Best Business Council of Alberta Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #139: C-Suite Unplugged: Curtis Stange, President and CEO, ATB Financial 50:28

10d ago50:28

50:28

BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Curtis Stange, President and CEO of ATB Financial, one of the most iconic financial institutions in Alberta's banking system. Curtis talks about his transition from one of Canada's major banks to ATB and breaks down the philosophy that drives him, discussing investing in yourself, your team, your family, and …

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Episode #138: Premier Unplugged: Alberta and Canada's Response to U.S. Trade Uncertainty 18:11

23d ago18:11

18:11

BCA has released a special "Premier Unplugged" episode featuring Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith in conversation with BCA President, Adam Legge. Together, they explore Alberta’s diplomatic approach to managing trade tensions with the United States under the evolving "Trump 2.0" administration. Premier Smith highlights the importance of avoiding ret…

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Episode #137: The Brief: Trump, Trade, and Tariffs: How Could it Affect Albertans? 33:09

27d ago33:09

33:09

Donald Trump is officially the President of the United States again, and his 'america first' approach to politics and threat of tariffs on Canadian goods mean that Canada has entered an era of trade uncertainty with it's largest economic partner. The impacts of tariffs on Canada-U.S. trade would be profound on both sides of the border, but how woul…

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Episode #136: C-Suite Unplugged: Alexis von Hoensbroech, Chief Executive Officer, WestJet 44:25

1M ago44:25

44:25

Alexis von Hoensbroech, the visionary CEO of WestJet, uncovers the fascinating journey from his early aspirations in astrophysics to leading one of Canada's premier airlines. His story is one of unexpected turns, moving from the scientific realm to a pivotal business role with the Boston Consulting Group before embarking on his influential career w…

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Episode #135: C-Suite Unplugged: Marc Staniloff, President & CEO, Superior Lodging Corp. 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

Trailblazer Marc Staniloff joins us on C-Suite Unplugged to share his remarkable journey in the Canadian hotel industry. From a career in real estate to acquiring the development rights for Super 8 in Western Canada, Marc's path is filled with strategic choices and compelling partnerships that have transformed local communities. He offers an honest…

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Episode #134: The Brief: A Federal Conservative Government: What will that mean for Canada? 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

Ginny Roth, a prominent conservative voice and partner at Crestview, joins us to explore the potential future of a Conservative government in Canada. With her deep roots in political organizing and consulting, Ginny offers an insider's perspective on what a government under Pierre Poilievre might prioritize. We unravel the possible consequences a s…

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Episode #133: The Brief: Winter 2024 Economic Snapshot 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

The team dives into many of the leading and lagging economic indicators that tell us a bit about where Alberta's economy stands compared to the summer snapshot. They also dive into some of the political developments both nationally and globally and what they could mean for Alberta and Canada's economic forecast into 2025. There are several positive…

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Episode #132: C-Suite Unplugged: Warren Stow, President, GrainsConnect Canada 36:14

4M ago36:14

36:14

Warren Stow, the visionary CEO of GrainsConnect, shares his captivating journey from his roots on a family farm in Graysville, Manitoba, to leading a pivotal player in the grain industry. Hear firsthand about the strategic operations that channel Western Canadian grains and oilseeds to global markets, and how Warren's agricultural upbringing and di…

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Episode #131: The Brief: C-59 Blows an Icy Wind on Canadian Ambition 23:56

4M ago23:56

23:56

Understand the frustrations behind Bill C-59's controversial greenwashing amendments with insights from Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. Can these changes to the Competition Act redefine the landscape for Canadian companies making environmental claims? Discover how the lack of clarity and rushed legislation might stifle inn…

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Episode #130: C-Suite Unplugged: Ian Burns, President & CEO of Connect First & Servus Credit Union 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

On this episode of the C suite, we welcome Ian Burns, CEO of Connect First and Servus Credit Union Limited, who shares his remarkable journey from working at a Costco in high school to leading a major credit union. Ian opens up about his educational background and the unexpected transitions that shaped his career, including a pivotal stint at TELUS…

