Mattea Roach

Host of the CBC literary podcast Bookends who conducts long-form interviews with authors about their work and ideas; guides the episode conversation and introductions.

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Aug 1, 2024 • 40min

(Short Cuts) Game of Drones: Canada Pays for Olympic Cheating

Mattea Roach, a prominent voice on sports narratives, joins Jonathan Goldsbie to unravel the implications of a drone scandal involving the Canadian women's soccer team at the Olympics. They explore how cheating in sports has evolved from personal to systemic issues, comparing it to past doping scandals. The discussion shifts gears as they analyze the vulture capitalism threatening local journalism, particularly focusing on the struggles of SaltWire and Postmedia's dire financial choices. It's a riveting blend of ethics, media crises, and sports integrity.

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