise in journalism I have ever witnessed on C. B. C. The first 20 minutes at least (I couldn't take any more) was devoted to the student protests at Columbia University rather than any number of more significant news events in Canada or abroad. Almost the entire coverage featured a camera shot of NYPD officers standing in the street doing nothing. Adrienne Arsenault tried desperately to ad-lib a commentary but really had nothing to say. Why didn't the producer/director of the show switch to another story when it was so obvious that this one was going nowhere?
Reflections on the passing of Rex Murphy
davidmcastellan11 May 2024
The passing of Rex Murphy brought to mind, the current state of "The National" in light of Mr Murphy's significant contributions to Canada. As a Canadian taxpayer, I hope you will consider the following constructive observations and suggestions:
1. The National's tribute to Mr Murphy lacked authenticity and did not adequately reflect the respect he earned from Canadians. He challenged our thinking and respected our intelligence, even when we may have disagreed. He did not work in a silo.
2. Mr Murphy always displayed honesty and integrity in challenging questionable political motives and claims - he favored neither the left nor right. CBC increasingly lacks this fair approach to represent opinions on both sides of: the House of Commons; the Middle East conflict, etc. . 3. Where is political analysis? Terrance McKenna is an outstanding journalist who exemplifies such journalistic excellence. Unfortunately, too many topics/news items are superficially presented without probing deeper. For example, "facts" presented by terrorist organizations are simply presented without the required investigative rigor. In addition to Israel, where is your investigation of Hamas? The limitations and caveats of the information presented are seldom given to the audience.
Mr. Murphy served the country and leaves an exemplary legacy and we will all miss him. Many Canadians (Google Review Rating of 1.4) indicate that CBC has lost its way and many Canadians are disappointed with the quality of The National newscast. A new direction and commitment is needed now more than ever. Please consider these comments as you review your next strategic plan.
1. The National's tribute to Mr Murphy lacked authenticity and did not adequately reflect the respect he earned from Canadians. He challenged our thinking and respected our intelligence, even when we may have disagreed. He did not work in a silo.
2. Mr Murphy always displayed honesty and integrity in challenging questionable political motives and claims - he favored neither the left nor right. CBC increasingly lacks this fair approach to represent opinions on both sides of: the House of Commons; the Middle East conflict, etc. . 3. Where is political analysis? Terrance McKenna is an outstanding journalist who exemplifies such journalistic excellence. Unfortunately, too many topics/news items are superficially presented without probing deeper. For example, "facts" presented by terrorist organizations are simply presented without the required investigative rigor. In addition to Israel, where is your investigation of Hamas? The limitations and caveats of the information presented are seldom given to the audience.
Mr. Murphy served the country and leaves an exemplary legacy and we will all miss him. Many Canadians (Google Review Rating of 1.4) indicate that CBC has lost its way and many Canadians are disappointed with the quality of The National newscast. A new direction and commitment is needed now more than ever. Please consider these comments as you review your next strategic plan.
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