Do You Hear What I Hear: Local Media

When a local newspaper investigation saves taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, it's more than just good journalism—it's infrastructure in action. In this episode, we explore how local media serves as part of the connective tissue of community life, from holding power accountable to helping you connect with the people in your community. But with over 600 news outlets closing across Canada since 2008, we ask: what happens when the ties that bind us together start to unravel?THANKS TO OUR GUESTSMirko Petricevic, Chief Ink-stigator (co-ordinator) of Ink-stained wretchesIrene Schmidt-Adeney, Writer at Ayr NewsSue Foxton, Mayor of North DumfriesADDITIONAL RESOURCESResources for supporting local journalism from the Ink-stained Wretches websiteAyr NewsCREDITSJay Harrison, Host/Producer/EditorKaryn Atkins, WriterDeren Atkins, EditorDavid Harmes, Executive Producer/EngineerMUSIC courtesy of Epidemic SoundMain theme music - Rocket Jr: High TechTransition music - Par Hagstrom: Snakes and Fire (Instrumental Version), and Loyae: Level UpThis show was made possible by the support of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Follow Midtown Radio for more local [email protected] Download the Midtown Radio app to listen live and on-demand