Podcast
The Big Story
Episodes — page 19
- Buy Now Pay Later: how does it work and is it right for you?
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Host Kris…
- FOF: Why You “Ruin Your Diet” Every Holiday (PS: It’s Not Willpower) with Jenn Trepeck
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Willpower Isn’t the Key to Behavior Change Willpower as a Muscle (or Phone Battery) How the Holidays Dra…
- FOF: WHAT WOULD EMILY DO: A Boss Who Doesn’t Care, When to Quit & Taking a Pay Cut
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special holiday edition of What Would Emily D…
- AI, EVs and HBC: Looking back at Canada's biggest business stories of 2025
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Host Mike…
- 2025: A Year in Canadian Politics
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Parliament…
- Weekend Listen: Will 2026 bring any sort of stability in the real estate market?
It's been a tumultuous year for the economy to say the least, especially in the interest of real estate and housing. The Bank of Canada cut interest rates nine times, yet buyers ar…
And the Oscar goes to....YouTube!Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be making its way to the big screen - YouTube. The change will come after more than 50 years of Disney's ABC having exclusive rights to the live b…
How long until Canada sees a high-speed rail come to life?Last week, Ottawa announced a year for shovels to hit the ground for its long-awaited high-speed rail line connecting Toronto to Quebec City. Beginning in 2029, construction will b…
From Hollywood to humanity: Rob Reiner's legacy will live beyond the screenHollywood is reeling from the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner after they were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday night. The Los Angeles District Attorney has filed mur…
Aging vs. cognitive decline: how to tell the difference1 in 5 Canadians are 65 or older, meaning some difficult conversations may be held around the dinner table this holiday season. Memory loss, mood swings, mixing up names and birth…
Can the government fix wealth inequality simply by taxing the rich?Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is floating the idea of an increase in the land transfer tax, an amount that's owed when a house is purchased. Its total is based on the value of the hous…
The scientific reason raccoons may be getting cuterThey're already the unofficial mascot of one of Canada's largest cities, with tons of Toronto merchandise donning adorable images of so-called "trash pandas" - but a new study out…
What does the ultimate Hollywood mega merger mean for you?In a battle for the rights to Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount Skydance are offering tens of billions of dollars to become the next media powerhouse. Either acquisiti…
Should Canadian kids be banned from social media until they're 16?Starting today, Australian youth under the age of 16 will no longer be able to log onto Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media sites due to a new law passed through the…
Should we be worried about all the strong earthquakes this year?Stories of extremely strong earthquakes continue to dominate headlines around the world. The latest one striking off Japan's northern coast late Monday night local time, at a magni…
What can we expect from Canada at the World Cup?After a long, cringe-laden ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., we finally had confirmation of the 12 groups that will comprise the 23rd FIFA World Cup. And get this,…
- Will grocery prices ever come down?
Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!' It's the kind of relief Canadians have been waiting to see for a while, but year after year, the idea of groce…
Can you shop ethically without breaking the bank?Canadian consumers are a lot more aware of where their money goes these days – for a few reasons. There’s a lot of economic uncertainty but many of us are also more cognizant of bu…
How does Canada tackle the incel crisis?Both the climate and tolerance of gender-based violence has changed since the 1989 femicide at Polytechnique Montreal. What was once strides forward in protecting women from violen…
Is Canada missing the mark on cannabis tourism?Imagine a wine tour experience, but for cannabis. Canada has strict consumption regulations for cannabis products, although government-owned weed shops decorate plazas across the c…
