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Aug 2024
22m 19s

S6: The Live Show!

CBC
About this episode

The Secret Life of Canada went live at Hot Docs. Leah and Falen take a historical deep dive into the greatest thieves, crooks and liars that have made this country what it is today. 


Featuring guests, Sharjil Rasool and Brandon Hackett and music by Andrew Penner.


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