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The White Saviors

The White Saviors

Written by: Canadaland
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Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of a national scandal, thousands of donors and volunteers (and dozens of ‘celebrity ambassadors’) are left wondering where the money went, and whether the savior industry creates a constant need for victims.

From CANADALAND, the news company that exposed it all, this is the exclusive story of a charity that did well when it was supposed to be doing good.

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Canadaland Politics & Government Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)

    Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)
    Nov 17 2025

    Some say Canada is currently in the throes of a horrible surge of anti-Jew hatred. Others say that anti-zionism is being conflated with antisemitism.


    So which is it? And who is to blame for it — activists, or Israel?


    What is Happening Here is a co-production of Canadaland and The Canadian Jewish News. Listen to the first two episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


    Become a Canadaland supporter now and listen to the whole series plus bonus episodes, ad-free. https://canadaland.com/join/

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    4 mins
  • We're in the Fight of Our Lives

    We're in the Fight of Our Lives
    Oct 20 2025

    Canadaland covers Canada, period.


    If there was ever a time to support Canadian news, it’s now. Go to canadaland.com/join and become a supporter today.


    Host: Jesse Brown

    Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)

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    13 mins
  • Introducing: The Copernic Affair

    Introducing: The Copernic Affair
    Jan 22 2025

    The Copernic Affair is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.


    The life of an unassuming sociology professor in Canada gets turned upside down when he is accused of carrying out a 1980 bomb attack on a synagogue in Paris. Hassan Diab says heʼs innocent, but French investigators are determined to prove otherwise.


    Journalists Dana Ballout and Alex Atack take listeners through the twists and turns of this extraordinary story, all the while asking…


    Is Hassan Diab guilty, or is he a scapegoat? And what if one person’s justice means committing an injustice to another?


    You can become a Canadaland supporter to listen to the whole series early and ad-free.

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    4 mins
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