The Evan Bray Show - Heather McPherson - January 8th, 2026

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The leadership race continues for the federal NDP, but can it make a comeback after poor election results in 2025? Heather McPherson, NDP federal leadership candidate and Edmonton Strathcona MP, joins Evan to chat about her recent stop in Saskatchewan, the party's relevance in the province and what she could learn from the provincial NDP, who have a strong following in Saskatchewan.
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