Mike has an "adult conversation" about immigration with Aaron Wudrick, Director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Domestic Policy Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Mike nuts? This week's MoneyTalks is all about housing and having an "adult conversation" about immigration with Aaron Wudrick, Director of Domestic Policy Program at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. Don't miss the latest "Goofy" from Canada's Environment Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikes talks with Ernest Scheyder, acclaimed Reuters reporter and author of The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives, on the reality of the choices to secure necessary critical minerals, which will ultimately derail government-mandated energy transition timelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A MoneyTalks exclusive: The Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan talks with Mike about ArriveCAN and calls it "the worse mismanagement" of tax dollars she's encountered in nearly 30 years of auditing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan talks with Mike about ArriveCAN and calls it "the worst mismanagement" of tax dollars she's encountered in nearly 30 years of auditing. Mike asks the tough question, does anyone really care? Reuters senior correspondent Ernest Scheyder drops by for a realistic discussion on the challenges of securing the necessary minerals for the EV transition. Plus, Ozzie on the NDP's little-known plan to cripple British Columbia's economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know about the British Columbia's quiet plan to co-manage all public lands with provincial First Nations? Robin Junger talks to Mike about the B.C. NDP's new economy-destroying legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on BC premier David Eby's surrender to the antisemitic mob. Indigenous and environmental law expert, Robin Junger on the BC NDP's new economy-destroying legislation. And a quote the week featuring the nastiest scientist in the climate debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike can't believe he said this last week. Lobo Tiggre on government, gold and uranium. A quote of the week on a new government report recommending federal workers tell "the whole truth" - I guess as opposed to the half-baked BS we've been fed. And a goofy award on what could be the biggest taxpayer rip-off in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike takes a deep dive into the self-inflicted shambles that is Canada's housing situation with researcher and analyst Dr. Mike Moffatt who has been at the forefront of revealing the shocking failures on immigration and student visas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike asks if taxpayers can afford the cost of ignoring merit in government. Dr. Mike Moffat on housing and the impact of restricting temporary visas - too little, too late? Have you heard what Argentina's President Javier Milei said at Davos that has elites cringing? You should. Plus a Shocking Stat, the Goofy Award, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Greer on what's next for stocks after he successfully called the bottom in the markets on November 14th, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on the Davos crowd's refusal to look in the mirror. Tony Greer called the bottom in the markets on November 14th. What's next? Ozzie wonders why it costs government twice as much to build, and a Goofy Award that divides the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When politicians say they're not raising taxes, it’s simply not true. Tax expert Tim Cestnick on the hidden tax grab - make that grabs - because there are so many examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin goes mainstream with the SEC approval of 10 ETFs. Joey Temprile talks opportunity and the good news for consumers as the ETFs compete for our investment dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on why the DEI agenda won't go down without a fight. Canadian Bitcoiners' Joey Temprile on why the approval of 10 Bitcoin ETFs is a major game changer. Not interested? You will be. A Shocking Stat about the Fed interest rate pivot. Could it be motivated to help Biden? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Roberts on the pipe dream of de-dollarization and the growing financial gap between the elites and the rest of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike wonders if Harvard is the final straw in the culture wars. Lance Roberts on the growing financial gap between the elites and the rest of us. Our Quote of The Week asks whether Trump should be on the ballot. Plus, the shocking executive salaries of some environmental non-profits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike asks the MoneyTalks regulars, Ozzie, Michael, and Victor for their top financial story of 2023. Their answers might surprise you. Plus, words of wisdom from Judith Curry, Dr Brian Day, Lobo Tiggre, and Carol Roth on the Great Reset agenda. You can’t miss the Shocking Stat of Year and its profound impact on Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Santa Claus rally real - is it something that tips the odds in your favour? What does history tell us about investing in the fourth year of a presidential cycle? Canada's foremost expert on seasonality and cycles, Don Vialoux, gives us an answer, and find out why he's calling 2024 a "golden" year. Plus, a shocking stat, goofy, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blacklock's Reporter is our MoneyTalks Person of the Year. Blacklock's publisher Holly Doan joins Mike for a year-end chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antisemitism on campus - Mike asks what else don't we see coming. Brian Gitt on nuclear power, investigative reporter Vivian Krause on what she's digging into now, a Shocking Stat on what our money no longer buys (you will be shocked), a Quote, Goofy Award and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Food prices keep rising, so let’s find out why with our go-to expert, Sylvain Charlebois, Director of Dalhousie’s Agri‑Food Analytics Lab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike highlights the public's trust issues with the media, particularly the CBC. Can it be fixed? Food prices keep rising, so let’s find out why with our go-to expert, Sylvain Charlebois, Director of Dalhousie’s Agri‑Food Analytics Lab. Victor Adair on gold's wicked week, and why wait for the Bank of Canada to reduce rates—Ozzie says it's already happening. Plus, a Shocking Stat, a Goofy Award and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks with the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux. Has the biggest federal government in history lost control of its expenses? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A MoneyTalks exclusive with the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux. Has the biggest federal government in history lost control of its expenses? Ozzie on the profound change coming to neighbourhoods throughout British Columbia. Rob Levy and Victor Adair on new highs in gold; has a new bull market begun? And if 70,000 people at COP28 isn't goofy enough, we've got more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chris Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, joins Mike to share some of the recent good news for Canada, as well as the industry and government challenges that still lie ahead in the development of new nuclear power options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chris Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, joins Mike to share some of the recent good news for Canada, as well as the industry and government challenges that still lie ahead in the development of new nuclear power options. Ozzie on yet another attack on your private property rights, Michael Levy on our skyrocketing debt burden, a Shocking Stat, Goofy Award and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author and personal finance expert Jared Dillian joins Mike to share some of his unconventional ideas and advice on how to enjoy better financial success and security. Mike calls out the magical thinking and zero progress of Canada’s climate policy. Rob Levy on the coming pain of mortgage renewals, and Ozzie on how to sell a house in December!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. James Thorne joins Mike in a wide-ranging discussion on the demographic and financial shift happening throughout the world, and how Canada in particular will need to adjust to the coming change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are economically illiterate progressive politics and unfettered government spending coming to an end? Dr. James Thorne joins Mike in a wide-ranging discussion on the demographic and financial shift happening throughout the world, and how Canada in particular will need to adjust to the coming change. Plus legendary entrepreneur Brad "The King of Floors" Newell on his journey to success, and a stark "canary in the coal mine" warning from the front lines of the Canadian economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Kris Sims talks to Mike about whether the carbon tax is now dead in the water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Global's Paul Beattie says interest rates have topped and that produces some generational stock opportunities. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Kris Sims on whether the carbon tax is now dead in the water. Plus, a huge question regarding pro-Hamas rallies in this week's Goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stallion Uranium CEO Drew Zimmerman joins Victor to make the case for investors to add uranium exposure to their portfolio, and why his company is all in for the Athabasca Basin plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Muir, founder of the MacroTourist newsletter, joins guest host Victor Adair to explain why he’s getting back into the bond market after the disastrous losses of the past 18 months. Drew Zimmerman on why his company has transitioned to the uranium space, and the great Greg Weldon on his latest trades, including one he shared at the last World Outlook Financial Conference that is up 78.3% to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks to Keystone Financial's Aaron Dunn about some exciting potential stock opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debt situation has changed, and Mike says the math makes a debt crisis inevitable. The last time KeyStone Financial's Aaron Dunn was on MoneyTalks, he recommended Hammond Power Solutions (up over 200%), so it's no surprise that Mike wants more stocks to put on your radar screens. The feds are concerned about misinformation despite the fact that government is arguably the biggest source of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Judith Curry was a celebrated climate scientist, that is until she dared to question the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s political narrative and agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Judith Curry was a celebrated climate scientist, that is until she dared to question the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s political narrative and agenda. Victor Adair on the market's retreat to safety, and Michael Levy’s $60 billion bet on future oil demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Epstein has turned the climate debate on its head by asking do the benefits of fossil fuels to humanity outweigh the cons?