Episodes

  • EP 311: Is Universal Basic Income (UBI) Doomed?

    EP 311: Is Universal Basic Income (UBI) Doomed?
    Jan 29 2024
    We explore the latest developments regarding the establishment of a universal basic income (UBI) in Canada. The need for one given technological changes, balanced with the state of our existing federal finances, underpins the conversation.
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    9 mins
  • EP 310: The Collapse of Traditional Media

    EP 310: The Collapse of Traditional Media
    Jan 12 2024
    Legacy media, including notable giants like the New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post and Canadian counterparts are facing an existential crisis. People have lost both interest and confidence in these channels which has produced an information vacuum. We explain why this was both predictable, and yet, a terrible outcome for us.
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    10 mins
  • EP 309: Market Incentives and Our Behaviours

    EP 309: Market Incentives and Our Behaviours
    Dec 25 2023
    EP 309: Market Incentives and Our Behaviours by Marco Perri
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    9 mins
  • EP 308: Saving Canada's Competitiveness

    EP 308: Saving Canada's Competitiveness
    Dec 11 2023
    Reports and studies clearly reveal a decline in living standard, driven by factors such as stagnating productivity, in Canada. Although not a unique phenomenon, creative solutions are required if we want to overcome these modern hurdles. We explore practical solutions that can get the ball rolling.
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    10 mins
  • EP 307: Avoiding Mob Fallacies

    EP 307: Avoiding Mob Fallacies
    Nov 20 2023
    We explore the relationship between recent unrest (both globally and within our borders) and mob-based fallacies. As Canadians, we need to think clearly. Or, we risk the foundation that allows citizens to progress together.
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    9 mins
  • EP 306: The Case For A Fair Canada

    EP 306: The Case For A Fair Canada
    Nov 6 2023
    A new study, based primarily on Statistics Canada data, seeks to find out if Canada is a fair country or if we’re plagued by systemic discrimination. We discuss the findings.
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    10 mins
  • EP 305: Canada's (Failing) Foreign Interference Strategy

    EP 305: Canada's (Failing) Foreign Interference Strategy
    Oct 30 2023
    Canada’s top intelligence agency (the CSIS) confirms Canada is an easy target for malicious foreign actors. Political interference is viewed as a low-risk, high-reward endeavour and this leads to various poor outcomes for our country. We explore why leaders and politicians have yet to act despite clear evidence and briefings.
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    11 mins
  • EP 304: Jagmeet Singh and The Faltering NDP

    EP 304: Jagmeet Singh and The Faltering NDP
    Oct 23 2023
    Internal support for Jagmeet Singh’s leadership of the federal NDP party begins to fall. We explore why the NDP continue to poll abysmally and how they have strayed far from their original mandate.
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    10 mins