Best James DiFiore Podcasts (2025)

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Naheed Nenshi confirms coup against Danielle Smith 32:23

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8d ago32:23

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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi said the quiet part out loud when he told Ryan Jespersen that there is an active coup against Premier Danielle Smith.We've been saying that for months. Will the media follow-up in this story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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David Wallace Offers 100K for Sources Related to AHS Story 30:46

16d ago30:46

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David Wallace has had enough. The infamous political fixer is offering $100, 000.00 for anyone who can offer information about criminal activity associated with the attempted coup of Danielle Smith, as well as the procurement propaganda against MHCare Medical. Part Hunter S. Thompson, part Larry Flint...all real ca$h. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Nate Pike Defends Rights of Child Predators 32:17

15d ago32:17

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Nate Pike probably thought he was being a good progressive, but the extremist stance re the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences should be less important than punishing child predators. We expose the hypocrisy of pretending to be for the victims while you protect those who harm children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Teaching the Globe and Mail how to Respect their Readers 32:08

17d ago32:08

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The Globe and Mail enjoy giving partial reporting to their audience. So, we have decided to edit some of their more memorable articles over the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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The World Series, the Athana Dilemma, and more... 55:12

29d ago55:12

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The Jays are going to the World Series, we found a trove of articles detailing Athana Mentzeloupolous' shady past, and David Wallace ups the ante to the Globe and Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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David Wallace offers 10K for balanced reporting 30:21

1M ago30:21

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David Wallace surprised everyone when he offered Nate Pike and Carrie Tait $10, 000.00 if they would finally produce balanced reporting by providing their audiences with the full background of Globe and Mail source Athana Mentzeloupolous. Will they take him up on his offer? Probably not, but you gotta love the effort. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Nathan Pike's Narrative Collapses After Wyant Report Released 47:34

1M ago47:34

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Nathan Pike is having a hard time accepting the results of the Wyant Report detailing the incompetence of Alberta Health Services, Pike's employer. Pike has proven himself to be more than just a hack and a charlatan, as he is now in a state of denial as the newly released report fingers his bosses as the culprits in the COVID procurement story. Als…

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Wyant Report Places Blame on Alberta Health Services 28:41

1M ago28:41

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Raymond E. Wyant has completed his report into the procurement process by Alberta Health Services, and has determined that there were failures at all levels of AHS. The report is sure to raise the ire of media types and progressives in Alberta, but will it result in a public inquiry, or is this issue now closed? Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Alberta Conservatives Are Scared of Blackballed 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Normally, it is the progressive politicians who are afraid to talk about tough subjects on a podcast like Blackballed. But lately, conservatives are even more timid than liberals when it comes to having hard discussions on-air. This podcast has had everyone, from Noam Chomsky, to Maxime Bernier. Why are Alberta conservatives so afraid? Learn more a…

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Mick Dover: Survivor of Plymouth Brethren Cult 55:00

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Mick Dover used to be a member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a vicious cult that has been accused by several individuals of systemic sexual, mental, and emotional abuse. This is his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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David Parker from Take Back Alberta 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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David Parker is the founder of controversial separatist group, Take Back Alberta. He is also quite controversial, often in the background of major political events inside that province. He joins us today to talk about Danielle Smith's UCP government, his case with Alberta Elections, and if wanting a change in provincial leadership means aligning wi…

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Globe and Mail insults it's readers via AHS story 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Today the Globe & Mail continued to insult its readers by publishing a story where they wrote it like a scandal, despite the crux of their story being about a company that never did any business, framing the company as proof of a conflict and/or corruption.By continuing to cherry-pick the BLG report, and clearly ignoring the conclusion of the repor…

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Is the Globe and Mail intentionally imploding their own source? 35:12

2M ago35:12

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A new report from Carrie Tait of the Globe and Mail seems to have thrown their own source under the bus by publishing documents that deal with attorney client privilege, only there does not seem to be a public interest in disclosing these documents.By cherry-picking the BLG report, The Globe continues to provide slanted reporting, rather than discl…

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THE PIKE REPORT: The biases an unethical reporting of Nate Pike 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Episode #1 - Doxing is a staple for Nate Pike, who is being sued for harassment and defamation. He also has the backing of the Alberta College and Paramedics, who cited his compassion when doxing this host for his mental health case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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BIG BRETHREN: Australian doc exposes Plymouth Brethren Cult 43:52

2M ago43:52

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ABC out of Australia just aired BIG BRETHREN, a documentary about the horrors associated with the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. But did the doc go far enough in exposing this cult?Richard Marsh and David Wallace joins James to discuss the significance of having this cult exposed by major media outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Charlie Kirk Assassination and the Endless War Between Left and Right 49:27

