Independent journalist/photographer. A career challenging dogma re climate, feminism, Canada's legal system. Grew up working class (dad: auto mechanic, mom: never finished high school). Never been politically correct, never been a member of the media inner circle.
Donna Laframboise discusses her latest book, 'Thank You Truckers Canada's Heroes,' which chronicles the 2022 trucker convoy in Ottawa against COVID-19 mandates, highlighting the misrepresentation by mainstream media and the heartwarming solidarity among ordinary Canadians. She explains the hardships faced by the truckers, the public's overwhelming support, and the subsequent mistreatment by the government, including the freezing of bank accounts and severe penalties for non-violent protesters. Additionally, Laframboise provides insights into her previous investigative work on the IPCC's climate change reports and raises concerns about the current media landscape and political dynamics in Canada.
00:00 Introduction to Donna Laframboise
01:15 Media Coverage and Public Perception
01:50 Writing the Book: Thank You Truckers
04:23 Impact of the Trucker Convoy
05:25 Freezing Bank Accounts: A Civil Liberties Issue
08:12 Distrust in Media and Government
09:05 Class Divide in Journalism
11:44 Protesters' Motivations and Stories
16:07 Support from Ordinary Canadians
19:19 Mark Carney and Canadian Politics
24:19 Climate Change Skepticism
27:03 Crowdsourcing the IPCC Report
28:53 The Delinquent Teenager Book
31:10 Current Projects and Book Promotion
33:29 Heartwarming Stories from the Freedom Convoy
38:55 Legal Battles and Government Response
46:35 Comparisons and Broader Implications
52:05 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
https://thankyoutruckers.substack.com/
Donna’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00EZWIV7S/allbooks?ccs_id=07ceaeb3-071d-4bb2-91cc-106c0fa6753c
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