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    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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