Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWelcome to the era of "tip creep"
Episode 1132
Traditionally, we think of a tip as an acknowledgement of a job well done, usually by someone who performs a service for us. It's become impolite not…
1 year, 9 months ago
Pre-nups?! In This Economy?!
Episode 1129
In pop culture, pre-nuptial agreements (or pre-nups) are usually talked about as something that protects a rich person from marrying a gold digger. B…
1 year, 9 months ago
Could a Canadian breakthrough lead to an ALS cure?
Episode 1130
Scientists are very careful about throwing around words like 'breakthrough' or 'cure'—especially when it comes to diseases like ALS that are so devas…
1 year, 9 months ago
At long last, an interest rate cut. What comes next?
Episode 1128
On Wednesday the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate for the first time in four years, after months spent at a 20-plus year high. The cut wa…
1 year, 9 months ago
Everything you need to know about heat pumps
Episode 1127
Heat pumps could fundamentally shift the way we heat and cool our homes, but high costs and misconceptions about their performance in cold weather ha…
1 year, 9 months ago
Does Canada fine industrial polluters enough to make a difference?
Episode 1126
There are some large companies in Canada that have a history of breaking environmental laws. But the framework for fining them can be complex, and of…
1 year, 9 months ago
Could B.C. get a conservative government?
Episode 1125
It's been decades since the Conservative party played any real role in British Columbia's legislature. But that might be changing. With a little over…
1 year, 9 months ago
The ignoble end of "the world's worst McDonald's"
Episode 1123
Over the next few weeks, we'll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the catalogue. If you're new to the show, we hope you enjoy hearing …
1 year, 9 months ago
Should you become a landlord so you can afford a home?
Episode 1121
Cheap. Entitled. Greedy. Those are just a few things that come to mind when one thinks about a landlord. But have you ever considered becoming one?
Ac…
1 year, 9 months ago
First Person: A disabled person living in the age of MAiD
Episode 1124
The debate around Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying legislation is exhaustive, and there is no shortage of opinion out there from doctors, advocat…
1 year, 9 months ago