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Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterAuthor: Village Media Inc.
In cities and towns across Ontario and at Queens Park and Parliament Hill our journalists work for you. Their mission is to dig for answers and tell you what they find. This new podcast from Village Media Closer Look is all about the stories we tell. Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith go beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers. Language: en-us Genres: Daily News, News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Don Cherry's son talks about his dad, ‘you people’ and Ron MacLean
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
Even at 92 years old, Don Cherry is never far from the headlines.Back in February, the longtime co-host of “Coach’s Corner” was appointed to the Order of Ontario. A month later, a Conservative MP started a push to honour Cherry with the Order of Canada — a movement that continues to gain steam.And now there’s a new book out, authored by Cherry’s late daughter, Cindy, who passed away unexpectedly in 2024. The book — The Don Cherry Story: Part II — is the second instalment of a two-book series that she began writing before she passed away.Joining us on this week’s episode of Village Media’s Closer Look podcast is Tim Cherry, Cindy’s little brother and Don’s son.Our conversation covers a lot of ice, including Don Cherry’s infamous “you people” poppy rant, his controversial firing after nearly four decades on the air, and why Grapes didn’t simply apologize for a comment that stung a lot of people, including many who served in the Canadian Forces.Tim also fills us in on his dad’s health, if their popular podcast is ever coming back, and why — unlike so many people — he doesn’t blame Ron MacLean for everything that happened.Love or hate Don Cherry, this episode is a must-watch.Reach out to Frisco and Scott
