Cost of Living

By: CBC
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  • 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.
    Copyright © CBC 2024
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Episodes
  • Does anyone go to the movies anymore?

    Does anyone go to the movies anymore?
    Nov 23 2024

    Some are calling it "the year of the flop". But movie ticket sales have been sliding for two decades. Does Hollywood have a third act? We explain why weather forecasting is now a multi-billion dollar industry around the world. And, is the free trade era over? Former deputy PM, John Manley weighs in.

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    28 mins
  • What do Star Wars, Twilight and Harry Styles have in common?

    What do Star Wars, Twilight and Harry Styles have in common?
    Nov 16 2024

    They've all inspired thousands of Fan Fiction stories. But what used to be dismissed as amateur writing has now become major fodder for publishers and Hollywood. Also, how breaking up with your boo can lead to breaking up with your favourite grocery store. Plus, why Canadians are drinking less booze.

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    28 mins
  • How private equity is gobbling up the Canadian economy

    How private equity is gobbling up the Canadian economy
    Nov 9 2024

    Tim Hortons, Westjet, the Bay — over the last 15 years, private equity firms have been on a buying spree. But what is it, exactly? Also, how a new rule south of the border could make canceling that pesky streaming subscription easier and we talk Trump, tariffs and Canadian oil.
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    28 mins

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