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Dispersing the Fog E86 - US Midterms, Seven Montreal Officers Fired…
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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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- Dispersing the Fog E86 - US Midterms, Seven Montreal Officers Fired for Racism, Russell Brand Convicted, Bridal Path Suspect Escapes, Guest @bradcran on Steven Galloway Defamation Trial · 1 h 22 minThis week we welcome Brad Cran, former City of Vancouver Poet Laureate, and author of the Truth and Consequences substack, to discuss the defamation trial of celebrated Canadian…
- Dispersing the Fog E85 - RCMP A/Comm Guilty of Assaulting Youth, PEI Police Chief Pot Fine, McGill Law Parolee, Guest Nicole Gnazdowsky Pt 2, Data Centres, Brewers Win · 1 h 23 minThis week we welcome Nicole Gnazdowsky back to continue the discussion of her brother's fatal accident at a Nova Scotia Power dam site, and her efforts to get accountability for…
- Dispersing the Fog E84 - Data Centre Politics, Emergencies Act to Supreme Court, Steven Galloway Defamation Trial, BC Election, OPP Probs, Guest Nicole Gnazdowsky · 1 h 21 minThis 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…
- 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 · 1 h 17 minThis 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…
- 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 · 1 h 5 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E81 - Comparing Cornell 7 to Cdn Junior Hockey Accused, Critiquing Clancy Lawyer, Bubbles' Charge Dismissed, NS Prison Case to SCC, Secret Awards for NS Mass Shooting RCMP Officers · 1 h 17 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E80 - Springhill Drug Bust Debunked, NS Justice Min Bar Complaint Revelations, Belleville Shooting, Guest Toronto Star Investigative Reporter Kevin Donovan on Car Thefts · 1 h 13 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E79 - Sweeney Gambling Ad, Safe Driving Speeds, Use of Force Rules, Transgender Prisoners, Toronto Police Caught in 'Project South' · 1 h 11 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E78 - Frank Magazine Editor Arrested, RCMP Drop Name Tags, NS Outlaws Tip Theft, BC Human Rights Award to Prisoner, Oilers Sign Acquitted Formenton · 1 h 7 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E77 - MCC Monitoring Final Report, Lindsay Clancy, Prison Gender Lawsuit, Ontario Cash Bail Injunction, Marco MacLeod Resigns, Guest Janet Merlo on RCMP Sexual Assault Class Action · 1 h 8 minThis 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…
- 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 · 1 h 24 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E75 - Corrections Canada Complaint re: Last Week's Show, PQ Police Shooting Video, CCLA on Cash Bail, Guest Andrew Douglas on Marco MacLeod · 1 h 16 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E74 Guard-Inmate Relations at Springhill, BC RCMP Commander Removed, RCMP Quiet re: Bodies Found Near Portapique, Ontario To Try Cash Bail, Stampede 50/50 'Win' · 1 h 10 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E73 - Guest 'West Yard' Author Dave Woodhouse on the Correctional Service of Canada; Boudrot Arrested · 1 h 9 minThis week we are pleased to welcome Dave Woodhouse to the podcast, to discuss issues in Canadian jails, including the secrecy with which they operate, and how unprepared recruits…
- Dispersing the Fog E72 - Premiers Seek RCMP Clarity, NS Lib Leadership Contenders, Impact of 'Death of Privative Clause' at SCC, Geoff Ball v NS Premier's Security · 1 h 3 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E71 - North Vancouver Plaza Shooting, with Guests Tom Juby and Calvin Lawrence · 1 h 17 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E70 - Chelsea Witness Melissa Cross Discusses Police Manhunt Efforts and Emergency Alert Confusion, Plus Reaction From NS Mass Shooting Family Members · 1 h 22 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E69 - NS RCMP Fail Portapique Test in Chelsea, Guest Yvonne Colbert on Talk Radio Cuts · 1 h 8 minThis week we welcome former ATV and CBC journalist and consumer advocate, Yvonne Colbert. Yvonne was married to former News 95.7 host Rick Howe, and brings a wealth of knowledge…
- Dispersing the Fog E68 Supreme Crt Trump Pushback, Sask Officer Charges Stayed, Police Media Tactics · 1 h 6 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E66 - TO Guns For Hire, Bail Reform + AI/Privacy Laws Passed, Guest Kelly Donovan · 1 h 13 minHappy 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E67 - Guest Curt Allen on Police Chief Issues, Montreal Shooter Manifesto and Reaction, NL Crown Weapons and Drug Charges, New Supreme Court Nominee · 1 h 13 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog - E65 Ontario Police Deaths, ASIRT Investigates Edmonton Chief, C-34 Safe Social Media Act Shortcomings, Guest YVR's Monty Robinson · 1 h 17 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E64 - Carter Hart Chants, SMU Video Court Study, Henry Nowak Murder, Guest Ryan McMahon of the Crave hit documentary "Thunder Bay" · 1 h 21 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E63 - Ellison Death Reactions, No Subpoenas in Lobster Mobster Trial, Guest Former RCMP Cst Cathy Mansley · 1 h 9 minThis 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…
- Dispersing the Fog E62 - The Tragic Death of Clinton Ellison, Scathing Civilian Oversight Commission Report on RCMP's Susan Butlin Investigation · 1 h 8 minThis week we discuss the tragic death of Clinton Ellison, as well as the report from the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP on the RCMP's botched…
- Dispersing the Fog E61 - SCC Creates Coercive Control Tort, Ashley v. AI, Guest Kim March on Bill Majcher Trial · 1 h 13 minThis week, we welcome guest Kim March, who was an 'unindicted co-conspirator' of William Majcher, who was acquitted this week in BC of targeting an alleged fraudster on behalf of…
- Dispersing the Fog E60 - Calls for Non-RCMP for Jack and Lilly Sullivan Case, Jail Guards Assaulted by Dangerous Offender, NPF Writes "Dear Mike" to RCMP Commissioner re: YVR4 · 1 h 2 minHappy Mother's Day to all the moms (and maternally-inclined care providers). This week, we follow up on stories from our recent coverage, with new details and reactions. First…
- Dispersing the Fog E59 - Sullivan Children, Deaths in NS Jails, RCMP-Truro Police On Different Channels, Guests Fmr RCMP Complaints Comm. Shirley Heafey and Fmr RCMP Dep. Comm. Curt Allen · 1 h 16 minThis week, we are excited to introduce a new guest, former RCMP Complaints Commissioner, Shirley Heafey. She is joined by former RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curt Allen to discuss…
- Dispersing the Fog E58 - Desmond Inq. Update, Majcher Trial, Guest Calvin Lawrence on Idsinga Book · 1 h 8 minThis week we welcome back former Halifax Police and RCMP officer, Calvin Lawrence, author of 'Black Cop', to discuss the new book by retired Toronto Police homicide detective…
- Dispersing the Fog E57 - NS Mass Shooting 6th Anniversary With Guests Scott McLeod + Darrell Currie · 1 h 18 minThis week, we acknowledge the 6th anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shootings in Portapique and other communities in central Nova Scotia, with guests Scott McLeod and Darrell…
- Dispersing the Fog E56 - NS Premier Calls for Respect for RCMP, Former Crown Suing After Demotion, Jail Guard Sentencing, Guest Rob Creasser on NPF · 1 h 8 minThis week, we welcome former RCMP officer, Rob Creasser, who was involved in the formation of the RCMP union, and who has thoughts (and breaking news) on the National Police…
- Dispersing the Fog E55 - First Nations Dispensary Raids & Blockades, Cdn Bar Association v. Press, Guest Dave Moore on Cameron Ortis, Charter Violations in Jesus' Trial · 1 h 16 minHappy Easter! We start this week's show discussing the dispensary raids that ended in arrests, police having to abandon their vehicles, and politicians looking to shift the blame…
- Dispersing the Fog E54 - National Police Union Resignations, Attorney General on RCMP Shortages, Spying on Indigenous Leaders, Halifax Police Posing as Homeless, Bill 21 at Supreme Court · 1 h 5 minThis week, Paul and Adam discuss the National Police Federation election controversy, the Attorney General's report on RCMP staffing levels, the RCMP's "expression of regret" for…
- Dispersing the Fog - E53 Cameron Ortis Parole Decision, Souvannarath-Bonaparte, Teens Arrested for School Threats, Ford Seeks Apology in Umar Zameer Case, Judge Suspended for Jailing Lawyer · 60 minThis week, Adam and Paul delve into two parole board decisions, threatened school shootings, and the efforts being made to clear the names of Toronto Police officers who were…
- Dispersing the Fog - E52 Parole for Former Spy Cameron Ortis, Deep Fakes Not "Intimate Images", 'Red Alert' Book Review, 'The Getaway', Rattlesnake Sentencing, Allan Legere Dies in Prison · 1 h 6 minThis week, it is just Adam and Paul, discussing the week's news and released cases. There is breaking news this week, as the guys discuss former spy Cameron Ortis being granted…
