Veteran Canadian journalist David Pugliese defends himself in parliament against allegations that he’s a Russian spy codenamed “Stuart.” Meanwhile, alt-right influencer Lauren Chen, implicated in the Tenet Media investigation, won’t answer the committee’s questions about Russia. 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Noor Azrieh

Further reading: 

• Reporter pushes back against ‘ridiculous’ Russian spy allegations - National | Globalnews.ca 
• Journalist says he's received threats following 'false' accusations that he's a Russian agent | CBC News
• Former Conservative Minister’s Allegation Ottawa Citizen Journalist was a Soviet Spy is ‘False’ and ‘Unhinged’, National Security Committee Told - Press Progress
• Canadian linked to Russian influence campaign refuses to answer MPs' questions | CBC News
• How I Fled Sudan’s Civil War - Macleans.ca 
• Kids to learn Alberta is 'most ethical producer of oil in the world' in school - CTV Edmonton

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