#209 Don't Call Me Jason

April 17, 2019

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#209 Don’t Call Me Jason

Journalism that exposes racism, homophobia, and election fraud: does any of it matter? All of this and more in a look at the Alberta election. And then a check-in with the Globe and Mail's Thunder Bay bureau.

David Crosbie

Senior Producer

Jesse Brown

Host & Publisher

Jen Gerson co-hosts.

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