The Rodgers Brief

Author: Adam Rodgers

This podcast features analysis of current Canadian legal news, and stories with important legal angles. Previous episodes covered the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Inquiry proceedings, arising out of the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020 in Portapique and other locations throughout Central Nova Scotia. Adam Rodgers has been a leading Nova Scotian litigation and criminal defense lawyer, as well as a business and political advisor, for 15 years. He has represented clients on many ground-breaking and prominent cases, including his most recent responsibilities with the Desmond Fatality Inquiry.
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Dispersing the Fog E86 - US Midterms, Seven Montreal Officers Fired for Racism, Russell Brand Convicted, Bridal Path Suspect Escapes, Guest @bradcran on Steven Galloway Defamation Trial
Sunday, 8 November, 2026

This week we welcome Brad Cran, former City of Vancouver Poet Laureate, and author of the Truth and Consequences substack, to discuss the defamation trial of celebrated Canadian author, Steven Galloway. Brad has been following the unfolding story for over a decade, and has been writing about the defamation trial currently taking place in Vancouver.Also this week;- the US mid-term elections have happened, and we discuss what the results mean, and what may be next- Montreal has fired seven police officers for racist/hateful acts- former RCMP officer, William McNutt has had his third sexual assault trial go away after agreeing to a peace bond this week- a BC teen was told by an off-duty officer to get rid of his toy handgun, or else "they will kill you"- the Toronto Police seem to have let a suspect escape after a high profile invasion of a home in the upscale Bridal Path area of the city- Russell Brand was convicted of rape- an appeal of a constitutional case on cannabis dispensaries is was granted this week in Nova Scotia- convicted murderer, William Sandeson, was given back his bitcoin, after an application to court for its return