Avi Lewis is taking his second go at being elected as an NDP MP. The Tyee caught up with the journalist, filmmaker and activist to talk tariffs, grocery and housing costs and whether voters even want to talk about climate. Jen St. Denis interviews. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Feb. 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/02/04/Avi-Lewis-Interview/

‘Government That Actually Confronts Power’

We’re an independent, online news magazine from B.C. founded in 2003. We’re devoted to fact-driven stories, reporting and analysis that informs and enlivens our democratic conversation. This podcast features our stories, read by AI narration.


Our reporting has changed laws, started movements and garnered numerous awards. While some journalism gives the last word to power, we try to give the last word to ordinary folks.

We are reader-supported so if you like what you hear, you can go to https://support.thetyee.ca/ and contribute to our hard-hitting journalism.

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We’re an independent, online news magazine from B.C. founded in 2003. We’re devoted to fact-driven stories, reporting and analysis that informs and enlivens our democratic conversation. This podcast features our stories, read by AI narration. Our reporting has changed laws, started movements and garnered numerous awards. While some journalism gives the last word to power, we try to give the last word to ordinary folks. We are reader-supported so if you like what you hear, you can go to https://support.thetyee.ca/ and contribute to our hard-hitting journalism.

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