Taylor Noakes

Taylor Noakes, a journalist and public historian, dives into the current turmoil within the NDP as they search for a new leader. The discussion unpacks the party's need to reconnect with the labor vote and avoid past failures in leadership resonance. Noakes highlights the challenges of navigating diverse voices and the implications of controversial stances on issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict. They emphasize the importance of effective communication and cultural transformation to revitalize the party ahead of upcoming elections.

Taylor Noakes, a journalist and public historian, discusses the controversial auction of significant artifacts from the Hudson’s Bay Company. He reveals the tension between selling these treasures and the requests from Indigenous communities for their return. The conversation highlights the urgency of preserving Canada’s heritage and the complexities of billionaires' roles in acquiring cultural materials. Noakes emphasizes the importance of transparency and the need for diverse narratives in understanding Canadian history.