[ Part 1 of 3 ] This is the high-profile tale of one of Canada’s most controversial political families. Several twisted tragedies are wrapped up in this decades-long saga with themes of love and hate, violence and revenge, power and control, divided families and shattered lives—all set against the 1980s backdrop of rural Saskatchewan.

Content Warning: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse.

This is a weekly series: Parts 2 and 3 will be released to all on May 14 and 21.

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• The Facts about Gender-Based Violence
• A Canadian Tragedy: JoAnn and Colin Thatcher: A Story of Love and Hate by Maggie Siggins.

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