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Hi!  Welcome to the first episode of Habibti Please. In this episode, Ryan and Nashwa interview Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. Leah, who has been involved with social movements, sits down with the podcast to discuss her Motion 46 on Universal Basic Income gaining traction and the process of building a progressive left in Canada. Other topics covered include the NDP and her socialist politics and background.

Additional Resources:

Read the text of Motion 46 here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/leah-gazan(87121)/motions/10852236

Sign the petition and learn more about the Day of Action here: leahgazan.ca/

Production Credits:

Hosted by Nashwa Lina Khan and Ryan Deshpande

Music by Johnny Zapras and postXamerica 

Art for Habibti Please by postXamerica

Production Assistance by Raymond Khanano

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