July 4, 2019
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#11 How To Promote Friends And Alienate People
With a new Cabinet in place and ongoing allegations of nepotism in the Ontario government, we present to you: The Doug Ford Guide to Management.
Allison Smith
Co-host, Wag the Doug
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Kevin Sexton
Producer

Plus, we play everyone’s favourite political patronage game, “Guess The Relation.”


This episode is supported by the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, running from July 12-14th. Click the link for details about our live show!

 

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