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The Big Story

The Big Story

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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.© 2002-2024 Rogers Media. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Weekend Listen: Q1 Recap: Market swings, mayhem and Trump
    Apr 4 2026

    Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!'

    It's been a chaotic Q1 to say the least.

    Between all the Truth Social posts from US President Trump and his geopolitical stunts across the world - the markets have taken a hit. It's led to big slumps from record highs for tech stocks, and the run-up to record highs for the energy sector.

    Host Mike Eppel speaks to Colin White, CEO & portfolio manager, and Josh Sheluk, CIO & portfolio manager at Verecan Capital Management for a recap of the Canadian economy throughout Q1.

    We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:

    Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca

    Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

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    20 mins
  • What is functional health and why is it declining for Canadians?
    Apr 3 2026

    A recent report from Statistics Canada found that Canadians' functional health is on the decline, especially so for younger folks.

    Functional health has to do with our ability to perform everyday bodily functions - like see, hear, move, and feel. And according to the report, the decline in functional health is directly related to a lack of emotional health among younger Canadians.

    Host Catherine Jette speaks to Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, a physician and professor at the School of Public Health in Alberta to break down the study's findings, what Canadians can do on their own to improve their functional health, and how big of an alarm bell this should raise to Ottawa.

    We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:

    Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca

    Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

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    25 mins
  • Big Headlines: Mission to the moon continues after a toilet problem and Trump's primetime speech
    Apr 2 2026
    Plus: World leaders meet to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Deloitte's spring economic outlook, Poilievre makes an announcement, and does Canada need to rethink its Emergencies Act? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
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    7 mins
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