Podcast
The Big Story
Episodes — page 11
Avi Lewis wants to shrink your grocery bill. Can he?NDP Leader Avi Lewis is pushing Carney's newly-elected majority government to enact legislation that would ban surveillance pricing. This would mean businesses would not be allowed…
Big Headlines: The Canada-U.S. trade advisory council is getting a revamp and Poilievre is responding to Carney's video to CanadiansPlus: Poilievre accuses Carney of "pushing fear" in his recent address to Canadians, can the U.S.-Iran ceasefire be extended, a Canadian was killed in a mass shooting in Mexico, th…
The Neffy could pave the way for Canada's future in allergy careMeet the Neffy, the needle-free nasal spray epinephrine used to treat anaphylaxis. It's the first of its kind in Canada and it may very well pave the way for improving access to al…
Big Headlines: A temporary tax break from the federal government kicks in todayPlus: Unstable ceasefire, and even more unstable talks, in the Iran war, Carney addresses the nation in an online video, Statistics Canada says inflation jumped 2.4 percent in Marc…
Doug Ford is overhauling Ontario's education system. Why?The Ontario Government seems to have interest in overhauling the existing education system. From the idea of a CEO and a CEdO (Chief Education Officer), to tying attendance record…
- Weekend Listen: Are we ready for the full integration of AI in social media?
Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show "In This Economy?!" A new survey from Angus Reid says most Canadians use social media--- and don't enjoy their experience. Privacy…
Big Headlines: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" but Trump says the U.S. blockade isn't budgingPlus: Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Quebec's new premier today, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is reflecting on his Artemis II mission with his crewmates as they rea…
Canada's NEET population is growing...how do we stop it?Ever heard of a NEET? Someone who's not educated, employed or training. According to a 2025 Statistics Canada report, 11% of the country's youth are NEET, with Black, Chinese and h…
Big Headlines: An update from the Pentagon on the Iran war and an alternative to the Epi-PenPlus: The federal government is responding after a Canadian was killed in Lebanon, Health Canada has approved a needle-free treatment for allergies, a social media ban for kids cou…
Highly saturated, barely regulated: the supplement marketWhy does it feel like everyone's a fitness influencer these days?! Posting workout videos without science-based advice is one thing, but promoting supplements that aren't only mis…
Big Headlines: Trump says the U.S. will try again for peace talks with Iran and Carney is hosting the Finnish presidentPlus: Conservative leadership is now being called into question after a series of floor crossings in the House of Commons, a new drug to fight pancreatic cancer is into global tria…
Carney finally got his majority...now what?After a trio of by-elections across Ontario and Quebec, Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government with 174 seats in the House of Commons. The transition comes af…
Big Headlines: Carney secures Liberal majority governmentPlus: The Liberals suspend federal fuel excise taxes, in-person negotiations will reportedly continue in the Iran war, Global Affairs says an Ontario man has been killed in Lebanon…
Why is Trump fighting the Pope?An AI-generated image of US President Trump depicted as Jesus and an anti-Pope Leo rant on Truth Social has made shockwaves throughout America's Christian community - even for its…
Big Headlines: Carney government on verge of majority and Trump goes after Pope LeoPlus: more on three federal byelections across Canada today, Trump's new tactic with the Iran war and putting pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president's criticism of Po…
If Canadians want more security, they'll have to foot the billJust a year after its original deadline, Canada has finally met its NATO spending target of 2% of its GDP, including investing billions in recruitment and modernizing infrastructur…
- Weekend Listen: What to do if your mortgage payments are increasing
Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!' The majority of Canadian mortgages are up for renewal this year, marking one of the most significant mortgage…
Big Headlines: Ceasefire talks in the Iran war are planned this weekend and the Artemis astronauts are splashing down tonightPlus: The Artemis II crew returns home, Canada's economy added 14-thousand jobs last month, questions are being raised about a surprise speech from the U.S. first lady, Health Cana…
The Liberals have an open-door policy problemHere we go again! Yet another Conservative MP - one who's had a stronghold on her riding for more than a decade - has crossed the floor into the Liberal caucus. Marilyn Gladu was…
Big Headlines: A ceasefire in the Iran war teeters with disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of HormuzPlus: The Mark Carney Liberals are just one seat away from forming a majority government. the Artemis II crew speaks to the Prime Minister, an update on an arrest in the Pearson go…
