Financial Post Big Picture Podcast
Financial Post Big Picture Podcast
Financial Post Big Picture Podcast
An in-depth look at business in Canada and beyond from the staff of the Financial Post.
RIM fights for its survival/How to be a coupon king
RIM is on the ropes after another round of weak earnings and surprisingly low sales of its tablet, the PlayBook. We talk about what comes next for the BlackBerry maker. Plus, we find out how to make the most of online coupon sites with FP personal finance columnist, Garry Marr.
Sep 16, 2011
19 min
How low can mortgage rates go?/Why Canadians can’t save
The Bank of Canada decided Wednesday keep rates at 1%. Christopher Molder, a Toronto mortgage broker with Tridac Mortgages, explains where rates will go. Also, we talk to FP columnist Garry Marr about why Canadians find it so hard to save their money
Sep 9, 2011
20 min
RIM faces the music/Airfares on the way down?
Research in Motion's head honchos Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis were on the hot seat at the company AGM this week. FP tech guru Matt Hartley was there and has the details on the critical next six months for RIM/After raising prices for months, it looks like airlines might cut us a break and drop fares soon. FP transportation reporter Scott Deveau gets our hopes up.
Jul 15, 2011
24 min
On the road with the Tea Party
With debt woes and unemployment rising, the U.S. Economy is in a rough spot. John Greenwood, FP Street Reporter, journeyed to the front lines of American politics and shares his experience following a band of Tea Party activists across Iowa
Jul 8, 2011
16 min
Bombardier soars in Paris and Canada gets new bank notes
This week on the podcast: We examine Bombardier's performance at this year's Paris Air Show, and give our thoughts on Canada's swanky new bank notes.
Jun 24, 2011
18 min
The Fancification of beer and burgers
Podcast Roundtable: FP reporters Jameson Berkow and John Shmuel dive into the world of junk food and beer to unwrap the twin rise of fancy fast food joints and craft brewing owned and operated by mainstream companies such as McDonald's and Molson
Jun 17, 2011
21 min
Deconstructing the Sino-Forest saga
Sino-Forest Corp. has long been heralded as one of the few successes in forestry, but an explosive Muddy Waters report has clouded that record. FP reporters Peter Koven, David Pett and John Shmuel engage in a roundtable discussion on the saga so far, the implications for markets and investors, and what we know so far of the report's mysterious author Carson Block
Jun 10, 2011
22 min
NHL returns to Winnipeg/Should Canada Post be privatized?
After 15 long years in the cold, dark wilderness, Winnipeg has triumphantly returned to the warming warmth of the NHL. National Post sports columnist Bruce Arthur has all the details on the dollars behind the deal. While we were sleeping, Canada Post workers went on strike. But is the service relevant enough for people to care anymore? Vincent Geloso, economist with the Montreal Economic Institute, says no and is calling for the Canada Post to privatize.
Jun 3, 2011
21 min
Why is Canada’s housing market so hot?
Housing prices have been on a tear in Canada recently, especially in Vancouver where foreign investment is becoming a real theme. Phil Soper, chief executive with Royal LePage, explains why the West Coast is the best coast and what you should think about if you're planning on buying or selling
May 27, 2011
9 min
Will the next IMF chief be Asian?/Do you really need that second car?
The search for the next IMF chief has begun, and some are speculating that the first Asian could be appointed to the position. We talk to McGill economics professor Tom Velk about his thoughts. Also this week — do Canadians need more than one car to get around, or is it just a really nice perk? FP personal finance columnist Garry Marr reconsiders his two-car status
May 20, 2011
19 min
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