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Back to SearchWar secrets, infighting and spies: inside the Discord leaks
Last week, classified U.S. military documents largely about the Ukraine war started circulating around the internet and making headlines. But the files appear to have started out on Discord, a platfo…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Measuring a decade of Trudeau’s Liberal leadership
Ten years ago this week, Justin Trudeau took over the Liberals’ top job. He won it in a landslide. In his acceptance speech to the excited room, Trudeau swore that unlike Stephen Harper’s Conservativ…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Why movies about products are everywhere
Last weekend The Super Mario Bros. Movie had the biggest global opening weekend for an animated movie ever. The story of how Nike brought the world Air Jordans is also raking it in at the box office.…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Who attacked the Nord Stream pipelines?
In late September of 2022, the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines — which supply Russian natural gas to Germany and the rest of Europe via the Baltic Sea — were hit by a series of underwater explosions. A…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Front Burner Presents | The Naked Emperor E4: It Takes a Village
Sam Bankman-Fried couldn’t have marketed FTX to the masses on his own. He had help – from the institutional investors who brought in the big bucks, to the celebrity endorsers who told the public that…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Front Burner Presents | The Naked Emperor E3: Busted
In the weeks after FTX filed for bankruptcy Sam stuck to his story: he did not commit fraud. FTX’s post-collapse CEO claimed the company had been a managerial and financial disaster, writing that he…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Could B.C.'s plan fix the housing crisis?
Vancouver is just one of many cities in Canada in the middle of a housing affordability crisis. This week, B.C. Premier David Eby floated a new plan that would mean some big changes. In Greater Vanco…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Alberta premier under scrutiny over leaked phone call
A leaked phone conversation between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a pastor facing pandemic-related charges is raising questions about potential political interference. During the call, Smith tel…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Scathing report slams RCMP over Portapique mass shooting
Poor communication, a victim treated as a suspect and a police force that was unprepared — these are some conclusions about the RCMP’s handling of Canada’s deadliest mass shooting. Today’s guest, Ang…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
What’s next after Donald Trump’s indictment?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has faced multiple investigations, into claims of election interference in Georgia, his handling of classified material, and his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S.…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago