{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/6a4740c78890f0eef3e7978e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The End of the True Crime Industrial Complex?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/1783054373703-d33430e1-4ef3-4b5d-b71f-056d325b64f1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You might not be super familiar with the name Corus Entertainment, but you definitely know their work: Global News, Teletoon, YTV, Treehouse, Showcase etc. Since 1987 Corus has dominated Canadian media across TV and radio, but just last month (June 2026) they reported a $36.5-million loss in the third quarter! With yet another Canadian legacy media company, Corus Entertainment, at risk of being taken over by a private company, we’re lamenting the state of ownership across Canadian media, and what it means for the future of bingeable true crime.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>Disclosure: At one point, host San Grewal refers to the $500 million deal that the government reached with Google through the Online News Act. Canadaland does receive money through this payout. Details can be found here</em>:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://cjc-ccj.ca/en/funding-recipients/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cjc-ccj.ca/en/funding-recipients/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: <a href=\"http:// san.grewal@thepointer.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">San Grewal</a></p><p>Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), imogen sayers (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Publisher)</p><p>Guest: <a href=\"https://bymorgancampbell.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Campbell</a></p><p><br></p><p>Additional music by Audio Network</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Further reading:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://archive.ph/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-quebecor-pushes-for-debt-discount-as-it-seeks-to-acquire-corus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quebecor pushes for debt discount as it seeks to acquire Corus Entertainment - Globe and Mail</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.corusent.com/news/corus-entertainment-announces-recapitalization-transaction/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CORUS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES RECAPITALIZATION TRANSACTION - Corus Ent</a></li><li><a href=\"https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-103.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2026-103 - CRTC</a></li><li><a href=\"https://archive.ph/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-corus-lenders-restructuring-path/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Corus lenders revisit a well-worn restructuring path - Globe and Mail</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-corus-earnings-results-third-quarter-may-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Corus reports $36.5-million loss in third quarter as revenue falls - The Globe and Mail</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thestar.com/business/some-analysts-are-now-saying-globals-owner-is-headed-for-bankruptcy-can-corus-be-saved/article_63082f02-357e-11ef-be33-03689991d0f5.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Some analysts are now saying Global’s owner is headed for bankruptcy — can Corus be saved?</a> - Toronto Star</li><li><a href=\"https://www.thestar.com/business/corus-announces-recapitalization-deal-as-it-seeks-relief-from-its-debt-burden/article_c872f591-75ce-5d52-83a0-d6a56ef8eb49.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Corus announces recapitalization deal as it seeks relief from its debt burden</a> - Toronto Star&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://douglas.ca/canadaland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Douglas</a>: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at <a href=\"https://douglas.ca/canadaland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://douglas.ca/canadaland</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://canadaland.oxio.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">oxio</a>: Head over to<a href=\"https://canadaland.oxio.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://canadaland.oxio.ca</a> and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://squarespace.com/canadaland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Squarespace</a>: Check out<a href=\"https://squarespace.com/canadaland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://squarespace.com/canadaland</a> for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about our Audio Fellowship programme at <a href=\"https://labs.canadaland.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://labs.canadaland.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you value this podcast, <a href=\"https://canadalandnetwork.supercast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">support us</a>! 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 <a href=\"https://canadalandstore.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">our store</a>, 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"CANADALAND"}