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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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00:23:34

Why is interest in electric vehicles waning?

The Big Story ·

2024/12/05

There are more electric vehicles on the market than ever before. But, Canadian car shoppers are showing less interest in buying an E-V, citing a number of concerns that have always dogged the technology. In today's edition of the Big Story, host Mike Eppel is separating myths from reality and look at whether the automotive industry needs to look at its messaging to consumers. Today's guests: Jason Clifton, Partner, Electric Mobility Practice at E-Y Canada AND Erik Novak, Professor of Business and

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00:23:29

Is Canada at risk of becoming the 51st state?

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2024/12/04

It may have been a joke at the Mar-a-Lago dinner with PM Justin Trudeau and President-elect Donald Trump, but the question is out there: is there a risk of Canada becoming the 51st state? On top of that, what is the future of Canadian-U.S. relations with Trump coming back to office? Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is speaking with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find

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00:27:02

Is our food supply safe? Breaking down our country's...

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2024/12/03

A recent string of food recalls from cucumbers to almond milk have a lot of Canadians wondering: are the products we buy at the grocery store as safe as they used to be? Since 2023, 12 Canadians have died from either listeria or salmonella in outbreaks linked to contaminated food. These deaths are a tragic reminder that food safety can’t be taken for granted. Is Canada’s food inspection system up to the task? Host David Smith speaks with Keith Warrnier is a food safety expert, professor in the

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00:16:37

Is our economy fluctuating because of "vibes"?

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2024/12/02

After some consumer optimism earlier this fall, new research now shows positive views on the economy are on the decline after the U.S. election.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is describing it as a "vibecession". Host Mike Eppel is digging into this with Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research. 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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00:12:09

It costs HOW MUCH to raise a kid in Canada?!?

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2024/11/30

If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true. A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary. Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza. 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

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00:14:38

What does the convoy verdict mean for our country?

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2024/11/29

It's been one week since Pat King, one of the key organizers of the convoy protest, was found guilty of 5 of the 9 charges against him. The verdict came as we continue to wait on rulings for two other leaders of the demonstration that crippled the capital in 2022.So what will this first verdict mean for the other cases, and where is the alt-right movement heading in Canada amid these proceedings and a change of administration in the White House? Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Dr. Carmen

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00:32:01

Is Canada a NATO freeloader?

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2024/11/28

Canada's NATO allies have called us out. Our defence partners, especially the United States, want Canada to increase defence spending to at least 2% of annual GDP. The Trudeau government says it has a plan to get there, but not until 2032. Is that good enough and what is the current state of our military? 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

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00:21:29

Are we entering another trade war?

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2024/11/26

He's not even president yet, but Donald Trump's promises around tariffs are sending shockwaves and even some panic across the country. Are these empty threats? What comes next? Our Mike Eppel sits down with Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Management, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr

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00:12:31

Will the feds' stimulus plan actually help the economy?

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2024/11/26

The holidays are coming and times are tough. We're digging into whether the federal government's 2 month GST holiday and upcoming rebate will actually help the economy and your family. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is in conversation with Kevin Page, former Parliamentary budget officer and current President of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa. 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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00:21:47

Why are so many immigrants leaving Canada?

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2024/11/25

After years of increasing immigration to Canada and record population growth, the Trudeau government has reversed course. The Prime Minister now admits they made a mistake.. The feds have slashed Canada’s immigration target for 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000 and restricted the number of non-permanent residents who will be able to come to work or study here. At the same time, new research shows that highly-skilled immigrants have been leaving Canada in record numbers. Is now the best time to cut

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00:14:06

How do you get the ultimate view of Earth?

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2024/11/22

Torontonian Henry Wolfond is traveling into space today as a paying customer aboard Jeff Bezos' New Shepard rocket. He joins The Big Story with host Richard Southern to talk about why he’s doing it, what he’s paying for it, and about the Taylor Swift bracelets his granddaughter wore to the pop star's Toronto show that he's bringing with him into the great beyond.Guest: CEO of Bayshore Capital Henry WolfondHost: Richard Southern, NewsRadioWe love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions

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00:22:42

Are we at risk of a nuclear war?

