#716 Michaelmania

September 30, 2021

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#716 Michaelmania

The release of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig shows what China really thinks about Canada. And Maxime Bernier asks his followers to "play dirty" with reporters. Jan Wong co-hosts.

Jesse Brown

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Kevin Sexton

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Tristan Capacchione

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Kieran Oudshoorn

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