Elamin Abdelmahmoud, a culture writer and author, joins the discussion. He highlights Duolingo's remarkable AI transformation, boosting user engagement and redefining language learning. The talk shifts to Canada Post's financial struggles, weighing its public service role against profitability. Lastly, they dissect the indie film 'Anora,' celebrating its unique release strategy that fosters community buzz and the evolving landscape of movie distribution amidst streaming's rise.
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Canada Post Financial Troubles
Canada Post lost $3 billion in six years and could run out of cash by next year.
Postal workers are striking over wages and changing roles.
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Canada Post's Conflicting Mandate
Canada Post must deliver mail to all Canadians, regardless of location.
However, it operates as a for-profit corporation, creating financial challenges.
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Shifting Mail Trends
Letter mail volume peaked in 2006 and has declined significantly since then.
Package deliveries, where Canada Post faces competition, have increased.
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In this memoir, Elamin Abdelmahmoud recounts his life from his childhood in Sudan to his immigration to Canada at the age of 12. He navigates the complexities of balancing a new racial identity, learning English, and dealing with the aftermath of 9/11 as a Muslim teen. The book explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging through humorous and intellectually fierce essays, reflecting on his experiences with popular culture, family, and the immigrant experience.
The AI revolution has produced some surprising winners and losers. On this week’s TLDR, why everyone’s favorite language learning app is coming out strong. Plus, Canada Post has been hemorrhaging money. Should it be allowed to? And, what the buzz around Anora teaches us about making money at the movies.
This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and cultural commentator Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr
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