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    June 17, 2020
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    #266 The Reckoning
    Journalists across Canada are speaking out about their experiences with racism in the newsroom. And as Wendy Mesley is suspended from hosting duties, it’s time to reevaluate the language used in news meetings.
    Jesse Brown
    Host & Publisher
    Andréa Schmidt
    Managing Editor, Podcasts
    David Crosbie
    Senior Producer

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    Jan Wong co-hosts.

    This episode is sponsored by FreshBooks and HelloFresh.

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