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Happy Friday Panel - Behind the Drapes: Power Plays, Green Betrayals & Political Optics
Should Politicians and Journalists Party Together?
What happens when politicians, press, and power meet over dinner and jokes? This episode questions the integrity and optics of the annual Press Gallery dinner — a rare night when Parliament’s fiercest opponents drop the gloves and share a laugh. But does it strengthen democracy, or erode public trust?
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jimmy Zoubris and Andrew Caddell for a sharp, thoughtful exchange on political culture, public perception, and the hidden importance of off-camera relationships in Ottawa. Plus, the panel breaks down why…
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