The Alberta NDP and LEAP—from the LEAP perspective

The Alberta NDP and LEAP—from the LEAP perspective

From The Progress Report by Progress Alberta

November 28, 2025 · 45 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the conflict within the Alberta NDP between the establishment and the eco-socialist wing, featuring insights from Martin Lukacs.

We're back! Jim rouses himself from his sick bed to deliver part two of our look into the conflict between the Alberta NDP establishment and the eco-socialist wing of the party that has been simmering ever since the LEAP manifesto arrived at convention in 2016. This time we chat with a someone from the pro-LEAP side—Breach Media managing editor & Avi Lewis advisor Martin Lukacs.

People in this episode

Host: Jim

Guest: Martin Lukacs

Topics covered

  • Alberta NDP
  • eco-socialism
  • LEAP manifesto
  • political conflict
  • interview

Keywords

  • Alberta NDP
  • LEAP manifesto
  • eco-socialism
  • political conflict
  • Martin Lukacs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Breach Media, Alberta NDP

Books & works: LEAP manifesto

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