Everyone was preparing for a hot housing market in 2025. So why does it feel like things are on ice? On this week’s TLDR, mortgage expert Penelope Graham explains why the market’s taken such an unexpected turn — and where it might go from here. Plus, we explore what Mountainhead, the latest release from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, teaches us about the culture, gossip and business of money. And, we take a trip into the r/PersonalFinanceCanada subreddit to debate the forum’s spiciest hot takes.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by mortgage expert Penelope Graham. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

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Of all the tasty money news this week, the most satisfying was the TACO trade. (For the uninitiated, that’s “Trump Always Chickens Out.”) On this week’s TLDR, we look at the art and science behind the move — and whether its popularity might spell its demise. Plus, we do a deep dive into FinTok archetypes to help decode the personal finance advice proliferating on social media. And, we learn about the remote working scheme that… helped fund the North Korean regime?! We’ve got it all.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, journalist Claire Porter Robbins and author Jared Sullivan. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

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Between rising unemployment and a shrinking supply of entry level jobs, it seems like the job market’s on everyone’s mind. On this week’s TLDR, how AI has changed the process of getting a job — and why no one seems too happy about it. Plus, over its 250 year history, industrial capitalism has offered humanity some huge advances — along with a huge number of critics. New Yorker writer John Cassidy, author of the new book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI, explains.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by journalist John Cassidy. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

We all know the big economic stories of the year: the trade war, the tariffs. But there’s another — even bigger? — story that hasn’t been getting the same attention: the Ozempicification of our diets, our bodies and our economy. On this week’s TLDR, we take a look at the transformation underway. Plus, economic indicators are telling one story about a potential recession; the headlines are telling another. Which one is right? And, why does it feel like everyone’s drinking less alcohol?

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by Armine Yanizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

In a surprise turn — and to the relief of business and consumers worldwide — the U.S. and China have agreed to temporarily lower tariffs. (They’re still high, but…not as high.) On this week’s TLDR, how one cargo ship tells the story of the trade war. Plus, after all the stock market highs and lows over the past couple months, we’re basically back where we started. Who made out big from all the turmoil? And, at long last, Warren Buffett is retiring. A look at what we can learn from his storied career.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and VP of Product Swapnil Parikh. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Housing prices in at least one major Canadian market have fallen. By a lot. On this week’s TLDR, why nobody seems to be feeling any relief. Plus, TMX Group CEO John McKenzie explains what’s very wrong — and very right — about the Canadian business environment. And, a look at why the search for a new Pope is actually a money story.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by TMX Group CEO John McKenzie. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

The snap election has come and gone, and now we get to wade through the aftermath. On this week’s TLDR, we’re joined by Politico’s Nick Taylor-Vaisey to discuss what it all means for the future of the Canadian economy. Plus, we look at what’s been happening in markets while we’ve been focused on the government.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Ahead of Monday's election, Wealthsimple CEO Mike Katchen interviews Jonathan Pedneault about his party's economic platform.

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.