In this episode, Nashwa and Ryan sit down with Hamilton Centre MP Matthew Green and discuss the progress of defunding the RCMP (as well as its many failings), the marginalized communities left behind by the distribution of CERB, the ongoing process of decolonization, and the possibility of a a green new deal. Also, the habibis ask Matt about what it’s like being a progressive Black person in Parliament, his stance on foreign policy, and about some of the NDP’s more controversial actions.
Guest Information:
Guest of the Week: Matthew Green
After completing his education in Political Science, Legal Studies and Business, Matthew made history when he became the first person of colour elected to Hamilton City Council in 2014. During his time as Ward 3 Councillor, Matthew’s policy initiatives focused on ecological, equity, and economic justice.
In 2019, Matthew Green was elected the Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre. Since then, he has been committed to ensuring the real working-class values of Hamilton continue to be represented in Ottawa while also standing with the NDP to fight for universal pharmacare, affordable housing, and urgent action for the environment. Additionally, Matthew works as an NDP Critic for National Revenue, Public Services and Procurement, Treasury Board, Deputy Critic for Ethics.
You can find Matthew Green online in the following places:
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Hosted by Nashwa Lina Khan
Show Music by Johnny Zapras and postXamerica
Art for Habibti Please by postXamerica
Production by Andre Goulet, Nashwa Lina Khan and Johnny Zapras
Production Assistance by Raymond Khanano and Ali McKnight
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Episode 17 with Matthew Green