The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux

Sabrina Maddeaux: A Millennial Running to be a Conservative

Jan 23, 2024

Journalist and political commentator Sabrina Maddeaux discusses her decision to seek the Conservative nomination, focusing on the housing crisis, generational perspectives, political challenges, and her unique position in a competitive conservative nomination race.

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Sabrina Maddeaux joined the Conservative nomination race due to the housing crisis and her roots in the community.

Sabrina Maddeaux's focus on inclusivity and diverse perspectives in addressing the housing crisis sets her apart.

Deep dives

Sabrina Maddow's Personal Connection to Aurora Oak Ridge's Richmond Hill

Sabrina Maddow, a journalist and political commentator, decided to run for the nomination as a conservative candidate in Aurora Oak Ridge's Richmond Hill due to her deep roots in the community. Maddow, who grew up in Richmond Hill, expressed her desire to raise her family there. She highlighted the affordability crisis in the area, mentioning the challenges faced by millennials like herself in owning homes and affording rents, which resonates with many others in her generation and Gen Z.

Introduction

2min

Generational Perspectives on Housing Crisis

5min

Challenges in Politics and Critique of Housing Policies

4min

Challenges and Solutions: International Students, Temporary Workers, and Millennial Representation in Politics

6min

Discussion on the Conservative Nomination Battle in a Riding with Conservative Leanings

5min

Sabrina Maddeaux is a journalist and political commentator who announced that she’s seeking the Conservative nomination for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill.

In this 22-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Maddeaux about the housing and affordability crisis and what role that played in her decision to run for political office.

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation

Other reading:

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/sabrina-maddeaux-im-running-for-the-conservatives-because-trudeau-abandoned-my-generation

https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-is-putting-a-new-face-on-the-conservative-party-here-are-some-of/article_e8fc60cc-b48e-11ee-9981-f3967deccee2.html

https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamaddeaux/?hl=en

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.