(Short Cuts) The Blame Game: Reckoning With Anti-Racism Training

When anti-racism training goes wrong. Really, really wrong. How should the media talk about diversity, equity and inclusion responsibly? 

And, Canada has its very own James Bond and its retired RCMP Officer, Bill Majcher. Only, Majcher was arrested this week and Canadian media has barely scratched the surface when it comes to answering, “who is this guy?”.

Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Kattie Laur (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Jan Wong   Further reading: What we know about the retired RCMP officer charged with conducting foreign interference for ChinaConvict alleges judge had affair with RCMP officerSexual affair between Miami judge, witness alleged amid tainted U.S. court proceedingsRetired RCMP officer charged in foreign interference caseOntario launches review of school board’s handling of allegations from principal who later died by suicideLILLEY: Ontario orders review of school training after principal diesPolice accused of verbal assault during training session on missing, murdered Indigenous women  Canadaland’s 2023 Audience Survey

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