March 11, 2026
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#1328 The Murder of Nancy Grewal
In February, controversial Sikh YouTuber Nancy Grewal told CBC News that she feared for her life. Days later, she was stabbed to death outside of Windsor, Ontario. 
Jesse Brown
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San Grewal
Host
James Nicholson
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Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
max collins
Director of Audio

Was her murder related to her criticism of the Khalistan movement? 

 

San Grewal of The Pointer joins to unpack the political pressures and misinformation shaping the reporting of the case.

 

Host: Jesse Brown 

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: San Grewal

 

 

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