June 1, 2023
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#889 Little Reich On The Prairie
Despite Danielle Smith’s involvement in numerous scandals, she won a majority in Alberta’s election. Albertan Dani Paradis helps us understand why.
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer

And senior citizen sex shows, sex toy exhibits and art by Bryan Adams – you may not like it, but you’ve been paying for them, taxpayer! Well, no more. 

 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)

Guest: Dani Paradis

 

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