Every Labor Day, the Canadian International Air Show dazzles spectators with amazing aerial displays—but does it also stir trauma and controversy? In this episode, Mike Wixson is joined by Jim Lang and Bradie Whetham to examine the clash between spectacle and sensitivity.
You’ll hear:
• The rich history and significance of Canada’s longest-running air show
• Why some viewers say warplanes and sonic booms can be triggering
• How organizers and communities respond to controversy
• The balance between public entertainment and collective trauma
• What the future of air shows might look like in a changing cultural climate
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Canadian International Air Show
- (00:02:31) - Toronto air show goes on
- (00:06:50) - "It's a Horrible Idea to Have a Military Plane Run
- (00:07:36) - Drones in the War
- (00:09:26) - The Canadian Air Show
- (00:12:42) - Air Shows Are Not a Parade, Says Lefty
- (00:16:27) - Airshow Attendance
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