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Does Canada Need the NDP? // Energy Round Table
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All but burned to the ground on Election Night, the NDP faces an existential crisis. Is Canada a two-party system moving forward, or does our democracy need the NDP?
6:30 | Shannon Phillips and Ken Boessenkool disagree on the future of politics in Canada. Who do you agree with? Leave a comment below! Note: this episode was recorded one hour before Pierre Poilievre announced he'll seek a seat in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot constituency, with MP-elect Damien Kurek stepping aside.
KEN'S GLOBE & MAIL PIECE: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-as-canada-moves-to-a-two-party-system-the-conservatives-need-new/
SHANNON'S SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/inbox/post/162343551?r=7eevt&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true
MAKE BETTER POLICY: https://mbpolicy.com/
50:00 | How are election results landing in Canada's largest industrial park? Jespo talks politics, pipelines, and the future of the trades with two "blue collar" energy industry leaders.
GET TICKETS to the NISKU ENERGY SHOW on MAY 14/15: https://business.yourchamber.ca/chamber-events/Details/2025-nisku-energy-show-1234907?sourceTypeId=Website
1:33:05 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after a wild week.
1:43:25 | Kenny's not sold on Mark Carney, Other Ken feels differently, Darian's seeing doom and gloom on the horizon, David wants Danielle to call a by-election, Steve calls Jespo out re: a recent interview, and Jenny wants you to join the Alberta Resistance. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
1090 episodes
Manage episode 480259094 series 2831575
All but burned to the ground on Election Night, the NDP faces an existential crisis. Is Canada a two-party system moving forward, or does our democracy need the NDP?
6:30 | Shannon Phillips and Ken Boessenkool disagree on the future of politics in Canada. Who do you agree with? Leave a comment below! Note: this episode was recorded one hour before Pierre Poilievre announced he'll seek a seat in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot constituency, with MP-elect Damien Kurek stepping aside.
KEN'S GLOBE & MAIL PIECE: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-as-canada-moves-to-a-two-party-system-the-conservatives-need-new/
SHANNON'S SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/inbox/post/162343551?r=7eevt&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true
MAKE BETTER POLICY: https://mbpolicy.com/
50:00 | How are election results landing in Canada's largest industrial park? Jespo talks politics, pipelines, and the future of the trades with two "blue collar" energy industry leaders.
GET TICKETS to the NISKU ENERGY SHOW on MAY 14/15: https://business.yourchamber.ca/chamber-events/Details/2025-nisku-energy-show-1234907?sourceTypeId=Website
1:33:05 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after a wild week.
1:43:25 | Kenny's not sold on Mark Carney, Other Ken feels differently, Darian's seeing doom and gloom on the horizon, David wants Danielle to call a by-election, Steve calls Jespo out re: a recent interview, and Jenny wants you to join the Alberta Resistance. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]
When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!
REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta...
FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen
REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch
RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
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