November 18, 2020
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Wag the Doug
#22 Law & Forder
Except when they’re investigating members of his family, Doug Ford really loves the police. So much so that, earlier this year, when calls for defunding became inescapable, he responded by giving them more money.
Allison Smith
Co-host, Wag the Doug
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Damilola Onime
Producer, Wag the Doug
Cait MacIntosh
Producer
Andréa Schmidt
Managing Editor, Podcasts

In this episode, Allison and Jonathan look at his government’s record on policing, and the extent to which it has and hasn’t reversed recent attempts at reform.

They also talk to a fifth-grader (but about different things).

This episode was brought to you by Cullen’s Foods. 

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