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The Loonie Hour

Steve Saretsky
Inflation
Bank Of Canada
Canadian Housing Market
Carbon Tax
Electric Vehicles
Canada
Canadian Agriculture
Canadian Economy
Green Energy Transition
Farmer Sentiment Index
U.S. Economy
Housing Market
China
Cost Of Living Crisis
Environmental Policy
Nuclear Energy
Fertilizer Usage
Commodity Prices
Technology Adoption In Farming
U.S. Federal Reserve

The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.

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Latest Episodes

Global liquidity continues to ramp higher. Why the demand for US assets continues to grow. The growing role of stablecoins and crypto that could help fix the US debt crisis. The bull market isn't over yet, with guest and macro investor Michael Nicole... more

The BoC and the Fed both cut rates this week, signalling more easing ahead. Housing troubles persist. Federal budget gets delayed. China coal consumption hits record highs. IEA revises oil demand higher.

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Rate cuts coming next week in Canada and the US. Labour markets weakening. Backlash grows against temporary foreign workers. US inflation softens. No oil pipelines make the list for national projects of importance.

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Canada GDP contracts in Q2. Population growth slows to zero in BC & Ontario. Foreign workers face political backlash. Gold surges to new highs amidst looming rate cuts. Concerns mounting over the sovereign debt crisis.

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Recent Guests

Liam Halligan
Senior Economics Commentator at The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: The UK Debt Spiral—A Cautionary Tale for Canada w/guest Liam Halligan
Pierre Poilievre
Leader of the Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Poilievre
John Manley
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Financial Markets in Turmoil Ahead of Canadian Elections
David Herle
Political strategist and advisor to former Prime Ministers
Rubicon Strategy
Episode: Financial Markets in Turmoil Ahead of Canadian Elections
Brent Johnson
Money manager and founder of Santiago Capital, known for the dollar milkshake theory
Santiago Capital
Episode: The Changing World Order is Here- w/ guest Brent Johnson
Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta
Government of Alberta
Episode: Are Tariffs Looming on Canadian Oil?
Kate Harrison
Vice Chair at Summa Strategies, specializing in communication and consumer issues.
Summa Strategies
Episode: Trudeau Resigns, Leaving Parliament Frozen for Months- w/guest Kate Harrison
Ben Rabidoux
Economic analyst and guest from North Cove Advisors
North Cove Advisors
Episode: Bank of Canada will Keep Cutting Rates into Falling Loonie- w/ guest Ben Rabidoux
Heather Exner-Pirot
Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at McDonald-Laurier Institute
McDonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: Canadian Energy Sector Faces Trump Tariffs - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot

Hosts

Steve
Co-host, often involved in discussions about economic issues and market trends.
Rich Diaz
Co-host who brings insights on economic challenges and political factors affecting the economy.
Keith
Co-host with expertise in finance and economic policy discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Great Show - Data Based

    These guys present an entertaining podcast and back up info with experience and data. Not sure why Liberals like to bash the show; policy impacts the economy and the loonie hour simply presents facts and data to show HOW policy impacts the economy (cause and affect).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guitar-nut66
    Canadaa month ago
  • Too Much Anecdotal Unverified Informatiom

    A bunch of gossiping

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JDC1591
    Canadaa month ago
  • Lost me

    Used to love the show but over time the politics and borderline tin foil hat theories lost me. They need to leave their political views at home.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Deke239715
    Canadaa month ago
  • Sometimes interesting, sometimes repetitive..

    Overall this is a decent listen, especially as there are not many alternative Canada focussed finance / economics podcasts right now, however they do tend to circle around the same issues again and again trotting out the same POVs! What would really make this much more compelling would be if they broadened the scope of thier discussions and spent less time at the start with some pretty lame banter...

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Edward in Canada
    Canada2 months ago
  • Poilievre

    Platforming Poilievre as some kind of economic expert is a choice…. No thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dave111123
    Canada2 months ago

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There are mixed reviews regarding the content, with some praising its relevance to current events while others critique repetitive themes or excessive anecdotes.
Listeners appreciate the informed discussions but express concerns over increasing political bias, suggesting a desire for more balanced viewpoints.
The show delivers a mix of economic analysis and engaging banter, making complex topics more accessible and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#172
Canada/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#177
Canada/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#119
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#7
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The UK Debt Spiral—A Cautionary Tale for Canada w/guest Liam Halligan
Q: Can you walk us through the last maybe three to five years? For our audience that is maybe less familiar with what's happening with the UK finances, can you take us back a number of years when things really started to kind of go downhill?
Liam elaborates on the UK government's borrowing due to COVID, the drastic shifts in economic policy, and the resulting economic challenges since that period.
Is the US Economy Finally Rolling Over?
Q: What are your thoughts on the housing market shift?
The hosts point out that the pre-construction market is failing, leading to a pivot towards rental properties instead.
Is the US Economy Finally Rolling Over?
Q: What is your take on the reliability of BLS data?
There are growing concerns about the BLS data quality, with experts doubting its accuracy and suggesting potential manipulation.
Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Poilievre
Q: How do you kind of move forward from here?
We give grace where it's due but also hold them accountable for results.
Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Poilievre
Q: Does that mean you look back in terms of like your campaign messaging?
The campaign focused on presenting a conservative alternative during Trudeau's extended governance.

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This podcast explores macroeconomic issues and their impacts on Canadians, often focusing on current events that resonate both locally and globally. Episodes frequently feature discussions on the Canadian economy, housing markets, interest rates, inflation, and broader economic trends across North America and beyond. The hosts engage in lively debates, sometimes with guest experts, providing insights that cater to listeners interested in economic policy and investment opportunities. Noteworthy is the podcast's penchant for mixing economic analysis with political commentary, appealing to a diverse audience invested in understanding the implications of economic events.

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Recent guests on The Loonie Hour include:

1. Liam Halligan
2. Pierre Poilievre
3. John Manley
4. David Herle
5. Brent Johnson
6. Danielle Smith
7. Kate Harrison
8. Ben Rabidoux

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