Cost of Living

CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand

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.

Episodes

The billionaire backlash (Encore Edition)

A former bike thief explains why it's so easy to steal your ride (Encore Edition)

The super duper savings show!

AI bots can shop for you. But should we trust them?

Canadians are crowdfunding to pay their bills

On the brink of CUSMA talks, should Canada get tough?

Why Canadians are clinging to their jobs (even when they hate them)

"Superfake" counterfeits are flooding into Canada. Here's why.

Could Canada profit from privatizing its airports?

How the avocado won our wallets

What will Canada do about prediction markets?

Should you invest instead of buying a home?

How does all the weird food end up at Winners?

Is Canada really poorer than Alabama?

Why more Canadians are getting into 'boring businesses'

Worried about your job? Try a "boring business"

Is the early to bed generation killing nightlife? (Encore Edition)

A big reason the U.S. still needs Canada? Our aluminum

Scam Nation

BONUS: How high could oil prices go?