Talkback toxicity problem bigger than Banks, say critics

Published: Feb. 6, 2021, 8:10 p.m.

After the sacking of John Banks for racist blurts on air last week, critics are questioning the health of today’s talkback radio. It pulls a crowd and airs important issues, but can the bosses and the staff, the listeners and the advertisers still stomach the trolling that’s now part of the mix?