Oct 25, 20261h 21m
This week we welcome Nicole Gnazdowsky to discuss the apology she received from the RCMP over their handling of her brother Andrew's death at a Nova Scotia Power dam six years ago. Nicole discusses how she pushed back...
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The Rodgers Brief
Hosted by Adam Rodgers · news · EN
About this Podcast:
This podcast features analysis of current Canadian legal news, and stories with important legal angles. Previous episodes covered the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Inquiry proceedings, arising out of the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020 in Portapique and other locations throughout Central Nova Scotia.Adam Rodgers has been a leading Nova Scotian litigation and criminal defense lawyer, as well as a business and political advisor, for 15 years. He has represented clients on many ground-breaking and prominent cases, including his most recent responsibilities with the Desmond Fatality Inquiry.
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What is The Rodgers Brief about?
This podcast features analysis of current Canadian legal news, and stories with important legal angles. Previous episodes covered the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Inquiry proceedings, arising out of the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020 in Portapique and other locations throughout Central Nova Scotia.
Who hosts The Rodgers Brief?
The Rodgers Brief is hosted by Adam Rodgers. The show has published 284 episodes to date.
What has The Rodgers Brief covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Dispersing the Fog E84 - Data Centre Politics, Emergencies Act to Supreme Court, Steven Galloway Defamation Trial, BC Election, OPP Probs, Guest Nicole Gnazdowsky" (25 October 2026, 81 minutes), "Dispersing the Fog E83 - Margaret Atwood on Steven Galloway, NS Habeus Corpus Case at Supreme Court, Freeland Book, PEI RCMP Lose Murder Evidence, Guest Paul McNamara on CSIS Failings" (19 October 2026, 77 minutes), and "Dispersing the Fog E82 - R. v. Cope on Sentencing Circles, Malcolm Gladwell Book, Guest Anita Stewart from Antigonish Women's Centre on Gender Based Violence and St. F.X. Banner" (11 October 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does The Rodgers Brief publish?
The Rodgers Brief publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 284 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Rodgers Brief?
Booking probability for The Rodgers Brief is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Rodgers Brief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Rodgers Brief's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 19, 20261h 17m
This week, we welcome back Paul McNamara for an inside look at the Bill Macher acquittal and lawsuit, and the competency deficit at CSIS, the Canadian spy agency.Also covered in this episode;- Margaret Atwood defends...
- Oct 11, 20261h 6m
This week, the Supreme Court of Canada released it's long-anticipated decision in R. v. Cope, dealing with sentencing of indigenous offenders, and specifically with the use of sentencing circles in the course of a...
- Oct 4, 20261h 18m
This week we welcome back Tammy Oliver-McCurdie and Scott McLeod to discuss the announcement that more RCMP members would be receiving awards for their actions from the NS mass shooting, and the inquiry which followed...
- Sep 27, 20261h 13m
This week we are very pleased to welcome Kevin Donovan, the lead investigative reporter for the Toronto Star, to discuss his series of stories about car thefts in Canada. We learn how the thieves operate, how the cars...
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- Sep 20, 20261h 12m
This week, we take a look at the alleged corruption in the Toronto Police, as has been exposed through the 'Project South' investigation into officers dealing drugs, providing private information to criminal...
- Sep 13, 20261h 8m
This week, our main story is the arrest of Frank Magazine editor, Andrew Douglas, on a charge of distributing an intimate image. The charge arises from an story Frank published about 'slum' landlords, and has been...
- Sep 6, 20261h 9m
This week, we welcome back Janet Merlo to give an update on the sexual abuse class action lawsuit against the RCMP, and get her views on two current abuse stories involving current RCMP officers. Also this week;- The...
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Dispersing the Fog E76 - Frank Magazine Press Freedom Court Win, NS Re-funds RCMP, More Prison Reports, Hydronyms, Guest Tom Juby on Plane Crash Docs
Aug 30, 20261h 25mThis week we welcome back forensic specialist, Tom Juby, as the anniversary of the Swiss Air crash off Peggy's Cove approaches. Tom reviews the newly unveiled evidence from TWA 800, Egypt Air 990, and American Airlines...
