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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. Hourly Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Weekend Listen: Space X goes public, but what are you buying?
    Jun 27 2026

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

    It’s now the biggest IPO in history – when Space X hit the US market this month, it made CEO Elon Musk a trillionaire on day one. But there are still many questions about the company and its plans for the future without any current stream of revenue.

    The stock also hit a few bumps recently, with the company losing $600 billion dollars in market cap over a 3-day losing streak.

    Host Kris McCusker speaks to Alison Kemper, Associate Professor in the Entrepreneurship and Strategy Department at Toronto Metropolitan University, to discuss why this was such a big deal, what might happen next and why you may want to rethink investing in the company.

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    22 mins
  • Big Headlines: Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after back to back, massive earthquakes
    Jun 26 2026

    Search and rescue efforts continue in Venezuela as the death toll climbs following two large earthquakes

    Plus: The Prime Minister holds a phone call with the U.S. President, a design competition will be held as Ottawa looks to restore 24 Sussex, Calgary business leaders say they could leave Alberta if separation goes through, Michael J. Fox receives Canada’s highest civilian honour, and how can Canada improve its antifeminist violence legislation?

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

    Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca

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    7 mins
  • Canada has an incel problem
    Jun 26 2026

    A more than 100-page manifesto filled with misogynistic and anti-police rhetoric was found in the hours after an Alberta man opened fire in a Montreal neighbourhood. Three people were killed, including an officer, the shooter and a civilian caught in the cross-fire.

    This isn't the first Canadian shooting attack rooted in misogynistic ideology, it succeeds the 2020 Nova Scotia shooting rampage, the 1989 Polytechnique shooting in Montreal.

    Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to journalist and author, Elizabeth Renzetti, to discuss how Canada is missing the mark on antifeminist violence legislation, and how we can prevent a tragedy like this from happening yet again.

    Elizabeth's book, What She Said: Conversations About Equality can be found here. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/2290511/elizabeth-renzetti

    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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    23 mins
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