Guns vs. Butter
Should Canada invest in guns (defence)? Or butter (schools, roads, hospitals)? Military spending is already way up in this country, and is e...
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20 of 53 episodesIs Canada really poorer than Alabama? (Encore Edition)
Sure, if you compare our economies based on GDP per capita. But is GDP per capita the best way to measure our standard of living? From donut...
Why some prices go up when others go down (Encore Edition)
The price of services, like haircuts, is climbing, but the price of some goods, like microwaves, is dropping. So what gives? Something calle...
Are critical minerals over-hyped? (Encore Edition)
Many see critical minerals as an untapped resource and major economic opportunity for Canada. But could their real value be more strategic t...
The billionaire backlash (Encore Edition)
Today's tech billionaires are rich in a way the world has never seen, and they're not shy about flaunting the power that comes with it. It h...
A former bike thief explains why it's so easy to steal your ride (Encore Edition)
Back in the day, bike thieves could snip through cheap cable locks, but they were stymied by the more expensive U-locks. Then, one power too...
The super duper savings show!
There's more than one way to save, so why not try something new? Like an "unbreakable piggy bank"? Plus, how much do Canadians need to save...
AI bots can shop for you. But should we trust them?
AI agents can do all sorts of tasks for us — including shopping — but how do we know the bots are working for us, and not the company that m...
Canadians are crowdfunding to pay their bills
Thousands of Canadians have launched GoFundMe campaigns this year, asking for help with everyday expenses. But, as more of us struggle with...
On the brink of CUSMA talks, should Canada get tough?
Canada's free trade deal is up for renegotiation and the stakes are high. More than 70 per cent of our exports head south. So does Canada ne...
Why Canadians are clinging to their jobs (even when they hate them)
Switching jobs is always a risk, but with high unemployment and iffy economic vibes, right now it feels even riskier. That's why more Canadi...
"Superfake" counterfeits are flooding into Canada. Here's why.
High quality "superfakes" are on the rise, and luxury shoppers are lovin' it. They cost a fraction of the real thing, but who loses when eve...
Could Canada profit from privatizing its airports?
The feds are considering it, and countries like Spain and the U.K. have already gone that way. We looks to their example for what Canada can...
How the avocado won our wallets
Canada imports 20 times more avocados today than three decades ago — and that's no accident. We explore how the green fruit went from exotic...
What will Canada do about prediction markets?
Betting on a future event — like, who will be a bridesmaid at Taylor Swift's wedding — is the whole point of prediction markets. Every year,...
Should you invest instead of buying a home?
Buying real estate is seen as a surefire way to build wealth. But it's not the only option. With prices coming down and more rentals being b...
How does all the weird food end up at Winners?
The food aisle at Winners is like the land of misfit toys, with egg white spaghetti noodles next to matcha-flavoured protein powder. But is...
Is Canada really poorer than Alabama?
Yep, if you compare our economies based on GDP per capita, but Paul Haavardsrud looks at how that measure for our standard of living has its...
Why more Canadians are getting into 'boring businesses'
More Canadians are finding job security by charting their own path. They're buying so-called "boring businesses," like vending machines, dry...
Is the early to bed generation killing nightlife? (Encore Edition)
Staying out 'til the wee hours of the morning? That's not happening as much anymore, and restaurants and bars are feeling it. Also, how to f...