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Episode #129: The Brief: How will the coming BC election impact Albertans? 25:48

5M ago25:48

25:48

What happens in British Columbia has a huge impact on Alberta, and a lot is happening in BC right now as the October 19th election approaches. Top BC political commentators Allie Blades and Rob Shaw join us for a riveting discussion about the rapidly evolving policy and political landscape, and the implications for Alberta. Our guests provide an in…

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Episode #128: The Brief: Hon. Minister Nate Horner - Q1 Fiscal Update 21:06

5M ago21:06

21:06

What was initially a modest $350 million surplus has now skyrocketed to an impressive $2.9 billion. In a first quarter fiscal update that was far from typical, what drove this sudden surplus and what are some of the challenges that come with it? Join us as we sit down with Alberta's Minister of Finance Nate Horner to dissect Alberta's surprising fi…

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Episode #127: The Brief: Unprecedented Canadian Rail Strike 19:28

6M ago19:28

19:28

Get ready for an eye-opening discussion with Derrick Hynes, President and CEO of FETCO, as we unravel the complexities of the ongoing rail work stoppage in Canada. Derrick brings to the table his profound insights on the challenging landscape of collective bargaining in a post-COVID world and the significant economic risks at stake. He also shares …

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C-Suite Unplugged: Avik Dey, President & Chief Executive Officer, Capital Power Corporation 48:05

7M ago48:05

48:05

Join us on C-Suite Unplugged as we sit down with Avik Day, President and CEO of Capital Power, for an insightful conversation about his journey to the C-Suite and the dynamic world of power generation. Avik shares his experiences from growing up in Calgary to his career in the global energy business, highlighting roles in capital markets, private e…

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The Brief: Snapshot - Summer 2024 Edition 23:25

7M ago23:25

23:25

Episode Description Join us as we explore the intricate economic landscape of Alberta in mid-summer, where high inflation and interest rates contrast with robust economic growth. Alongside our chief economist, Mike Holden, we unpack the paradox of a thriving economy and rising unemployment rates in major cities like Calgary and Edmonton. Despite th…

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The Brief: How innovation is helping Alberta adapt to a changing water future 14:47

8M ago14:47

14:47

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little “can do” attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders …

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C-Suite Unplugged: Brian Boulanger, Chief Executive Officer, ARC Financial Corp. 34:23

8M ago34:23

34:23

Knowing what success looks like is a talent in and of itself, one that extends beyond profit margins and dives deep into the mentalities and approaches of strong management teams and high performing companies. And in the world of private equity, it’s also an immensely important skillset. On this episode, we speak with Brian Boulanger, Chief Executi…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Jesse Douglas, CEO, Green Impact Partners 34:29

9M ago34:29

34:29

“The greatest energy in the world is inspired humans.” The world has come a long way in terms of its energy sources and the united commitment to a low-carbon future. But how do we define “net zero,” and is storing carbon really the right way to be reaching our net zero goals? In this episode, we speak with Jesse Douglas, CEO of Green Impact Partner…

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The Brief: Breaking Down Canada's Immigration System with the Hon. Jason Kenney 33:59

10M ago33:59

33:59

7 of 10 Canadians believe that Canada's immigration system needs to change, with only 28% of Canadians feeling like the current system is working. So where did we go wrong, and what can we do to get back to setting ourselves apart on the global stage? You might know him as Former Premier of Alberta, or as the longest serving federal Minister of Imm…

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The Brief: Alberta’s Economy Leads in Growth, But Headwinds Remain 27:21

10M ago27:21

27:21

Alberta has seen the strongest employment growth of all large provinces, but while resilient, Alberta has not escaped weak expectations globally or nationally. The labour market is softening, unemployment has ticked up, and Albertans are still feeling the impact of inflation and interest rates, with less than half feeling good about their finances.…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Gary Hart, President & Chief Executive Officer, AltaLink 38:18

