New today on Left East to West - Jen Pedersen joins us to talk about the implications for Canadians in Trump shifting the global power system farther from multilaterialism and rules and more toward great power dominance and instability.
Check it out on your favourite podcast platforms!
Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago – and we were ignored | Laurie Penny
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New Left East to West episode today — Claudia Chender, NS NDP leader
And
👶 municipal councils, parental leave and new BC legislation
💰Ontario Liberals fundraising
🧌 far-right trolls attack super-competent NDP convention chair
🛒 the search for cheaper groceries
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Of course he’s going to pick a fight with the Pope. What else is open on Sunday?
"At some point if the ship doesn’t turn around, maybe it will start taking on water or listing badly or hit an iceberg, or perhaps the iceberg has been there all along and is named Donald Trump."
Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender joins Monday’s Left East to West podcast!
Claudia shares her thoughts on the PCs’ budget back-down, how to fix Houston’s pricy housing and electricity, and building on Nova Scotia’s vibrant culture.
Check it out tomorrow.
It’s Left East to West recording day. Check out Monday’s episode where we talk to @novascotiandp.bsky.social leader @claudiachenderns.bsky.social
And catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform.
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The BC SPCA and social services charity First United are calling on the B.C. government to prohibit blanket pet bans for rental housing
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I Stand With Adrienne Smith!
Hate Has No Home Here!
Happy 3 years of free birth control! Over 407,000 contraceptives have been dispensed since we launched Canada’s FIRST universal contraception program. As reproductive health faces growing attacks, we’re removing barriers and supporting choice through initiatives just like this.
BC’s Free Contraceptives Program Has Been Hugely Successful
More people are using IUDs and hormonal implants now that cost isn’t an issue.
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It really blows my mind that some people get so angry over someone else getting housing.
Mad about housing people.
Heartless.
Tom Parkin and I talk you through the convention details.
And our Left East to West comms pro panel discuss Avi Lewis’ first ballot win and the challenges that lie ahead to rebuild the NDP
Out now on your favourite podcast platforms.
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We managed to get a post convention Left East to West episode done during the convention tear down and a fire alarm. Tune in for our special guest panel tomorrow!
Live from the NDP Convention: leadership results.
35,466 votes needed to win. Avi Lewis receives 39734 votes on the first ballot.
We have a special panel for Left East to West recording after we wrap today to release tomorrow and we'll break down the race and weekend.
#cdnpoli
A huge thanks from the crowd to Don Davies as he makes his final speech to the NDP Convention as interim leader before the leadership results. Taking on the role at a critical time is no small feat. And he has driven change for Canadians. Thank you @donvdavies.bsky.social
Big BC love to Tanille Johnston as she delivers her leadership speech to the NDP Convention. The first Indigenous woman to run for NDP leader and first Indigenous person on a federal leadership ballot in Canada. #cdnpol
Left wing politicians running a deficit: Profligate wastrel!
Right wing politicians running a deficit: you see, it’s really the system’s fault…
Good morning from the NDP Convention where leadership candidate speeches are underway!
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"It's hard to go wrong if you start and end with a recognition that working people are the engine of the economy and the heart of all of our communities." — New ep just dropped of Left East to West with @susibcfed.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDCz... #BCLab
My first double duty NDP convention. Watch for a new Left East to West coming your way Monday after a special episode post convention Sunday.
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Premier Wab Kinew starts his address to the federal NDP convention telling delegates he sent a letter on Iran to the PM today. Saying ‘let the Epstein class fight the Epstein war’ not Canadians or the working class.
Signed!
Thanks for joining us!
Great to sit down with Nikki Hill and Tom Parkin on the Left East to West podcast to discuss the challenges facing Canadians and the positive solutions New Democrats are advancing.
Watch the full episode here⬇️
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Thanks for joining us @susibcfed.bsky.social
Check out this interview about why governments should be bolder about stepping up to help working people in tough times.
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We’re counting down to the federal NDP convention this week with some special interviews with leadership candidates on Left East to West starting with Rob Ashton. Catch them on your favourite podcast platform.
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Coming your way Monday on Left East to West: our feature interview with @susibcfed.bsky.social on issues facing workers in challenging times; my thoughts on menstrual equity in the workplace (go Manitoba, let’s go BC); some interesting Ford developer deals and more!