"The NDP is not going anywhere," with Cheryl Oates

We have a chat with Cheryl Oates about the current state of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada, exploring how the NDP got to single digit support in the polls, and what it takes to turn things around. But don't lose hope progressives, Cheryl explains how the NDP may still outperform expectations!We also explore the political landscape in Alberta, comparisons with UK politics, and broader geopolitical considerations, particularly regarding NATO funding and the implications of the Trump administration's policies. Chapters 00:00 The town that fun forgot....Ottawa 02:24 This week's beer 04:18 Issues Scan: Buttongate 10:05 Issues Scan: Tout Le Monde En Parle 17:41 Issues Scan: Do Debates Matter? 21:05 Issues Scan: UK Recalls Parliament 32:46 NDP's Current Standing and Voter Dynamics 38:13 Leadership Changes and Voter Sentiment 41:35 Provincial vs Federal Party Dynamics 45:16 The Future of the NDP and Election Strategies 51:08 Key Writings to Watch on Election Night 53:00 Lessons from Alberta's NDP Campaign 55:15 Is Western separation a concern? 58:13 What's no one talking about in this campaign? 01:02:48 Tasting Notes