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Canadian scientists say they're being harassed by conservatives who don't argree with their research findings.A journalist who literally wrote the book about what happens when government
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Last week, journalist Bruce Arthur wrote a piece for the Toronto Star, quoting scientists who are afraid because of their work. People who publish research that is contrary to conservative points of view say they're being threatened and harassed -- online, and in public. They fear a potential Pierre Polievre government because they expect the pressure -- and the abuse -- to increase. Chris Turner is an author and journalist who wrote The War on Science, about the Stephen Harper years. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
647 episodes
Manage episode 427886298 series 2435012
Last week, journalist Bruce Arthur wrote a piece for the Toronto Star, quoting scientists who are afraid because of their work. People who publish research that is contrary to conservative points of view say they're being threatened and harassed -- online, and in public. They fear a potential Pierre Polievre government because they expect the pressure -- and the abuse -- to increase. Chris Turner is an author and journalist who wrote The War on Science, about the Stephen Harper years. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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