Inside Reclaim the NDP: Ji Won Jung on Party Democracy & Renewal

Hello and welcome back to No Power Panel!In this episode: Transition in the Studio We begin with a heartfelt announcement: Isaac is stepping back from hosting duties. We're grateful for his energy and contributions and excited for the next chapter—in which Noam continues on with guest cohosts like Ji Won Jung.Full Interview: Ji Won Jung of Reclaim the NDP Noam sits down with Ji Won Jung, spokesperson and organizer of Reclaim the NDP, the grassroots campaign pushing the party toward radical democratic renewal. We dig into:The centralized control and senior staff culture that’s disconnected the NDP from its base Reclaim’s mission to redirect power and funding back to local riding associations, rebuilding democratic infrastructure from the ground up internal reform vs external takeover, Contrasting Reclaim’s strategy with the approach of Jeremy Corbyn-era LabourReclaim’s neutral stance in the 2026 leadership race, encouraging progressive candidates while remaining focused on long-term movement-buildingTheir strategic roadmap—how to restore the NDP’s working-class credibility, engage new activists, and shape policy from the ground upWinners & Losers Segment Ji returns for our Winners and Losers roundup—highlighting Canadian Tourism and the Freedom Flotilla Convoy as wins, and calling out the mainstream media and Air Canada for failing public trust and workers.Why This Episode MattersAs the NDP limps through its worst election setback to date, losing official party status and seats, Reclaim’s fresh, bottom-up vision offers a radical alternative to hollow reform. This is a conversation about what the party could be, and how Canadians can help build it.Streaming Info Full episode available now! Subscribe or follow to No Power Panel—and check back next week for more transformative conversations with our rotating cohosts and leading voices from the left. #ReclaimTheNDP #JiWonJung #NDPReform #CanadianPolitics #PartyDemocracy #NoPowerPanel #GrassrootsPolitics #LeftPodcast #2026NDPLeadership