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The Loonie Hour

Steve Saretsky
Inflation
Canada
Bank Of Canada
Housing Market
Interest Rates
Tariffs
Canadian Economy
Canadian Housing Market
Real Estate
Canadian Real Estate
China
Real Estate Market
Electric Vehicles
Immigration
Population Growth
British Columbia
Economic Policy
Toronto
Immigration Policy
Carbon Tax

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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Today, we are joined for the fourth time by energy and policy expert Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss Canada's dramatic shift in energy policy and what it means for the country's future. We break down the push to build new pipelines, the growing role o... more

We're joined by macro strategist Kevin Muir—famously known online as The Macro Tourist—to break down the massive fiscal deficits pushing markets forward. We dive into the staggering reality of Canada’s new government-funded pipeline project, which is... more

Mark Carney just admitted the last decade of energy policy was a total bust and didn't fit economic reality, so we're breaking down his massive pivot on Canadian oil and gas. We also hit on the US-Iran deal being a temporary play for the midterms, th... more

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The Canadian Condo Bailout lands in Vancouver, & Dan Foch fills us in. Which condos will the government buy, and is it going to be good value for tax payers? These are the questions we are trying to unravel. Energy expert Mike Rothman joins the show ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Muir
Canadian trader, runs Macro Tourist substack
Macro Tourist
Episode: The Fiscal Bazooka is Coming- w/guest Kevin Muir
Daniel Foch
Real estate broker and Canadian real estate podcast host
Episode: Are Canadian Tax Payers Bailing Out Developers?
Mike Rothman
Energy markets expert, founder of Cornerstone Analytics
Cornerstone Analytics
Episode: Are Canadian Tax Payers Bailing Out Developers?
Michael Nicolteos
Seasoned macro investor, finance professional and commentator
DeFi Advisors
Episode: A New Cold War Is Reshaping the World- w/guest Michael Nicoletos
John Voight
President of Technicore (guest on episode)
Technicore
Episode: The Canadian Economy Slips into Recession
Michael Geist
Canadian lawyer, professor and expert on internet law, privacy, copyright, telecom and digital policy
University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law
Episode: Canada's State Surveillance Bill - w/ guest Michael Geist
Rory Johnston
Oil market analyst, founder/CEO of Commodity Contacts, Substack author
Commodity Contacts
Episode: We're Short One Billion Barrels of Oil - With Rory Johnston
John Carruthers
Canada's experienced pipeline energy infrastructure executive
Former president of TC Pipelines; former president of Northern Gateway Pipeline; government advisory roles with Trans Mountain Expansion
Episode: Will Canada Ever Build Another Pipeline? W/ guest John Carruthers
Trevor Tombe
Professor at the University of Calgary and Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at the School of Public Policy
University of Calgary and The Hub
Episode: Canada's Productivity Crisis is Suffocating the Economy- w/guest Trevor Tombe

Hosts

Keith Dicker
Co-host with frequent commentary on Canadian energy policy and macroeconomics; affiliated with IceCap Asset Management and often features in-house market analysis.
Rich Diaz
Co-host and primary commentator known for data-driven macro discussions and real estate/macro policy insights; frequently anchors episodes and engages in banter.
Steve
Co-host contributing market analysis and guest integration across episodes; covers economics, policy, and sector-specific trends.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Things you need to know.

    Gives you an interesting and honest perspective. Anyone that listens to CBC needs to listen to these guys. As with any podcast, you chew the meat and spit out the bones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    waywestCanada
    Canada3 months ago
  • Stocks Hit New High…

    There is good financial content here, but it is undermined by out-of-place, immature, and unnecessary commentary. The comment about girls in spring adds no value to your show. For a show about money, that’s a problem. If you want to reach a wider audience, raise the level of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lana M.W.
    Canada3 months ago
  • Always relevant and timely!

    Loving all the great discussions!

    Always insightful! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kfychan
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great honest show

    Really enjoy the honesty, and deep dives into issues , such as housing and lack of oil and gas investment in Canada. I also enjoy the banter ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Vandenbrink
    Canada4 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Well done guys! I never miss this - every Friday. Best place for any and all news for me every week. Appreciate the thoughtful breakdown of your content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMacM1971
    Canada5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful and data-driven, with thoughtful analysis that's useful for investors.
High-quality macro context and practical takeaways for Canadians navigating housing and energy markets.
Some listeners feel the show leans partisan; others praise balanced, non-scripted banter.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#135
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#168
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#98
United Arab Emirates/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#133
Chile/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Are Canadian Tax Payers Bailing Out Developers?
Q: How does the energy market view current oil demand and price reports?
Rothman argues demand destruction is overstated, emphasizes the dominant role of paper markets in price discovery, and forecasts a potential capitulation in bearish oil narratives while inventories and OPEC capacity will shape the medium-term path.
Are Canadian Tax Payers Bailing Out Developers?
Q: What are the potential housing policy implications of the condo bailout?
The panel discusses whether buying units below market value and converting them to rental stock could stabilize the market and prevent builder insolvency, while recognizing moral hazard and effects on price discovery and long-term affordability.
A New Cold War Is Reshaping the World- w/guest Michael Nicoletos
Q: How do AI agents and stablecoins change the macro landscape?
AI agents enable agent-to-agent transactions, speeding payments and increasing velocity of money, which could boost GDP growth; stablecoins may act as the future payments backbone, potentially replacing slower traditional rails in many contexts.
Ottawa’s War on Privacy and Internet Freedom- w/guest Sam Cooper
Q: Sam, what is the biggest issue you see with these bills? Is it the metadata backdoors, or the broader consolidation of power over speech and privacy?
The biggest issue is the metadata backdoors combined with the broader collapse of safeguards for privacy and civil liberties; backdoors create opportunities for misuse by intelligence services and criminals alike, and the way these laws are bundled makes it hard to challenge them in court without exposing sensitive sources.
Ottawa’s War on Privacy and Internet Freedom- w/guest Sam Cooper
Q: I want to unpack that a little bit further, but first for our audience that isn't overly familiar with all these ABCs here. So C9 is the one that's being rammed through this week, Bill C9. That's basically your hate speech laws. What about C22, your surveillance one, and C34, the social media bans for under-16?
C9 targets hate speech concepts, C22 expands metadata retention and government access to data, and C34 imposes age-based bans on social media; all three are designed to interlock and extend government reach online, but they raise concerns about enforcement, rights, and backdoor access that could be exploited by foreign adversaries.

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A Canadian macroeconomics show that blends data-driven market analysis with candid policy discussion and light banter. The hosts repeatedly connect global events—oil, energy policy, housing, and inflation—with domestic outcomes for Canadians, often scrutinizing government programs and regulatory shifts. A notable pattern is skeptical takes on energy decarbonization and housing interventions, paired with practical investor guidance and real-world housing market anecdotes. The show stands out for its energetic host dynamics, accessible yet sharp analysis, and frequent guest appearances by oil, housing, and legal experts that bring specialized perspectives to Canadian policy and markets.

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Recent guests on The Loonie Hour include:

1. Kevin Muir
2. Daniel Foch
3. Mike Rothman
4. Michael Nicolteos
5. John Voight
6. Michael Geist
7. Rory Johnston
8. John Carruthers

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