On todays episode, Dan Donovan traverses the murky waters of the RCMP's scandalous history with Paul Palango. While writing for popular magazine Globe and Mail as well as The Hamilton Spectator, Palango has published four non-fiction books all delving into different hot topics within investigative journalism. Most notably, Palango's novel 22 Murders analyzes the Nova Scotian mass shooting in 2020 which claimed the lives of twenty two innocent victims over the course of two days. In this podcast, Palango shares a more in depth view of potential errors made by the RCMP and how they can be rectified to avoid such tragedies in the future.

In this episode, host Dan Donovan sits down with former Halifax police officer & RCMP member Calvin Lawrence to dive into critical issues in policing & community security. From high-profile security breaches to RCMP accountability, mental health in law enforcement, and the need for real reform—this conversation pulls no punches. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on the future of policing.

In today’s episode, Dan sits down with Ambassador Wang for a deep dive into some of the most pressing global issues. They unpack China’s role in global peace efforts, the evolving relationship between China and Canada, and the complexities of China-US relations. Plus, they share insights on the Ukraine crisis and discuss what it takes to create a fair and balanced business environment in today’s world. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation!

Tune in today as Dan and Stephen dive into the heart of country music! Stephen shares the story behind his songwriting process, spills insider secrets about the music country industry, and much more. Don’t miss this deep dive into the making of "Canadian Twang"

To listen to his new song "Canadian Twang" you can check him out on Spotify.

Join Dan and Andrew on Episode 3 of the Untold Story of the JFK Assassination.

In this episode, Dan and Andrew discuss new developments under the Trump administration, autopsy controversy and more. If you listen closely, you might even hear the ghost of JFK.

To keep up with Andrew, you can follow him on X @JFK Chokeholds or check out his website jfkchokeholds.com. His book The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Inescapably Prove There Was a Conspiracy is also available on Amazon.

Join Dan and Mario in their first ever Trigger Talk episode, our new series dedicated to discussing all the controversies in Canadian Politics. Our new show is for political junkies and those with general curiosity- we hope you enjoy listening to the conversations that many are too afraid to have.

Follow Mario on TikTok @officialmariozelaya and Dan @ottawalifemag for more of their takes on the pressing issues in Canadian society.

Head to our YouTube @ottawalifemag to watch this interview.

Calvin Lawrence is a Nova-Scotia born police officer with 20 years of experience with the RCMP. You may have seen him on CTV when issues are raised about policing matters. Calvin as also an expert on protection for political leaders. In light of recent assassination attempts in the US and security concerns surrounding Canadian politicians, Calvin has much to share regarding the best practices for protecting politicians in todays' world.

Welcome back to Part 2 of our JFK Assassination series. In this episode, Dan and Andrew discuss the controversy regarding the JFK records and much more.

To keep up with Andrew, you can follow him on X @JFKChokeholds for more.

In Part 1 of our 3 part series on the JFK assassination, Dan welcomes guest Andrew Iler to the podcast. In Part 1, Dan and Andrew discuss the lesser-known evidence in the JFK assassination case. To keep up with Andrew, you can follow him on X @JFKChokeholds for more.

For Part 2 of our Canada-China relations series, Dan Donovan and Marc Kealey dive into trade, Chinese infrastructure, business relations, and explore the general public narrative of Canada's relationship with China.

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