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.

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December 13, 2025 27 mins
While Nate Pike has raked in over 200, 000 dollars to pay for the legal costs associated with him being sued, he is dodging questions and has already been forced by a judge to pay costs owing to the plaintiff, MHCare Medical Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Elections Alberta has a few problems; they don't seem to care about lacking impartiality, they have a cosy relationship with slanted media, and they appear to be playing favourites in Alberta politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi said the quiet part out loud when he told Ryan Jespersen that there is an active coup against Premier Danielle Smith. We've been saying that for months. Will the media follow-up in this story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nate Pike probably thought he was being a good progressive, but the extremist stance re the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences should be less important than punishing child predators. We expose the hypocrisy of pretending to be for the victims while you protect those who harm children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mick Dover used to be a member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a vicious cult that has been accused by several individuals of systemic sexual, mental, and emotional abuse. This is his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #1 - Doxing is a staple for Nate Pike, who is being sued for harassment and defamation. He also has the backing of the Alberta College and Paramedics, who cited his compassion when doxing this host for his mental health case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABC out of Australia just aired BIG BRETHREN, a documentary about the horrors associated with the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. But did the doc go far enough in exposing this cult? Richard Marsh and David Wallace joins James to discuss the significance of having this cult exposed by major media outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Charlie Kirk assassination was another heinous example of political violence in the United States. What does it say about politics, social media, and the need for both sides to point fingers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 23, 2025 58 mins
Fresh off the album Curly Head, Old Boy Rhymes returns to Blackballed, along with the founder of Strange Famous Records, and top indie hip hop artist, Sage Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jennifer Hyland is a retired Deputy Chief Constable, and the author of the upcoming book 'Tightrope: Balancing Duty With Courage and Conviction.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Frances Widdowson is a political scientist, former prof from Mount Royal University who became an involuntary participant in the culture wars. She's a skeptic of the accepted narrative of mass graves at residential schools across Canada, and has paid the price for her skepticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's a reunion of sorts on Blackballed as Cheryl Hope and Richard Marsh, survivors of the Plymouth Brethren Cult join James once again on Blackballed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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James continues his latest series of cult ex member interviews, this time sitting down with Cassie Davies from Perth, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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After a long hiatus from interviewing ex cult members on Blackballed, James is sitting down with ex cult member Jenni McDougall, who, like every other ex members, has bad memories from being inside the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Katie Patisney is a spokesperson for the Universal Ostrich Farm, fighting to save their 400 birds from being culled by the federal government after an avian flu breakout last year. Somehow the culture wars have made their way into this story, as outlets such as the CBC have inferred that the support of RFK Jr. is a strike against the farm. The farm says the disease is no longer present, and the supreme court is close to making th...
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The Globe and Mail are strongly implying that David Wallace is responsible for the alleged surveillance of Carrie Tait, a reporter from the Globe. This is his response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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's game theory analysis of the Canadian political landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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January 29, 2025 92 mins
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