Justin Trudeau won't stop saying "Doug Ford" while Andrew Scheer is going to absurd lengths to avoid acknowledging the Ontario Premier's existence whatsoever. So we take a look at how Doug is playing a role in the federal election.
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Allison Smith
Co-host, Wag the Doug
Kevin Sexton
Producer
Hosted by Allison Smith and Jonathan Goldsbie
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