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    February 11, 2016
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    #56 Notes on the Ghomeshi Trial
    NOT SORRY writer Vicky Mochama joins Jesse to talk about the Ghomeshi trial, press access to the Liberals and journalists not understanding satire.

    NOT SORRY writer Vicky Mochama co-hosts.

    Vicky and Jesse talk about the coverage of Jian Ghomeshi’s sexual assault trial. Journalists fail to understand satire. Jesse recounts how he embarrassed himself in an exchange with Peter Mansbridge.

    Vicky’s Twitter: @vmochama

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