Trade war, no trade war, trade war, no trade war. On this week’s TLDR, economist Trevor Tombe joins the team to talk about a week in geopolitical whiplash, and where it leaves the Canadian economy. Plus, we go deep on one of the internal challenges hobbling our country’s economic prospects: interprovincial trade regulations. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman and business reporter Sarah Rieger. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr The TLDR P...
Feb 05, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast With housing costs higher than ever, our country’s immigration policy is tightening up. On this week’s TLDR, we look at the dollars and cents of it all — and what it means for our economic future. Plus, a dive into the best-performing Canadian investment of the last 20 years. Hint: it’s a company you’ve **probably** never heard of. And, how auto manufacturers are reacting to the news from down south. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Ma...
Jan 29, 2025•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Canada’s facing some serious uncertainty right now, from a wide open Prime Minister race to a semi-hostile southern neighbor. On this week’s TLDR, we look at how some possible election outcomes could affect our country’s future. Plus, does a new pricing measure in New York City hold the key to solving Toronto’s traffic woes? And, why a glowing magazine story could spell doom for a company’s stock price. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder...
Jan 22, 2025•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Parliament prorogued, there's a lot that's up in the air — including how much money some of us owe in taxes. On this week's TLDR, we break down the CRA rule that's throwing some Canadians' finances into question. Plus, with the trade war drum beating ever-louder, we look at the ways a conflict between Canada and the U.S. could play out. And, how recent investors in quantum computing lost money — and what it teaches us about the dos and don'ts of disruptive investing. This episode was hosted...
Jan 15, 2025•22 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast New year, new us. (And new Prime Minister, apparently?) On this week’s TLDR, we comb through the data to figure out where everyone’s been investing their wealth over the past year — and what it tells us about what might be coming up next. And, we look at what the h*ll’s been happening in Canadian politics, and why. Plus, journalist Ben Mathis-Lilley talks us through setting ourselves up for financial success in the year ahead. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Ri...
Jan 08, 2025•26 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast So, the U.S. President-to-be threatened to annex us. Not cool. On this week’s TLDR, we look at the stats and ask how our home and native land stacks up against our neighbor to the south. And, we turn the tables and consider which U.S. state(s) could make a nice addition to Canada’s ten provinces. Finally, we get grilled, as Stacey Grenrock-Woods, the creative genius behind the TLDR newsletter’s FOMO index, quizzes the team on the last twelve months of news. This episode was hosted by Devin Fried...
Dec 18, 2024•21 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Governments toppled, martial law, the end of internationalism: it’s easy to feel like the world is entering unprecedented territory. And, it’s true: there’s a lot of data suggesting everything's going crazy. But at the same time, there’s a whole lot of data suggesting that, actually, everything is normal and predictable and going well. So what's the truth? On this week’s TLDR, Felix Salmon, Axios’s chief financial correspondent, shares his take. Spoiler alert: not everyone agrees. This episode w...
Dec 11, 2024•21 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast From Amazon to Spotify to TikTok, the tech platforms we use tell us what to consume — and, increasingly, determine what gets made in the first place. On this week’s TLDR, we go deep into the history and nature of algorithms with New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka, author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture . Plus, we look at the changing nature of Google search and how Netflix’s “engagement machine” has come out on top — for now. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business ...
Dec 04, 2024•26 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast The AI revolution has produced some surprising winners and losers. On this week’s TLDR, why everyone’s favorite language learning app is coming out strong. Plus, Canada Post has been hemorrhaging money. Should it be allowed to? And, what the buzz around Anora teaches us about making money at the movies. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and cultural commentator Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Follow us on other platforms, or subscri...
Nov 27, 2024•23 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast In recent weeks, the crypto market has been **exploding**. On this week’s TLDR, is this boom any different from previous ones? Plus, you may have read some headlines about multi-million dollar retirement accounts. Should you be doing something different with your TFSA? And, Ken Griffin is a polarizing figure in the world of finance. Does he deserve all the hate? This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and former business news a...
Nov 20, 2024•23 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Since last week’s election, the U.S. stock market’s been hovering around record highs. On this week’s TLDR, we look at what the market seems to think is coming from the Trump administration. Plus, we try to anticipate what U.S. tariffs could mean for Canada. And, one of Matt’s former colleagues made a killing betting on election markets. He breaks down his strategy for us. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us o...
Nov 13, 2024•23 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Goldman Sachs just put out a report predicting a stock market permafrost. On this week’s TLDR, we ask how scared we should be. Plus, long-time listeners know that TLDR co-host Matt Karasz loves his quarter zip sweaters. Menswear guru Derek Guy — @dieworkwear on X — puts Matt’s outfit of choice into sociological context. And, we take a look at why an AI superstock lost 50 billion USD in valuation. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Mat...
Nov 06, 2024•26 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast ETFs have long been known as “safe,” “boring” investments. What happens when they go rogue? On this week’s TLDR, a look at the boom in non-traditional ETFs, and how to keep your portfolio safe when investing in them. Plus, demand for nuclear energy is soaring. Will Saskatchewan (yes, Saskatchewan) be the big economic winner? And, the TLDR team goes deep on how fall became a money-making bonanza. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew...
Oct 30, 2024•24 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a new stock trading game out there — and Matthew and his finance bro friends are really, really bad at it. On this week’s TLDR, what their failures teach us about how hard it is to play the market… even if you know what the future holds. Plus, a look at how and why crypto industry money is flooding the U.S. election. And, what the aftermath of a coal disaster tells us about corporate power and the future of energy. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger...
