The Big Story

Seth Goldstein, Equity Strategist at Morningstar Research Services and expert in the auto sector, dives into Tesla's current struggles, including plummeting sales and stock prices. He discusses Elon Musk's political involvement and how it affects Tesla's brand and environmental image. The competition from innovative players like BYD is also a hot topic, especially regarding rapid charging advancements. Goldstein highlights the stock's cautious hold rating and the pressing need for Tesla to maintain focus amid market distractions and evolving consumer preferences.

Dan Wall, Executive Vice President at Live Nation, shares his insights into the complex world of concert ticket sales. He discusses the struggles fans face when trying to secure tickets, especially in a digital age dominated by scalpers and bots. Wall explains how artists influence pricing and the challenges of ensuring fair access. He also debunks common myths about Ticketmaster and highlights efforts to verify ticket authenticity. With a court case looming, he explores potential solutions for improving ticket accessibility.

Dina Pugliese, a beloved television legend and former co-host of Breakfast Television, shares her heartfelt journey in this conversation with long-time friend Melanie Ng. She candidly discusses her unexpected return to the show and the challenges of burnout she faced while stepping back from public life. Dina opens up about the emotional toll of social media criticism and the resilience needed to navigate it. Their chat also emphasizes the importance of simple joys and genuine connections, offering a mix of laughter and inspiration.

Barry McLoughlin, President of TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc., shares insights on Prime Minister Mark Carney's tumultuous first week in power. They discuss Carney's quick international trip and his media challenges regarding past dealings. The conversation highlights strategic moves like repealing the carbon tax for electoral benefits and forming a smaller cabinet. McLoughlin critiques Carney's choices while analyzing the political landscape and the looming election, exploring how these decisions shape public perception.

Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat? Doug Ford travelled to Washington last week to talk tariffs, after threatening to impose tariffs on energy or even turn off power to 3 U.S. states. Although the temperature has been dialed down, Queen's Park reporter Richard Southern talks to pollster John Wright about Ford's actions last week and how this all ties in to the upcoming federal election. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Imagine being so famous that there are university courses studying your every move!Taylor Swift will be the subject of course being taught at Brock University this spring – by Associate Professor of history Elizabeth Vlossak.Host Kris McCusker examines how the course was created – what it’s all about – and why it’s more relevant than you might think. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Spring is usually the hottest time of year for car sales.But with Trump’s tariffs affecting aluminum, steel and auto parts, this year could be different.If tariffs on cars come into force on April 2nd as scheduled, there are fears it could upend the automotive supply chain.Host David Smith speaks with automotive specialist Tim Dimopoulos, publisher of Automotive News Canada, about what it all means for Canadian consumers. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Trying to run a business in this economy is anything but easy. Uncertainty, unease and pressure from so many different factors are creating a very difficult situation for Canadian operators. Host Mike Eppel speaks with Mike Tzimas, president of the Napoleon Group of Companies about the current situation, the impact on tariffs, and how difficult it is to be a Canadian business operator in this climate. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

For a longer weekend listen, we're going back in the archives from November to talk about an issue that's back in the headlines - NATO, and the U.S. concerns that Canada is not paying its fair share. Host David Smith talks to Richard Shimooka, a defence policy expert and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Punctuality – its definition and importance really depend on who you speak to. A recent study out of the UK shows a generational divide when it comes to tardiness and how it could be perceived by those around us. Host Melanie Ng speaks with peak performance coach and best-selling author, Hina Khan @coachwithhina, about a number of scenarios and why there is a sweet spot when it comes to how you show up both professionally and socially. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter