The Rodgers Brief

Adam Rodgers

RCMP

Canada

Nova Scotia

Mass Casualty Commission

Cameron Ortis

Donald Trump

Supreme Court Of Canada

Portapique

Online Harms Act

Electoral Boundaries

Policing

Federal Election

Mi'kmaq Cannabis Shops

National Security and Intelligence Committee

Jeremy Mckenzie Case

Covid-19

Nova Scotia Mass Shootings

Desmond Inquiry

Bill Majcher

Foreign Interference Inquiry

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 b... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	265	Founded	5 years ago
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Dispersing the Fog E64 - Carter Hart Chants, SMU Video Court Study, Henry Nowak Murder, Guest Ryan McMahon of the Crave hit documentary "Thunder Bay"

This week we are excited to welcome Ryan McMahon, the podcaster and documentarian behind the Crave hit "Thunder Bay", a 4-part story that follows McMahon as he re-investigates nine murders that were subject to official Police Review and Civilian Poli... more

7 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 21 min

Dispersing the Fog E63 - Ellison Death Reactions, No Subpoenas in Lobster Mobster Trial, Guest Former RCMP Cst Cathy Mansley

This week, we welcome former RCMP officer, Cathy Mansley, to the show. Cathy has been the driving force behind two class action lawsuits against the RCMP, and made the complaint that lead to the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission report on the... more

31 May 2026 • 1 hr 9 min • Most popular

Dispersing the Fog E62 - The Tragic Death of Clinton Ellison, Scathing Civilian Oversight Commission Report on RCMP's Susan Butlin Investigation

This week we discuss the tragic death of Clinton Ellison, as well as the report from the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP on the RCMP's botched investigation into the sexual assault complaint of Susan Butlin.Clinton Ellison was ... more

24 May 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Dispersing the Fog E61 - SCC Creates Coercive Control Tort, Ashley v. AI, Guest Kim March on Bill Majcher Trial

This week, we welcome guest Kim March, who was an 'unindicted co-conspirator' of William Majcher, who was acquitted this week in BC of targeting an alleged fraudster on behalf of the Chinese government. Mr. March was to be a witness in the trial, but... more

17 May 2026 • 1 hr 13 min

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Recent Guests

Kathy Mansley

Former RCMP officer who sparked the CRCC investigation into the Susie Butlin case

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission/RCMP-related matters

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E62 - The Tragic Death of Clinton Ellison, Scathing Civilian Oversight Commission Report on RCMP's Susan Butlin Investigation

Kim Marsh

Unindicted co-conspirator in the Bill Majcher case; former RCMP member

Bill Majcher case participant

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E61 - SCC Creates Coercive Control Tort, Ashley v. AI, Guest Kim March on Bill Majcher Trial

Shirley Heafey

Former lawyer, head of RCMP Public Complaints Commission (CSIS and RCMP oversight)

Independent public-complaints advocate

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E59 - Sullivan Children, Deaths in NS Jails, RCMP-Truro Police On Different Channels, Guests Fmr RCMP Complaints Comm. Shirley Heafey and Fmr RCMP Dep. Comm. Curt Allen

Darrell Currie

Direct victim of the police scene response

Nova Scotia Mass Casualty events survivor

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E57 - NS Mass Shooting 6th Anniversary With Guests Scott McLeod + Darrell Currie

Rob Creasser

Former RCMP member and union organizer, interviewee on RCMP unionization and governance

Former RCMP, interview subject

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E56 - NS Premier Calls for Respect for RCMP, Former Crown Suing After Demotion, Jail Guard Sentencing, Guest Rob Creasser on NPF

Garry Clement

Former RCMP Superintendent, expert on financial crime and organized crime

RCMP (former)

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E51 - Dispensary Raids, MCC Through a Racial Lens, Murder Witness Given Transcripts in Jail, Guest Garry Clement on Ryan Wedding and International Crime Organizations in Canada

Amy Herdy

Documentary filmmaker; Cove Tower Productions

Cove Tower Productions

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E50 - Prison Drones, Tumbler Ridge Inquiry?, Druhan's Ambitions, Epstein, Risley, SOTU, Guest - Documentarian Amy Herdy on Potential for Portapique Film

Melissa Ellsworth

Former corrections nurse and trauma survivor sharing her story

Nova Institution, Truro; Cape Breton

Episode: Dispersing the Fog - E48 Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Fed Gov't Staying With RCMP, SCC Decides Magic or Sex, Guest Melissa Ellsworth Shares Her Tragic Story

Edgar MacLeod

Former police chief in Cape Breton, educator, former head of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police

Police leadership

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E47 - Premier Smith v Alberta Chief Judges, Eight Toronto Officers Arrested, Guests Edgar MacLeod and Calvin Lawrence

Hosts

Adam Rodgers

Host of the show; lawyer, commentator on Canadian legal affairs, with a focus on analysis of public inquiries and governance.

