CANADALAND14 Jan 2025

Interview With a Young Lefty

Join Noor Azrieh and Sam Konnert for a discussion to bid farewell to key legislation that is likely to be lost due to Parliament's prorogation. From the Online Harms Act, to clean drinking water for First Nation communities, there’s a lot to mourn.

And, how could a new liberal leader possibly win back young men? We speak with Aiden Fox Ivey, who reached out after he heard our interview with a conservative bro.

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Aiden Fox Ivey, Taylor Owen, Chris Moonias

Background reading:

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass - CBC News
Young Canadians now more politically conservative than their elders – National Post
Poilievre’s Youth: Meet the young voters supporting the Conservatives – Global News
Hasan Piker on how Trump seized online culture – CBC Podcasts, Frontburner

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