The 180

Journalistic Darwinism, establishing ties with North Korea, and Alison Sydor

Jim Brown speaks with Vice reporter Manisha Krishnan about the media being denied access to a photo from the Ghomeshi trial and veteran journalist Paul Watson argues for what's to be gained as newsrooms merge and newspapers close. Also, Olympian Alison Sydor defends doping-free sports, and a Canadian in China makes the case for establishing ties with North Korea.
Different newspapers seen laid out.
Some of Postmedia's newspapers are displayed in Ottawa on January 8, 2010. Weak print advertisement revenues weighed heavy on Postmedia's fourth quarter results Thursday, and the media company doesn't expect any improvement into next year as it works to turn around its operations. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

This week on The 180, Jim Brown speaks to veteran journalist and writer Paul Watson about what is to be gained as newsrooms close and newspapers close. He also checks in with Olympian Alison Sydor for her defence of dope-free sports and a Canadian in China makes the case for establishing ties with North Korea.