The race to succeed Jagmeet Singh has begun, but most of the NDP’s big names are steering clear. Post-election, vibes within the party have been bleak, mired with handwringing, infighting, and no clear guiding vision.

One thing everyone seems to agree on is that any new leader needs to build a big tent. Bring back the labour vote. With Trump playing tariff bingo, there’s a real opportunity to speak — and to listen — to workers. Are the leadership hopefuls ready to take it?

Taylor C. Noakes joins Jesse Brown to discuss.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: Jules Bugiel (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), tom sayers (Audio Editor), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Taylor C. Noakes

Further reading:

• Federal NDP officially launches race to find next leader – CTV News
• NDP forges ahead with leadership race despite dissent – National Observer
• NDP donations have cratered, records show — and the finances only get worse – National Observer
• Heather McPherson, Avi Lewis prepare NDP leadership bids – Toronto Star
• The NDP leadership is underway — and the party is limiting signatures from ‘cis’ men – National Post
• NDP insiders are trying to fix the leadership race for an establishment candidate – The Breach
• As the NDP faces financial crisis, radical flamethrowers play with matches – Globe and Mail
• No rush on new crude oil pipelines, Trans Mountain chief executive says – Canadian Press
• Quebec plans to table bill banning prayer in public – CBC
• Prière de ne pas exagérer – La Presse

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