Ep. 67 - Everybody Else Is Abolishing The Police, So Why Can't We?

OPPO by Jesse Brown

Jun 30, 202041:15News & Politics

As calls to defund continue to grow, why not imagine what Canada would look like without police? Robyn Maynard joins us to unpack the idea. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast . This episode o...

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