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Building Left

Punk in a Blazer Productions

What’s next for the NDP and democratic socialism in Canada? We’re digging into the future of the political left from a rural, western perspective—real talk, grassroots voices, and no Ottawa filter. With hosts Jaime Frederick & Kallee Lins.

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31 episodes

  1. BC Election Showdown: NDP, Greens and the Strategic Vote Dilemma 50:06
  2. Rebuilding in Beaches--East York: Inside Shannon Devine’s breakthrough by‑election campaign 48:47
  3. Youth on the Frontlines: Ben Simoni on the Collective Power of Youth Climate Corps BC 55:31
  4. Mapping Power: Andrea Reimer on How Ordinary People Can Make Political Change 56:08
  5. From Nonprofits to Parliament: A Potential Pipeline to Get More Women Into Politics 1:08:21
  6. Finding a Foothold in Leftist Populism: An Interview with Luke Savage 44:03
  7. Revitalizing the NDP: How EDAs Can Be Living Spaces Year-Round 1:07:36
  8. Workers First at City Hall? How One Progressive is Shifting to Municipal Politics 50:20
  9. Inside the NDP: How Federal Council Really Works 57:34
  10. Convention Confidential: What you may have missed from the debates, elections and tributes 1:04:02
  11. Backroom Deals & Ranked Ballots: On the Eve of the NDP Convention 45:33
  12. Candidate Spotlight: Heather McPherson 39:52
  13. The Final Showdown: NDP Leadership Candidates Face-off in English Debate 54:59
  14. Rebuilding for Strength: A Conversation with Peter Julian 40:46
  15. Between a Party and Its Grassroots: A Regional Organizer's View of the NDP's Campaign Machine 1:06:46
  16. Review & Renewal: Inside the NDP’s Post‑Election Reflections 1:02:25
  17. Candidate Spotlight: Tony McQuail 58:17
  18. Bilingual Blues: Unpacking the NDP's First Leadership Debate 43:01
  19. Candidate Spotlight: Tanille Johnston 44:11
  20. The Ups, Downs and Deficits of Carney's First Budget 50:04
  21. The Future of Our Movement: An Interview with Jäger Rosenberg 41:04
  22. Candidate Spotlight: Avi Lewis 43:39
  23. Bridging Divides: A Conversation with Libby Davies 47:41
  24. We're Off to the Races: Leadership Campaigns Begin and Section 107 39:35
  25. Voters Flipping from Orange to Blue: Lessons from Niagara 47:42
  26. Inside the NDP Leadership Race 54:51
  27. Decoding Alberta's Political Landscape with Dr. Jared Wesley 49:58
  28. Renewal from the Grassroots: An Interview with Reclaim Canada's NDP 1:20:25
  29. Predetermined Outcomes with Consultation Theatre? The NDP & Bill C-5. 53:18
  30. The Conscience of the House 36:48
  31. Why save the NDP? 52:11