New Left Radio

Corporate Greed During Crisis, Political Grift, & a Hope for a New Future

This week in the news - Emera, greed, and the people of Nova Scotia - The art of the political grift - and special guest, Jenn Neilson from the BC Ecosocialists.More About Jenn Neilson, PhDJenn is a board member of the BC Ecosocialists, a local organizer, artist activist, and longtime public servant in the education and arts and culture sectors. With HQ Collective, a grassroots advocacy organization, Jenn produces events, leads consultations with local residents, and presents findings to City Council, staff, community sponsors, and relevant advisory boards. Jenn grew up in North Delta, BC and now lives in Victoria with her large blended family.

Mourning the Sanders Campaign, Conservatives out Lefting Us, & the NDP Socialist Caucus

Mourning the end of the Sanders campaign and the beginning of what comes next, the Conservative response to COVID-19 relief that's left of us, and Barry Weisleder, Chair of the NDP Socialist Caucus.

COVID-19 as a Catalyst & Democratization of Place

COVID-19 is exposing the often hidden gaps in our society and calling us to do better together, we discuss transformational change, and the democratization of the neighbourhood and the factory w/ Dr. Michael Courey, Urban Sociologist & Community Organizer.

Hate Mail, Oil is Dead & Run for Something & Rick Salutin

We respond to the haters, Alberta oil is dead and Kenney hates the environment, and we want you to run for office.W/ Special guest, writer, playwright, publisher, and leftist Canadian icon Rick Salutin discusses Mel Watkins and the Waffle manifesto, the future of the left in Canada, the dangers of free trade, and the life changing moment he became a leftist.

Quebec puts workers at risk, Derek Sloan and dual loyalty, & Susan Toth - Labour Lawyer, Activist, & Vice Chair of the London Police Services Board

Quebec wants you to go back to work at any cost to public health, Derek Sloan is a disgusting race baiter, and our guest Susan Toth - Labour Lawyer, Activist, and Vice Chair of the London Police Services Board discusses injustice in Canada, racism, equality, and workers rights.