#92 Cops Vs. Reporters
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    #92 Cops Vs. Reporters
    National Post reporter Ashley Csanady joins Jesse to talk about police surveillance of a journalist and the ongoing government inquiries into the future of media.
    November 3, 2016
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    Montreal police tracked the phone of La Presse reporter Patrick Lagacé, who has been critical of the force in the past.

    The Heritage Ministry bumbles along in its inquiry into the future of media.

    CBC defends their choice to run opinions, skirting the issue of online ads.

    National Post reporter Ashley Csanady co-hosts.

    Ashley’s Twitter: @AshleyCsanady

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