CIRA launches ‘What’s wrong with the Internet?’ A new podcast about how the world’s most powerful networking tool impacts our daily lives

New series explores the problems and solutions to our technology problems through conversations with leaders in technology, law and politics

OTTAWA, Sept. 7, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, CIRA announced the launch What’s wrong with the Internet? a compelling new podcast series examining the good, the bad, and the ugly that make up one of the world’s most important resources—the Internet. Hosted by award-winning Canadian journalist Takara Small, CIRA’s What’s wrong with the Internet? The podcast will explore today’s most pressing internet issues, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart technology or virtual reality—and give listeners insight into technological challenges they pose and, more importantly, the solutions.

In its first season, CIRA will address the state of Canada’s broadband by exploring pressing internet topics including affordability, online accessibility, safety and more over six practice. The podcast will also feature commentary and guest interviews from powerful figures including renowned computer scientist Dr Timnit Gebru, leading technology writer Paris Marx, Sir Gudie Hutchings, Minister of State for Development Canadian Rural Economic Development, etc. Listeners can learn more at cira.ca/podcast and register What’s wrong with the Internet? on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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“The Internet powers everything we do and everything we have in some way. This series will look at how Canadians – or for that matter, the world – interact with it and how it changes the systems we rely on every day to make our world work.” – Small Takara, Host, What’s wrong with the Internet?

“Fundamentally, we believe that the Internet is a force for good in the world but let’s face it, it’s not perfect. by CIRA What’s wrong with the Internet? The podcast focuses on identifying problems and discovering solutions to some of the most pressing problems on the Internet. Our first season addresses Internet access, which remains an obstacle that many rural and remote communities in Canada continue to face. We hope that this podcast will inspire listeners to continue engaging with the evolving state of the digital world and allow everyone to reflect on their own relationship with the Internet.” – Spencer Callaghan, Brand & Communications Director, CIRA

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Introducing little Takara
Takara Small is a Canadian journalist and radio host. She is a radio columnist for CBC (Canada’s public broadcaster), radio contributor for BBC Radio and anchor at 680 News. Additionally, she was named one of Canada’s 100 most powerful women for her contributions to media and was recently named a Young Leaders of America Fellow.

She was previously a contributing editor Luck magazine and host of CBC’s Death in Cryptoland podcast, which is #1 on Apple podcasts. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Oil refinery29, Subway news, Chatelaine, Microphoneand more.

Introducing CIRA
CIRA manages the .CA top-level domain on behalf of all Canadians. CIRA also develops technologies and services—such as the CIRA DNS Firewall and the CIRA Canadian Shield—that help support the goal of building a trustworthy Internet for Canadians. The CIRA group operates one of the fastest growing country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), a high-performance global DNS network, and one of the world’s most advanced backend registration solutions. As a mission-based, membership-based non-profit organization, CIRA also has the much broader goal of promoting a trustworthy Internet for Canadians.