May 20, 2022
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Wag the Doug
#42 Why Are These People So Happy
Our election coverage continues into week three. This week, there was a weirdly upbeat leaders’ debate, two party leaders got COVID and several trade unions came out in support of Doug Ford and the PCs. Jonathan and Allison break down what it all means.
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Allison Smith
Co-host, Wag the Doug
Kevin Sexton
Producer
Kieran Oudshoorn
Managing Editor, Podcasts

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