NATO Says they Caught a Spy – From Canada!
Summary
Jesse Brown and Harrison Lohman discuss the arrest of a Canadian woman accused of spying for China at NATO, highlighting systemic vetting failures. They review other espionage cases, including the Winnipeg lab scandal, and critique the government’s separation of trade and security. The episode also covers Ottawa’s giant flag response to US tariffs and a naked dancer confusing police at protests.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and episode overview
Canadian woman accused of spying on NATO
History of Chinese espionage in Canada
Fizz Mobile ad and Chinese LinkedIn recruitment
Critique of Canada's trade vs. security policy
New foreign influence transparency office
Giant Canadian flag in Ottawa
Naked dancer at Bathurst and Shepard protests
Outro, credits, and final ads
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