The Line Podcast: All Politicians Are Killing Journalism

After offering a brief update on the hostage transfers between Hamas and Israel, The Line Podcast with Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson delves right back into parochial Canadian current events by chatting about the explosion on the Rainbow Bridge. We, too, feared terrorism at first, as did much of the media. Turns out, it was just some dude driving Dukes of Hazzard-style into the border crossing. Phew?Now the fallout; critics are piling on Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre for initially describing the incident as "terrorism" in the House. When Poilievre was challenged by a CP reporter, he took no prisoners, leading Gurney et al to remind all beloved colleagues that the Conservatives are playing against an unpopular media because it works. Speaking of which, the Liberals have decided to kill journalism with kindness; the latest economic update announced an increase to the journalism labour tax credit, ensuring that many (most?) remaining journalists in this country are subsidized in part by the federal government. That, we're sure, will fix it! As will impossible promises from the CRTC that new broadcasting regulations won't extend to podcasting. Lastly, The Line talks the fall economic update, and rants about the election of Argentinian president Javier Milei. Other ways to listen:Spotify:Apple:Google:Plenty of other options here, too, for your podcast-listening pleasure. We want to take a moment to thank you all for your support. This podcast is growing, and we are deeply grateful for all of your help. As always, if you want to do a bit to help, please like and/or subscribe on your preferred app, and where possible, leave a positive review. These are tiny things that add up and make a big, real and measurable difference for us. Thanks again, and keep the support coming.If you’d like to donate or subscribe to us, well, that helps too!The Line is entirely reader funded — no federal subsidy for us! If you value our work and worry about what will happen when the conventional media finishes collapsing, please make a donation today.The Line is Canada’s last, best hope for irreverent commentary. We reject bullshit. We love lively writing. Please consider supporting us by subscribing. Follow us on Twitter @the_lineca. Fight with us on Facebook. Pitch us something:  [email protected]. Get full access to The Line at www.readtheline.ca/subscribe