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	271	Founded	5 years ago
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Dispersing the Fog E70 - Chelsea Witness Melissa Cross Discusses Police Manhunt Efforts and Emergency Alert Confusion, Plus Reaction From NS Mass Shooting Family Members

This week we hear directly from Melissa Cross, a key direct witness to the events in Chelsea, NS that echo and expose the mistakes made, and lessons not learned, at Portapique and across central NS during the 2020 mass shootings. Melissa was told it ... more

19 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 22 min

Dispersing the Fog E69 - NS RCMP Fail Portapique Test in Chelsea, Guest Yvonne Colbert on Talk Radio Cuts

This week we welcome former ATV and CBC journalist and consumer advocate, Yvonne Colbert. Yvonne was married to former News 95.7 host Rick Howe, and brings a wealth of knowledge to questions of media coverage of major events. She discusses the demise... more

12 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 8 min • Most popular

Dispersing the Fog E68 Supreme Crt Trump Pushback, Sask Officer Charges Stayed, Police Media Tactics

This week, Paul and Adam review the stories of the week, and then dive into an analysis of police media tactics, in a week where two RCMP officers were shot in Saskatchewan, and very little information has been shared with the public.Also this week;F... more

7 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

Dispersing the Fog E66 - TO Guns For Hire, Bail Reform + AI/Privacy Laws Passed, Guest Kelly Donovan

Happy Father's Day to our viewers who celebrate. This week, we welcome police whistleblower, Kelly Donovan. Ms. Donovan was an officer with the Waterloo Police Service and has written two books about how those who speak out about issues in the police... more

28 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 13 min

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Kelly Donovan

Author, former police officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service, whistleblower advocate

Independent

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E66 - TO Guns For Hire, Bail Reform + AI/Privacy Laws Passed, Guest Kelly Donovan

Monty Robinson

Former RCMP member involved in the YVR/Civilian Review/Project Eastbourne narrative; whistleblower and advocate

RCMP/YVR Project Eastbourne

Episode: Dispersing the Fog - E65 Ontario Police Deaths, ASIRT Investigates Edmonton Chief, C-34 Safe Social Media Act Shortcomings, Guest YVR's Monty Robinson

Ryan McMahon

Documentarian and podcaster

Thunder Bay based filmmaker and Crave collaborator

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E64 - Carter Hart Chants, SMU Video Court Study, Henry Nowak Murder, Guest Ryan McMahon of the Crave hit documentary "Thunder Bay"

Cathy Mansley

Former RCMP member, advocate on RCMP practices and cases

None stated

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

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

Calvin Lawrence

Author, The Black, Black Cop; former policeman and member of law enforcement community

Author, The Black, Black Cop

Episode: Dispersing the Fog E58 - Desmond Inq. Update, Majcher Trial, Guest Calvin Lawrence on Idsinga Book

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

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.

Reviews

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
Apple Podcasts
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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	#72	Canada/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts	#182	Argentina/News/News Commentary

Talking Points

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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"

Q: What drew you to the Thunder Bay project and how did you navigate the local environment to tell these stories?

McMahon explains a combination of career evolution, a sense of responsibility to underrepresented voices, and a strategy of embedded, gonzo-style journalism that prioritized speaking with a wide range of sources despite intense local scrutiny.

Dispersing the Fog - Episode 17 - Critiquing Deloitte's NS Policing Review, Revisiting Cst. Heidi Stevenson with Special Guest Chad Jones

Q: Chad, where do you come into this?

Chad explains his background, how he got involved with Paul's investigations, and outlines his forensics-focused perspective and why civilian investigators have pushed these issues for years.

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.

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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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3. Ryan McMahon
4. Cathy Mansley
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6. Kim Marsh
7. Shirley Heafey
8. Calvin Lawrence

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