Like the show? Like reading books? Support us on Patreon at the 'solidarity' level and you'll be. in the NLR Bookclub, w/ a Verso book delivered to you each month! A damning and terrible report on the state of youth group homes in Saskatchewan shows the abject failure of the province to care for those in its care. What does it say about us as Canadians? Then, Cargill workers in High River, Alberta are going on strike. Their workplace has been ground zero for COVID outbreaks in the past year and ...
Nov 12, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Each week, we’ll bring you a panel discussion with Canada’s leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what’s happening in the newsphere. This week we’re joined by activist and former NDP candidate for Oshawa Shailene Panylo and journalist, writer, and actor Rob Salerno to dive deep on the non-coalition coalition talks between the ruling Liberals and NDP. Who is the most to gain? Then, the PMO has been running government for ...
Nov 11, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Like the show? Like reading books? Support us on Patreon at the 'solidarity' level and you'll be. in the NLR Bookclub, w/ a Verso book delivered to you each month! Vaccine politics plays a part in who’s in and who’s out in the ‘shadow cabinet’, opening the door for the PPC and Maxime Bernier to pick off a MP. When will this all be behind us? Then, we’re joined in the CUPE Ontario Union Hall by Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario to discuss the political theatre by Doug Ford on minimum wage and ...
Nov 10, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! The status quo may seem permanent and unchangeable but as David Potter tells us, there are significant disruptions throughout modern history that have fundamentally changed the world — sometimes seemingly overnight. What can we learn from our past in making the world anew? How can movements breakthrough? Most importantly, are disruptive movements doomed to becoming centrist? About Disruption: Why Things Change How do things change? The question is critica...
Nov 09, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! London, Ontario has a plan to address homelessness but advocates are concerned. In order to solve the challenges the city faces, political will must take on property developers that horde the downtown core, not ship the vulnerable to the hinterlands. Mainers have voted to block a planned power line with Hydro Quebec. If the utility wants to do business in the good old USA, it must learn to play politics the American way. Alberta posts the highest increase...
Nov 05, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Like the show? Like reading books? Support us on Patreon at the 'solidarity' level and you'll be. in the NLR Bookclub, w/ a Verso book delivered to you each month! Each week on Counterpoint, we’ll bring you a panel discussion with Canada’s leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what’s happening in the newsphere. This week we're joined by Washington Post columnist David Moscrop and National Post columnist Adam Zivo for a discussion on Justin Trudeau's commitment ...
Nov 04, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! What does autocracy look like? Is it a “strongman” rising in the shadows or can it be the ascent of a leader without a democratic mandate as well? We go to Manitoba where the new Premier was elected by just over 8,000 PC loyalists and questions linger around her legitimacy. Then, we head east to PEI for an update on the provinces mobile health units. Many of the questions we asked when the program was launched have now been presented by the PEI Liberals. ...
Nov 03, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! It's time to reimagine what our government does on behalf of Canadians, how it does it, and who it serves. It's time to rekindle democratic socialism for a new path forward for Canada. Andrew Jackson joins to discuss his new book which lays out the arguments for a future that turns away from capitalism and towards replacement with something altogether different. About The Fire and the Ashes: Rekindling Democratic Socialism In The Fire and the Ashes , long...
Nov 02, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Thousands of CUPE members in New Brunswick are exercising their right to withhold their labour — and Premier Blaine Higgs is threatening to do everything in his power to force them back to work. Then, it's time for a realignment in the HoC! We discuss who's vote has more impact, what the newly minted seats mean for the balance of power, and what we can do to limit the hegemony of Ontario in the legislature. We round out the show with the shameful action b...
Nov 01, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Whether it’s targeted at women in the workplace, Indigenous People’s, or working Canadians, Canada loves oppression. On today’s drop we look at a bombshell lawsuit that has been filed against the Alberta Premier’s Office — but we shouldn’t be surprised by it. The Saskatchewan Throne Speech calls for ‘more policing’ in a policy move that’s tone deaf to the moment. Should we expect anything else from neoliberals? Then, the Vatican announces a Papal visit to...
Oct 29, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Trudeau shuffles the cabinet and we explore who’s in, who’s out, and what does it all mean! Then, we’re joined in the Union Hall by CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn to discuss Bill 124, the minimum wage, funding cuts for public services, lack of permanent paid sick days, housing, and more of the horrors in the Ford Republic of Ontario. Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Rodger on Twitter Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by joining our mailing ...
Oct 27, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Postmodernism permeates our lives and has fundamentally changed our world. Entwined with neoliberalism, our societies and our lives and our governments have been changed by these two ideological movements. Our social safety nets and our socio-economic ladders have ben cut away and we have been left with a world that may be unsalvagable. Stuart Jeffries joins us to discuss and explore what this new type of capitalism means for our future. Links Buy Everyth...
Oct 26, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! The hits just keep coming for the CAF. This time, it’s come to light they’ve trained fascists in Ukraine. Then, Québec replaces ethics and religious values curriculum with “Québec values” class. We round it out in PEI, where government is actually doing something right-ish. Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Rodger on Twitter Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by joining our mailing list today! _________...
Oct 25, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! The Gitxsan People, say enough is enough and refuse to allow BC child services to remove any more children from their community. A new report shows serious issues with racism inside the culture of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada — what will be done to correct it? Then, the Teamsters file for unionization at yet another Amazon fulfillment facility. What will be the first facility to win in the fight against Amazon? Follow Joe on Twitter Follo...
Oct 22, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Each week, we’ll bring you a panel discussion with Canada’s leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change-makers discussing what’s happening in the newsphere. This week, we’re joined by columnist, and commentator Andrew Lawton and NDP activist and former candidate Jessa McLean to discuss Canada's role in the provocation in the Taiwan Strait, the P3 transit debacle in Ottawa, and if the Ontario NDP can pull out a victory in next year's provincial ...