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike says it's time to choose a side in the escalating fight over government control versus free speech. Alex Epstein has turned the climate debate on its head by asking do the benefits of fossil fuels to humanity outweigh the cons? Ozzie on the latest government move that increases the cost of housing, and a political about-face for the ages in this week’s Goofy Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The always controversial Martin Armstrong is called upon by governments, central banks, pensions, and sovereign wealth funds. His model's track record is brilliant. Consider that in September 2019, on MoneyTalks, he warned of a major economic and financial disruption beginning in January 2020 - with a market decline cascading in the last week of February and a March 2020 bottom. It all happened on schedule. Plus, Andrew Ruhland on how to adapt your portfolio to the current market environment, a truly shocking stat and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary and always controversial Martin Armstrong joins Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the U.S. dollar, desperate attempts by central banks to control the economy, and of course Ukraine and the future of that conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock decline has created some massive discounts in real estate as the good, the bad, and the ugly all went down. Vision Capital's co-founder Jeff Olin identifies which is which. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the CEOs of the five biggest grocery chains met with federal officials, including finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Dalhousie's Sylvain Charlebois was there. Canada's top food expert gives an inside scoop on what was said, including squelching a bad idea to bring food prices down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The feds are reading the polls; people are frustrated and angry about high grocery prices, so a meeting was called. Sylvain Charlebois was there and gives us the inside scoop. Jeff Olin says the stock market's decline has created opportunities to get the best REITs at big discounts. And a Shocking Stat on the fed’s EI about-face. Your paycheque is shrinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josef Schachter shares his analysis on why the energy super cycle is still in play but maybe due for a pause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josef Schachter shares his analysis on why the energy super cycle is still in play but maybe due for a pause. Ozzie worries that record rents and lack of supply could be the catalyst for horrendous housing policies. Plus, the latest climate farce in the Shocking Stat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doomberg on talks to Mike about climate myths and the unrealistic goals of the radical environmental left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plurilock Security CEO Ian Paterson on how generative AI programs like ChatGPT are creating security risks, and more importantly, how to combat those risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Financial Times asks, "why isn’t Canada an economic giant?" Mike gives the answer. Superstar analyst, Doomberg on climate myths and unrealistic goals. Plurilock's Ian Paterson on the new cyber security challenges posed by ChatGPT. Plus, even the most cynical will be shocked by the latest waste of tax dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environmentalist Brian Gitt on what activists aren’t telling you about the EV/renewables agenda. The feds failed to count one million newcomers; Mike talks to Ozzie about the impact on housing. And a new poll on the drop in confidence in government, the media, and celebrities in this week’s Shocking Stat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike exposes the reason why so many are opposed to the carbon tax. If you think the decline in what your money buys is bad now, business and investment icon Frank Giustra warns you ain't seen nothing yet. Plus, Michael Levy on the finance minister's shocking about-face on promised budget cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike says they're still talking about the WEF’s Great Reset like it's a conspiracy theory, while others say it's a secret agenda. Hint: They're both wrong. The Silver Guru himself, David Morgan on why silver is dirt cheap, and is it time to buy? Ozzie jumps in with a shocking list of charges that governments add to the cost of housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Greer got out of tech in the fall of 2021. He jumped back in last March, but he’s out again. He'll tell you what he's in now. Peter Menzies, former CRTC vice-chair, on why he calls Bill C-18 the worst piece of legislation in memory. A Goofy on ignoring the elephant in the room in Canada's climate debate, and into the celebrity world for the most positive Shocking Stat in years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo still likes commodities, but don't believe the Federal Reserve. Be patient to buy. Plus, his top two choices. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The same individuals who don't know how many people are coming into the country are the ones promising to fix rents and the shortage of affordable housing. Fat chance. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 320 million people in the US to choose from - and look at who'll likely run for the two parties. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the people and politicians who complain about others not paying their “fair share" in taxes, I haven’t found anyone who can define what a fair share is. Our bet is that it will shock you. