Still Reeling from Meta's Punch, News Sites Brace for 'Devastating' Wallop from Google

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A battle is raging in Canada between the government and two goliaths -- Google and Facebook.  At the center are Canadian news sites, which have seen site visits plummet as much as 50% since Meta blocked news links last summer.  Will there be a ripple effect in The States?  In this episode, Gordon & Corey offer their take on what's happening, and turn to Jeff Elgie, the founder of 21 hyperlocal sites who foresees a devastating effect if Google blocks Canadian news links by a Dec. 19 deadline.