We're thrilled that this episode is guest-hosted by Rinaldo Walcott, a professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Toronto (and a member of The Leap’s board). Rinaldo speaks with Nairobi-based scholar Keguro Macharia, author of t

Naomi Klein, Coronavirus Capitalism, and a People's Bailout Now!

May 8th, 2020 1h 20m

For our first podcast episode of the pandemic, we take a step back and examine the big picture — and who better to guide us than The Leap’s co-founder Naomi Klein. In a wide-ranging conversation, we explore the perils and possibilities of this

Homes for All and All for Our Home

Feb 10th, 2020 59m 50s

What could be more fundamental than the right of every person to a safe and healthy home — whether the place where we sleep each night, or our collective home, our planet? In conversation with the brilliant Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and Daniel Al

Election 2019: Racism with a Smile

Oct 18th, 2019 29m 23s

In a special mini-episode, we discuss the federal election and all the special moments of racism that it surfaced.

Do The Greens Have a New Deal? Discuss.

Sep 19th, 2019 58m 23s

We ask federal leader Elizabeth May about the Green Party’s plan to mobilize Canadian society to fight climate change. And we follow up with Alex Tyrrell, the head of Quebec’s provincial (and openly eco-socialist) GP, one of May’s highest-profi

The NDP vs. the GND

May 29th, 2019 35m 7s

We talk to maverick NDP candidate Svend Robinson about how the party is doing on climate so far, and whether it's capable of getting the Green New Deal right. We also touch on the NDP's history and future of opening itself to the creativity and

Be More Human

Mar 23rd, 2019 1h 4m

We examine the normalization of racism and xenophobia in political discourse, as we unpack one of the most pressing human rights and climate issues of our time: migration. Guests Harjeet Singh of Action Aid and Kara Manso of the Caregivers’ Act

The Green New Deal

Feb 12th, 2019 1h 2m

We talk to Varshini Prakash, co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, about the bold idea sweeping the U.S. political landscape known as the Green New Deal. And we explore the opportunities and challenges of bringing the Green New Deal frame to Cana

Change Is Coming

Feb 8th, 2019 1m 22s

It’s election year in Canada, and The Leap is launching a brand new podcast hosted by Avi Lewis and Maya Menezes. The first episode drops February 12. Get ready.

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