Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Updated: 11 Aug 2025 • 403 episodes
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Blackballed is what other outlets refuse to be - non-combative and open to virtually anyone in politics, media, and entertainment. Host James DiFiore doesn't believe in words like platforming, and will interview some of the most controversial guests without allowing the conversation to derail. Blackballed is what journalism used to be. Welcome to the conversation.

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Jennifer Hyland is a retired Deputy Chief Constable, and the author of the upcoming book 'Tightrope: Balancing Duty With Courage and Conviction.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Frances Widdowson is a political scientist, former prof from Mount Royal University who became an involuntary participant in the culture wars. She's a skeptic of the accepted narrative of mass graves at residential schools across Canada, and has paid the price for her skepticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Globe and Mail are making my job easy, Athana Mentzeloupolous is dodging the independent investigation, and Blackballed made the news in Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's a reunion of sorts on Blackballed as Cheryl Hope and Richard Marsh, survivors of the Plymouth Brethren Cult join James once again on Blackballed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It has been 75 days since the Globe and Mail sent seasoned reporter Mark MacKinnon to Lebanon, and they still haven't published a story. A kid named Mocha has impressive reporting on web maintenance. And David Wallace gives us an update on all things Athana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

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James continues his latest series of cult ex member interviews, this time sitting down with Cassie Davies from Perth, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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