Oct 21, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! The results are somewhat in and the results in Alberta are pretty groundbreaking. Calgary and Edmonton both have new mayors, the teeth win, and daylight savings time may just survive. We explore the results, known and unknown. Then we’re joined by CUPE Ontario President, Fred Hahn in the Union Hall with CUPE Ontario, our new weekly segment. It appears Doug Ford and the PCs are in full campaign mode, positioning the premier as a big spender who came to the...
Oct 20, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Homlessness is a global challenge, yet municipalities are forced to deal with it as a local issue. It's how they approach change that makes an impact. We’re joined by former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Homeless Services Linda Gibbs and professor and former Assistant Commissioner of Policy and Research at the New York City Department of Homeless Services Jay Bainbridge to discuss their new book, How Ten Global Cities Take On Homelessnes...
Oct 19, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca makes a slew of promises, including to resign if he fails. Do the Liberals know there is so little faith in them fulfilling their word? Parliament is finally coming back after five long months of vacation. Does the PM take the job of governance seriously? Canada gets roped into an American provocation with China — the only loser in this Cold War is Canada. Then, Ontarians in need of optometric care are finding that t...
Oct 18, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Calgarians & Albertans go to the polls on Monday with a slew of plebiscites, referenda on the ballot — they’ll select a new mayor too. We look at the ballot and all of the questions voters will face. Then, Nova Scotia PCs put forward legislation to set fixed election dates which would bring them in line with the rest of Canada. Pack your bags! The US border is opening to Canadians, but should we be worried? Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Rodger on Twitt...
Oct 15, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Each week, we’ll bring you a panel discussion with Canada’s leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what’s happening in the newsphere. This week we’re joined by columnist and commentator Tom Parkin & activist and National Post columnist Adam Zivo to explore the blocking of young leftists from nomination by the ONDP — what’s at stake and how do we fix it? Former candidate for NDP president Jessa McLean has taken the fed...
Oct 14, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Winnipeg Schools do away with resource officers, Doug Ford says the money just isn’t enough to sign on to Trudeau’s childcare plan, and Canadians are overwhelmingly aligned in opposition to China. Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Rodger on Twitter Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by joining our mailing list today! _________...
Oct 13, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! We’re joined by the Brooklyn Bad Boy himself, journalist David Klion for a wide ranging conversation on his path to left politics from his childhood in the Washington, DC suburbs, Israel/Palestine and the cognitive dissonance of Liberal Zionism, left foreign policy in a technocratic system, and American Empire with Canada in its shadow. Links Jewish Currents Jewish Currents Newsletter Articles by David Follow David on Twitter About David Klion David Klion...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh calls the election results 'disappointing' and initiates an internal review — an important step. Will the party make had choices if need be to win? Doug Ford talks out of both sides of his mouth on vaccine mandates — one for workers, and another for members of the PC caucus. Well, which is it Doug? Then, the Bank of Canada warns of the serious risk that the housing bubble may burst. Who's most at risk... Spoiler alert, it's regula...
Oct 08, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! A vaccine mandate is coming today that will apply to federal workers and Canadian travelers. How will the government guarantee equity? Yellowknife City Council kills plans for a new shelter at the behest of business. Who should our municipal governments serve, capital or the people? 'Both' is not an option. Then, Calgary UFCW workers vote 97% in favour of strike action against Loblaws. How can workers use their collective position to achieve better condit...
Oct 06, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Maximillian Alvarez has committed his life to justice for working people through a career focused on telling their stories and journalism that exposes the challenges in our society that are swept under the rug and ignored. He joins us for a conversation on the state of the media, the political discourse, the world, the unignorable failures of capitalism that permeate our lives. How we can begin to reframe our society and imagine a world anew? Links The Re...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! The fallout from the PM's decision to vacation in Tofino on the first national day of Truth & Reconciliation continues. Elizabeth May must speak out after being asked not to. The rich just can't stop hiding their wealth at our expense. Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Rodger on Twitter Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by joining our mailing list today! _________...
Oct 04, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! In a landmark decision the Human Rights Tribunal has delivered a verdict that the government of Canada must pay the maximum reparations to victims of the residential ‘school’ system. What could have been a moment of national unity ha now become a stain on Canadian society. Then, newly elected Liberal MP George Chahal in Calgary was caught stealing Conservative campaign literature from the door on a home security camera. In a test of personal ethics, Georg...
Oct 01, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Each week, we’ll bring you a panel discussion with Canada’s leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what’s happening in the newsphere. This week we’re joined by writer and National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux & activist and National Post columnist Adam Zivo to explore what will define the upcoming session of Parliament, and if real action on housing will, a key election issue for all parties will make the agenda. T...
Sep 30, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! The courts lift the injunction at Fairy Creek, but not without some harsh criticism of the RCMP. Can this moment lead to necessary conversations on police reform? Then, Democracy Watch files a lawsuit to prevent another snap election without a vote of non-confidence. When might the next election be and who will be ready? Speaking of leaders, Annamie Paul resigned with some very powerful words. Will the sexism, racism, and antisemitism she alleges be ignor...
Sep 29, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Fan of the show? Support us on Patreon ! Remember the promise of the early internet? It was a network of information sharing that would free us from corporate control, allow for free sharing of ideas and information, and revolutionize the world. Then, through gentrification and copying of capital, it became a vehicle controlled by capital, serving as a tool to advertise, sell, and message to us. Author, professor, and researcher Jessa Lingel joins us to discuss reclaiming our digital freedom and...
Sep 28, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 24
