Why was our reporter kicked out of an Alberta separatist event?

About this episode

Stephen Magusiak discusses his experience being removed from an Alberta separatist event.

Send us a note! Late last month, thousands of Calgarians trekked to Stampede Park to pledge their support for Alberta separation. Trekking there, too, was our Alberta reporter, Stephen Magusiak. Unfortunately, he didn't get to stay for long. Before the rally even started — and just after he interviewed one of the organizers — Stephen was unceremoniously removed. They evidently didn't like his questions. On the new Sources, Stephen talks about what went down, and why the Alberta separatist mov...

People in this episode

Guest: Stephen Magusiak

Topics covered

• Alberta separation
• political events
• journalism
• reporting
• freedom of speech

Keywords

• Alberta
• separatism
• reporter
• rally
• politics
• Calgary
• Stampede Park

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alberta separatist

Places: Calgary, Stampede Park

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