Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat on Earth is going on with consumer spending?
Canadians have been dealing with high inflation for two years now. But, as consumers, we keep spending. However, the picture of where we spend our mo…
2 years, 9 months ago
Violence is rising in schools. How do we stop it?
The Toronto District School Board – the largest school board in the country – recently reported that more than 300 kids were involved in violent inci…
2 years, 9 months ago
A warning sign from the Big Banks of a possible recession
The six biggest banks in Canada – RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, TD, and National Bank recently reported their second-quarter earnings. The majority did…
2 years, 9 months ago
Inside Kyiv under fire ahead of the Ukrainian counteroffensive
After months of relative quiet in Kyiv, the city has been under attack this week by Russian drones and missiles. There have also been attacks within …
2 years, 9 months ago
A divided Alberta: What comes next?
Alberta is a province with a long history of conservative rule. And on Monday, Danielle Smith and the UCP added a new chapter by winning a majority. …
2 years, 9 months ago
Emergency rooms in Canada head into another tough summer
Throughout the pandemic, Canadians were warned about the potential collapse of emergency rooms. ERs were stretched to the limit, as surges in patient…
2 years, 10 months ago
The pandemic potential of avian flu
Avian influenza is getting more serious each year, as an unprecedented number of birds either succumb to the virus or are culled to prevent spread. A…
2 years, 10 months ago
What Turkey’s election means for the rest of the world
With a cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation, there’s a lot on the line for Turkey in the runoff election on Sunday. But this also matters beyo…
2 years, 10 months ago
You’re not wrong, allergies are getting worse
Seasonal allergies are getting worse all across North America, in large part due to changes in pollen driven by climate change. But fear not, there i…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why there won’t be a public inquiry into Chinese interference
Former governor general David Johnston has ruled out a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada’s elections, despite ongoing calls for one.…
2 years, 10 months ago