Podcast
The Big Story
Episodes — page 30
- Election 2025: The Housing Crisis
With so much attention on Donald Trump and the trade war, it’s easy to forget about the other crisis facing Canada today: Housing affordability. All three major federal parties are…
- Gentle parenting: Is it too rough for parents?
It's the latest among the vast plethora of parenting styles: Gentle Parenting...but just how gentle is it? And for whom? The US General Surgeon has issued public health advisory on…
- The cloud that surrounds the Gr8's chase
Alex Ovechkin's recent achievement of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record with his 895th goal on April 6 has been met with both celebration and controversy. While…
- Are markets starting a comeback?
After an epic meltdown around the world, wiping away 10 trillion dollars in value, the S&P/TSX saw its best day in 5 years. The Nasdaq had its best day in 24 years. But does it mat…
- Are the limits on student visas hindering the future of local journalism?
Ottawa is one year into its two-year temporary international student visa cap project, and post-secondary institutions across the country are heavily feeling the effects of a limit…
- How real is the threat of Western separatism?
When you hear about separatism in Canada, you may immediately think of Quebec. But in recent years, a growing separatist movement in Western Canada has emerged as a possible threat…
- Canada-US travel in an era of boycotts and new legislation
Once a favoured travel hotspot for Canadians looking to escape the cold or stock up on American-only goodies, now stands as a no-go zone for many travellers north of the border ami…
- How short-sighted was Trump's Liberation Day?
US President Donald Trump dubbed it 'Liberation Day', and it seemed like numbers across the North American stock market took the word 'liberate' and headed south. Besides the histo…
- Elbows up, Canada: A look at the movement that is picking up steam across the nation
It has become our unofficial Canadian battle cry: ELBOWS UP! As we face trade tensions and threats from the U.S president about making our nation their 51st state, many Canadians a…
- To tariff or not to tariff? What Trump's latest tariff announcement means for the Canadian economy
Newsrooms, dinner tables and just about everyone in between woke up on the edge of their seats the morning of April 2 - the day US President Donald Trump dubbed 'liberation day' -…
'That system is meant to break you': An honest conversation with Jasmine MooneyA disturbing resurgence of ICE horror stories are taking centre stage on social media - this Trump term, however, some recounts are now being told from Canadian voices. Regardless…
- Signalgate: emojis, war plans, and unexpected guests
Ahead of the announcement on reciprocal tariffs today, the Trump Administration is looking to move on from so called Signalgate – after war plans were shared on the commercial mess…
- Why is Poilievre losing his stronghold on Canadians?
Federal Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, was positioned for a landslide win over the federal liberals, but incomes a new rival leader, and voters seem to have no proble…
- The inevitable demise of the Hudson's Bay Company
What were once positioned as the four stripes that were recognizable by Canadians worldwide now sparingly lace abandoned shelves across the country dressed with 'clearance' tags. T…
- Why aren't Canadians as happy as they used to be?
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 @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky…
- Foreign Interference & Election 2025
Foreign election interference is back in the news after week one of the federal election campaign. Questions about foreign interference followed both Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carn…
- One month to go: breaking down week 1 of the federal election campaign
The federal election is several days in and it’s already been a wild ride. This vote has been framed as an existential election for our country, amid the trade war and sovereignty…
- Election polls: how trustworthy are they in one of Canada's most important elections
It’s been a busy first week on the campaign trail for federal leaders. One storyline that's stood out is the early election poll tracking. All the major polling firms are showing…
- Log out or lean in? How to balance social media and your mental health
We’ve all heard how social media can have a negative impact, but unfortunately putting your phone down can be a tricky task. New research out of the University of British Columbia…
- What's the future for Tesla amid a market tailspin
Tesla is in a tailspin. Sales are dropping and the stock has been cut in half since December, blamed on Elon Musk's involvement with DOGE in the U.S. There have been incidents of…
