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.
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March 22, 2025 • 36 mins
David Wallace's game theory analysis of the Canadian political landscape
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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.
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January 29, 2025 • 92 mins
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 12, 2025 • 59 mins
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 communities.
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January 11, 2025 • 44 mins
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.
He eventually sued Snow, and you will not believe what happened next...
#informer #Snow #hiphop
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January 10, 2025 • 52 mins
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.
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