
TLDR
Money isn't just money. It's culture. It's news. It's being able to retire. Every Wednesday, the TLDR podcast catches you up on everything going on in the world of money that you didn't know you actually cared about.
Hosted by Devin Friedman, Sarah Rieger (business reporter) and Matt Karasz (resident capitalist/head of Wealthsimple trading).
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Latest episodes

Feb 13, 2024 • 23min
How Temu Won the Super Bowl
This podcast covers Temu's rise in popularity with clever ads, Uber's impressive rebound, Canada's stable unemployment rate, and Caterpillar's success. They discuss how Temu impacts consumer behavior, Uber's competition with Lyft, and the environmental impact of companies selling disposable items.

Feb 6, 2024 • 22min
How Sweatpants Won the Stock Market
This week on TLDR: Introverts becoming a market force and causing a public-health epidemic. Meta's impressive financial performance and controversies. Exploring the upsides and downsides of social media in relation to the economy.

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Jan 30, 2024 • 28min
Dawn of the Apple FaceTV
Apple's new Vision Pro Goggles sell out quickly, sparking interest in virtual reality headgear. The podcast explores the rise of virtual reality goggles and the challenges faced by the AR/VR industry. It also discusses power supply regulation in Alberta, Tesla's disappointing earnings, and the Oscars snubs. Additionally, the impact of Apple on the film industry and the mismanagement of media companies are explored. The podcast concludes with discussions on financial losses, potential acquisitions, and the shift in power from media companies to tech companies.

Jan 23, 2024 • 23min
We Can't Quit You, Mr. Rogers
This week on TLDR: The latest on the Rogers family drama. Plus, puffy coats and hot air at Davos, Jamie Dimon gets a $36mm present, and why your mortgage is hoping 2024 is the new 1948. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedge-funder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Jan 16, 2024 • 22min
The 10 Most Important Days for Investing
Devin Friedman, Sarah Rieger, Kyla Scanlon, and Matthew Karasz discuss the importance of a few key days for investing, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Boeing's financial struggles, public response to the Boeing debacle, Bill Ackman's controversial actions, and tips for avoiding panic selling.

Jan 9, 2024 • 19min
How Stanley Tumblers Got So Hot
Guests Devin Friedman, Sarah Rieger, and Matthew Karasz discuss the business turnaround of Abercrombie, the risks of fashion investing, the popularity of Stanley Tumblers, the CEO pay gap in Canada, the challenges of sea trade in the Red Sea, and the importance of diversifying portfolios and shipping routes.

Jan 2, 2024 • 20min
The 2023 FOMO Episode
Stacey Grenrock-Woods, Devin Friedman, Sarah Rieger, and Matthew Karasz discuss the stock of the year, the Canadian real-estate market, and administer a FOMO quiz. They explore money events in 2023, the impact of AI chatbot breakups and crypto addiction, and play a guessing game with Doug Ford. They also talk about the housing affordability crisis and discuss non-market housing solutions and government intervention. The episode concludes with random topics and thanks to the listeners and sponsors.

Dec 19, 2023 • 22min
Netflix’s War on Churn
Netflix discloses top shows, Canada's Dollarama diet, changing perception of central bankers, trading down in retailing, millennial subsidy

Dec 12, 2023 • 25min
The Seven Most Magnificent Stocks
Discussion on the exceptional performance of the Magnificent Seven tech companies, the future of tech stocks, Nvidia's impressive performance and oligopolies in Canada, the rise of the crypto industry, the role of the speaker as a financial educator, and dream interviews.

Dec 5, 2023 • 25min
The Cheesecake Factory Economy
This week on TLDR: The Cheesecake Factory isn’t just a place where high schoolers take their prom dates; the chain can tell us a lot about a mall’s financial health. Plus: we discuss the gossip around the UN’s climate summit, share some of Charlie Munger’s investing wisdom, and dive into the challenges of being a young Canadian in this economy.This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, finance educator Kyla Scanlon, and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.