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The Big Story

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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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00:16:31

Why are concert tickets so expensive and hard to get?

The Big Story ·

2025/03/24

Getting concert tickets is harder than it used to be – and it means many Canadians have been shut out or forced to pay much higher prices with a reseller.Is this ever going to change? What needs to happen?Host Kris McCusker took those questions to Dan Wall of Live Nation Inc., which merged with Ticketmaster in 2010.It is Wall’s first an in-depth feature interview on the subject since he joined the company in 2023.He describes a complicated landscape – but says there are some options – while a court

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00:21:47

A real and raw conversation with Dina Pugliese

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2025/03/21

Live TV is often unpredictable, but at least the team behind the scenes is ready. However, this week, the ultimate surprise was pulled off — morning show legend, Dina Pugliese, shocked everyone by announcing her return to Breakfast Television, two years after stepping away from the spotlight.Host Melanie Ng speaks with her long-time colleague and friend, Dina, tackling topics she’s never talked about before. From burnout to family health, social media criticism to what makes her tick, nothing is off

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00:22:50

Checking in on how Prime Minister Carney's first week...

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2025/03/20

Prime Minister Mark Carney is almost through his first week of Prime Minister. So, how's it going? He's already completed an international trip, had some interesting dealings with the media and is expected to call an election as soon as this weekend. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is rating the first week with Barry McLoughlin, President, TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at

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00:19:49

Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat?

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2025/03/19

Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat? Doug Ford travelled to Washington last week to talk tariffs, after threatening to impose tariffs on energy or even turn off power to 3 U.S. states. Although the temperature has been dialed down, Queen's Park reporter Richard Southern talks to pollster John Wright about Ford's actions last week and how this all ties in to the upcoming federal election. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find

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00:25:38

Examining Taylor Swift as a historical figure

The Big Story ·

2025/03/18

Imagine being so famous that there are university courses studying your every move!Taylor Swift will be the subject of course being taught at Brock University this spring – by Associate Professor of history Elizabeth Vlossak.Host Kris McCusker examines how the course was created – what it’s all about – and why it’s more relevant than you might think. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr

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00:21:20

What you need to know about buying a car in a trade war

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2025/03/17

Spring is usually the hottest time of year for car sales.But with Trump’s tariffs affecting aluminum, steel and auto parts, this year could be different.If tariffs on cars come into force on April 2nd as scheduled, there are fears it could upend the automotive supply chain.Host David Smith speaks with automotive specialist Tim Dimopoulos, publisher of Automotive News Canada, about what it all means for Canadian consumers. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future

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00:10:18

Weekend listen: How Canadian business operators are...

The Big Story ·

2025/03/16

Trying to run a business in this economy is anything but easy. Uncertainty, unease and pressure from so many different factors are creating a very difficult situation for Canadian operators. Host Mike Eppel speaks with Mike Tzimas, president of the Napoleon Group of Companies about the current situation, the impact on tariffs, and how difficult it is to be a Canadian business operator in this climate. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find

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00:32:18

Weekend listen: Is Canada a NATO freeloader?

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2025/03/15

For a longer weekend listen, we're going back in the archives from November to talk about an issue that's back in the headlines - NATO, and the U.S. concerns that Canada is not paying its fair share. Host David Smith talks to Richard Shimooka, a defence policy expert and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:20:03

The power of punctuality and what it says about you

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2025/03/14

Punctuality – its definition and importance really depend on who you speak to. A recent study out of the UK shows a generational divide when it comes to tardiness and how it could be perceived by those around us. Host Melanie Ng speaks with peak performance coach and best-selling author, Hina Khan @coachwithhina, about a number of scenarios and why there is a sweet spot when it comes to how you show up both professionally and socially.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for

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00:16:43

The trade war goes metal

The Big Story ·

2025/03/13

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken the next step in its tariff battle with the world, placing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum products from Canada and all other countries.There was even a brief scare that the U.S. would double the tariff on Canada, before cooler heads prevailedBut what impact will these tariffs have on the industry? Are the federal government counter measures enough, and what more do the feds need to do to support businesses and workers who will be hit hard by this move?Host

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00:24:31

How long will Mark Carney's PM era last as Canada...

