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Left Turn, Canada

Left Turn, Canada

Andy Borkowski & Christo Aivalis

A new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media. Combining these experiences, along with a shared disdain with Canada’s capitalist status quo, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a Canada based on justice and dignity for all. Andy Borkowski is the Host of Video Game Sophistry, a video game commentary channel with over 250,000 subscribers. He has also worked as a news anchor and reporter at some of Canada’s largest and most popular AM Radio stations for 10 years. Christo Aivalis hosts his own show on YouTube, and is a frequent contributor to sources like Canadian Dimension, Passage, Maclean’s, Washington Post, Globe and Mail, and many others. He holds a PhD in History from Queen’s University, and has been doing political commentary for nearly a decade. Contact us at [email protected]
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Today we talk with Dmitri Lascaris about the failures of the Green Party of Canada, and how to build an ecosocialist Canada stronger than the Greens or NDP on the issue.

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Left Turn, Canada - Jagmeet Singh Gives Justin Trudeau a FINAL WARNING
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08/11/22 • 56 min

Tonight we talk about Jagmeet Singh defending the Liberal-NDP deal to provide dentalcare to Canadians. We also discuss Keffals suffering a transphobic attack and disrespect by London police. Finally, we talk about efforts of workers to Organize Amazon in Montreal.
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Left Turn, Canada - Jordan Peterson and his War Against Trans People
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07/07/22 • 57 min

We talk about Jordan Peterson and Pierre Poilievre embracing the far right and attacking trans people We also discuss the chances of conservatives victory
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Left Turn, Canada - BC Premier John Horgan Leaves a Disappointing Legacy
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06/29/22 • 62 min

John Horgan is stepping down as BC NDP leader and BC Premier, and we talk about his failures to build a progressive province. We also discuss the leadership race and ensuring safe abortion access in Canada
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Left Turn, Canada - Canada's Justice System is BROKEN!
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06/22/22 • 60 min

Christo and Andy talk about Marco Muzzo's actions costing another life, how Chrystia Freeland may be worse than Justin Trudeau, and how Pierre Poilievre has gone full crazy.
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Left Turn, Canada - We Need an ANGRY NDP w/ David Moscrop
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06/16/22 • 37 min

This week on Left Turn Canada, Andy and Chris are joined by Washington Post writer David Moscrop who famously wrote over a year ago that DOUG FORD SHOULD RESIGN! We now know he has a commanding victory in Ontario but the REAL question is, what does the NDP need to do to win? Get angry.
Follow David - https://twitter.com/David_Moscrop
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Left Turn, Canada - How the Ontario NDP Failed
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06/09/22 • 68 min

Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP FAILED in this election. We explain why, and what can be done in the future to build an ONDP that can WIN!
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Left Turn, Canada - Ontario Election Results LIVE - The NDP Needs to Change
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06/03/22 • 115 min

Andy and Christo are LIVE for Election Night in Ontario with Twitter Spaces! If you missed it, listen to us get progressively more and more depressed as Ford moves into a LANDSLIDE victory with all the opposition CRUMBLING!

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Left Turn, Canada - Doug Ford is Committing Social Murder
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04/13/22 • 62 min

SHOW 52! We've being doing for a year, to celebrate this occasion we got COVID! Protect yourself out there. We talk about Doug Ford committing social murder by protecting private schools over poor people. We also talk about the need for Singh and Horwath to get angry, and the good and bad about the federal budget.
To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada

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Today we talk about how the CTV screwed Lisa LaFlamme and treated her very differently than past male colleagues. We also discuss the role of national media and the need for a national anchor.

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How many episodes does Left Turn, Canada have?

Left Turn, Canada currently has 82 episodes available.

What topics does Left Turn, Canada cover?

The podcast is about News, Leftist, Canada, Canadian Politics, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Left Turn, Canada?

The episode title 'Jagmeet Singh Gives Justin Trudeau a FINAL WARNING' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Left Turn, Canada?

The average episode length on Left Turn, Canada is 60 minutes.

How often are episodes of Left Turn, Canada released?

Episodes of Left Turn, Canada are typically released every 7 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of Left Turn, Canada?

The first episode of Left Turn, Canada was released on Feb 26, 2021.

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