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2024/11/21

This week marked 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has updated Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine in response to Joe Biden authorizing long-range missiles for the Ukrainian military. Experts say the world’s nuclear temperature just went up. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to take back the Oval Office in January. He has threatened to pull U-S support for Ukraine entirely. He has said he will end the war on his first day in power. The fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance

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00:13:33

Will the Canada Post strike ruin the holidays?

The Big Story ·

2024/11/20

Guest: Patrick Groom, labour lawyer with McMillan LLP We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on TwitterWe love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:21:18

Will Donald Trump come for Canada's water?

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2024/11/19

According to the former and future US President, Canada's water is like a 'very large faucet' that one could turn on, say, to help California in a drought, or any other Pacific Northwest state that might need it. According to scientists, it's ... not like that at all. But still, Canada has water. And increasingly, the United States needs it.Does Trump actually intend to ask for, buy or even take Canadian water? Would it even be possible if he wanted to? What do Canadians need to know about their

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00:20:12

What are your parents worth? Meet the Jackpot Generation

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2024/11/18

For decades, it's been the dream that children will grow up to have more opportunities and a better life than their parents did. Not many young people see that as possible anymore. Wealth and income inequality, combined with the affordability and housing crises, have created a world in which a majority of them don't believe they'll be able to own a home.There are some who are sure that they will, though: The Jackpot Generation, a subset of Millennials and Zoomers who will be on the receiving end of

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00:23:08

The hunt for millions of counterfeit toonies

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2024/11/17

We've had an update to one of our most popular episodes -- the counterfeit toonie. Enjoy!---------------------------------They call it the "camel-toe toonie", and you will understand why as soon as you look at the front right paw of the polar bear on it. Since they were first discovered in circulation in 2020, estimates range from at least tens of thousands to likely millions of them reaching circulation.But who is behind it? How do you counterfeit toonies at scale and get them into the banking

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00:13:24

Winter tires are expensive. But are they worth the...

The Big Story ·

2024/11/16

This episode first aired on November 14, 2024 over at In This Economy?!, our sister show at the Frequency Podcast Network. The show helps Canadians understand the systems behind their money problems so they can make informed decisions about their personal finances. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a follow! The colder weather has finally arrived, and with it a big question: Is it time to put winter tires on the car? Climate change may have you questioning the necessity of winter

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00:22:30

The reasons clothing sucks now

The Big Story ·

2024/11/15

Many of us have a favourite garment — a sweater we've been wearing for the last ten years, or a pair of sweatpants we throw on every night before cozying up in front of some Netflix. Then there's all those other clothes, the shirts you buy on sale that are lucky to survive ten wash cycles, or the sweaters that pill up almost instantly. Increasingly, it feels like more and more clothes belong to that second category. And it's not just so-called 'fast fashion' anymore, as the push to produce more

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00:29:07

Why a rape trial in France has transfixed the world

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2024/11/14

The crime is horrific. The details are as bad as you can imagine. The woman at the centre of it, though? Exhibiting incredible bravery, under the worst possible circumstances. The rape trial of Gisele Pelicot's husband, and 50 other men, has transfixed the world. Not simply because of the crime itself, but because of the way Gisele has wrestled the narrative away from the ones the world all too often hears in the coverage and discussion of sex assault.Today we'll take you inside that courtroom, with

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00:24:02

What if there was a better way to fight the climate...

The Big Story ·

2024/11/13

We tend to see the challenge we face in terms of raw numbers and targets that need to be hit. The number of dead from extreme weather. The all-time highs in temperature set in whatever city we're living in. The emission reduction figures we're definitely not on track to hit. And it can be depressing, and demoralizing, to say the least.But there's good news: Focusing on the numbers doesn't change the fact that a shift to a net-zero world is inevitable now, and we're just arguing over the timeline and

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