Cost of Living Podcast
1) BONUS: Iran and the year of economic uncertainty
As Iran counter attacks by targeting energy infrastructure in neighbouring countries and threatening to shut off access to the Strait of Hormuz, we explore how Canada moves forward in a global economy...Show More
2) BONUS! What does the Iran conflict mean for the global economy?
Roughly a quarter of the world's oil supply is at risk as the biggest military strike in decades unfolds in the Middle East. Rory Johnston is a geopolitical analyst who writes the Substack Commodity C...Show More
3) Are we in a cost of living crisis? Maybe not.
It may feel like there’s an affordability crisis but is it really all that bad? Also, we explain why more Canadian women are getting financially lit and look into the idea of a mandatory national serv...Show More
4) The billionaire backlash
Today's tech billionaires are insanely rich in a way we've never seen before, and they're not shy about flaunting the power that comes with it (we're looking at you, Elon). Now, the rise of this uber-...Show More
5) A former bike thief explains why it's so easy to steal your ride
Back in the day, bike thieves could snip through cheap cable locks, but they were stymied by the more expensive U-locks. Not anymore. An ex-thief explains how one power tool has made it way easier to ...Show More
6) Are we in the middle of a modern day gold rush?
With gold prices reaching historic highs, more people are channeling their inner prospector. They're combing through thrift stores, estate sales — even riverbeds. Also on the show, why Canadians are c...Show More
7) Is Trump really an 'existential threat' to Canada’s auto sector?
The U.S. President would like to see Canadian auto jobs move to the United States. But how likely is that to happen? Also, why Canadians have a tough time switching banks and why it could be hard to r...Show More
8) WestJet's big squeeze and other business blunders
Al Lewis, who writes Business Blunders on Substack, explains why big companies make big mistakes (Hint: it's money). We'll explore why your money problems may call for a financial therapist, and not j...Show More
9) What has Canada risked for a deal with China?
Canada's trade deal with China is good for canola farmers, but for automakers? Not so much. So what does that say about the federal government's hopes for the economy? Also, why many of us are just on...Show More
10) How Scholastic became so tight with Canadian schools
Scholastic has been selling books, pens and posters to students for decades. Along the way, it's become one of the world's largest publishers of children's books, with titles like The Hungers Game and...Show More