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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 31 MIN

Episode 140: Did Muskoka drag critic commit hate speech? Plus, HALF of criminal charges stayed or withdrawn.

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In Episode 140, we tell you about the case of a Muskoka, Ontario, drag performance critic charged with criminal hate speech. Plus we discuss a new report that shows half of criminal charges in Canada are stayed or withdrawn. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:‘Very vocal, very harassing and very bigoted’: Protester arrested at Muskoka Pride drag show (Gravenhurst Banner)Justice delayed: Nearly 60% of violent crime cases are stayed or withdrawn in Canada (The Hub)‘Occasionally Checks’ Judges (Blacklock's Reporter)Oops? NPR retracts Samuel Alito’s retirement (Bing)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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