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The Big Story

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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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  1. How to fight the Trump tariffs: an inside look at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa

    Canada first and Canada united - the message after a First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa with the country's premiers - with one exception. With Doug Ford sporting a new hat that sa…

    E133815:04
  2. Fact Check: Who wins, who loses in the potential U.S.-Canada trade war

    A financial fact check for you. U.S. President elect Donald Trump will be sworn in next week – with the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian products looming. And he’s been using nu…

    E133718:18
  3. Grading Canadian leaders’ responses to the Trump’s tariff threats

    Less than a week to go before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. For the past month, Canadian political leaders have taken different tactics in…

    E133627:42
  4. Breaking down the odds of who will be our next Prime Minister

    Game on! The federal Liberal party has unveiled the rules of engagement for its leadership race. What we know so far is that it costs A LOT to enter and there will be a new leader…

    E133522:05
  5. What does the Trudeau resignation mean for your finances?

    There are still more questions than answers after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation this week. That includes legislation involving your finances. Host Kris Mc…

    E132812:29
  6. Economic week in review: fact checks, threats and the slumping Canadian dollar

    Has the first week of January felt like A LOT? You're not alone. There are so many things going on in this economy right now that could impact you. Host Mike Eppel is here to break…

    E133420:05
  7. A heartbreaking look inside the most destructive fires L.A. has ever seen

    Unreal scenes out of L.A. as fires continue to burn, most with zero per cent containment. Communities have been wiped out with thousands of structures burned including the homes of…

    E133319:16
  8. Breaking down the popularity of Pierre Poilievre

    If a federal election were held today, nearly half of Canadians say they would vote for the Conservative Party of Canada. Since 2022, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has grown…

    E133220:32
  9. Donald Trump is sounding increasingly serious about making Canada the 51st state

    It started with a social media post that some dismissed as a joke. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to use “economic force” to make Canada a U.S. state. Is he serio…

    E132924:05
  10. What's happening behind the scenes in Ottawa in the wake of the Trudeau resignation

    It's the end of the Trudeau era - but the beginning of what's going to be a new chapter in Canadian politics. There's a lot of uncertainty and a lot at stake. So what's the next mo…

    E132730:38
  11. Justin Trudeau resigns. What's next?

    Bonus episode Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign and has prorogued Parliament until March 24th. He will stay on as leader and Prime Minister until the Liber…

    E132615:58
  12. What’s at stake for the Canada-US relationship in 2025?

    For generations, Canada and the United States have enjoyed a special relationship. Our cultural, political and economic ties run deep, but they are not immune from destructive forc…

    E132521:29
  13. Encore: Is Canada at risk of becoming the 51st state?

    It may have been a joke at the Mar-a-Lago dinner with PM Justin Trudeau and President-elect Donald Trump, but the question is out there: is there a risk of Canada becoming the 51st…

    E129923:29
  14. Trying to get you answers about bail reform

    We've heard these stories time and time again - a crime committed by someone who was out on bail. Multiple stories have led to a lot of finger pointing about who is responsible fo…

    E132418:39
  15. What will the job market look like in 2025?

    There could be major changes coming to Canada's labour market in 2025 after a bumpy couple of years. If you are a job seeker - where you live and which sector you work in will de…

    E132016:34
  16. The changing tide of Canada's drinking habits

    What were Canadians drinking this year? On this New Year's Eve, host Richard Southern is digging into what we were sipping this year and digs into Canadians' changing tastes with A…

    E131514:13
  17. The Big Story Year in Review: Sports

    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 @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky…

    E132310:43
  18. The Big Story Year in Review: Politics

    The Big Story partners with NewsRadio to break down the biggest stories in politics in 2024. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You ca…

    E132108:15
  19. The Big Story Year in Review

    The Big Story partners with NewsRadio for a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You c…

    E132210:46
  20. Encore: It costs HOW MUCH to raise a kid in Canada?!?

    If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true. A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17…

    E129712:06
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