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CBC's 'Hunting The Suicide Salesman' podcast investigates the moral questions surrounding online suicide forums and the case of Kenneth Law, a Canadian man who sold fatal amounts of sodium nitrite.

Canada, UK, 41 countries

Who
Daemon Fairless, Kenneth Law, Joe Nihill, Catherine, Melanie
What
CBC's 'Hunting The Suicide Salesman' podcast investigates the moral questions surrounding online suicide forums and the case of Kenneth Law, a Canadian man who sold fatal amounts of sodium nitrite.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:10:44 GMT · 1h 46m ago
Where
Canada, UK, 41 countries ·
Why
The podcast explores accountability when vulnerable individuals use online resources, including a 'suicide salesman,' to end their lives.
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How this affects you

The podcast raises significant ethical questions about responsibility in an interconnected world, highlighting how easily individuals can access harmful means through online platforms and the challenges of regulation.

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