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Cost of Living

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- CBC

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Afsnit: 64
Gns. varighed: 27M
Sprog: Engelsk
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Kategori: Økonomi & Business

Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the Cost of Living connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.

Episodes

When good companies do bad thingsTD just pled guilty to money laundering $670-million in the US. So why were so many bank employees LOL-ing it up while it was happening under their noses? Also, why it's never a straight line to the checkout aisle and why it's so hard for young people to land a job these days.
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Why you can't escape holiday gift guidesNeed to buy a gift for your mom or your dog? What about your esoteric boyfriend? There's a gift guide for that! But, why? It's holiday baking season and some Canadians are paying big bucks to get their hands on French butter. Plus — we'll tell you why some economists think — if you really love someone, you'll give the gift of cold, hard cash this Christmas.
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How Shein conquered fast fashionShein has risen to the top with ultra-low prices — but at what cost? Plus, how tipping has pushed some customers to the tipping point. And remember when musicians selling out was a bad thing? Well, those days are over.
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Is it the beginning of the end for cash?More places — arenas, concert halls, amusement parks — are saying no to cash. But should it be illegal to refuse legal tender? Also, why are some kitchen gadgets a hit (hello, air fryer!) and others miss? Plus, how to score cheap concert tickets by playing the waiting game.
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Dead brands brought back to lifeJ.Crew, Aldo and Modrobes are making a comeback — we explain why they're worth resurrecting. Also, how malls are designed to keep you feeling lost, happy and shopping. Plus, the real life Succession story of the Rogers family. (Originally aired March 17, 2024)
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How to claim a forgotten fortuneDo you know where all your money is? With $2 billion in unclaimed cash in Canada, we'll tell you how to figure out if some of it's yours. Also, Mandy Rennehan (the blue-collar CEO) explains how a shortage of tradespeople costs us all and we explore why Canada becoming poorer than many of its friends.
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Boomers are loaded. So why the seniors' discount?Canadians under 65 are now more likely to experience poverty than seniors, so is it time to throw some discounts their way? Also, why Reddit is eclipsing Facebook and X and how the economics of today's music industry force musicians to squeeze their superfans.
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AI is a big fat power suck (Encore Edition)We explore what the rise of AI could mean for global power. Also, why more companies are getting new ideas for products from customers and why Big Grocer is watching you.
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The end of the Google-opoly?Matt Stoller has been raising the alarm about corporate monopolies for years. Following this week's antitrust ruling against Google, the research director at the American Economic Liberties Project talks to Paul Haavardsrud about why this may spell the beginning of the end for Big Tech's wild west era.
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Interest rates and inflation are coming down. Is it time to celebrate?Paul Haavardsrud talks to an economist about why it's not time to party, quite yet. Plus, how more Gen Z's are "loud budgeting" and what it means for competition and democracy after a judge ruled it illegal for Google to pay Apple to be their default browser.
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Cost of Living

Af
- CBC

0 Anmeldelser: 0
Afsnit: 64
Gns. varighed: 27M
Sprog: Engelsk
Format
Kategori: Økonomi & Business

Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the Cost of Living connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.

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