Episode Details

Today on After 9, Scott takes on the growing debate around government subsidies for legacy media and whether pouring more taxpayer money into struggling outlets is the right move. After a Bell Media executive revealed massive annual losses on news, the question becomes unavoidable: is the model broken, or just outdated? Scott digs into whether Big Tech should pay more, or if traditional media needs to look inward as audiences shift to podcasts and social media platforms.

Also, an update on Canada–U.S. trade relations, featuring insights from Dominic LeBlanc and Janice Charette, plus compelling parliamentary committee audio from Ron Butler on just how unaffordable life in Canada has become.

Plus, Mark Carney explains why he avoids answering certain questions in the House of Commons, and Doug Ford once again defends his controversial luxury jet purchase.