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You won't believe the long overdue advice the new head of the UN's International Panel on Climate Change gives the alarmists. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young people are getting the financial shaft, and most people, including the young, don't seem to care. Listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike says we're screwing young people. You won't believe how much. Dr. Mike Moffatt says the Feds don't even know how many people they're letting into the country...no wonder housing can't keep up. The Independent Speculator’s Lobo Tiggre on two favourite commodities, but he cautions us to wait before buying. Plus, a shocking piece of advice from the head of the IPCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Leibovit has been TimesDigest’s stock, gold, and bond market Timer of the Year. At the World Outlook Conference, he forecasted a strong market through July. His models were right but now what? He lets us know what's next for stocks, uranium, Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of the political talk about economic and financial issues is not held hostage by common sense and facts. This example tops the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Language controls the narrative, and it often has nothing to do with reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think the rental and housing situation is bad now, Mike says just wait. Governments have blown it big time by ignoring the most obvious elephant -- make that a Tyrannosaurus rex -- in the room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think the rental and housing situation is bad now, Mike says just wait. You haven't seen anything yet. Top market timer, Mark Leibovit tells us where uranium, gold, silver and the markets are headed. And some popular political nonsense on food prices in The Goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Canada's top portfolio managers Martin Pelletier warns on what keeps him up at night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's top food expert weighs in on rising prices and the superficiality of the “greedflation” mantra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new sitcom pilot - "Politicians taking credit where no credit is due." Maybe it's more than that. Maybe they really don't understand - and don't care that they don't understand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't say we weren't warned. Arguably the best-known scientist of the '70s and '80s issued two warnings in the very last interview he gave. It’s frightening that we are led by people who think they know better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He didn't just ask that...did he? You're not allowed to ask questions – even when there are tens of billions of dollars and thousands of jobs on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike asks the unmentionable about the climate agenda. Sylvain Charlebois, director of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab, on what's up with food prices, why prices may yet go higher, and what you can do to save on your grocery bill. One of Canada's top portfolio managers Martin Pelletier warns on what keeps him up at night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Emotions are increasingly driving politics, and Mike warns that's a very dangerous way to make policy. Early uranium/nuclear power bull Peter Grandich updates his forecast. Portfolio Manager Neil McIver says investors are fighting the big three—taxes, inflation, and the ESG craze. None are good for your financial health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ace stock picker Ryan Irvine of Keystone Financial on the lookout for undiscovered companies that will reap rewards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Roth thought the Great Reset was a conspiracy theory...until she investigated. Now, she worries about its impact on your life. The author of You Will Own Nothing joins Mike to talk details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Roth thought the Great Reset was a conspiracy theory…until she did some research. Now, she’s worried about its impact on your life. The author of You Will Own Nothing joins Mike to talk details and what can be done to shield yourself. Ryan Irvine of Keystone Financial on the lookout for undiscovered companies that will reap rewards. Plus, there’s been an avalanche of self-serving political talk on the economy lately. The problem is politicians aren’t talking about these lagging indicators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Front Work Department is a well-financed arm of the Communist Party of China, and it operates freely in Canada with a record of intimidation and electoral interference. This has been known for years, and yet the federal government has done nothing. Veteran journalist and author Terry Glavin has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Front Work Department is a well-financed arm of the Communist Party of China, and it operates freely in Canada with a record of intimidation and electoral interference. This has been known for years, and yet the federal government has done nothing. Veteran journalist and author Terry Glavin has the details. Plus, is affordable housing a pipe dream? Ozzie talks about a new study that shows construction prices have jumped 51 per cent since the beginning of 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. government is going after Coinbase and Finance, but there is even bigger news with Wall Street's biggest money manager's sudden embrace of Bitcoin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February, James