Oct 23, 2024•25 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast A carpenter named Chris made — and lost — hundreds of millions of dollars trading Tesla options. Now he’s suing a bank for damages. On this week’s TLDR, we look at how he claims he got into this mess, and what we can learn from his mistakes. Plus, we make sense of the online prediction markets where gamblers are betting big on the results of the US election. And, we ask if Google will be broken up — and if it would even matter. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah R...
Oct 16, 2024•26 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast This week, TLDR comes to you live from the Paradise Theatre in Toronto, as our hosts chat with internationally renowned restaurateur and star of the Emmy-award winning show The Bear , Matty Matheson. Learn how Matty dropped out of cooking school, got himself out of tens of thousands of dollars worth of debt, and became the most successful chef entertainer in Canadian history. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hed...
Oct 09, 2024•27 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast One of Canada’s biggest monopolies took a hit last week. On this week’s TLDR, what the Cineplex decision means for businesses, moviegoers and the future of hidden fees. And, is Mark Zuckerberg one of the most brilliant business leaders of our time? Matthew certainly thinks so. Plus, what the reopening of Three Mile Island tells us about the future of energy — and the tech industry. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and form...
Oct 02, 2024•22 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast With housing costs continuing to skyrocket, the Canadian government has announced a new set of mortgage rules. On this week’s TLDR, the tricky economics of fixing the housing crisis. Plus, with the stock market soaring, a look at why some investors are sounding the alarm. And, a window into the money-making magic of the most successful YouTuber in the world, Mr. Beast. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunde...
Sep 25, 2024•24 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to investing, the general consensus has long been that markets are, generally speaking, pretty efficient. But… what if that’s all wrong? On this week’s TLDR, a look at the financial theory that’s dominated for decades, and why it might be time to change our thinking when it comes to markets. Plus, the European car market is on life support — can anything save it? And, are driverless cars the way of the future? This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Riege...
Sep 18, 2024•20 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Last week, viral TikTok videos showed Chase customers how to withdraw huge amounts of money from the ATM. The only problem? It was completely illegal. On this week’s TLDR, a look at the good, bad and ugly finance tips you can find on TikTok, and some tips for figuring out which is which. Plus, we examine the latest chapter in the Bank of Canada’s rate cutting journey. And, we take a dive into the extra-heated “Founder Mode” debate. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sar...
Sep 10, 2024•24 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel was in the news this week for a very, er, controversial interview with Joe Rogan. On this week’s TLDR, how do Thiel’s political and social views square with his approach to investing? Plus, a look at the big cut Apple takes from app store users, and why it’s about to cost content creators even more. And, the reason that we will probably never be central bankers. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, financial educator Kyla Scanlon, former hedgefund...
Aug 27, 2024•24 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Why did one hiring decision send Starbucks’s stock way up — and Chipotle’s down? On this week’s TLDR, why the market believes the once-burrito, now-coffee CEO Brian Niccol has the magic touch. Plus, after years of swiping, users are turning away from their dating apps. Where are they going instead? And, a look at the tangled state of Canada’s temporary foreign worker program. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and VP of Prod...
Aug 20, 2024•26 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Last week, the stock market had its most volatile day in a long time. On this episode of TLDR, we break down the chaos and dig into some of the theories about why it happened. And, we look at which investors came out the strongest at the end of it all. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr The TLDR Podcast...
Aug 13, 2024•24 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Since 2005, the average price of a home in Canada has tripled. On this week’s TLDR, award-winning journalist Michelle Cyca — who wrote the definitive piece on the subject, The End of Homeownership , for Maclean’s last year — tells us why and what happens next. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman and business reporter Sarah Rieger. 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 informatio...
Aug 06, 2024•25 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast A company you may or may not have heard of got a $23b offer from Google — and walked away. On this week’s TLDR, when should you say no to nine figures? Plus, how did a tobacco company become the best performing US investment in recent history? And, some divergent views on the wisdom of giving everybody free money. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, managing editor Kat Angus, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe ...
Jul 30, 2024•24 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast A crackdown on car thefts in Ontario and Quebec has had some unintended consequences. On this week’s TLDR, why our cars keep getting stolen. And, after decades of financial success, Nike now seems like a brand in trouble. Is this the end of the line for the swoosh? Plus, making sense of the latest market reversal. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subsc...
Jul 23, 2024•22 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Investors are starting to trade stocks younger and younger. On this week’s TLDR, we look at what’s behind this retail trading boom — and why it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. And, how berries became so expensive, and why everyone (especially parents) keeps on buying them. Plus, what product recalls really cost companies. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and VP of Product Swapnil Parikh. Follow us on other platforms, or...
Jul 16, 2024•20 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Stocks have been rallying for a year and a half — and that’s making some investors nervous. On this week’s TLDR, we explore the wisdom behind investing in a bull market. Plus, a look at why Canadian home insurance prices have been soaring. And, a long strange trip through the finances of Las Vegas’s Sphere. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to...
Jul 09, 2024•26 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s TLDR, what one bad bet from Wells Fargo can teach us about how credit card companies make all their money. And, the children of the ultra-rich are getting their inheritances soon. How do they plan to invest their fortunes? Plus, Canada’s most storied comedy festival is cancelled — maybe forever? What this not-so-funny development tells us about the state of the arts. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, managing editor Kat Angus and former hed...
Jun 25, 2024•21 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast What's been a better investment than Apple stock? Buying a professional sports team. This week, TLDR looks at the incredible returns on sports ownership, and why the NHL is trying to goose its numbers by... casting itself in a reality series. Plus, the Fed isn't doing the same thing as the BOC anymore — should we be worried? And, why we can't take our eyes off the succession drama at Paramount Global. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator K...
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