After weeks of navigating accusations of conflict, special rapporteur David Johnston finally ran aground. If you’re trying to persuade people of your unimpeachable independence, maybe don’t hire a communications firm that’s connected to everyone?And, ah crap, the far right is fixated on queer people again.The Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo co-hosts.Host: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Guest: Cheri DiNovo Further reading: David Johnston ends relationship with crisis communications firm Navigator in foreign interference probe - The Globe and MailDavid Johnston resigning as special rapporteur on foreign interference - CBC NewsSupreme Court Justice Russell Brown resigns before start of inquiry into alleged harassment - The Globe and MailThe Hater - NetflixPoland was headed to the far right. Then Russia invaded Ukraine - CBC The NationalWARMINGTON: MPP punched in face at transgender protest? Or was cut from megaphone? - Toronto SunGirl, 9, accused of being trans at Kelowna track meet - Kelowna News Sponsors: BetterHelp, Canva, Peloton If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.