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New Left Radio is bringing you news and commentary from behind the front lines of late-stage capitalism through daily coverage of current events, and weekly long-form interviews and debates with changemakers with a view from the Canadian left, five days a week.
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This week in the news - Emera, greed, and the people of Nova Scotia - The art of the political grift - and special guest, Jenn Neilson from the BC Ecosocialists.More About Jenn Neilson, PhDJenn is a board member of the BC Ecosocialists, a local organizer, artist activist, and longtime public servant in the education and arts and culture sectors. With HQ Collective, a grassroots advocacy organization, Jenn produces events, leads consultations with local residents, and presents findings to City Council, staff, community sponsors, and relevant advisory boards. Jenn grew up in North Delta, BC and now lives in Victoria with her large blended family.
Mourning the end of the Sanders campaign and the beginning of what comes next, the Conservative response to COVID-19 relief that's left of us, and Barry Weisleder, Chair of the NDP Socialist Caucus.
1COVID-19 is exposing the often hidden gaps in our society and calling us to do better together, we discuss transformational change, and the democratization of the neighbourhood and the factory w/ Dr. Michael Courey, Urban Sociologist & Community Organizer.
We respond to the haters, Alberta oil is dead and Kenney hates the environment, and we want you to run for office.W/ Special guest, writer, playwright, publisher, and leftist Canadian icon Rick Salutin discusses Mel Watkins and the Waffle manifesto, the future of the left in Canada, the dangers of free trade, and the life changing moment he became a leftist.
Quebec wants you to go back to work at any cost to public health, Derek Sloan is a disgusting race baiter, and our guest Susan Toth - Labour Lawyer, Activist, and Vice Chair of the London Police Services Board discusses injustice in Canada, racism, equality, and workers rights.
COVID-19 has shown the flaws in Canada's privatized Senior Care system, with 82% of all COVID-19 related deaths. We need Universal Senior & In-Home Care under the Canada Health Act NOW. Calvin Simpson, Campus Organizer & Chair of the DSC Student Caucus joins to discuss DSC on Campus, and guest Brice Sopher, an organizer with Foodsters United, talks the gig economy, unionizing gig workers, and has a warning about the future of work.
MP Peter Julian, a member of the Standing Committee on Finance, has taken up the fight against corporate tax avoiders, pressing the government to commit to the words of the PM in the House of Commons.MP Julian joined the hosts of New Left Radio for a conversation on the issue of corporations offshoring profit to avoid their fair share of taxes, holding the government to account on bailouts for corporate interests during this unprecedented time, and the importance of movements like the DSC in making change NOW.
The events surrounding George Floyd's death have sparked a call for change not seen in decades across the globe. What does it all mean and how do we ensure this is the last time? Then we're joined by Tom Ross, the Calgary reporter that Premier Jason Kenney berated for asking about a Green New Deal and a transition to sustainable energy in Alberta when oil prices went through the floor to discuss what's up in Alberta anyway?
For decades we've been talking about systemic racism in policing and begging for reform. It is clear reform won't do. We have to defund the police. We talk about government failures in anti-racism work, the defunding of anti-racism infrastructure in Ontario, and the denial of the RCMP and Premier Doug Ford that systemic racism exists - and what we have to do to make sure it's fixed once and for all.We explore the cuts to "enhanced benefits" for frontline workers and the devastating choice workers are being forced to make between their health and their financial survival. Then we're joined by Dr. Trevor Harrison, a political sociologist at the University of Lethbridge and the Director of the Parkland Institute to talk about a better way forward in society, how we can get there, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is proving what we suspected all along - capitalism is on life support.
Recent events in the House of Commons show that Leader Singh has courage, MP Therrien is racist, and we have a long way to go in our society. New reports from the Parliamentary Budget Office and polling from Abacus Data show that Canadians are very concerned about wealth inequality - and they should be.Then we're joined by guest, Meryam Haddad, candidate for the Leadership of the Green Party of Canada. We talk about the need for the Green Party to embrace socialist principals, and what the GPC would look like under Leader Haddad, a Green New Deal, and a new path forward.
Canadian airlines are ending physical distancing on flights, against Transport Canada's guidelines, putting passengers and workers at risk. Is it plutocracy at work?The debate on Universal Basic Income rages in the media and policy circles, and takes on an increased fervour with 7 million Canadians reliant on CERB. We're joined by economist Evelyn L. Forget, who literally wrote the book on a Canadian UBI.
This week we look at a new policy paper from the Broadbent Institute on the need for a wealth tax in Canada, we discuss Resource Movement, a coalition of Millenials & Zoomers in the top 10% begging the government to tax them. Then we look at the attack on Rideau Hall and attempt on PM Trudeau's life and discuss the double standard of white terrorism and the political messaging that's to blame for motivating such violence.We'll spend some time w/ guest Matt Bruenig, Founder of the People's Policy Project, a crowd funded socialist policy think tank, co-host of the podcast The Bruenigs, and contributor to Jacobin, Salon, and many others. Matt explains that socialist policy isn't presented to those in government because it doesn't work, it's because corporate interests won't donate the dollars to have the research done.
