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It’s election time in Newfoundland and Labrador — and beef with Quebec is back on the menu.This week, host Sam unpacks how a 1969 deal turned Newfoundland’s mighty river into Quebec’s cash cow, earning Hydro-Québec billions while leaving Newfoundland with scraps. Now, decades later, the province says it’s finally taking back control.Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Dr. Russell Williams, Senator David WellsBackground reading:Did Hydro-Québec Try to Silence One of Its Critics?“The same deal as in 1969 at the end of the day” Why Newfoundland and Labrador Must Question the Gull Island MOUWhat does the MOU mean to you? N.L. residents weigh in on Churchill Falls amid election campaigns | CBC NewsSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sh