Cue the sad trombone sounds for Rebel Media, who just lost an appeal to qualify for federal journalism tax credits. Where will they get funding from now?

Plus, BC Conservative John Rustad is anti-vax and anti-bug-eating. And, why diss tracks shouldn’t be admissible in court. 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Sam Konnert (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager) 

Guest: Norman Spector

Further reading: 

• Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules
• #768 “We Are Not The Journalism Police” – An Interview With The Journalism Police
• Video shows B.C. Conservative Rustad saying he regrets getting ‘so-called vaccine’
• Murder case collapses against Toronto rapper Top 5 after judge tosses social media evidence – Toronto Star
• BC Conservative Leader John Rustad Warned Convoy Event That Kids Will Be Forced to ‘Eat Bugs’ – Press Progress 

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