We're joined by MLA Marie Renaud who was removed from chambers after speaking out about the physical intimidation on the floor from UCP members. It's time for action on a wealth tax and the DSC is organizing for change.Then we're joined by neuroscientist, prolific writer, and humanist, Abhijit Naskar for part one of our interview about how we can change human behaviour to create a better world.
London Police Services have ignored Pride London's request not to fly the Pride Flag in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. We're joined by Andrew Rosser, Pride London Festival Board President, to talk about the process and why BLM & Pride are common struggles.The DSC is launching Canada's only democratic socialist public policy research centre, the Centre for Canadian Progress, because policy gives power to ideas. Hear about the effort and what you can do to help move Canada forward.Then we're joined by neuroscientist, prolific writer, and humanist, Abhijit Naskar for part two of our interview about how we can change human behaviour to create a better world.
Finance Bros buy the Toronto Star. What does it mean for media, the truth, and working people in Canada? Journalist Ethan Cox joins us to discuss what it all means and the importance of independent media in Canada.The WE scandal has made us ask the question, just what is the acceptable level of corruption in government? With the PM testifying today, for his THIRD alleged ethical misstep, we'll look at what this means for Canadians.Then we're joined by investigative journalist Greg Palast whose new book, How Trump Stole 2020, examines voter suppression and the rigging of the US election by Republicans. It's a warning about the future and gives us a look into the conservative playbook.
We're joined by Dr. Brandon Doucet, to talk about the need to finish the job of Medicare by adding dental care and the push to organize dentists to advocate for changes to the system.We explore the moral crisis of migrant farming in Ontario harshly brought to light by COVID-19. Then we're joined by MPP Jill Andrew, Critic for Culture & Women's Issues in the Ontario Legislative Assembly to talk about defunding the police, inequity in the COVID-19 response from the Ontario government, and the purposeful degradation of the healthcare system - and what the Ontario NDP plans to do about it.
An all out assault by the UCP in Alberta. A deliberate effort to underfund the system in Ontario. Medicare, a universal program that was fought for and won by Canadian progressives is under attack. It's time to focus on democratizing the workplace. We can fundamentally transform the lives of Canadians through policy that's already in place in many countries and proven to work. We discuss some of these ideas and just how we can bring them to Canada through work at the Centre for Canadian Progress.We're joined by guest Frances Elizabeth Moore, National Operations & Outreach Manager for We Matter. We Matter was started in 2016 by brother and sister Kelvin and Tunchai Redvers. Overwhelmed by the number of suicides and other issues Indigenous youth face, they wanted to create a space that connects Indigenous youth across the country and provides support and love through culture and sharing.
New Left Radio s bringing you a new format with twice as much content every week! Starting with today's episode we'll be bringing you in depth coverage and commentary every Thursday and extended interviews released eery Tuesday.What a week it's been too. Big changes to government, what does it mean for progress in Canada at a time when Canadians are struggling through COVID-19? The Conservative leadership race is coming to its end and we likely know the outcome barring an upset. What does a McKay Conservative Party look like and how will it play out with Liberal swing voters, with their economic policy being so similar. It's official, Canadians say this is the worst year of their lives, is it a surprise? NDP MP Leah Gazan submitted a private members bill on Guaranteed Liveable Income, and NDP MP Peter Julian has submitted bills on both a Green New Deal and a Wealth Tax. Where do they stand?
Tyler Simmonds is a public speaker and filmmaker who speaks openly about his experience living with mental illness, reminding people that recovery is possible and emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, mindfulness, and achieving your “flow state” through creativity and meditation. Tyler's is clearly a message that resonates with many. In 2016, the Huffington Post named him one of the “10 Inspirational people under 30 you should be following on Twitter.” Twitter is where Tyler engages with over 35 thousand followers. Through his advocacy work Tyler aims to inspire others.Tyler has found success in film, with his Award-Winning piece “In My Mind”, which is just one of the many artistic projects he has displayed over the years. Through his many channels, Tyler is inspiring people in Nova Scotia, across Canada, and around the world with the power of vulnerability, creative fearlessness, and authenticity.
The Conservatives elect Peter Ma... Wait what? Erin O'Toole? We explore just what happened on Sunday night, the alt-right pull on the Conservative Party, the Trumpian future of Canadian elections, and the eating of ballots.The results of less than 200K votes cast mean we'll all have to live with a new narrative in national politics, one that realistically will pull the Liberals to the right on economic policy and to the left on neoliberal identity politics. What does it mean for working Canadians?The battle for New Brunswick is on with just a few short weeks until voters decide. There is so much at stake in this first pandemic election and the PCs are trying to buy a consolidation of power. Let's show them what democracy and the left are about.
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