January 31, 2025
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#1099 Why Poilievre is “Unaware” of Transgender People
Emboldened by Trump, Poilievre denies the existence of trans people in an interview on CP24.
Jesse Brown
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James Nicholson
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Caleb Thompson
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max collins
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Dale Smith joins to unpack why Poilievre is playing dumb on gender and the serious stakes for trans rights in Canada.

 

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Host: Jesse Brown

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Guest: Dale Smith

 

 

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