#247 Coronaviral

January 30, 2020

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#247 Coronaviral

Have we learned anything about reporting on viruses since SARS? And what can a new documentary about Idle No More teach us about our present state of reconciliation?

David Crosbie

Senior Producer

Ryan McMahon guest hosts, and Rick Harp co-hosts.

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