After weeks of navigating accusations of conflict, special rapporteur David Johnston finally ran aground. If you’re trying to persuade people of your unimpeachable independence, maybe don’t hire a communications firm that’s connected to everyone?

The Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo co-hosts.

Host: Jonathan Goldsbie

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

Guest: Cheri DiNovo

Further reading: 

• David Johnston ends relationship with crisis communications firm Navigator in foreign interference probe – The Globe and Mail
• David Johnston resigning as special rapporteur on foreign interference – CBC News
• Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown resigns before start of inquiry into alleged harassment – The Globe and Mail
• The Hater – Netflix
• Poland was headed to the far right. Then Russia invaded Ukraine – CBC The National
• WARMINGTON: MPP punched in face at transgender protest? Or was cut from megaphone? – Toronto Sun
• Girl, 9, accused of being trans at Kelowna track meet – Kelowna News

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