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In This Economy?!

In This Economy?!

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 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
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  • Economic uncertainty amid a global crisis: what happens next?

    Economic uncertainty amid a global crisis: what happens next?
    Mar 20 2026

    The war in the Middle East has pushed global markets into turmoil, throwing early forecasts right out the window.

    And even before this crisis began, Canada was already on a shaky trajectory, with the biggest economic risk expected to come from upcoming trade negotiations with the United States.

    Host Mike Eppel speaks to Dr. Eric Kam, professor of economics at Toronto Metropolitan University, to discuss the challenges facing policymakers right now—and, more importantly, what Canada needs to do to finally break out of the boom‑and‑bust cycle tied to global energy markets.

    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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    24 mins
  • Are companies using AI as an excuse to lay you off?

    Are companies using AI as an excuse to lay you off?
    Mar 5 2026

    Just three months in, and 2026 is already being coined as the 'Year of the Layoff', with companies blaming AI for letting chunks of their workforce go.

    But is tech really replacing workers — or just being used as a convenient excuse?

    Host Mike Eppel speaks to Ben Shiller, Brandeis University economist and associate professor, and author of 'A.I. Economics: How Technology Transforms Jobs, Markets, Life, and Our Future'. The two discuss the fears of a shrinking white‑collar job market, the realities of AI’s impact, and why your future job security may depend on the sector you choose.

    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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    24 mins
  • How can young Canadians get a head start on saving for retirement?

    How can young Canadians get a head start on saving for retirement?
    Feb 26 2026

    Times are tough for many Canadians, and for young Canadians, it may sometimes seem next to impossible to make ends meet.

    A survey from IG Wealth Management shows the landscape for young people is changing because employee pension plans are disappearing – which means the need to save more.

    Host Kris McCusker speaks to Aurèle Courcelles, Vice-President of Tax and Estate Planning about how to get the process started – and why an expert could be key to your success.

    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
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