Topic: We Charity

3 chapters across the catalog

Forever Wars
Episode 1338 3:39:40 - 3:41:37

1338: Forever Wars

WE Charity Investigation, Gavin Newsom and Justin Trudeau

The WE Charity is under investigation in Canada for its financial ties to Justin Trudeau's family. The story has reached California, where Governor Gavin Newsom has previously endorsed the organization, leading to questions about potential local involvement.

Trust Stamp
Episode 1267 1:14:36 - 1:20:14

1267: Trust Stamp

Justin Trudeau WE Charity Scandal, Margaret Trudeau Speech

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a scandal involving the WE Charity, which reportedly paid his family members for appearances. A clip is played of Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau, giving a short speech for which she was allegedly paid $250,000. The hosts mock the content of the speech, which focused on mental health and "eating kale," as being of little value for the high fee paid by the charity.

33 Cases
Episode 1266 2:46:45 - 2:50:08

1266: 33 Cases

Justin Trudeau and the WE Charity Ethics Scandal

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced questioning from an ethics committee regarding a government contract awarded to the WE Charity. It was revealed that members of Trudeau's family, including his mother and brother, received hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking fees from the organization. The Prime Minister is under fire for failing to recuse himself from the decision to grant the charity control over a $900 million student grant program.