Ian speaks to freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling about his recent book Missing from the Village and what that tells us about the needs for police reforms, particularly for marginalized communities. Then Ian & Scott look at the latest federal cabinet shuffle and a few quick takes.

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* Missing from the Village by Justin Ling

* @Justin_Ling

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