#811 LaFlamme Wars

September 1, 2022

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#811 LaFlamme Wars

The Lisa LaFlamme story continues to smolder in the headlines. And Canada turns into a denunciation nation when it comes to weighing in on Chrystia Freeland's verbal attack. Priya Sam co-hosts.

Jesse Brown

Host & Publisher

Aviva Lessard

Senior Producer

Links:

Globe and Mail piece re: Open letter in support of LaFlamme
Globe and Mail piece re: Bell Media Formal Review Process
National Observer piece re: NAJA barring the New York Times from its conference
Pitchfork piece re: Allegations against Arcade Fire’s Win Butler

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