Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy

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The Perspectives Journal Podcast complements the journal and opinions content of Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy, to bring out left-wing ideas and strategy in a new and ever-evolving format. The podcast features interviews with policy experts, to dig deeper into the progressive angles of the issues affecting working-class, ordinary Canadians.Hosted by editor-in-chief, Clement Nocos, the Perspectives Journal Podcast aims to bring forward timely analysis on issues from the multiple crises of the economy, cost-of-living and the environment, to the labour movement, as well as the state of Canadian democracy. The wide reaching breadth of this show aims to help inform policymakers and the public about approaches to today’s pressing problems that are rooted in Ed Broadbent’s Principles for Canadian Social Democracy. Perspectives Journal also produces and features shows hosted by the Broadbent Institute’s friends and affiliates, providing a progressive platform for limited and irregular conversations that are still necessary to enliven Canada’s political discourse. The Perspectives Journal Podcast is a proud members of the Harbinger Media Network, Canada’s progressive podcast community. Activists Make History Activists Make History with Peggy Nash is a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal that finds the political underdogs and asks how they got started, against the odds, to fight for progressive change. Policymakers, activists and experts from underrepresented communities and backgrounds, that are typically pushed to the margins of Canadian political life, are front and centre in conversation with Peggy Nash, who has been a union activist, a feminist advocate, and a Member of Parliament in Canada’s House of Commons for nearly a decade.Reflecting on these experiences as a political outsider, and in conversation with other like-minded outsiders that take our struggles into the halls of power, Activists Make History aims to show how we can win a better world through elected office. Activists Make History is only made possible by the generous contribution of Unifor.

  1. Social Democrats of the North: League for Social Reconstruction

    FEB 18

    Social Democrats of the North: League for Social Reconstruction

    The League for Social Reconstruction was a group of socialist thinkers, brought together by the crisis of the Great Depression, that laid the intellectual foundations for modern Canadian social democracy. Through the crisis of the Great Depression, Canadian socialist intellectuals came together as 'The League for Social Reconstruction' to lay out the political and economic ideas that would become the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and the 1933 Regina Manifesto; the party's policy program. The LSR was described as the CCF's "brain trust" and can be seen as a prototype of the modern "think tank." It was instrumental in developing Canadian social democracy into a mass, cross-country political project throughout the 1930s. -- Social Democrats of the North: Canadian Visions for Justice & Equality from Confederation to the Quiet Revolution is a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal by Broadbent Research Fellow and Editorial Committee Member Dave McGrane. Dave McGrane, Professor of Political Science at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the life, times, and ideas of Canada’s most influential social democrats. From Confederation at 1867, to the Quiet Revolution of the 1960s, discover the people who shaped social democracy in Canada, the movements that fought for the working-class, and the legacies they’ve left for the wellbeing of all Canadians. There are lessons for activists, and forgotten struggles that apply to today’s wins. After all, the best teacher for a better world tomorrow, is the past. Social Democrats of the North is a Perspectives Journal Podcast Series, published by the Broadbent Institute. Host & Episode Research – Dave McGrane Producer – Clement Nocos Production Assistant – Jack McClelland -- Theme music note The tune of US folk song “John Brown’s Body” is used extensively for militant labour movements and group marching, referencing US abolitionist John Brown. The tune has evolved into a number of variations, including ‘The March of the Workers’ in the Labor Reform Songster (1892) by Ontario labour leader Phillips Thompson (Social Democrats of the North Episode 2). Battle Hymn of the Republic medley by Marisa Anderson is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Support the show

    26 min
  2. Activists Make History: Winning for Working People with Rob Ashton

    FEB 10

    Activists Make History: Winning for Working People with Rob Ashton

    The longshoreman and leadership hopeful shares his vision for Canada's NDP as the party of workers and everyday people. SUBSCRIBE to the Perspectives Journal Podcast and Activists Make History for previous interviews with the 2026 NDP leadership race candidates. Rob Ashton is a trade unionist, longshoreman, and candidate running to be the next leader of the federal NDP. He has spent more than three decades working on Canada’s docks and in the labour movement, rising through the ranks of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. He’s been a dock worker, business agent, vice-president, and since 2016, president of ILWU Canada, representing thousands of workers across British Columbia and Saskatchewan. On this episode of Activists Make History, host Peggy Nash talks to Ashton about his vision for Canada's NDP as the party of workers and everyday people. Support the show

