UNSPUN: Episode 335

August 27, 2026 | Sitka Media

It's Thursday, so you know what that means — another episode of UnSpun!

This week, Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss collapsing Canada-US trade talks, Canada’s focus on US swing states, a 75% wage backstop for workers, and the BC Conservatives losing five MLAs in just 12 days — along with a leaked “grift” tape.

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