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

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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 vandalism against Tesla dealerships and on top of that, the automa... more

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 t... more

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 ye... more

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 weeke... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Episode: Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat?
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Ontario
Episode: Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat?
Tim Dimopoulos
Managing director and publisher of Automotive News Canada
Automotive News Canada
Episode: What you need to know about buying a car in a trade war
Mike Tzimas
President of the Napoleon Group of Companies
Napoleon Group of Companies
Episode: Weekend listen: How Canadian business operators are dealing with so much uncertainty
Richard Shimooka
Canadian defense policy expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: Weekend listen: Is Canada a NATO freeloader?
Hina Khan
Peak performance mindset coach and bestselling author
Episode: The power of punctuality and what it says about you
Catherine Cobden
President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Episode: The trade war goes metal
Dr. Isaac Bogoch
Infectious diseases specialist who provided expertise during the pandemic
Episode: Five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - what have we learned?
Avery Shenfeld
Chief Economist at CIBC
CIBC
Episode: Weekend listen: Economists struggling to forecast in uncertain times

Hosts

Kris McCusker
Host of In This Economy
Mike Eppel
Host of In This Economy
David Smith
Host of The Big Story

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • I used to love the show when Jordan was the host. Since his departure, it seems to have taken a turn to the right where it used to be progressive. Show is now boring and a shadow of what it used to be. Seems to be a pattern with media outlets owned by giant media conglomerates. I usually try listening to art least an episode each week but inevitably end up skipping halfway through feeling let down and disappointed by the content.

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    Nate
    38 hours ago
  • Enjoying Big Story more than ever

    I know there has been a change in direction for the show and I will confess at first I was a little uneasy about the change (probably says more about me than the show) but I find myself enjoying the improved format more now. I like the mix of hosts as they bring different perspectives and credibility. I find the content more useful than it ever was before (and I liked it before). I just find myself more informed and able to share what I have learnt with my family and friends more easily. Probabl... more

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    MrKane14
    Canada20 days ago
  • This used to be a great Canadian podcast. It was a daily listen for me. Since November it's been struggling; the new hosts are not so consistent and some of the changes in guests, tone, and style have really dropped the show's quality. By now I might listen to one episode every two or three weeks.

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    JM-alberta
    21 days ago
  • This has gone way down hill

    I can barely listen since Jordan left. Why do the new hosts have such bizarre speaking voices? Why don’t they ever push back? Too bad as this was a good go-to for topics relevant to Canada.

    Apple Podcasts
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    benshapirolies
    Canada22 days ago
  • jordan

    stopped listening ever since jordan left.

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    cablesaur
    Canadaa month ago

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The variety of topics covered keeps the show interesting for audiences, but there's a shared concern regarding consistency in host quality and content focus.
Many listeners feel a distinct drop in quality and engagement following recent changes in hosts, expressing disappointment over the new direction of the show.
Some listeners appreciate the informative content and dedication to current issues, valuing the depth and thoroughness of analysis provided in each episode.
Reviews indicate that loyal listeners miss the former format and specific hosts, highlighting a community impacted by changes in style and ownership.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#245
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#196
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#7
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#40
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#160
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#219
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Weekend listen: How Canadian business operators are dealing with so much uncertainty
Q: How has this affected your staffing levels or within the plant itself?
They have maintained current staffing levels, committed to keeping associates employed despite economic pressures.
Weekend listen: How Canadian business operators are dealing with so much uncertainty
Q: How is this affecting Napoleon as a business?
The tariffs on steel and aluminum significantly impact the total value of their products, not just the material costs, adding complexity to their pricing and production processes.
Weekend listen: Is Canada a NATO freeloader?
Q: Can you give us a sense broadly of the state of Canada's military preparedness today?
The current state of the Canadian Armed Forces is poor, essentially unable to deploy additional troops outside of its current missions due to stretched resources and commitments, primarily to Latvia under NATO.
Weekend listen: Is Canada a NATO freeloader?
Q: The criticism that has been leveled against Canada is that we're freeloading; how are we doing right now when it comes to our allies on ramping up defense spending in terms of NATO partners?
All NATO allies, especially the U.S. Senate, have criticized Canada for not meeting its defense spending commitments, with growing pressure placed on Canada to increase its contributions.
Weekend listen: Is Canada a NATO freeloader?
Q: What is the 2 percent target? And how has Canada done historically at meeting that target?
Canada historically struggles to meet NATO's 2% defense spending target, currently spending significantly less than this amount, and has faced criticism from allies for this shortfall.

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Content focuses on contemporary issues, politics, and culture influencing Canada, featuring expert interviews and discussions on significant current events. Key discussions often revolve around political trajectories, economic predictions, social concerns, and legislation impacting communities. The show has a unique angle through its inclusion of both local and international contexts, allowing listeners to connect broader themes with their day-to-day experiences.

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1. Mark Carney
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4. Mike Tzimas
5. Richard Shimooka
6. Hina Khan
7. Catherine Cobden
8. Dr. Isaac Bogoch

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