Rob Ford vs the Media

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's repeated denials over an alleged video of him smoking crack have earned him no reprieve from the media. He and his brother Doug are adamant they are the victims of a smear campaign, and have accused the Toronto Star and other media organizations of practicing 'gutter' journalism. In our Story of the Week, The Agenda examines how the fourth estate should cover public scandals, and where the line should be drawn when it comes to holding public officials accountable.