December 17, 2015
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#51 Vice Unite!/Star Comments/Choir Hoax
The employees of Vice Canada are starting a union drive. Toronto Star closes down online commenting. An Ottawa children's choir sings a welcoming Arabic song that draws mistaken assumptions on social and mainstream media. Ishmael Daro, Buzzfeed's Social News Editor, co-hosts.

Ishmael’s Twitter: @iD4RO

Disclaimer: Ishmael Daro is a supporter of CANADALAND

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