Former Canadian Member of Parliament Charlie Angus tells Rachel and David how he got into politics, and how he's working now to bring people together to fight the threats to democracy.

Charlie talks about building the Resistance, the response he's getting from people in Canada and around the world, and how vital it is to build connection and community.

He also touches on his past and present as a punk rocker, drops the answers to two trivia questions, and gives his recommendation for the best song for a resistance playlist.

Charlie's recently released his book Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed (Anansi Press), and with his band is at work on the Grevious Angels' tenth album .

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