Episodes

  • 50 shades of grey...cars
    Jun 14 2024

    Ever notice how everything from SUVs to condos are a version of gray or white? We explore why dusty rose and avocado have given way to the age of greige. Also, how nostalgia is turning Pokémon cards into big business and why more companies are moving into coworking spaces.

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    25 mins
  • When your favourite hot sauce goes missing
    Jun 7 2024

    As Huy Fong sriracha halts production again, we explore whether its most loyal fans will keep rallying for the iconic rooster. Also, how to play the currency game when you're planning a vacation and why we're always so ready to believe in the "Next Big Thing."

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    28 mins
  • Why an interest rate cut isn't all good news
    May 31 2024

    The Bank of Canada may finally lower the interest rate this week, but is that a good thing? Also, why it's become trendy to barter instead of pay cash. Swap your breadmaker for banana bread? Plus, what the rise of AI could mean for global power.

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    28 mins
  • More young adults are buying homes with help from Mom and Dad
    May 24 2024

    Whether it's a loan or co-signing a mortgage, more adult kids are getting help from their parents. So, what should you know before mixing love and money? Also, why more companies are tapping their customers for inspiration. And — to pay or not to pay? — what companies are faced with when cyber criminals come after their data.

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    28 mins
  • You asked? We answered!
    May 17 2024

    Do boycotts work and why does it seem that escalators and elevators are always out of order? Also, why is gas more expensive in summer than winter and will the new capital gains tax increase hurt innovation?

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    28 mins
  • How to make Canada's grocery scene more competitive
    May 10 2024

    The federal government is under a lot of pressure to bring grocery prices down. One idea? Create more competition — but how do we do that? Also, a formula to figure out whether you're getting value from your wardrobe. Plus, how the economics of today's music industry force musicians to squeeze their superfans.

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    26 mins
  • Mortgages and dirty money
    May 3 2024

    As banks crack down on money laundering in real estate, ordinary people are having to jump through more hoops to get a mortgage. We'll also explain "The Great Exhaustion" and the origin story behind the game of Monopoly.

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    28 mins
  • Why Canada is becoming poorer than many of its friends
    Apr 26 2024

    Canada used to be richer than OECD countries like Ireland and Austria. Well, not anymore! Economist Paul Beaudry explains how it comes down to years of declining productivity. Also, why it's a buyer's market for used EVs and why catalytic converters aren't really worth stealing anymore.

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    26 mins