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20 of 45 episodesOn 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...
A big reason the U.S. still needs Canada? Our aluminum
As CUSMA negotiations approach, U.S. President Donald Trump is downplaying Canada's importance. Not to brag, but America still depends heavi...
Scam Nation
Artificial intelligence is making scams harder to spot and Canadians are losing millions every year to fraud. So is it worth it to pay for p...
BONUS: How high could oil prices go?
The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have interrupted critical oil supply chains. Now gas prices are rising. En...
Why microwaves will likely get cheaper but your haircut won't
Some services, like barbering and childcare, cost way more than they did in the past and keep going up in price. On the other hand, a lot of...
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 Hor...
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 i...
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 financi...
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...