A conversation about the NDP’s new federal leader and the challenges he will face – especially in Saskatchewan

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The federal NDP just chose a new leader! Avi Lewis has stepped into the new role and has his work cut out for him. The party has suffered some major losses in recent years and even the provincial NDP here in Saskatchewan have sme problems with the new leader. Charles Smith, Professor in the Department of Political Studies at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, joins the show to share his thoughts on the new leader and if the federal NDP can really make a comeback
30 Mar 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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