- Dispersing the Fog E51 - Dispensary Raids, MCC Through a Racial Lens, Murder Witness Given Transcripts in Jail, Guest Garry Clement on Ryan Wedding and International Crime Organizations in Canada · 1 h 8 minThis week we welcome former RCMP Superintendent, and highly respected organized crime expert Garry Clement. Garry is the author of Under Cover - Fifty Years of Dirty Money…
- Dispersing the Fog E50 - Prison Drones, Tumbler Ridge Inquiry?, Druhan's Ambitions, Epstein, Risley, SOTU, Guest - Documentarian Amy Herdy on Potential for Portapique Film · 1 h 9 minThis week we welcome documentary filmmaker, Amy Herdy, of Cove Tower, based out of Boulder, Colorado. Amy is looking into making a documentary on the NS mass shootings after…
- Dispersing the Fog -E49- Olympics, US Supreme Court re: Tariffs, John Risley, Tumbler Ridge Shooter Open AI Ban, $750k Fine for School Trustee, Guest Dave Moore on AI for Ports · 1 h 22 minThis week, we take a few minutes to lament the gold medal hockey game loss to the US, before discussing the stories of the week. This week saw the US Supreme Court strike down…
- Dispersing the Fog - E48 Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Fed Gov't Staying With RCMP, SCC Decides Magic or Sex, Guest Melissa Ellsworth Shares Her Tragic Story · 1 h 23 minThis week, we bring a special guest, who's name most will not recognize. Melissa Ellsworth was a forensics nurse and correctional guard who suffered a head injury trying to save…
- Dispersing the Fog E47 - Premier Smith v Alberta Chief Judges, Eight Toronto Officers Arrested, Guests Edgar MacLeod and Calvin Lawrence · 1 h 19 minThis week we delve into two main stories, the brewing dispute between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the Judges of the province who are accusing the Premier of political…
- Dispersing the Fog E46 - Lawyers Speak Out on Courthouse Arrest, Random Traffic Stops At Supreme Court, Secret RCMP Awards and Workplace Report for NS Mass Shooting, Guests Scott McLeod and Curt Allen · 1 h 21 minThis week, guests Scott McLeod (brother of the late Sean McLeod) and Retired Deputy Superintendent Curt Allen bring their perspectives to the news that 23 RCMP officers and…
- Dispersing the Fog E45 - Review of First Survivor by Lisa Banfield, with Chad Jones + Frank Magazine's Andrew Douglas · 1 h 21 minThis week we go beyond the excerpts and dig into the full book, The First Survivor: Life With Canada's Deadliest Mass Shooter, with citizen investigator Chad Jones, and Frank…
- Dispersing the Fog E44 - Lisa Banfield Book Excerpt and Interview, with Chad Jones and Ryan Potter · 1 h 25 minThis week has seen an excerpt of Lisa Banfield's book, The First Survivor - Living With Canada's Deadliest Mass Shooter, published by the Nationals Post chain of newspapers. She…
- Dispersing the Fog E43 - ICE v. Good, Sydney Grenade, Undercover Agent Ops with Guest Paul Derry · 1 h 10 minThis week we are following up on the revelation from last week's show that Peter Griffon, a close friend of Gabriel Wortman, had a 'handler' and was likely an RCMP agent. We are…
- Dispersing the Fog E42 - New Portapique "Handler" Document Discovered, With Guest Ryan Potter · 1 h 11 minWe welcome everyone to 2026 in our first episode of the new year with breaking news of the Nova Scotia mass shootings. Having sifted through a trove of emails among RCMP officers…
- Dispersing the Fog E41 - Year in Review and Predictions for 2026 · 1 h 4 minThis week, Paul and Adam look back at the stories covered on Dispersing the Fog in 2025, themes that have weaved their ways through those stories, and some of the great guests…
- Dispersing the Fog E40 - Breaking Down C-16 Proposed New Criminal Laws, Mi'kmaq Chief Bans Premier & Ministers, Guest Dave Moore on RCMP Corruption · 1 h 17 minThis week we take a dive into the new justice legislation proposed by the Federal Government. It is designed to address delays in the criminal courts, and there are elements that…
- Dispersing the Fog E39 - Justice Min v Chiefs on Cannabis, Deporting Offenders, Guest Curt Petrovich · 1 h 16 minThis week we welcome back former CBC reporter Curt Petrovich, to discuss the report into the four RCMP officers charged after the taser death of Robert Dziekański in the…
- Dispersing the Fog E38 - The Stringer, The (L)Awful Man, Guest Moira Webster on RCMP Smear Campaign · 1 h 12 minThis week, we welcome Moira Webster to discuss her former husband, Mike Webster, a former clinical psychologist with a focus on policing (and also CFL football player and…
- Dispersing the Fog - E37 - OPP YVR Report, R Wedding Lawyer Charged, Guest Tammy Oliver McCurdie · 1 h 14 minOur guest this week is Tammy Oliver McCurdie, sister of the late Jolene Oliver, who was killed along with her partner and daughter in the Portapique, Nova Scotia mass shooting…
