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    May 24, 2021
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    CANADALAND
    #59 The Family That Owns New Brunswick
    A repost of one of the most popular Canadaland episodes ever, from way back in 2014. 
    Jesse Brown
    Host & Publisher
    Christopher Demelo
    Tristan Capacchione
    Audio Editor & Technical Producer

    The Irvings are secretive billionaires who have a monopoly on New Brunswick’s news media. Journalist Jacques Poitras, author of Irving vs Irving, describes how the family subtly suppresses criticism and destroys competitors.

    This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee and Squarespace

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