Building Left

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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 perspective—real talk, grassroots voices, and no Ottawa filter. With hosts Jaime Frederick & Kallee Lins.

  1. 17 АПР.

    Inside the NDP: How Federal Council Really Works

    In this episode, hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick speak with El Foulkes, an organizer, union activist and artist who sits on the NDP federal council as a table officer from Quebec. El explains how the council and executive operate between conventions, shares their experience on transparency, consultation and decision‑making, and discusses internal organizing to strengthen democratic processes across the party. Join us for a conversation about what structural changes are needed within the party and how a model of continuous, grassroots organizing can lead to a more accountable, movement‑focused NDP. Folllowing that, Kallee and Jaime briefly dig into recent political developments—Avi Lewis’s early moves as NDP leader, federal by-election results and what it means that the Liberal government now holds a majority of seats in the House of Commons. Background/More information: NDP Executive & Council (list not updated at time of publication) Toronto Star: Carney government plans to water down fundraiser rules Information on Stephen Lewis Memorial RSVP to attend Stephen Lewis Memorial (livestream)

    58 мин.

  2. 6 АПР.

    Convention Confidential: What you may have missed from the debates, elections and tributes

    Jaime Frederick puts co-host Kallee Lins in the hot seat for a report from the NDP convention in Winnipeg. Join Building Left for a deep dive into Avi Lewis's first-ballot victory, executive council elections, and what the recently passed resolutions reveal about the future direction and unity of the party.

    1 ч. 4 мин.

  3. 25 МАР.

    Backroom Deals & Ranked Ballots: On the Eve of the NDP Convention

    Just days before the federal NDP chooses its new leader in Winnipeg, hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick break down the race to Convention: a mutual endorsement proposition between candidates, strategic ranked-ballot math, attacks over the decade-old Leap Manifesto, and the fallout from Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crossing the floor to the Liberals. Join us as we weigh in on what these flashpoints mean for the party’s direction and electability. We also debate whether or not the NDP leader needs a seat in the House of Commons, and look ahead to Convention resolutions, by-election math, and rebuilding efforts across the country. Background reading/viewing: NDP leadership hopeful rebuffed opponent’s offer of support Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein read Mean Tweets: https://youtu.be/REdG3VL9Yfo?si=l_XYDDYFGqpeayFn NDP's Davies says Idlout's decision to join Liberals overrides 'sacred trust' of ballot box | CBC News

    46 мин.

  4. 5 МАР.

    Candidate Spotlight: Heather McPherson

    Join Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins for the latest spotlight on NDP leadership hopefuls. Jump in and get to know Heather McPherson! Heather McPherson, the NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona and the only sitting MP running for leader, shares the tactics that have led her team in Alberta to repeated electoral successes.  On Building Left, Heather discusses the need for balancing a just transition for oil and gas workers with climate action, immigration politics in Alberta and across the country, and restoring Canada to its ethically-grounded place on the world stage.

    40 мин.

  5. 26 ФЕВР.

    The Final Showdown: NDP Leadership Candidates Face-off in English Debate

    Join hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins as they debrief the final NDP leadership debate held on Feb 19. Questions ranged from energy policy to managing US aggression. (Don't worry—they were speaking English this time, so ideas were much more fulsome!) This recap covers everything from Tony's memorable zingers to the spicy and thinly veiled jabs between candidates.  What was your takeaway from the debate? Send us a message on social. Building Left on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buildingleft.bsky.social Building Left on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingleftpodcast

    55 мин.

  6. 12 ФЕВР.

    Rebuilding for Strength: A Conversation with Peter Julian

    Longtime NDP MP Peter Julian joins Building Left to reflect on the party's catastrophic 2025 defeat and the national renewal effort. Julian, alongside former MP Matthew Green, have proposed 25 resolutions for the federal NDP Convention coming up in Winnipeg, resolutions aimed at reviving both the Party structure and its policy commitments.   Peter joins co-hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick to share how key reforms—putting Elections Canada rebates back in the hands of riding associations, building election platforms from existing party policy, and foregrounding the work of the full NDP MP team during elections—can position NDP campaigns for victory. Learn more about Peter Julian and Matthew Green's initiative at ndprenewal.ca.

    41 мин.

  7. 29 ЯНВ.

    Between a Party and Its Grassroots: A Regional Organizer's View of the NDP's Campaign Machine

    Jess Wittman began climate activism at the age of nine, going door to door. As she grew up, so did her passion for community engagement. She worked on five provincial and federal election campaigns between 2024 and 2025, what she calls a "bootcamp" in political organizing.  Jamie Frederick and Kallee Lins speak with Jess about her role as an NDP regional organizer for the 2025 federal election. This is a deep dive into the nitty gritty of making campaigns happen: juggling Elections Canada regulations, balancing limited resources, and the reality of reaching voters in large, rural ridings.  Take a listen as Jess offers practical advice about preparing for campaigns and asks candid questions about where organizing efforts are best placed in today's political landscape.

    1 ч. 7 мин.

  8. 9 ЯНВ.

    Review & Renewal: Inside the NDP’s Post‑Election Reflections

    Hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins unpack Emilie Taman's post‑election review of the federal NDP, tracing how the party's pre‑campaign decisions, campaign messaging, other systemic issues and the political landscape all shaped the 2025 result. The episode discusses the Review & Renewal Report's focus on gaps in fundraising and grassroots support, the party’s relationship with organized labour, and the current challenge of clarifying the NDP’s political identity heading into the 2026 leadership contest. Notes and other sources: NDP campaign review cites 'brutal environment' for worst-ever election result | CBC News Art supplies, beachside walks and a town hall: Inside the bruised NDP's attempts to rebuild | CBC News

    1 ч. 2 мин.
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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 perspective—real talk, grassroots voices, and no Ottawa filter. With hosts Jaime Frederick & Kallee Lins.

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    Punk in a Blazer Productions
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    23
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