September 24, 2025
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#1234 Canada Takes Its Comedians For Granted
The honorary mayor of Dildo, Newfoundland is back on the air, but the threat to free speech remains. 
San Grewal
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James Nicholson
Producer
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
Lucie Laumonier
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max collins
Director of Audio
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher

The Jimmy Kimmel saga is a reminder of the crucial role comedy plays in times of political turmoil, so why isn’t there more comedy in Canada right now? 

 

Plus, an update on the Alberta separatist movement. 

 

Host: San Grewal

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Post Production), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Rahim Mohamed

Additional music by Audio Network

 

 

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