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Whistle-Blower Speaks Out, Trudeau Pushing Out Voters & Going From Gaming to Gambling


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Chapter 1:
A Whistleblower says she has decided to come forward 19 years after signing an $18,000 severance deal with Great Canadian that she believes was meant to silence her planned complaints.  She believes GCG was a type of corrupting force in BC electoral politics.
Guest: Global News Investigative Reporter Sam Cooper
Chapter 2:
A fresh poll released by Angus Reid suggests Canada’s centre left parties are getting a boost from Justin Trudeau and the Liberals woes over the past few months.  Can the liberals spin these issues and get their voters back?
Guest: Angus Reid Executive Director Shachi Kurl
Chapter 3:
A study from UBC has found a popular feature of video games - called ‘loot boxes’ - attract gamers who share the beliefs and behaviours of problem gamblers.   Is your child on the path to problem gambling?
Guest: PhD student Gabriel Brooks from UBC Centre for Gambling Research. Also author of the study
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