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    #730 Rain, Rain, Marie Henein
    As British Columbia assesses the damage from the downpour, what is the media's role when disaster strikes? And Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer is back in the news over a controversy but is Jesse too close to the story to critique it?

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    As British Columbia assesses the damage from the downpour, what is the media’s role when disaster strikes? And Jian Ghomeshi’s lawyer is back in the news over a controversy but is Jesse too close to the story to critique it?

    National Observer columnist Sandy Garossino co-hosts.

    Sponsors: Douglas, Kilne, HelloFresh

    November 18, 2021
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