In this episode of Follow Lead Podcast, host Valerie McLaughlin delves into the recent clash between established and independent media during the leaders' debate in Montreal. As access was granted to independent media, tensions came to a head, leading to heated confrontations that led debate organizers cancelling the leaders scrum.

Established media, which receives government funding, now faces competition from independent media. These are independent journalists who post their content on social media platforms, often operating on shoestring budgets. In this episode, the conversation focuses on the future of journalism and the shifting media landscape where consumers are turning to different sources other than newspapers and dinnertime newscasts.