Sparks were markedly absent from the final NDP leadership debate, replaced instead by “violent agreement” amongst candidates. Meanwhile, the federal Liberals’ rightward shift leaves a wide gap on the left side of the political spectrum. What does the NDP need to do to shake off the sleepies, and meet the current political moment?

Freelance journalist Luke Savage joins host James Nicholson to give Canada’s traditionally left-leaning party pointers.

Host: James Nicholson

Credits: James Nicholson (Host), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio, Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Luke Savage

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NDP: the Quest for Relevance

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NDP: the Quest for Relevance