In Defence of CBC’s Prank Show

CANADALAND · May 22, 2026 · 34m

CBC is pausing its production of an elaborate “prank show” led by Indigenous creators after outrage online.

Critics say “Northland Tales” is political activism that has no place on the national broadcaster.

But Ryan McMahon joins San Grewal to explain why pranking is fair game, even on the CBC, and why it would be a shame if the show gets cancelled.

Host: San Grewal

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Ryan McMahon

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