Saman Tabasinejad

Saman Tabasinejad, Executive Director of Progress Toronto, dives into the implications of Zohran Mamdani's victory for Canada’s left. They discuss how Mamdani's clear affordability message contrasts with the NDP's struggle for identity. Saman highlights the importance of grassroots campaigns and internal party dynamics, debating pragmatism versus progressivism. They also ponder the NDP's messaging challenges and propose that Mamdani’s success could inspire a rejuvenated political strategy for the Canadian left.