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What’s the difference between fake news and satire? If you don’t know, The Beaverton can explain it. The weekly TV satirical news show on The Comedy Network (adapted from the popular website TheBeaverton.com) pokes fun at Canadian and world events with deft, scathing scrutiny. But what is the role of satire in journalism? And is it even more relevant in these noisy, nonsensical times? What issues are simply too sensitive to address—if any? This conversation features The Beaverton co-anchors Emma Hunter and Miguel Rivas, along with show co-creators, co-showrunners and co-executive producers Luke Gordon Field and Jeff Detsky. Adrienne Batra, editor-in-chief of the Toronto Sun, moderates.
The Beaverton has quickly become the funniest – and most biting – source of Canadian satire. Its headlines have been misinforming Canadians across the country (and world), while also providing some of the most insightful social commentary found anywhere. Now, in its first book, The Beaverton looks back over Canada’s past to tell the story of how we became the ridiculous nation we are today. Part mock-history, part fake-scrapbook, The Beaverton Presents Glorious and/or Free is a hilarious and entertaining stab at our national myths and legends. And, like all great satire, it’s funny because it’s true.
February 13, 2018
Doors open 6:30pm | Discussion 7:00pm | Reception 8:30pm TMX Broadcast Centre, The Exchange Tower 130 King St. W., Toronto