    35 min
  3. Activists Make History: A New Era for the NDP with Tanille Johnston

    FEB 4

    Activists Make History: A New Era for the NDP with Tanille Johnston

    The NDP leadership hopeful reflects on her roots in student organizing to usher in a new era for progressive organizing in the federal NDP. SUBSCRIBE to the Perspectives Journal Podcast and Activists Make History for previous and upcoming interviews with the 2026 NDP leadership race candidates. Tanille Johnston is a social worker, city councilor, and candidate running to be the next leader of the federal NDP. A member of the We Wai Kai First Nation, she has led an impactful career in Indigenous health and social work before joining the NDP leadership race with a broad policy platform focused on equity, affordable housing, accessible healthcare and childcare, climate action, and stronger Indigenous representation in decision-making. On this episode of Activists Make History, host Peggy Nash talks to Johnston about her roots in student organizing and ambitions for Canada’s NDP. Support the show

    31 min
  4. Social Democrats of the North: Agnes Macphail, Canada's First Female MP

    FEB 3

    Social Democrats of the North: Agnes Macphail, Canada's First Female MP

    Rather than treating feminism and social democracy as separate projects, Agnes Macphail understood both as essential to building a more democratic and equal society. A committed social democrat, Agnes Macphail was Canada’s first woman elected to Parliament and a leader whose politics were shaped by a lifelong opposition to patriarchy and sexism. Over two decades in the House of Commons, she used her parliamentary career to champion causes including peace, prison reform, progressive taxation, and strong social programs. Rather than treating feminism and social democracy as separate projects, Macphail understood both as essential to building a more democratic and equal society. -- Social Democrats of the North: Canadian Visions for Justice & Equality from Confederation to the Quiet Revolution is a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal by Broadbent Research Fellow and Editorial Committee Member Dave McGrane. Dave McGrane, Professor of Political Science at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the life, times, and ideas of Canada’s most influential social democrats. From Confederation at 1867, to the Quiet Revolution of the 1960s, discover the people who shaped social democracy in Canada, the movements that fought for the working-class, and the legacies they’ve left for the wellbeing of all Canadians. There are lessons for activists, and forgotten struggles that apply to today’s wins. After all, the best teacher for a better world tomorrow, is the past. Social Democrats of the North is a Perspectives Journal Podcast Series, published by the Broadbent Institute. Host & Episode Research – Dave McGrane Producer – Clement Nocos Production Assistant – Jack McClelland -- Theme music note The tune of US folk song “John Brown’s Body” is used extensively for militant labour movements and group marching, referencing US abolitionist John Brown. The tune has evolved into a number of variations, including ‘The March of the Workers’ in the Labor Reform Songster (1892) by Ontario labour leader Phillips Thompson (Social Democrats of the North Episode 2). Battle Hymn of the Republic medley by Marisa Anderson is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Support the show

    21 min
  5. Extreme Wealth’s Threat to Democracy with Patriotic Millionaires Canada

    JAN 28

    Extreme Wealth’s Threat to Democracy with Patriotic Millionaires Canada

    Even the rich agree: extreme wealth inequality is a threat to democracy. In a new survey conducted by Patriotic Millionaires of millionaires and billionaires across G20 countries, 65% agree that extreme wealth is a threat to democracy. Yet, in front of billionaires on the Davos stage of the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Mark Carney touts tax cuts and subsidies for AI data centres while mourning the end of the liberal world order and democratic backsliding. On the other hand, NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis asks bankers on Bay Street whether they are aware of the societal and democratic benefits of a wealth tax. These are two competing visions for tackling wealth inequality and democratic deficits, but the world’s wealthiest would actually agree with one you would least expect. But why do we need a wealth tax, and what should Canada do about wealth inequality? The Perspectives Journal Podcast speaks with Dylan Dusseault, Executive Director of Patriotic Millionaires Canada, about the need to tackle extreme wealth inequality to save democracy, and his organization’s survey of G20 Millionaires. Notes: Nearly 80 percent of millionaires think super rich buy political influence, Patriotic MillionairesCanada’s Tax Haven Dilemma with Jared Walker, Perspectives Journal PodcastWhat’s missing from the Davos agenda: taxing the rich, Dylan Dusseault, The Monitor, Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesAvi Lewis asks bankers on Bay Street if it’s time for a wealth tax, Avi Lewis NDP Leadership CampaignSupport the show

