June 25, 2025
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#1182 King Carney: The PM’s Naked Power Grab
Carney gets a pass in the “No Kings” moment.
Jesse Brown
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James Nicholson
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Lucie Laumonier
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Tristan Capacchione
Audio Editor & Technical Producer
max collins
Director of Audio

A flurry of omnibus bills include significant government overreach, but the Canadian coverage is reluctant to call out Carney. Should we be outraged or is this really in the best interest of Canadians?

 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

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