(Short Cuts) For Whom Bell Trolls

Is radio not a viable business anymore? Bell Media said this in a release in the wake of massive layoffs. And Pierre Poilievre is waging a bizarre battle with the media … including the (controversial) Canadian Press.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Jon Pole Further reading: ‘Depressing’ to see ‘W5′ affected by Bell Media cuts, says former host Kevin Newman - The Globe and MailEditorial - Eagle Feather NewsPierre Poilievre can dish it out. Why can't he take it? - Toronto StarPierre Poilievre claims 40 offenders were arrested 6000 times in Vancouver in a year. Is that actually true? - Toronto Star'Significant concerns' raised about security at Pierre Poilievre's Stornoway home, internal documents show - Toronto StarAPTN Interview with Pierre Poilievre Sponsors: Douglas, Calm Introducing CanadaLabs – a hub for the next generation of audio journalists! To learn more, including how to apply to the Audio Journalism Fellowship Program or submit to our first short-form audio contest, visit canadaland.com/canadalabsIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.