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    #38 Paul Watson/Election Hot Mess
    Two guest co-hosts tackle a dozen topics. Freelancer Paul Watson and Buzzfeed Canada's Paul McLeod discuss Star Touch, the budget surplus, the refugee crisis, Cons buying Facebook Likes, and Paul Watson's much-anticipated Erebus piece.
    September 16, 2015
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    Paul Watson’s Twitter: @wherewarlives Paul McLeod’s Twitter: @pmmcleod

    1:28 – List of stories we broke

    2:59 – Paul Watson’s Buzzfeed piece, “The Wreck Of HMS Erebus”

    4:41 – CANADALAND’s coverage & previous interviews with Paul Watson

    7:05 – Star Touch, Toronto Star’s new app

    15:50 – Some Random Political Blog

    18:07 – NDP Candidate’s husband posing with cap gun

    18:18 –  Con Candidate Blair Dale gets sacked for explaining the lyrics to Epic Rap Battles of History

    19:26 – Conservatives are buying Facebook likes

    25:12 – Globe and Mail debate on the economy

    To syndicate CANADALAND on your local college or community radio station, email me: katie@canadalandshow.com

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