    33 min
  6. Activists Make History: Big Tent Organizing with Heather McPherson

    JAN 27

    Activists Make History: Big Tent Organizing with Heather McPherson

    Heather McPherson is channeling value-driven politics in her campaign for NDP leadership. SUBSCRIBE to the Perspectives Journal Podcast and Activists Make History for previous and upcoming interviews with the 2026 NDP leadership race candidates. Since 2019, Heather McPherson has been Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona, securing a once-contentious parliamentary seat through three federal elections. Raised in a working-class home in Edmonton, she spent more than 15 years working with Canada World Youth and the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation before entering politics. On this episode of Activists Make History, host Peggy Nash talks to McPherson about her values-driven campaign and "big tent" vision for Canada's NDP. Support the show

    36 min
  7. Activists Make History: From the Ground Up with Tony McQuail

    JAN 24

    Activists Make History: From the Ground Up with Tony McQuail

    Tony McQuail is channeling decades of grassroots activism to platform rural issues and a green progressive vision for the federal NDP. Stay tuned for future episodes with other candidates in the 2026 NDP leadership race. Tony McQuail is an organic farmer and candidate running to be the next leader of the federal NDP. A lifelong activist, he has run for office multiple times, served on the Huron County Board of Education, and spent decades organizing around sustainable farming, rural issues, and green progressive politics. On this episode of Activists Make History, host Peggy Nash talks to McQuail about how he is channeling grassroots activism for green progressive campaign. Support the show

    32 min
  8. Activists Make History: Stories that Change the World with Avi Lewis

    JAN 21

    Activists Make History: Stories that Change the World with Avi Lewis

    Peggy Nash is bringing conversations from the campaign trail to Activists Make History, speaking with candidates running to be the next leader of the federal NDP. Avi Lewis is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and candidate running to be the next leader of the federal NDP. Born in Toronto, he built a career telling stories about movements for economic and social justice, from worker-run enterprises to global climate campaigns. On this episode of Activists Make History, host Peggy Nash talks to Lewis about his efforts connecting social movements for a common political front. Stay tuned for future episodes with other candidates in the 2026 NDP leadership race. Support the show

    34 min
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The Perspectives Journal Podcast complements the journal and opinions content of Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy, to bring out left-wing ideas and strategy in a new and ever-evolving format. The podcast features interviews with policy experts, to dig deeper into the progressive angles of the issues affecting working-class, ordinary Canadians.Hosted by editor-in-chief, Clement Nocos, the Perspectives Journal Podcast aims to bring forward timely analysis on issues from the multiple crises of the economy, cost-of-living and the environment, to the labour movement, as well as the state of Canadian democracy. The wide reaching breadth of this show aims to help inform policymakers and the public about approaches to today’s pressing problems that are rooted in Ed Broadbent’s Principles for Canadian Social Democracy. Perspectives Journal also produces and features shows hosted by the Broadbent Institute’s friends and affiliates, providing a progressive platform for limited and irregular conversations that are still necessary to enliven Canada’s political discourse. The Perspectives Journal Podcast is a proud members of the Harbinger Media Network, Canada’s progressive podcast community. Activists Make History Activists Make History with Peggy Nash is a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal that finds the political underdogs and asks how they got started, against the odds, to fight for progressive change. Policymakers, activists and experts from underrepresented communities and backgrounds, that are typically pushed to the margins of Canadian political life, are front and centre in conversation with Peggy Nash, who has been a union activist, a feminist advocate, and a Member of Parliament in Canada’s House of Commons for nearly a decade.Reflecting on these experiences as a political outsider, and in conversation with other like-minded outsiders that take our struggles into the halls of power, Activists Make History aims to show how we can win a better world through elected office. Activists Make History is only made possible by the generous contribution of Unifor.

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