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While the Canadian mainstream media was reluctant to reveal unverified information, far right outlets and bad actors swarmed to score political points for their anti-trans agenda.Why is Jesse Van Rootselaar’s gender the focus of the online discussion? And how should it fit into the coverage? Mel Woods of Xtra Magazine joins Noor Azrieh. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Mel Woods Further reading: What we know about the teenager behind the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting | CBC News Deadly B.C. shooting is one of Canada's worst school shootings | CBC NewsThe Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada | Xtra MagazineAt least 43 outlets shared anti-trans misinfo after Charlie Kirk shooting: TJA | Xtra MagazineOLDCORN: Another transgender mass shooter, and no, gun laws aren’t th