February 13, 2026
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#625 How to Score Cheap Political Points off a Mass Shooting
In the aftermath of the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., a race was underway online to expose and weaponize the identity of the suspect. 
Noor Azrieh
Host/Producer
James Nicholson
Producer
Kattie Laur
Producer
max collins
Director of Audio
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher

While the Canadian mainstream media was reluctant to reveal unverified information, far right outlets and bad actors swarmed to score political points for their anti-trans agenda.

Why is Jesse Van Rootselaar’s gender the focus of the online discussion? And how should it fit into the coverage? 

Mel Woods of Xtra Magazine joins Noor Azrieh. 

 

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Mel Woods

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