Popular CBC Host Ousted Over Sex Allegations

WNYC | Oct 27, 2014

“Q,” hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, is one of the most popular talk shows from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The radio show is carried by 180 stations across the U.S. Ghomeshi has been fired over allegations of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Ghomeshi, in turn, is suing the CBC for $50 million.

Kevin Donovan leads the investigative team a the Toronto Star, which has been covering the story. He joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson with details.

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