Ep. 7: Pessimistic About Populism

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Adam and Jon examine the Toronto elections and the populist campaign of Doug Ford, and discuss what the cancellation of TV show Roseanne tells us about Free Speech.

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Ep. 7: Pessimistic About Populism

ABSURDISTAN!

published منذ 7 أعوام

M4A•منزل الحلقة

Adam and Jon examine the Toronto elections and the populist campaign of Doug Ford, and discuss what the cancellation of TV show Roseanne tells us about Free Speech.

18 حلقات

#Adam and Jon #News

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Ep. 8: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too 49:49

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Due to personal events, there is no new episode of ABSURDISTAN! this week. However, Jon previews next week's episode, where ABSURDISTAN! welcomes it's first guest host!

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Ep. 7: Pessimistic About Populism 52:16

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Adam and Jon examine the Toronto elections and the populist campaign of Doug Ford, and discuss what the cancellation of TV show Roseanne tells us about Free Speech.

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