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In This Economy?!

In This Economy?!

By: Frequency Podcast Network
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Summary

 Real people with real problems get realistic solutions. Your guide to understanding an unpredictable economy. Are you stressed out about your finances? Feel like the odds are stacked against you? We are too. It feels like we should be able to afford all of these things as adults — a house, a car, raising children...even just a social life— but so many of us simply find it out of reach. How did the economy find itself here? Why are things the way they are? And how can we make it work anyway? Each week, we take one of your problems and bring it straight to the experts. We find out how we ended up in this mess, and what you can do to achieve your personal goals. The economy might be unpredictable, but your success doesn’t have to be.2023 In This Economy?! Economics Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • There’s no place like home...if you can afford one

    There’s no place like home...if you can afford one
    May 1 2026

    Is Canada’s housing market in a correction? One economist thinks so – for a variety of reasons.

    Our housing market posted its weakest quarter in three years, with home sales down nearly 10 per cent compared to the previous period - according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.

    And rates are not likely to change anytime soon but that’s only part of the story.

    Host Kris McCusker speaks to David-Alexandre Brassard, Chief Economist at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, for his take on what’s contributing to the stall and why come government programs won’t really help.

    Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

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    20 mins
  • What's really pressuring your wallet?

    What's really pressuring your wallet?
    Apr 24 2026

    Next week, the Bank of Canada will set a new interest rate. And this past week, an inflation report from Statistics Canada has captured much of what has hit your wallet in cost of living. So today, host Mike Eppel is joined by Doug Porter, the chief economist at the Bank of Montreal to dissect the new data, and take a look at how it might influence that national bank's decision.

    Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

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    18 mins
  • Are we ready for the full integration of AI in social media?

    Are we ready for the full integration of AI in social media?
    Apr 17 2026

    A new survey from Angus Reid says most Canadians use social media--- and don't enjoy their experience.

    Privacy remains one of the top concerns, as a handful of companies have a near-monopoly on the most commonly used platforms. And with governments only just starting to talk about regulating social media for teens, are we as a society ready for the tidal wave that will be when AI is fully integrated?

    Host Mike Eppel speaks with Professor Richard Lachman from the RTA school of media at Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss what Ottawa can do and what Canadians could expect.

    Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

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    26 mins
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