Podcast Episodes

What’s at stake as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska?

Episode 1530

The West has long sought to make Vladimir Putin a pariah over the bloodshed in Ukraine.

But the Russian leader will break out of international isolation and step foot on U.S. soil, welcomed by an Amer…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

How will the Aeroplan overhaul impact your travel?

Episode 1529

Air Canada is overhauling how travelers earn points and qualify for frequent flyer status in its Aeroplan loyalty program. The changes? Points will be based on dollars spent rather than distance flow…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Home office vs head office: why Canadians aren’t so eager to return to their previous work set-up

Episode 1528

The numbers say it all — Canadians want flexibility when it comes to where they do their jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic opened the door to new possibilities and offered a different approach to work life…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Is the outrage justified over Nova Scotia's so-called "forest ban"?

Episode 1526

https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/05/stay-out-of-the-woods-n-s-bans-activities-in-woods-amid-dry-spell/

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Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Are the Epstein files MAGA's breaking point?

Episode 1525

Despite a long list of critical policy issues facing Washington today, the Jeffrey Epstein saga has dominated the national conversation for weeks, grinding the legislative business of Congress to a h…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Weekend listen: Rating the overall health of the Canadian economy

Episode 1527

As we approach the end of the summer, how is the economy actually doing and what can we expect for the rest of 2025?

What does the data tell us about the impact of tariffs and what's really going on …

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Keep calm and swim on: how a Canadian man conquered the English Channel

Episode 1524

It started as an activity to release frustrations in the wake of the pandemic, and ended with an accomplishment that only three dozen Canadians can lay claim to.

On July 26th and 27th, Toronto high sc…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

What's a digital nomad and are you cut out to be one?

Episode 1522

If you've ever wondered what it's like to make money while travelling the world, you're not the only one. Digital nomadism is the kind of lifestyle that many dream of, and now more than ever, actual…

Published on 3 weeks ago

A look back at Mark Carney's first 100 days as Prime Minister

Episode 1523

Today marks 100 days since Mark Carney was voted in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. It was an election that marked a turning point for a handful of the federal political parties, but especially…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Are Poilievre's democratic concerns of the long ballot valid?

Episode 1519

In less than 2 weeks, it's do or die for Pierre Poilievre.

Not only is he in for a political battle to get into the House of Commons, he's got other forces working against him, including another lengt…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago