Tristan Capacchione

Tristan Capacchione, producer and audio editor who conducted the on-site interview. Raymond Biesinger, Canadian illustrator and author known for a bold graphic style and his book about having work stolen. They discuss repeated art theft, clever tactics for getting paid back, why lawyers often fail creatives, how memes and AI complicate enforcement, and when imitation crosses into theft.

André Proulx, a reporter for Canadaland, and producer Tristan Capacchione dive into the chaotic political landscape of Pickering, Ontario, where alt-right ideologies are shaking the very foundations of local democracy. They discuss the alarming rise of online harassment, conspiracy theories, and the shifting dynamics of city council meetings moving online due to safety concerns. The pair explore the implications of a controversial councilor’s actions, highlighting the struggle for civil discourse amid rising tensions and the impact on community cohesion.