# Taxpayer-Funded Prank Show Targets Residential School Critics

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-05-13T19:16:35+00:00
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CBC and APTN-funded prank show targets residential school skeptics, using fake companies and interviews to expose their views. High-profile figures like Lindsay Shepherd and Frances Widdowson were lured in, but the stunt backfired when Widdowson exposed the ruse. The unscripted comedy series, part of a larger Indigenous Screen Office investment, faces backlash for using public funds to sting critics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d7036d5dea53870

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