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More places — arenas, concert halls, amusement parks — are saying no to cash. But should it be illegal to refuse legal tender? Also, why are some kitchen gadgets a hit (hello, air fryer!) and others miss? Plus, how to score cheap concert ticket
Shein has risen to the top with ultra-low prices — but at what cost? Plus, how tipping has pushed some customers to the tipping point. And remember when musicians selling out was a bad thing? Well, those days are over.
After years of vehicle shortages and high prices, car deals are back, baby! Also, how job seekers are beating HR screening bots at their own game by using AI to write their resumes. Plus, why people pay for a brush with celebrity...even if that
Ever notice how everything from SUVs to condos are a version of gray or white? We explore why dusty rose and avocado have given way to the age of greige. Also, how nostalgia is turning Pokémon cards into big business and why more companies are
As Huy Fong sriracha halts production again, we explore whether its most loyal fans will keep rallying for the iconic rooster. Also, how to play the currency game when you're planning a vacation and why we're always so ready to believe in the "
The Bank of Canada may finally lower the interest rate this week, but is that a good thing? Also, why it's become trendy to barter instead of pay cash. Swap your breadmaker for banana bread? Plus, what the rise of AI could mean for global power
Whether it's a loan or co-signing a mortgage, more adult kids are getting help from their parents. So, what should you know before mixing love and money? Also, why more companies are tapping their customers for inspiration. And — to pay or not
Do boycotts work and why does it seem that escalators and elevators are always out of order? Also, why is gas more expensive in summer than winter and will the new capital gains tax increase hurt innovation?
The federal government is under a lot of pressure to bring grocery prices down. One idea? Create more competition — but how do we do that? Also, a formula to figure out whether you're getting value from your wardrobe. Plus, how the economics of
As banks crack down on money laundering in real estate, ordinary people are having to jump through more hoops to get a mortgage. We'll also explain "The Great Exhaustion" and the origin story behind the game of Monopoly.
Canada used to be richer than OECD countries like Ireland and Austria. Well, not anymore! Economist Paul Beaudry explains how it comes down to years of declining productivity. Also, why it's a buyer's market for used EVs and why catalytic conve
The climate is changing. So are we. On What On Earth, you’ll explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. More than fiv
The TMX pipeline is $25-billion over budget. We explore why cost overruns are the norm rather than the exception. Plus, why those Pokémon cards you used to collect in your childhood could now land you some big coin and — the mystery and history
New laws require employers in some provinces to be upfront about salaries in job ads — but how transparent are they when the pay range is $50,000-$150,000? Also, why retailers ask for your email address every time you buy something. Plus, Paul
The CPP invests more than twice as much in the US than it does in Canada, but some argue it should be making Canadian money work for Canada. Also, we ask if airlines could get off the ground faster if they started charging for carry-on and whet
Ever wondered how fast food restaurants find inspiration for new menu items? We go inside the A&W test kitchen, to find out. Also why an old-school budgeting trend is winning over young Canadians and how much money you need to be happy.
The idea of the "24-hour city" is catching on, but are Edmonton and Ottawa ready to be cities that don't sleep? Also, why is it so hard to come up with an original brand name that's not offensive in another language? Plus, why co-working spaces
J.Crew, Aldo and Modrobes are making a comeback. We explain why they're worth resurrecting. Also, how malls are designed to keep you feeling lost, happy and shopping and the real life Succession story of the Rogers family.
Tune into this bonus podcast we put together with our friends at CBC's investigative consumer program, Marketplace. Erica Johnson joins Paul Haavardsrud to uncover how banks are pushing products people don’t need, at higher prices, and the ques
The middle class gets a lot of attention in Canadian politics. So why is it so hard to define? We look at the rise of credit card chargebacks and how they cost businesses. Also, why do cars have cell phone chargers and cup holders — but no plac
Just because that website looks legit doesn't mean it is. Also, why a British company is hoping to strike it big by buying up Canada's bowling alleys. Plus, what former prime minister Brian Mulroney's free trade deal has meant for Canada over t
Best Botox in a Bottle, Top Places to Eat, Best Car Wash. Is being the best really the best if you have to pay for it? Also, why you should pick up the phone when Stats Can is calling about its Labour Force Survey. Plus, will Apple's new VR hea
Why is it easier to find a cheap bottle of wine from Europe than Canada? Why does decaf sometimes cost more than regular coffee? Who still uses cheques and why is the loonie so much lower than the greenback?
Nuclear energy is having a moment. Also, what happens when a $64-million lotto prize is up for grabs and no one claims it? Plus, rental vacancies are at an all-time low while retirement homes have room to spare.
A famous study once showed money does make you happy, but only to a point. New research shows that's not entirely true. Also, how to keep thieves from stealing your loyalty points and — your car.
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