Thorne called the current rise in the market, including the AI boom. He'll tell us what's coming next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawkeye Wealth's Justin Smith on the need for a significant increase in rental units, but he warns there are specifics to take into account before investing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Thorne called the current rally led by AI, and he tells us what's coming next. Joey Temprile on Wall Street's about-face on Bitcoin. Mike asks why students are graduating without a basic understanding of economics and finance. Plus, he shares a personal shocking stat – you won't believe it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internet hacking is more sophisticated than ever. Cyber security expert and Plurilock CEO Ian Paterson tells Mike what to do before it’s too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayer.com’s Kris Sims on the latest federal government assault on Canadian consumer prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Computer and email hacking is more sophisticated than ever. Cyber security expert and Plurilock CEO Ian Paterson tells Mike what to do before it's too late. Taxpayer.com's Kris Sims on the latest federal government assault on gas prices. Plus, you won't believe what governments are calling "green" spending in the Goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brilliant interview with Robert Bryce, energy expert and host of the Power Hungry podcast, on inconvenient truths about the energy transition that politicians and climate advocates refuse to acknowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brilliant interview with Robert Bryce, energy expert and host of the Power Hungry podcast, on inconvenient truths about the energy transition that politicians and climate advocates refuse to acknowledge. Plus, Mike talks sports in this week’s Shocking Stat and Goofy Award and argues that sports has borrowed from the worst of politics in what’s being called the biggest about face in sports history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks oil and gold with Martin Straith of thetrendletter.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike annoys enviro-activists by adding facts to the EV/renewables debate with Meredith Angwin, author of the energy classic, Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike returns to annoy environmental activists by adding facts to the EV/renewables debate with Meredith Angwin, author of the energy classic, Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid. Martin Straith of thetrendletter.com talks oil and gold, and a quote poses a question that is sure to infuriate our “betters.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Muir of the themacrotourist.com flashes danger for interest rates and the bond market. Find out why this drama isn’t over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Macro Tourist himself, Kevin Muir, flashes danger for interest rates and the bond market. Find out why this drama isn’t over yet. Ozzie talks presales with Victor Adair in this week’s Hot Properties with Ozzie Jurock, and we pull from the archives to bring you a terrific Quote and Goofy Award from last December’s Year End Special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Adair interviews Greg Weldon, CEO of Weldon Financial, on markets, inflation, and where the Fed goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Adair returns to interview Greg Weldon, CEO of Weldon Financial, on markets, inflation, and the Fed’s next moves. Plus, don’t miss two of our most popular archive picks in this week’s Shocking Stat and Goofy Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Adair interviews Martin Murenbeeld, former Chief Economist of Dundee Capital Markets and Gold Monitor newsletter writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Adair brings you everything gold with Martin Murenbeeld, Chief Economist of Dundee Capital Markets and Gold Monitor newsletter writer. Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation drops by again with a reminder that Canadian taxes are out of control, and a Goofy Award that flooded Mike’s inbox with hate mail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forest for the Trees founder and top analyst Luke Gromen on gold, bitcoin, the myth of de-dollarization, and the countdown to U.S. debt and entitlement problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike's got a cheeky way to end the divisions in Canada. Top analyst, Luke Gromen on how to protect yourself as the Fed chooses between inflation and a debt crisis. In the Goofy, the government invites some foreign interference in our elections while pretending other kinds don't exist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They've been throwing the baby out with the bathwater in commercial real estate, and that produces some rare investment opportunities. Vision Capital's Jeff Olin identifies the good, the bad and the ugly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrific interview with brilliant real estate investor Jeff Olin. Find out the top trends he's tracking - both good and bad. Top economist Jack Mintz wonders when today's progressives morphed into yesterday's socialists. With record deficits, can we afford extra pay for the public sector working past 4 or doubling the amount of paid family-related leave? Plus, Mike stops laughing long enough to expose the utter nonsense of the federal government's job claims with $14 billion in subsidies for Volkswagen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, on the push by the federal Liberal/NDP government to regulate speech and control content on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on the radical invasion of Health Canada. Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law, Michael Geist on the push for censorship. And in a truly Shocking Stat, Canadians find out how tens of billions of dollars have been spent on the climate agenda. Hint: it's been useless. A Goofy featuring the latest row over the CBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians, WorkSafeBC claimants, provincial and federal judges, and even prisoners can skip the line and gain access to timely health care. Mike talks with Dr. Brian Day about the hypocrisy and failure of the Canadian state to uphold the rights of patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on an energy decision so stupid it defies logic. The CEO of InPlay Oil gives us his no holds barred take on oil and gas. Top contrarian investor Benj Gallander on the markets. And don't miss a health care decision so goofy that Mike calls in Dr. Brian Day to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cestnick shares some tax tips that can save you time and money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is ESG a scam? Rupa Subramanya says the evidence is clear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on the radical visions of Canada dividing politics and Canadians. Is ESG a scam? Rupa Subramanya says the evidence is clear. Tim Cestnick shares tax tips that can save you money, and Rob Levy on both the individual and central bank stampede into gold.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers paid $4.5 billion to Kinder Morgan for the Trans Mountain pipeline, but you won't believe how high the costs of the project have risen. Oil analyst David Yager on the cost of Canada's anti-oil agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Kris Sims on the latest assault on your wallet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one federal Liberal politician after another emotes about their "affordability for Canadians" budget, a laundry list of new taxes crashes down on all of us April 1st. The worst kind of April Fool's joke from our benevolent leaders. Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins Mike to break down all the specifics - it's going to hurt big time. David Yager swings by to help explain why the cost of the TransMountain Pipeline has skyrocketed since the federal government bought it. A great Goofy Award and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government continues to grow in size and scope. Mike talks with Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux about whether we're getting our money's worth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on why the high cost of living will get worse before it gets better. In a rare interview with the Parliamentary Budget Officer, we ask are we getting our money's worth given the massive growth in the public sector? Ozzie on why the rent crunch is about to get worse. Also, is David Johnston really impartial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josef Schachter hasn't been this bullish since March of 2020. He has added 22 stock  recommendations for his subscribers and more to come. Tune in to hear the 2 "table pounding buys" he's sharing with MoneyTalks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Thorne has been warning of the consequences of raising rates too high and too fast since last summer. Now that the bank instability he forecast has occurred - what's next? A must-hear conversation with Mike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Thorne forecast the banking problem months ago. He may surprise you with what he thinks is coming next. Joseph Schachter gives the green light on energy stocks. He'll share his top picks. In the Goofy Mike says the inquiry into Chinese election interference misses the mark...badly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech finance and M&A specialist Blake Corbet explains how TikTok has re-shaped the online content industry, how YouTube has successfully responded, and the long term implications of Chinese control of TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of the Canadian Bitcoin podcast joins Mike for an update on all things crypto and the connection to the wider issues of the banking and financial systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike takes issue with the government's unwillingness to recognize the role they play in higher food prices. Blake Corbet on the problem of TikTok and the growing power of YouTube. Joey Temprile gets us up to speed on the latest in the crypto world, a great Shocking Stat, a Goofy Award and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's foremost expert Sylvain Charlesbois shares with Mike what's driving higher prices - surprise - it's not just inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on why we desperately need an honest, independent Covid Inquiry. High grocery prices? Sylvain Charlebois, Canada's foremost expert explains what's really going on. Ryan Irvine drops by with a couple of fascinating stock picks. The goofy looks at the government's puzzling response to Chinese election interference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Vialoux on the next big mover in the markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China expert Terry Glavin says the federal government's response to Chinese election interference is the end game - and so far it doesn't look good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on 2 aspects of the Emergency Act that shouldn't have been overlooked. Top journalist Terry Glavin on China's push to rig our elections. Don Vialoux answers "are we early for one of Mike's favourite seasonal trades"? Victor on where the markets