- What does it mean to be Canadian nowadays?
Tuesday, July 1st 2025
On this Canada Day, we’re reflecting on our national identity – but dependent on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer. Being Canadian comes with a complex mix of opinion, taking into account politics, history and geography. Are we still considered the polite neighbours to the north? Are we more united as a country since our sovereignty has been threatened by President Donald Trump? Host Melanie Ng reflects on these questions and more with Howard Ramos, a political sociologist at Western University. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at [email protected] Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
- Are Canadians experiencing social burnout?
Monday, June 30th 2025
Statistics Canada just wrapped a 30 year study where they examined how Canadians spent their time and with whom. It found that in 2022, only 19% of working-age people saw their friends on a regular basis, marking a drop from almost 48% in 1986. And considering the pandemic is long-gone, what's sustaining this change in the way Canadians interact with loved ones, and how they use their time? Host Pooja Handa speaks to Pete Bombaci, Founder of the GenWell Project, to make sense of both the numbers and this new social era for Canadians. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at [email protected] Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
- Are Canadians experiencing social burnout?
Monday, June 30th 2025
Statistics Canada just wrapped a 30 year study where they examined how Canadians spent their time and with whom. It found that in 2022, only 19% of working-age people saw their friends on a regular basis, marking a drop from almost 48% in 1986. And considering the pandemic is long-gone, what's sustaining this change in the way Canadians interact with loved ones, and how they use their time? Host Pooja Handa speaks to Pete Bombaci, Founder of the GenWell Project, to make sense of both the numbers and this new social era for Canadians. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at [email protected] Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
- Weekend listen: What can you expect from the economy in the second half of the year?
Sunday, June 29th 2025
It's the mid-point of the year and it's the economic question everyone is asking - what's going to happen with interest rates?
On this episode of In This Economy - you'll hear from an expert about whether our economy is weakening and what that means for you.
Host Mike Eppel speaks with Royce Mendes, Managing Director of Macro Strategy at Desjardins.
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- Oops he did it again....another Trump social media post rattles Canada
Saturday, June 28th 2025
Stop us if you're heard this one before - a Trump threat on social media about tariffs rattles Canada.
Because of a digital tax that's supposed to come into effect on Monday, Trump says that any trade talks with our country are done. The statement was made on his Truth Social account Friday afternoon.
This ends any optimism that was there after the G7 summit when we were hearing that a new trade deal could be forthcoming in 30 days.
So what happens next?
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Carleton University Professor of International Affairs Fen Hampson.
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