- Aug 23, 20261h 17m
This week we welcome one of our favourites, Frank Magazine editor, Andrew Douglas, back to the show with his latest summer scoop on the controversial rap song recorded and posted online by NS Energy Minister, Marco...
- Aug 16, 20261h 11m
This week, Paul and Adam break news in two stories, and discuss unexplored angles on several others in the news this week. The first breaking news relates to activities at the Springhill federal jail in NS, where there...
- Aug 2, 20261h 3m
This week, Paul and Adam reveal new details and discuss the arrest (and subsequent release) of 80-year old Geoff Ball by RCMP officers at a protest in Wolfville, which took place two weeks ago after a speech from NS...
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Dispersing the Fog E71 - North Vancouver Plaza Shooting, with Guests Tom Juby and Calvin Lawrence
Jul 26, 20261h 17mThis week we welcome back two longtime police officers, forensic indent specialist, Tom Juby, and use of force expert, Calvin Lawrence, to discuss the video of police killing a suspect in a North Vancouver Plaza. The...
- Jul 19, 20261h 22m
This week we hear directly from Melissa Cross, a key direct witness to the events in Chelsea, NS that echo and expose the mistakes made, and lessons not learned, at Portapique and across central NS during the 2020 mass...
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Dispersing the Fog E68 Supreme Crt Trump Pushback, Sask Officer Charges Stayed, Police Media Tactics
Jul 7, 20261h 6mThis week, Paul and Adam review the stories of the week, and then dive into an analysis of police media tactics, in a week where two RCMP officers were shot in Saskatchewan, and very little information has been shared...
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Dispersing the Fog E66 - TO Guns For Hire, Bail Reform + AI/Privacy Laws Passed, Guest Kelly Donovan
Jun 28, 20261h 14mHappy Father's Day to our viewers who celebrate. This week, we welcome police whistleblower, Kelly Donovan. Ms. Donovan was an officer with the Waterloo Police Service and has written two books about how those who speak...
- Jun 28, 20261h 13m
This week we welcome back former RCMP Deputy Commissioner, Curt Allen, to provide his reaction to last week's guest, Kelly Donovan's story, as well as his insight on issues with various police chiefs throughout...
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Dispersing the Fog - E65 Ontario Police Deaths, ASIRT Investigates Edmonton Chief, C-34 Safe Social Media Act Shortcomings, Guest YVR's Monty Robinson
Jun 14, 20261h 17mThis week we welcome Monty Robinson, the former police officer at the center of the controversial death of Robert Dziekański at the Vancouver Airport in 2007. He discusses the efforts he has made to clear his name, and...
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Dispersing the Fog E64 - Carter Hart Chants, SMU Video Court Study, Henry Nowak Murder, Guest Ryan McMahon of the Crave hit documentary "Thunder Bay"
Jun 7, 20261h 21mThis week we are excited to welcome Ryan McMahon, the podcaster and documentarian behind the Crave hit "Thunder Bay", a 4-part story that follows McMahon as he re-investigates nine murders that were subject to official...
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Dispersing the Fog E63 - Ellison Death Reactions, No Subpoenas in Lobster Mobster Trial, Guest Former RCMP Cst Cathy Mansley
May 31, 20261h 9mThis week, we welcome former RCMP officer, Cathy Mansley, to the show. Cathy has been the driving force behind two class action lawsuits against the RCMP, and made the complaint that lead to the Civilian Review and...
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Dr. Scott McLeod
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
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Andrew Douglas
Chair of the Accelerated Settlement T+1 Task Force Technical Group, Swansea Business Improvement District
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Dr. Calvin Lawrence
former CTO of Ethical and Responsible AI and Smart Cities at IBM, Calvin Lawrence Speaks LLC
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Scott Macleod
candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas’s 10th Congressional District, Walk Thru Plans – Greater Boston
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