specifically say interest rates are going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't miss Mike's interview with Siddharth Kara on the grim truth about cobalt mining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CBC's boss refuses to look in the mirror. Award winning author and expert on modern slavery, Siddharth Kara puts the EV revolution on hold. Ozzie spells opportunity in the real estate market. Interest rate forecasts do an about face, while the goofy looks at the ethically challenged Members of Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worried about your cost of living - don't miss Laura Jones of the Cdn Fed of Independent Business on they huge cost of needless red tape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's shocking stat, Kris Sims looks at the public sector's huge wage demands. Note: you'll be paying for them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike looks at why 2/3rds of Canadians think the country's broken. Taxpayer.com's Kris Sims on the public sector's demand for huge wage increases. Note: You're paying for them. Worried about your cost of living? Don't miss Laura Jones on the huge cost of needless red tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on the Prime Minister's delusion that Canada's healthcare system is the envy of the world. The stock and bond market bubble has burst - Bob Hoye tells us what history says is coming next. Plus the Better Business Bureau on scams that target you. The Fed's off book hiring explosion in the goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of Canadian for Nuclear Power, Dr. Chris Keefer, joins Mike to make the case why Canada has a unique and important advantage in the expansion of our nuclear power capacity. And debunks many of the myths surrounding the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike explains why the no fossil fuels agenda must fail. Dr Chris Keefer on the massive opportunity/myths surrounding nuclear energy. The shocking stat on why the inflation numbers don't tell the whole story - things are more expensive than you think. The Goofy looks at the most bizarre political story in years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McIver Capital founder Neil McIver joins Mike to share how successfully navigated the mayhem of the markets in 2022 and how they're positioned to find opportunities in 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate bottom? Global symmetry? Trapped in a mortgage? Mike and Ozzie talk real estate in this Moneytalks Special segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike explains why the World Economic Forum agenda is not a conspiracy theory. Mike asks analyst, David Yager "when it comes to energy have we learned our lessons yet?" Victor on gold. Neil McIver on investments for 2023. In the Goofy - Al Gore makes a fortune singing the same song for 16+ yrs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our resident tech guru Plurilock CEO Ian Paterson shows Mike how ChatGPT and other AI companies might be the biggest tech breakthrough since the invention of search engines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TSX-V Managing Director Tim Babcock joins Michael to share some of the fascinating history and incredible successes of the world's leading small and micro cap stock markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Olin shares Vision Capital's fascinating way to invest in real estate that's paid off big time. Ian Paterson talks about the incredible new free ChatGPT app. You'll love it and you can use it right now...for free. Plus climate alarmism has a steep price in the Goofy Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A “must listen” interview with our favourite conservative analyst Lance Roberts on interest rates, stocks and gold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael's guest Andrew Ruhland shares some specific ideas on how to structure and protect your portfolio for 2023. Andrew and his team have been kind enough to offer our listeners free access to an extended live webinar on the topic with even more investing ideas Tuesday evening Jan 10th at 6pm pacific time - 7pm mountain time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Censorship took another huge step this week - further than even the most cynical saw coming. A "must listen" interview with Lance Roberts on interest rates, stocks and gold. And a Shocking Stat...make that Shocking Miracle of the week...or year...or decade. Plus a great goofy and Martin Armstrong's quote of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The master of cycles and seasonalities tell us what coming in 2023 for stocks, gold, oil and the US dollar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an incredible year of stories that hit us directly in the wallet like never before - Victor and Ozzie weigh in on their choice for top story of 2022 while Mike's will surprise just about everyone with his pick.  Don Vialoux, master of cycles and seasonalities tell us what coming in 2023 for stocks, gold, oil and the US dollar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary silver analyst David Morgan on the timing and opportunities in silver and silver stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keystone Financial's Aaron Dunn joins Michael to share 3 of his top year-end picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks the Twitter Quitters’ blind spot. Keystone’s Aaron Dunn on taking advantage of market weakness to buy three winners. Silver expert David Morgan on the metal's recent strength – and what’s next. And in our stat of the week, Fauci shocks with his sudden amnesia on Covid court case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.