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Building Left Podcast

@buildingleft.bsky.social

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

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Shannon Devine, on the politics of division that the wealthy and powerful use to maintain control. Shannon ran as the NDP candidate in the recent by-election in Beaches-East York. In our latest episode she shares lessons learned and hope for the future: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v3rgn-...

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

It can be both. As per the Preamble to the NDP Constitution:

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🌏Candidate Spotlight: As the only sitting MP running for leadership of the federal NDP, Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson emphasizes the need to restore Canada's ethical foreign policy. @heathermcpherson.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social @comradefrederick.bsky.social #NDP #cdnpoli

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Join us as we debrief the final debate held between the five leadership candidates vying to lead the #NDP. Our recap covers everything from policy differences to spicy and thinly veiled jabs between candidates. #cdnpoli On Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8uev3-...

Photo of the leadership candidates by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

New episode with longtime British Columbia NDP MP Peter Julian! Listen to the full episode on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nkm6a-... For more on NDP Renewal: www.ndprenewal.ca #NDP #cdnpoli @comradefrederick.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

🤝Cooperation over competition: NDP Leadership Candidate Tony McQuail reflects on the overlap between NDP values and rural values. #NDP #CDNpoli

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Candidate Spotlight! We had a great time getting to know #NDP leadership candidate Tanille Johnston! As a social worker and city councillor, Tanille brings fresh, practical ideas to the table about how to support wellbeing in communities across Canada. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-aksm2-...

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

In a time of market failure does Canada need a national public option for food, housing and Internet? NDP Leadership Candidate @avilewis.ca shared these big, bold ideas and others in our Candidate Spotlight on Building Left. On Podbean or your fave podcast app! www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-er...

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

NEW EPISODE! NDP Leadership Candidate Avi Lewis on combating the everyday emergencies facing Canadians building-left.podbean.com/.../avi-lewi... Available on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. Like, share and subscribe today! #cdnpoli #NDP

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The great Libby Davies! Activist. Member of the Order of Canada. Former NDP MP for Vancouver East (1997-2015). What an honour to host her as a guest on Building Left! Thanks, Libby! On Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. #cdnpoli building-left.podbean.com/.../why-the-...

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Our first episode is up! Tune in for a frank discussion about why a social democratic party matters in Canada, why proportional representation is needed now more than ever, and what the NDP needs to consider on its path to renewal. building-left.podbean.com

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