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 

Additional music by Audio Network

Further reading: 

• The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? | CBC News
• Opinion | NDP leadership candidates look inward as their party crumbles around them | Toronto Star
• New Abacus Poll: Liberals Open Their Largest Lead Since Carney Became Leader as Optimism Hits Multi-Year High
• ‘Bold solutions’ versus ‘Big tent’: Where the NDP leadership race stands ahead of the final debate | CTV News
• Canada Is Edging Toward a Two-Party System. That Would Be a Mistake | The Walrus
• Four in 10 Canadians prefer socialism but not higher taxes to pay for it | Fraser Institute 

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