Behind the Review
Behind the Review
Podcast Description
Behind the Review is a Review of Journalism podcast that offers a behind the scenes look at the journalistic work of our staff at the Review.
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The podcast focuses on key themes in journalism, such as media representation, social justice issues, and online harassment faced by journalists. Episodes include discussions like the polarization of queer representation in the media as explored in the episode with Matthew Hanick and issues of online hate targeted at social justice reporters discussed in the episode with Jay Ashdown.
Behind the Review is a Review of Journalism podcast that offers a behind the scenes look at the journalistic work of our staff at the Review.
Evan Zeller chats with Soraya El-Houni about her 2025 Review profile on Shireen Ahmed, a multiplatform journalist, a senior contributor with CBC Sports, a public speaker, and an award-winning sports activist focusing on the intersections of race and gender in sports.
Guest Bio
Soraya is a final-year Master of Journalism student who served on the 2024-2025 Review’s audience and engagement team. She has written for Toronto Life, SEASON Zine and Darby Magazine. She is interested in long-form writing, sports, culture, and social justice.
Music credits
music by JoshWales – Peaceful Podcast Intro from Pixabay
music by JoshWales – Chillout Podcast Intro from Pixabay
Cover art by Evan Zeller
The post Behind the Review – S1E4 – Shireen Ahmed, Beyond the Pitch with Soraya El-Houni first appeared on The Review of Journalism.
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