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Prime Minister Mark Carney came into office promising to turn Canada into an investment destination. One of the biggest tests of that promise is happening in Saskatchewan.

In this episode, host Noor Azrieh and senior producer Aviva Lessard take you inside the politics that made Bell’s $50 billion AI data centre behemoth in Saskatchewan possible.

Host: Noor Azrieh
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Tom McIntosh, Ray Orb, Tammy Robert, Kim Breckner, and more!

Background reading:
The AI Data Centre-Driven Privatization of SaskPower Is Underway. You Knew It Was Coming. – Our Sask by Tammy Robert
Bell plans expansion of Sask. AI data centre, making it largest private investment in province's history – CBC News
Drone video of Bell Canada AI data centre construction site – CBC News
Bell announces $50-billion buildout to produce Canada’s largest data centre in Saskatchewan – Betakit
10 Questions about Bell’s AI Data Centre Expansion Answered – Global News
NDP seeks pause on massive Regina-area AI data centre – CTV News

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He was the doctor who almost got Joe Rogan cancelled. The controversy he roiled on Rogan brought the show some its highest ever ratings. So you might have been among the 40 million who caught Dr. Peter McCullough on Rogan where he spoke out against the COVID vaccine near the start of the pandemic. He was accused of undermining public health efforts and spreading misinformation.

And last week Dr. McCullough was on Parliament Hill. But chances are you didn’t hear about that appearance. Most of the mainstream media, and nearly all the nation’s MPs, took a pass on attending the Allison Inquiry into injuries sustained by Canadians from the vaccine.

Dr. McCullough joins us today. But he’s not here to debate his opinion on the science of vaccines.  Instead we wanted to discuss his experience at the centre of the Rogan controversy. We wanted to ask him whether people should be getting medical advice from shows like Rogan’s. We wanted to know what he thought about the splintering of public faith in mainstream institutions, a splintering that the pandemic sped up. We wanted to know where he thinks all this division has left us. At least, that’s what we set out to do….

Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Chad Galloway (Audio Editing & Production), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)

Additional music by Audio Network
Fact checking by Julian Abraham

More information:

Allison Inquiry | Listening to Canadian Covid-19 Vaccine Injured

Conservative MP holds independent hearings into COVID-19 vaccine injuries - CBC
MP calls for public participation in COVID-19 vaccine injury inquiry - Global News
It's hard to bury victims' tears at Allison vaccine injury inquiry - Toronto Sun
'My life is effectively destroyed': Allison Inquiry exposes twin faces of fight against COVID vaccine policies - National Post
‘I felt duped’: COVID vaccine injury victim not impressed by inquiry into Canadian vaccine injuries - CTV
Dr. Peter McCullough’s Libertarian Medical Train Makes a Pit Stop in East Palestine - McGill
Joe Rogan podcast hosts doctor known for pushing debunked claims about Covid-19 - The Independent
Spotify to Add ‘Content Advisory’ Warnings to Podcasts With Covid Discussion - The Rolling Stone

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There was no shortage of retrospective 9/11 coverage in Canadian outlets, but the tone and focus was a lot different than south of the border. Jean Chretien’s address in Gander foregrounded how much has changed in the Canada/US relationship, while a Canadian Press article focusing on Islamophobia caused outrage online.

Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to talk about journalistic approaches to covering historical tragedies, and to reflect on 9/11’s impact.

Plus, Mao’s unspoken legacy in China and why no one wants to report on vaccine injuries.

Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Jan Wong

Further reading:
Jean Chrétien says 'we bow to no one' in fiery 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L. | CBC News
25 years since 9/11, Canada is not further ahead on tackling Islamophobia: advocates - CTV News
HUNTER: What CBC 'Journalist Standards' boss doesn't know about 9/11 - Toronto Sun
Sheryl Saperia: 25 years on, what would bin Laden see? - National Post
Mao, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on | Reuters
WARMINGTON: The vaccine injured told their truth at Allison Inquiry – government should listen - Toronto Sun

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A report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that Carney’s is pushing for Canada to join the EU as an “associate member.” Carney says he’s pursuing an “unique alliance,” rather than membership.

As Carney heads to France to address the EU parliament on Thursday, questions swirl around what exactly this new relationship between Canada and the EU will entail.

Meanwhile, the President of the EU parliament announces a new “antenna” office in Ottawa.

Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to consider the likelihood of Canada’s European future.

Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Jan Wong

Further reading:
Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU - WSJ
Carney says Canada planning to discuss 'unique alliance' with EU, but not membership | CBC News
Why PM Carney’s trip to Europe this week has just taken on more importance - CTV News
EU Parliament to open office in Canada – POLITICO
‘Associate member’ of the EU? Why not, Canada? - The Globe and Mail
Chinese cargo ship completes first regular Arctic voyage to UK on 'Polar Silk Road' - ABC News
Justin Trudeau to launch his own production company at Toronto film festival - National Post


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South of the border, billionaires are getting eaten alive. Up here, Mark Carney is trying to court them. This week, host Sam talks to three wealthy Canadians who think that's a mistake, and who are actually asking the government to tax them more.

Host: Sam Konnert
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Claire Trottier, Emma Davis, Floyd Marinescu

Background reading:
The Rich List - Macleans
I’m giving the CRA an extra $1M this year. Crazy, right? - Toronto Star
The troubling rise of income and wealth inequality in Canada - Policy Options
Do Billionaires Really Move To Avoid Wealth Taxes? - Forbes
Capital gains tax hike would greatly reduce Canada’s competitiveness - Fraser Institute
CEO pay hit a record high in 2024 - Canada's National Observer
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