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2025/03/12

We're going to have a new Prime Minister this week, with no shortage of issues for Mark Carney to face. After Carney won a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race on the weekend, it's expected he will be calling a federal election shortly. What will be the keys to success for the renewed Liberal Party as it faces off against Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives?Host David Smith speaks with liberal strategist Nick McRoberts from Hill & Knowlton about the path ahead in this new era

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00:25:15

Five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic -...

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2025/03/11

It was 5 years ago today the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic because of the novel coronavirus.It marked the start of a very different way of life, disrupting almost every part of our society, including our concept of time. What have we learned from that fateful day 5 years ago, and what has been the impact on society and on public health? Host Gurdeep Ahluwalia speaks with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch, @BogochIsaac, about his recollections and thoughts on how

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00:18:01

Examining Trudeau's legacy a day after he says goodbye

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2025/03/10

After nine years in power, Justin Trudeau’s time as Prime Minister is over. Mark Carney was voted Liberal leader Sunday, in what was a landslide victory. As one of Canada’s longest serving Prime Ministers, Trudeau’s time in office was marked by major global events, policy changes, and a fair share of political scandals.How will Canadians remember Justin Trudeau?Host David Smith speaks with Jon Roe, Research Associate with the Angus Reid Institute, about the latest public opinion research on

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00:14:59

Weekend listen: Economists struggling to forecast in...

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2025/03/09

It's been another week of uncertainty for the financial markets. With back and forth announcements on tariffs happening this week, it's been next to impossible to gauge what will happen next.Host Mike Eppel is trying to make sense of it with Avery Shenfeld, Chief Economist at C-I-B-C. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:53:13

Weekend listen: Debunking health and wellness...

The Big Story ·

2025/03/08

Check in with today’s amazing guest Dr Andrea Love:Instagram: @dr.andrealoveX: @dr_andrealoveWebsite:

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00:19:18

As Trudeau's popularity bounces back, the Liberals...

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2025/03/07

After more than 9 years leading the country, Justin Trudeau’s time in office is down to days. On Sunday the party will count the votes and announce a new Liberal leader, who will become the next Prime Minister when they are sworn in. Which of the four candidates will win, could there be a surprise finish, how will the transition of power work, and will this spark a snap federal election? Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Greg MacEachern, a principal at KAN Strategies to find out. We love feedback

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00:20:09

Fact checking tariffs and examining the fallout

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2025/03/06

The word of the week: tariffs.In what's been a confusing back and forth whether or not the tariffs against Canadian goods were on, we learned there was a last minute reprieve on tariffs in the auto sector.The issue has been in the news headlines for months, and now that it's here, what is the fallout?An expert says this situation is definitely unusual – and it’s not over yet.Host Kris McCusker speaks to Joy Nott is Partner, National Tax, Trade and Customs at KPMG Canada.We love feedback at The Big

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00:23:43

Understanding the measles outbreak and what’s truly...

The Big Story ·

2025/03/05

It’s a preventable crisis – that’s the message from many public health officials when describing the recent measles outbreaks in parts of Canada and the United States. The highly contagious viral infection was considered eliminated in 1998 in Canada and in 2000 in the U.S., but a number of factors have contributed to its recent resurgence.Host Melanie Ng speaks with Sabina Vohra-Miller, @unambiguousscience, a Doctor of Public Health candidate and expert in clinical pharmacology and toxicology, about

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00:29:58

Checking in on our border plan, as U.S. tariffs come...

The Big Story ·

2025/03/04

It’s been months since the federal government announced a $1.3 billion border security package in response to the Trump tariff threat.But the President continues to attack Canada over what he claims is the flow of drugs and illegal immigration into the U.S., leading to the tariffs, which are now in effect. Is the government doing enough to address illegal activity at the border? How big is the actual problem? Host David Smith speaks with Christian Leuprecht, an expert on security and international

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00:21:20

As the U.S. threatens tariffs on medications, the...

The Big Story ·

2025/03/03

The Trudeau government has signed its first provincial deal to implement the first stage of its national pharmacare plan. The agreement with Manitoba comes just weeks before a possible federal election campaign, and amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with federal Health Minister Mark Holland about whether or not more pharma deals can be signed before Canadians head to the polls, will the program survive after an election,

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