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The Big Story partners with NewsRadio to break down the biggest stories in politics in 2024. 

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The Big Story partners with NewsRadio for a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024.  

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If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.  

 

A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.  

Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.  

 

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It was a volatile year for the Canadian economy.  Host Mike Eppel speaks with Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO about what predictions came true this year and what Canadians can expect in 2025.  

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It's been a busy year for Toronto mayor Olivia Chow.  Host Momin Qureshi sits down with Chow at Toronto City Hall to talk about some of the challenges this year and what's expected for residents in Canada's biggest city in 2025.  

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Superstar Taylor Swift had 9 sold out shows in Canada this year and while some Swifties were able to snag tickets via Ticketmaster, others weren't so lucky.  

 

Many opted to take the third-party route and ended up spending outrageous amounts of money for a chance to see the show.  

 

Is there a better way to buy concert tickets?  

 

On this episode of the Big Story we talk to Shannon Mckarney from Etobicoke, Ontario who's started a petition on Change.org calling for the regulation of ticket re-selling.

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NewsRadio's national talk show host Rob Snow sits down with leader of the Official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, about the dramatic week in Canadian politics and what comes next.  

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We're looking into our crystal ball here at the Big Story and looking at some of the economic trends, both positive and negative, that will dominate in Canada in 2025.  

 

Host Kris McCusker speaks to Shannon Terrell and Clay Jarvis at NerdWallet Canada about what they’re watching going forward and how Canadians can put themselves in the best position to thrive next year.  

 

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What a week in Canadian politics!    

From a stunning resignation, to a tonne of speculation about the future of Justin Trudeau, there's a lot to talk about.  

Host Mike Eppel is breaking down a historic week with Darryl Bricker, the Global CEO of Ipsos Public affairs and digging in about what comes next.  

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In the weeks since United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down on the street in Manhattan, the public’s reaction has become a major part of the story.

 

While some condemn the killing of an innocent man, many are publicly celebrating the shooter’s act of violence.

 

Why are so many Americans unfazed by the targeted killing of a CEO?

 

Host David Smith speaks with Ali Breland, staff writer for The Atlantic, who has been writing about the public’s treatment of alleged killer Luigi Mangione.

 

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