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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Loved doing a Left East to West and Balance of Power podcast crossover this week to break down the first days of the BC election - and all the months prior that got us here. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...

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How Did We Get Here?

Podcast Episode · Balance of Power · September 24 · 35m

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The latest Left East to West is out with @canadianlabour.bsky.social @clcpresident.bsky.social on the big issues facing working Canadians from trade attacks and Canadian responses to the right to strike. And I tried to explain BCpoli before it all shifted. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Canadian labour amid Trump's attack and Carney's investor agenda

Podcast Episode · Left East to West · September 21 · 48m

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We talked all things new in #bcpoli on Left East to West today. But it was early in this wild day so let’s see what sticks by our Monday release. Catch up with this week’s episode first. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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"When we lose jobs, Trump wins": union strategies protecting Canada's economic strength

Podcast Episode · Left East to West · September 14 · 56m

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 22/08/2026

1/5 The Prime Minister was right to walk away from the negotiating table last night. I believe Canadians are united in this crucial moment, on this crucial point: no deal is better than a bad deal.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Did you catch Left East to West podcast this week? We’re talking to Jared Walker ED of Canadians for Tax Fairness on their recent report detailing growing extreme inequality in Canada, province by province and how new tax measures could reverse those trends. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This week on Left East to West podcast we sit down with Marit Stiles, leader of the @theondy.bsky.social, to talk about the work she’s been doing as official opposition to Premier Doug Ford and all things Ontario politics

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today on Left East to West, we talk to Sabrina Fernandes, author and well-known Brazilian commentator about this fall's elections, which pits incumbent President Lula of the social democratic Workers Party against Trump-backed Flávio Bolsonaro and his Liberals. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

And just like that, the Left East to West podcast is 6 months old! Our show this week is a retrospective on federal politics, federal-provincial relations and shifts in provincial politics across the country. And a tribute to Stephanie Smith.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We have a packed episode of Left East to West this week: a guest interview with Shauna Sylvester on climate and policy change in cities; update from Saman Tabasinejad, executive director of Progress Toronto. And details on the recent Smith-Carney oil MOU from The Breach contributor Desmond Cole.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today is Menstrual Health Day in BC – and MHDay globally. Join us in calling for the Government of BC to update legislation to ensure that menstrual supplies are provided in workplaces by signing our new petition. Let’s see more action in BC. www.change.org/p/update-bc-...

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I really enjoyed @tomparkin.bsky.social @nikkihill.bsky.social Left East to West show yesterday. In the spirit of yesterday's show I am going to be extra kind and gentle today. 🥰 Jennifer Howard inspired me. m.youtube.com/watch?v=WevC...

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Can Carney’s right turn be Lewis NDP’s opening?

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Spencer Chandra Herbert @spencerch.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today, Sacred Fires will be lit across BC to honour and remember the children that never came home from residential schools and Indian hospitals.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

On today’s Left East to West I talked to James Valcke of Viewpoints Research on his Nova Scotia poll showing significant support for workers in a ongoing long-term care strike. And the horserace numbers: PCs - 32% NDP - 31% Libs - 19% youtu.be/PSovB-cuzDA

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Viewpoints poll shows fast-falling support for PC premier Tim Houston

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The reserve is within the Great Bear Sea, a diverse marine ecosystem that covers more than half of B.C.’s coast and includes glass sponge reefs, salmon, killer whales and migrating humpbacks cheknews.ca/vast-marine-...

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Vast marine conservation reserve, bigger than P.E.I., to protect B.C. central coast

An enormous national marine conservation reserve is being established on British Columbia's central coast, spanning an area larger than Prince Edward Island.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New on Left East to West this week for your long weekend listening: Coree Tull, chair of the the BC Watershed Security Coalition, joins us to talk about the importance of watershed security and the potentials in the watershed workforce in our feature Interview. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Canada's water, Trump and intensifying demands

Podcast Episode · Left East to West · May 18 · 59m

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🎙️ This week on Left East to West Josh Bizjak, Executive Director of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation, joins us to talk movement building across Canada, regional challenges, and shaping a shared social democratic vision. He also breaks down DCLF’s eight city speaker series.

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Broadbent Institute @broadbent.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Broadbent Research Fellow & 'Social Democrats of the North' host Dave McGrane joins @nikkihill.bsky.social & @tomparkin.bsky.social on 'Left East to West' to discuss the Social Democrats Who Built Canada. Full episode 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=o6OFZXNsJkg

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This week on Left East to West: Social democrats who built Canada. We talk to political scientist Dave McGrane to learn about key founders of Canadian social democracy — how they wrested power from old elites to make Canada different and better. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Social democrats who built Canada

Podcast Episode · Left East to West · May 4 · 56m

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 02/05/2026

BREAKING: A conservative court packed with Trump-appointed judges just ruled to ROLL BACK access to the abortion pill. This is a page straight out of extremist Republicans’ anti-abortion playbook. Let me be clear: the abortion pill is safe and effective. We must fight back.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The United Way BC Period Promise wants to make menstrual products as accessible as toilet paper. Join the annual collection campaign as it kicks off today. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/05/01/u...

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United Way BC wants to make menstrual products as accessible as toilet paper

NANAIMO - United Way BC (UWBC) is once again collecting menstrual products for those in need, with last year's...

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Are good jobs with union benefits the antidote to the far-right? Our guest on Left East to West this week is Siobhan Vipond, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress. @canadianlabour.bsky.social @siobhanvipond.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Good jobs with union benefits: an antidote to the far-right?

Podcast Episode · Left East to West · April 27 · 1h 8m

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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!

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Claudia Chender, Nova Scotia NDP leader: focused on affordability, health and culture

Podcast Episode · Left East to West · April 13 · 52m

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Tabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Of course he’s going to pick a fight with the Pope. What else is open on Sunday?

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

"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."

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The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit

The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

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. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Left East to West

Politics Podcast · Weekly check-in on top political stories across Canada, interviews for people building this country

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Bonita Zarrillo🇨🇦 @mp-bonitazarrillo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I Stand With Adrienne Smith! Hate Has No Home Here!

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Josie Osborne 🇨🇦 @josieosborne.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

BC’s Free Contraceptives Program Has Been Hugely Successful More people are using IUDs and hormonal implants now that cost isn’t an issue. thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...

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BC’s Free Contraceptives Program Has Been Hugely Successful | The Tyee

More people are using IUDs and hormonal implants now that cost isn’t an issue.

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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It really blows my mind that some people get so angry over someone else getting housing. Mad about housing people. Heartless.

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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!

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

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

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Left wing politicians running a deficit: Profligate wastrel! Right wing politicians running a deficit: you see, it’s really the system’s fault…

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

"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

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Representing workers with social democrats in power: Sussanne Skidmore, President BC Fed of Labour

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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. And catch some of the pre convention episodes now podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

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Nikki Hill @nikkihill.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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.

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Don Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY6N...

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An illegal war creates Mark Carney's first bad week, with NDP leader Don Davies

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