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Jun 6, 2025 • 8min

Recipe for succession 🙅 - invests in Indigenous small business, Amazon has humanoid robots.

With a $2 trillion succession tsunami on the horizon in Canada, Indigenous entrepreneurs are getting their chance to take the reins of mom-and-pop shops across the country. Amazon’s newest parcel carriers won’t be interested in any small talk when they drop off your package. In fact, they won’t even be capable of it.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 7min

That’s your opinion 💭 - : Washington Post courts amateurs with AI, B.C. is looking to build

One of the world’s most storied newsrooms is opening its doors to anyone with an opinion and a laptop. B.C. now stands for Building infrastruCture. (Okay, that was a stretch, but you get the gist.) 
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Jun 4, 2025 • 8min

Down and out 💅 - OECD forecasts Canadian GDP downturn, High fashion gets hacked.

Buckle your proverbial seatbelts, because the global economy is heading for a rough patch, and Canada is set to get rocked. The fashion world’s hottest trend? Getting hacked.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 6min

Advertising intelligence 🪧 Meta pursues fully automated advertising, Concerts are drying up.

Meta is close to handing the reins of its ~US$160 billion ad business to the robots. Once a rite of passage and revenue lifeline for musicians, touring is becoming more of a financial coin flip than a guaranteed payday.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 7min

Double trouble 👬 - U.S. tariffs target Canadian manufacturing, The Bay is officially closed.

With his global tariff agenda in legal jeopardy, Donald Trump is doubling down on some of his original trade targets. After a 355-year run, Hudson’s Bay Company is closed for business.
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May 30, 2025 • 7min

This isn’t over 🏁 - What’s next for Trump’s trade war?, Carney takes aim at infrastructure red tape.

Donald Trump's trade war faces legal hurdles after recent court rulings, creating uncertainty in trade policies. Meanwhile, a new Liberal government's approach promises to fast-track infrastructure projects, aiming to simplify approvals and adjust environmental assessments. The hosts also highlight urgent current events, including state of emergencies due to wildfires in Canada and a groundbreaking licensing deal between The New York Times and Amazon. Plus, women’s sports gain momentum with major support from MLB for a new softball league.
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May 29, 2025 • 7min

Sovereign AI 🤖 - Bell is building AI data centres, Corporations are buying up bitcoin.

Bell is pivoting to power AI models with a network of new data centers in Canada, aiming for sovereign AI capabilities. Meanwhile, major corporations like GameStop are making significant Bitcoin investments, with GameStop buying over 4,700 Bitcoins. This resurgence in corporate interest hints at Bitcoin's potential comeback in the tech sector. The podcast also dives into the implications of AI regulations and U.S. chip design policies affecting China. It’s a lively mix of innovation and investment in the world of tech!
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May 28, 2025 • 8min

Out of control(lers) 🛩️ -  Canada faces airline controller shortage, Consumers can’t keep up with bills.

Air traffic controller shortages are causing chaos in Canadian aviation, leading to frustrating flight delays and passenger complaints. An Air Canada pilot shares concerns about the situation, while efforts to tackle staffing issues are discussed. Meanwhile, Canadians grapple with rising delinquency rates as they navigate a debt crisis in a cooling economy. The government is investing in technology and communication to modernize operations amid these financial challenges. Personal commuting stories add a light-hearted touch to these serious topics.
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May 23, 2025 • 6min

Ran so far away 🏃‍♂️ -  Foreign investors flee Canadian markets, BYD bests Tesla in Europe.

Foreign investors have pulled back from Canada’s stock market like they put their hand on a hot stovetop. Chinese automaker BYD is leaving Tesla in the dust in yet another major car market.
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May 22, 2025 • 7min

Temu tariff 💰 - G7 countries tackle cheap Chinese products, Ostriches stir controversy in B.C.

Chronic online shoppers, beware: your budget hauls could get a lot more expensive. The fate of 300-odd ostriches in B.C. has become a cause célèbre for animal rights activists

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