October 13, 2022
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#823 A Star Is Torn
A controversial comment about Burqas in a Toronto Star column crossed the editorial line. And business drama at this Toronto paper. Jonathan Goldsbie hosts with co-host Sarah Hagi.
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Tristan Capacchione
Senior Production Supervisor
André Proulx
Production Coordinator

A controversial comment about Burqas in a Toronto Star column crossed the editorial line. And business drama at this Toronto paper. Jonathan Goldsbie hosts with co-host Sarah Hagi.

Host: Jonathan Goldsbie

Credits: Aviva Lessard – Producer, Tristan Capacchione – Audio Editor & Technical Producer, André Proulx – Production Coordinator

Guest: Sarah Hagi

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