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Dean Blundell joins Zev Shalev for the third installment of Narativ Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a list of members of Parliament who are either actively engaged with or at high risk of foreign interference, putting Parliament Hill in crisis. The bombshell disclosure came at Canada's Foreign Interference Inquiry, during which Trudeau expressed frustration at Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's continued refusal to receive top-secret security briefings about the threat. I have the names of a number of parliamentarians, former parliamentarians, and/or candidates in the Conservative Party of Canada, who are engaged or at high risk of, or for whom there is clear intelligence around foreign interference,"  PM Justin Trudeau under oath. The Prime Minister emphasized that his government has directed CSIS to inform the Conservative Party leader about these security risks, but Poilievre's refusal to receive classified briefings means "nobody in his party, nobody in a position of power knows the names of these individuals and can take appropriate action." Indian Government's Deep Infiltration Exposed The revelations come amid mounting evidence of Indian government interference in Canadian politics. The RCMP has uncovered evidence linking Indian government agents to a campaign of violence, including homicides, coercion, and extortion on Canadian soil. In a dramatic development, Trudeau confirmed he confronted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about these allegations during what he described as a "very uncomfortable" conversation at the G20 summit. The Prime Minister disclosed that Indian diplomats and consular officials in Canada had allegedly leveraged their positions to engage in clandestine intelligence-gathering activities. Conservative Party Operative Under Investigation Adding to the growing scandal, recent reports indicate that Arpan Khanna, who served as Pierre Poilievre's Ontario co-chair during his successful leadership campaign, is under investigation by CSIS for potentially receiving support from the Indian government.  Khanna's nomination in the Oxford riding has come under particular scrutiny. Two senior riding officials resigned in protest, claiming the party leadership "hijacked" the process to favor Khanna. About Dean Blundell Dean Blundell, a legendary figure in Canadian broadcasting who hosted the boundary-pushing morning show on Toronto's 102.1 The Edge (2001-2014) and later Fan 590, has transformed from self-described "shock jock" to one of Canada's most important investigative voices through his Dean Blundell Show podcast and Crier Media empire. Under the Crier Media banner, which operates dozens of podcasts and works with a collective of reporters, journalists, and lawyers while maintaining complete independence by refusing government funding, Blundell has emerged as a leading investigator of foreign interference in Canadian politics, breaking significant stories about threats to democracy that mainstream media outlets often hesitate to cover, including early reporting on Pierre Poilievre's refusal to obtain national security clearance and exposing connections between Canadian conservative movements and international actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest analysis projects Kamala Harris as the probable winner of the 2024 election, with a likely path to 292 electoral votes. Election expert Carl Allen's independent forecast supports this projection, rating Harris as the more likely winner. His models even show a possible more decisive outcome, in which Democrats could sweep all swing states. Probable Path to Victory:  The most likely scenario shows Harris securing traditional blue-wall states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania) while adding North Carolina, creating multiple viable paths to victory even if she loses one blue-wall state. This probable path puts Harris at 292 electoral votes compared to Trums’s forecast, showing potential for an even stronger Democratic performance. Michigan Michigan appears the most volatile of the blue wall states, with both campaigns wrestling over significant voter shifts. Despite Republicans registering more new voters than expected and potential losses of 50,000-150,000 traditionally Democratic voters over Gaza, Allen's polling average still shows Harris maintaining a likely lead at 48.5% to Trump's 48%. The GOP's strategic pivot to early voting could prove decisive. While they celebrate narrower Democratic early voting margins, Allen warns they may be "cannibalizing" their crucial Election Day turnout. Wisconsin In Allen's analysis, Wisconsin emerges as the most vulnerable blue-wall state, with a lower concentration of urban Democratic voters than Pennsylvania and Michigan. While Harris currently leads in Wisconsin, Allen rates it as the most likely blue-wall state to flip red—a scenario that would cost Democrats 10 electoral votes but likely wouldn't be fatal to Harris's chances if she secures other swing states. North CarolinaNorth Carolina has become the Democrats' probable safety net, consistently showing Harris at 49% to Trump's 47% across multiple polls. The state's shifting media landscape and the toxic effect of Republican gubernatorial candidate Robinson's scandals have created likely Democratic strength. Trump's hasty addition of an unplanned North Carolina rally signals Republican anxiety about a state that could provide Harris with probable electoral insurance if any blue wall state falters. Likely GOP Vulnerability Republicans' strategic shift to early voting will probably backfire by reducing their traditional Election Day advantage. With 19 million votes already cast and Democrats building strong early voting margins, the GOP faces a changed electoral landscape that likely complicates their path to victory. Despite prediction markets favoring Trump, Allen sees no data supporting him as even a probable favorite, suggesting market manipulation may be at play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Narrativ Live discusses the US Department of Justice's recent indictments against a Russian influence network targeting the 2024 US elections. Notable right-wing influencers Tim Pool and Benny Johnson are implicated in a $10 million operation orchestrated by RT (formerly Russia Today) employees. The DOJ also addresses the Doppelganger campaign, which involved creating fake news websites to spread Russian propaganda. Concurrently, there has been significant global news, including the banning of Elon Musk's social network X in Brazil and the arrest of Telegram's CEO in France. Additionally, breaking news reports highlight a horrendous terrorist attack at a concert hall in Russia claimed by ISIS. The episode delves into the ramifications of these developments and how they shape global narratives. 00:00 Introduction and Breaking News 00:31 Russian Influence Network Exposed 01:23 The Doppelganger Campaign 02:31 Indictments and Seizures 02:53 Elon Musk and Social Media Bans 04:24 Moscow Concert Hall Attack 05:54 ISIS Claims Responsibility 06:09 Benny Johnson's Propaganda 16:08 Tim Pool's Transformation 28:36 Operation Doppelganger Details 29:43 Putin's Election Influence 35:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vote! Vote! Vote! Wherever you are and save our precious democracy! Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev and Eric Garland   First broadcast November 01, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TRUMP Tapes by Bob Woodward REVEAL Trump lied about coronavirus. Here what he told his son Baron which differed from what he told the American public.   Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev and Eric Garland   First broadcast on November 1, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Wave Myth and voter suppression   Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev and Eric Garland Narrativ is made possible by viewers like you and https://www.hover.com/, an easy way to find and register a domain name, use promo code reach to get 10% off. First broadcast on October 27, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Elon Musk is up to with Twitter plus a recently declassified information about China ramps up frightening cyber assault on US. Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev and Eric Garland Narrativ is made possible by viewers like you and https://www.hover.com/, an easy way to find and register a domain name, use promo code reach to get 10% off. First broadcast on October 27, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big espionage arrests in three separate Chinese spy operations. All this comes as Xi Jinping consolidates power in China Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev and Eric Garland Narrativ is made possible by viewers like you and https://www.hover.com/, an easy way to find and register a domain name, use promo code reach to get 10% off. First Broadcast on October 25, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is set to challenge the 2022 elections.   Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev and Eric Garland Narrativ is made possible by viewers like you and https://www.hover.com/, an easy way to find and register a domain name, use promo code reach to get 10% off. First broadcast October 25, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oleg Deripaska indicted in sanctions-busting anchor baby case and Putin's gambit: a military draft or ethnic cleansing. Follow on Twitter: Zev Shalev, Eric Garland, and Michael Mackay Every minute of narratives reporting every story that we break is made possible by our patrons. You too can become a patron by joining at https://www.patreon.com/narativ. NARATIV, where truth lives. First broadcast on 093022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices