Ep. 44 - Ford More Years
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The PCs are up seven seats from last time, and the opposition parties are down two leaders.  We were going to record this from Doug Ford’s election-night event, but Jonathan wasn’t allowed in. So he and Allison met up after to talk about life in the Second Age of Ford, and what it means when a vindictive government also believes it’s a vindicated one.  This episode is supported by Douglas, Oxio, Ground News, Skipper Otto and How’d You Like That Movie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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