2M ago49:27

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The Charlie Kirk assassination was another heinous example of political violence in the United States. What does it say about politics, social media, and the need for both sides to point fingers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Globe and Mail Saga: Fake News in Lebanon 44:03

3M ago44:03

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The Globe and Mail sent reporter Mark MacKinnon to Lebanon, under the guise that they were there to participate in a panel dealing with improving the infrastructure of a small village. They weren't. Instead, they pretended they were there on good faith so they could find dirt on a Canadian citizen, and found nothing. Learn more about your ad choice…

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Alleged Globe and Mail Source Keeps Unravelling 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Athana Mentzeloupolous, the alleged main source of the Globe and mail's coverage of the AHS procurement scandal, is once again in hot water as her credibility continues to plummet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Old Boy Rhymes and Sage Francis 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Fresh off the album Curly Head, Old Boy Rhymes returns to Blackballed, along with the founder of Strange Famous Records, and top indie hip hop artist, Sage Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Retired Deputy Chief Constable: Jennifer Hyland 27:37

3M ago27:37

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Jennifer Hyland is a retired Deputy Chief Constable, and the author of the upcoming book 'Tightrope: Balancing Duty With Courage and Conviction.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Frances Widdowson: Skeptic of Indigenous Mass Graves 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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Frances Widdowson is a political scientist, former prof from Mount Royal University who became an involuntary participant in the culture wars. She's a skeptic of the accepted narrative of mass graves at residential schools across Canada, and has paid the price for her skepticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Alberta's Independent Investigation Stymied by Key Witness 39:34

3M ago39:34

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The Globe and Mail are making my job easy, Athana Mentzeloupolous is dodging the independent investigation, and Blackballed made the news in Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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400th Episode: Cheryl Hope & Richard Marsh 42:53

4M ago42:53

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It's a reunion of sorts on Blackballed as Cheryl Hope and Richard Marsh, survivors of the Plymouth Brethren Cult join James once again on Blackballed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Something is Rotten in Lebanon 33:14

4M ago33:14

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It has been 75 days since the Globe and Mail sent seasoned reporter Mark MacKinnon to Lebanon, and they still haven't published a story. A kid named Mocha has impressive reporting on web maintenance. And David Wallace gives us an update on all things Athana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cassie Davies: Ex Member of the Plymouth Brethren Cult 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

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James continues his latest series of cult ex member interviews, this time sitting down with Cassie Davies from Perth, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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The Great Alberta Coup Conspiracy 41:59

4M ago41:59

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Starring Danielle Smith as Patrick Brown...That's right folks, there is an attempt at a coup happening in Alberta right now. The benefactors are in place, the useful idiots are fastening their helmets, and the bad actors are lining up for their screen tests. We are here to review the coup's progress thus far. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices…

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Jenni McDougall: Ex Member of the Plymouth Brethren Cult 1:07:26

4M ago1:07:26

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After a long hiatus from interviewing ex cult members on Blackballed, James is sitting down with ex cult member Jenni McDougall, who, like every other ex members, has bad memories from being inside the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Legacy Media Hubris: Starring the Globe and Mail 40:21

4M ago40:21

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There is a story that should have been broken by now, but since it involves a legacy media outlet, the only people who knows about it are viewers of Blackballed and the Political Dark Arts show.The Globe and Mail have painted themselves into a corner, and the only way out is to tell the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Katie Pasitney: Court Decision looms re Fate of 400 Ostriches 40:05

4M ago40:05

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Katie Patisney is a spokesperson for the Universal Ostrich Farm, fighting to save their 400 birds from being culled by the federal government after an avian flu breakout last year. Somehow the culture wars have made their way into this story, as outlets such as the CBC have inferred that the support of RFK Jr. is a strike against the farm. The farm…

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Political Dark Arts Report: David Wallace & the Globe and Mail 20:14

4M ago20:14

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The Globe and Mail are strongly implying that David Wallace is responsible for the alleged surveillance of Carrie Tait, a reporter from the Globe. This is his response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Nathan Pike: The Enemy of Mental Health 35:44

4M ago35:44

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Nathan Pike of The Breakdown podcast doxed me, posting a document that detailed an out of date assessment of my mental health.He did this because he could not take the idea that his narrative was incorrect. He did this because he is a fraud, and a charlatan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Globe & Mail, Santis Health, and Selective Reporting 1:00:46

4M ago1:00:46

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The Globe and mail have some explaining to do, especially in regards to what they are not reporting. The Globe's overkill reporting of MHCare Medical is only surpassed by their underreporting of both Santis Health and Equity Health Services. But what is their motie? Why the cherry-picking?#globeandmail #santishealth #pbcc #carrietait Learn more abo…