Paul Palango

Co-host providing commentary, background on cases, and investigative perspectives on policing and public safety.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings

Informative content
I appreciate this podcast for keeping up with the big federal legal stories in Canada. Our community has lost its local newspaper and local am news radio. Even though I am in BC, I appreciate the local NS cases, as well, because learning about the procedure and complications is interesting and similar to here. I like your point of view on the cases.
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Sweeney Toad
Canadaa year ago
Excellent
Excellent analysis of the Nova Scotia Mass Shooting hearings.
The ‘new format’ offers easy to digest legal analysis of current events in law.
Great listen
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5
Ian78C.
Canada4 years ago
Enjoying this podcast
Originally from PEI. This hits hard to the heart. Thanks for this excellent summary!
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Cavendish 2020
Canada4 years ago

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Engaging discussions that connect trauma and accountability to policy.

Informative content with accessible Canadian legal context for outsiders and insiders alike.

Excellent, easy-to-digest legal analysis of current events in law.

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Apple Podcasts	#113	Canada/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts	#113	Argentina/News/News Commentary

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Dispersing the Fog -Ep 32 - New Evidence in Sullivan Children Case, Bail Reform Politics, Death of Robert Dziekanski with Guest Former CBC Journalist Curt Petrovich

Q: What drew Curt Petrovich to cover the Dziekanski case and what stands out about the official narrative?

Curt explains he was assigned to cover the event as it unfolded, and he emphasizes how the official narrative, including police coverage, evolved under scrutiny; he highlights the video evidence and how it shaped public perception versus the later inquiries and legal outcomes.

Dispersing the Fog - Ep 23 - Prof. Wayne MacKay on Police Review, Forrest Ban, Gov't Transparency

Q: Why are transparency and accountability so central to policing debates in Nova Scotia?

MacKay explains that without clear, accessible information and meaningful public input, accountability remains symbolic; reforms must be grounded in constitutional rights and practical processes that the public can understand and trust.

Dispersing the Fog - Ep 18 - Order of Canada to MCC Chair, Special Guest Ret'd Dep Comm Curt Allen

Q: What governance model do you think would improve policing efficiency in Canada?

A governance model where local boards act as the employers, setting policy and expectations while providing clear accountability, could enable more agile and transparent policing across provinces and address the fragmentation seen in contract policing.

Dispersing the Fog - Ep 27 - Part 2 The Swiss Air Crash Controversy, With Forensics Expert Tom Juby

Q: Why was passenger profiling stopped so early in the investigation and how did that affect the case?

Profiling was halted by orders, seemingly to limit inquiry into who was on the plane and their motives, which the interview frames as a deliberate move to avoid criminal scrutiny and keep the inquiry within an official accident narrative.

Dispersing the Fog - Ep 27 - Part 2 The Swiss Air Crash Controversy, With Forensics Expert Tom Juby

Q: Tom, think of this now. It seems like there's a US angle to this. Who would want to cover that up and not want to investigate it?

The discussion suggests a perception of external pressure and possible interference from allied agencies, with testimony indicating the FBI's involvement and a sense that investigations were constrained or redirected by higher authorities, leading to a belief that truth was being obscured rather than fully pursued.

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What is The Rodgers Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show provides in-depth analysis of current Canadian legal news and high-profile public-safety cases, with a strong focus on policing oversight, federal and provincial justice processes, and the interplay between media, politics, and law. Regular conversations weave together landmark inquiries, like mass casualty investigations and public-complaints oversight, with timely coverage of courtroom decisions, parliamentary developments, and investigative reporting. A standout trait is the host duo's willingness to challenge official narratives, contextualize complex legal topics for professionals, and bring insider perspectives from former law enforcement and legal practitioners to illuminate systemic issues in Atlantic Canad... more

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2. Kim Marsh
3. Shirley Heafey
4. Darrell Currie
5. Rob Creasser
6. Garry Clement
7. Amy Herdy
8. Melissa Ellsworth

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