Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Blackballed With James Di Fiore

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.

Episodes

AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos Credibility Problem

July 10, 2025 • 29 mins
Athana Mentzelopoulos is ate the centre of the AH/MHCare Medical scandal, as a lawsuit petitioner against the UCP government, and the likely source behind much of the work published by Carrie Tait of the Globe and Mail. But how credible is Athana? Find out today on Blackballed as we do the deep dive other outlets refused to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MHCare Medical Story: Is the Globe and Mail a tabloid news outlet?

June 24, 2025 • 38 mins
The Globe and Mail used to set the standard in Canadian journalism, but in their pursuit of the MHCare Medical story, that have resorted to tabloid tactics and slanted journalism. Nadim Haidar was interviewed by a Globe reporter in Lebanon, and he tells his story about feeling ambushed . Sadly, he is not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MHCare Medical: Scandal or Unethical Reporting?

June 20, 2025 • 32 mins
In this teaser episode, James previews upcoming shows where he will demonstrate how the MHCare scandal may actually be an example of railroading a private citizen for clicks, and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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David Wallace: Game Theory of Canadian Politics

March 22, 2025 • 36 mins
David Wallace's game theory analysis of the Canadian political landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Ex Cult Member Lance Christie

January 30, 2025 • 82 mins
Lance Christie was just acquitted in UK court for a harassment charge against 8 members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. He speaks with James today about the impact his case has on members who are still trying to escape the clutches of the cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Eugene Draw

January 29, 2025 • 92 mins
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Blackballed Rewind: Author Mark Creedon

January 28, 2025 • 44 mins
Mark Creedon joins James to talk about his historical fiction novel - Caught Between Two Devils, and how there are parallels between that book and the current Russian aggression against Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Meghan Murphy

January 27, 2025 • 61 mins
She is a feminist who is critical of the culture of activism embedded inside modern feminism. Oh, and her Twitter life sentence was recently commuted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Journalist Hélène Buzzetti

January 26, 2025 • 44 mins
Hélène Buzzetti was a parliamentary correspondent for Le Devoir from 1999-2021. Her new book is called Plaidoyer Pour L'extremes Centre/Plea For The Extreme Center, an indictment of societal polarization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Canadian Actress Karen Cliche

January 25, 2025 • 51 mins
Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress of film/television and the star of the new cooking show Veg Moi ça She is also a teacher, spiritualist, and talks to us about her transition during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Guitar God Sean Kelly

January 24, 2025 • 52 mins
Sean Kelly is the founder of the band Crash Kelly, and has played with Helix, Lee Aaron, Nelly Furtado and others. He is also a teacher. He joins us to talk rock n roll, life, and how he started his journey from beginner to guitar god. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Brett Wilson

January 22, 2025 • 39 mins
One of the most successful and outspoken Canadians, W. Brett Wilson joins us to talk all things Trudeau, and how to balance good environmental policies with sound economic strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Ukraine Equipment Exporter Alex Fesiak

January 21, 2025 • 70 mins
Alex Fesiak is the Vice President of Sales at a company called Indeema, which has been active in sending much needed equipment to help the people of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Ex Plymouth Brethren Cult Member Lara Payne

January 20, 2025 • 60 mins
WARNING - This episode of Blackballed includes details of sexual torture and abuse. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Lara Payne is an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and a survivor of sexual violence that was inflicted and enabled by the PBCC itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Counter Terrorism Expert Mubin Shaikh

January 19, 2025 • 65 mins
Extremism is considered a growing problem in Canada. But what happens when people who associate with hate groups become disillusioned with what they are seeing/doing? Bryan Trottier and Alaa Soufi were part of right wing and left wing extremist groups in Canada, but different circumstances have given both of them second thoughts re who they spent their time with. Counter-terrorism expert Mubin Shaikh joins us to talk about what ...
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Blackballed Rewind: Ryan Jespersen

January 18, 2025 • 62 mins
Podcast host and tv/radio veteran Ryan Jespersen joins James to discuss religion, politics, and the emergence of magic mushrooms as a therapeutic drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Jesse Brown from CANADALAND

January 17, 2025 • 56 mins
Jesse Brown is the owner and founder of the independent outlet CANADALAND. Cherise Seucharan is a reporter for CANADALAND. Together they just released the pod series Ratfucker, a behind the scenes glimpse of the political dark arts, as told by ex fixer David Wallace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Political Fixer David Wallace on the Mark Carney Effect

January 14, 2025 • 46 mins
Fixer David Wallace has a lot to say about Mark Carney, and whether or not Doug Ford is a dark horse in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Maxime Bernier on the 2025 Federal Election

January 14, 2025 • 39 mins
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind: Hip Hop Legend CLASSIFIED

January 13, 2025 • 73 mins
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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