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Back to SearchWhy big companies keep making big mistakes
Season 7 Episode 21
Al Lewis, who writes Business Blunders on Substack, explains why big companies make big mistakes (Hint: it's money). We'll explore why your money pro…
4 months ago
What has Canada risked for a deal with China?
Season 7 Episode 20
Canada's trade deal with China is good for canola farmers, but for automakers? Not so much. So what does that say about the federal government's hope…
4 months, 1 week ago
How Scholastic became so tight with Canadian schools
Season 7 Episode 19
Scholastic has been selling books, pens and posters to students for decades. Along the way, it's become one of the world's largest publishers of chil…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How AI could make pricing even less predictable (Encore Edition)
Season 7 Episode 18
If it feels like the price of everything from airfares to juice boxes never stay put — you're not wrong. And artificial intelligence could make those…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do booze-free drinks cost nearly as much as the real thing? (Encore Edition)
Season 7 Episode 16
This week, we answer some of your burning questions about the economy. Like, why does Canada import stuff that we produce here? Should you pay in CAD…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The genius of Hallmark economics
Season 7 Episode 16
Hallmark's holiday movie formula is as polished as a glass snow globe. And why not? Between product placements and sponsorships, the movies are a win…
5 months ago
The class divide could be coming to a ski hill near you
Season 7 Episode 15
Pricey VIP experiences are increasingly for sale in places like theme parks, concert venues and ski resorts. So what does it mean for us to be divide…
5 months, 1 week ago
What the hell is happening to American capitalism?
Season 7 Episode 14
The U.S. used to be pretty hands off, let the market do its thing. Now it wants to be the puppet master. So what happened? Also, we explain why adven…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
When it comes to inflation, it's personal
Season 7 Episode 13
Did you roll your eyes the last time someone said "inflation is coming down"? Yeah, that's fair. Your personal inflation rate can vary wildly dependi…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Is the early to bed generation killing nightlife?
Season 7 Episode 12
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 find Lego …
6 months ago