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The Globe & Mail, PC Alberta, and The Cult 42:55

4M ago42:55

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James and David explain what is really happening in Alberta; the MHCare scandal, the PC Alberta Party, and another chapter involving the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church #globeandmail #pcalberta #pbcc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos Credibility Problem 29:30

5M ago29:30

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Athana Mentzelopoulos is ate the centre of the AH/MHCare Medical scandal, as a lawsuit petitioner against the UCP government, and the likely source behind much of the work published by Carrie Tait of the Globe and Mail. But how credible is Athana? Find out today on Blackballed as we do the deep dive other outlets refused to do. Learn more about you…

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MHCare Medical Story: Is the Globe and Mail a tabloid news outlet? 38:00

5M ago38:00

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The Globe and Mail used to set the standard in Canadian journalism, but in their pursuit of the MHCare Medical story, that have resorted to tabloid tactics and slanted journalism. Nadim Haidar was interviewed by a Globe reporter in Lebanon, and he tells his story about feeling ambushed . Sadly, he is not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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MHCare Medical: Scandal or Unethical Reporting? 32:30

5M ago32:30

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In this teaser episode, James previews upcoming shows where he will demonstrate how the MHCare scandal may actually be an example of railroading a private citizen for clicks, and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Amy Winehouse (with King Isis) 1:04:20

5M ago1:04:20

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King Isis is a genre bending Oakland-based singer-songwriter who just released an impressive new EP titled SIRENITY. They are a Sagittarius Sun // Libra Moon // Virgo Rising. We chat about the music and astrology of icons Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Amy Winehouse. What We Talked About: King Isis - SIRENITY (EP) // Gloria Anzaldúa - Borderlands/L…

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David Wallace: Game Theory of Canadian Politics 36:10

8M ago36:10

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David Wallace's game theory analysis of the Canadian political landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Ex Cult Member Lance Christie 1:22:51

10M ago1:22:51

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Lance Christie was just acquitted in UK court for a harassment charge against 8 members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. He speaks with James today about the impact his case has on members who are still trying to escape the clutches of the cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Blackballed Rewind: Eugene Draw 1:32:33

10M ago1:32:33

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https://youtu.be/s1qS8HZQmf8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Author Mark Creedon 44:29

10M ago44:29

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Mark Creedon joins James to talk about his historical fiction novel - Caught Between Two Devils, and how there are parallels between that book and the current Russian aggression against Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Meghan Murphy 1:01:32

10M ago1:01:32

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She is a feminist who is critical of the culture of activism embedded inside modern feminism. Oh, and her Twitter life sentence was recently commuted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Journalist Hélène Buzzetti 44:19

10M ago44:19

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Hélène Buzzetti was a parliamentary correspondent for Le Devoir from 1999-2021. Her new book is called Plaidoyer Pour L'extremes Centre/Plea For The Extreme Center, an indictment of societal polarization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Canadian Actress Karen Cliche 51:42

10M ago51:42

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Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress of film/television and the star of the new cooking show Veg Moi ça She is also a teacher, spiritualist, and talks to us about her transition during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Guitar God Sean Kelly 52:21

10M ago52:21

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Sean Kelly is the founder of the band Crash Kelly, and has played with Helix, Lee Aaron, Nelly Furtado and others. He is also a teacher. He joins us to talk rock n roll, life, and how he started his journey from beginner to guitar god. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Brett Wilson 39:11

10M ago39:11

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One of the most successful and outspoken Canadians, W. Brett Wilson joins us to talk all things Trudeau, and how to balance good environmental policies with sound economic strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Ukraine Equipment Exporter Alex Fesiak 1:10:03

10M ago1:10:03

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Alex Fesiak is the Vice President of Sales at a company called Indeema, which has been active in sending much needed equipment to help the people of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore

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Blackballed Rewind: Ex Plymouth Brethren Cult Member Lara Payne 1:00:36

10M ago1:00:36

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WARNING - This episode of Blackballed includes details of sexual torture and abuse. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Lara Payne is an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and a survivor of sexual violence that was inflicted and enabled by the PBCC itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Blackballed Rewind: Counter Terrorism Expert Mubin Shaikh 1:05:34

10M ago1:05:34

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Extremism is considered a growing problem in Canada. But what happens when people who associate with hate groups become disillusioned with what they are seeing/doing? Bryan Trottier and Alaa Soufi were part of right wing and left wing extremist groups in Canada, but different circumstances have given both of them second thoughts re who they spent t…

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Blackballed Rewind: Ryan Jespersen 1:02:30

10M ago1:02:30

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Podcast host and tv/radio veteran Ryan Jespersen joins James to discuss religion, politics, and the emergence of magic mushrooms as a therapeutic drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy James Di Fiore