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    September 29, 2016
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    #87 Can’t Compete, Won’t Try: The Shomi Story
    Freelancer Drew Brown joins Jesse to talk about the death of Shomi, Maryam Monsef's birthplace and Margaret Wente's adventures in Newfoundland.
    Jesse Brown
    Host & Publisher
    Kevin Sexton
    Producer

    Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente offers a half-assed apology to Newfoundland and also still has a job for some reason. Minister Maryam Monsef is being questioned over her birthplace. Canadian streaming service Shomi is giving up the battle.

    Vice columnist and CBC Newfoundland contributor Drew Brown (no relation to Jesse) co-hosts.

    Drew’s Twitter: @drewfoundland

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