Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Updated: 14 Jan 2025 • 371 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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He is the leader of the People's Party of Canada, and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is also without a seat in the House of Commons. Maxime Bernier stops by to discuss his party's chances in an election he is on record as saying will be won by Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada. Learn more

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Not many rappers have had the type of longevity that Halifax rapper Classified has enjoyed, especially in Canada. Classified joins me to talk about his acoustic album Retrospected, the upcoming tour, and the tragedy of losing his friend, fellow Nova Scotian and battle rap champion Pat Stay. Learn more about your ad cho

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Corinna Cohn is a trans activist whose views set her apart from the status quo. In this episode we try to navigate the waters of gender activism, and the tropes that come with it, in order to find both common ground and a way forward that is inclusive for everyone, including the diversity of opinion within the trans co

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There are stories about artists and producers getting ripped off, and then there is the story of Marvin Prince. Marvin was the force behind the stratospheric success of Canadian rapper/reggae artist, Snow. He hustled, he helped develop him as an artist, and when Snow blew up Marvin was left with nothing to show for it.

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Matt Le Tissier is a former pro footballer for Southampton, UK and a fierce critic of the UK's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bill C-11 now sits with the Senate, and many senators are expressing deep concern for the sweeping powers this bill will give the already-non-transparent CRTC. Senator Leo Housakos joins us to talk about the ramifications of the bill, and if the chamber of sober second thought will prevail in killing the bill. Learn mo

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