Bots are buzzing about Pierre Pollievre and the McGill campus protests, but is it worth reporting? Elie Cantin-Nantel joins Justin Ling to assess the impact of two questionable “bot attacks” recently making headlines in Canada. 

Plus, gonzo-style tactics have been adopted by conservative outlets in Canada. What an ambush of Justin Trudeau on a beach in Tofino tells us about the current state of independent media.

Host: Justin Ling

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Guest: Elie Cantin-Nantel

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