10M ago38:18

38:18

There are many things in today’s world that we take for granted, and one of those things is the consistent, reliable access of electricity to our homes. Albertans have high expectations when it comes to the delivery of power from Alberta’s electrical grid, but providing that reliability is no easy task when you service 85% of Albertans. In this epi…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Amir Shami, President & CEO, Rotaflow Group of Companies 32:47

11M ago32:47

32:47

Like many immigrants to Canada, the going was not always easy. But for Amir Shami, President & CEO of Rotaflow Group of Companies, backing down was never going to be an option. Now, years after obtaining his P. Eng in Alberta and returning to school to gain the business prowess he felt he was missing, Amir is a thoughtful Albertan leader looking to…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Doug Horner, Partner, P3 Capital Partners 46:58

11M ago46:58

46:58

With a storied career in Alberta government, we can’t think of many people with a more impressive portfolio. From Minister of Agriculture, Advanced Education, Technology, and Finance, to his role as Deputy Premier, all the way to his current role as Partner as P3 Capital Partners, Doug Horner is a through and through Alberta leader who has worked e…

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Will 2024 Be the Voldemort of Years? Exploring the Top Political Risks We Face in 2024 58:26

12M ago58:26

58:26

2024. The year that must not be named. The Voldemort of years. After a generation of globalization, peace between major powers, economic integration, and stability, we find ourselves in 2024 in a new political, social, and economic world, and business leaders find themselves thinking about geopolitics more than at any time in recent history. On tod…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Irfhan Rawji, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Realize Capital Partners 35:23

1y ago35:23

35:23

It’s not every day that you encounter a person who runs not one, not two, but multiple companies simultaneously, while also wearing many different hats including Chair, Managing Partner and CEO. But for Irfhan Rawji, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Realize Capital Partners, doing so is simply the only way he knows how to exist. In our first episod…

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The Brief: Unlocking TIER as Alberta’s superpower in a decarbonizing world 27:42

1y ago27:42

27:42

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little “can do” attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders …

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The Brief: It’s not (really) about numbers; it’s about strategy: Unpacking immigration in Canada 33:16

1y ago33:16

33:16

Immigration has long been a key part of Canada’s ethos. For decades, Canadians have been pro-immigration, citing its benefits for the economy, but also its contributions to the rich tapestry of culture, language, and tradition. However, as Canadians navigate the rising cost of living, housing affordability, and access to public services, many—two-t…

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The Brief: Top of the Bottom: Expectations for Alberta’s Economy at the Start of the Year 27:22

1y ago27:22

27:22

As we enter 2024, Alberta finds itself in a relatively strong position compared to the rest of Canada and is forecasted, once again, to be a leader in economic growth for the nation. This strength is underpinned by Alberta’s outperformance in several areas including population growth, renewed vitality in the resources sector, a stronger labour mark…

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The Brief: Leap Into the Wild Ride of Alberta Public Opinion with Janet Brown 29:16

1y ago29:16

29:16

Welcome back to a brand new season of The Brief! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday break if you were able to take one. We’re excited to be back for another season exploring the big challenges that we, as Albertans, face and sharing the big ideas that make this province the best place to live. As has become tradition, we’re kicking off the se…

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The Brief: 2023 Year in Review 34:46

1y ago34:46

34:46

In our final podcast of 2023, we sit down with BCA President, Adam Legge, to reflect upon the year past and ponder the year to come. On this episode we cover things like major news stories from Canada and the world, and the impact that these stories have on Alberta. We also break down some of the key moments, challenges, and policy wins from the Co…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Mike Rose, Chairman, President & CEO, Tourmaline Oil Corp 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

It is said that lightning never strikes twice, meaning that an event is rare or unlikely to happen again, but for Mike Rose, Chairman, President & CEO of Tourmaline Oil, the opposition is true. In fact, Mike’s track record of building and running successful companies is nothing short of inspiring. On this episode, we talk to Mike about the numerous…

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Welcome to our new co-host – Kristen Aspenes 18:29

1y ago18:29

18:29

Brianna will be away on maternity leave for the next year so we are welcoming Kristen Aspenes, Engagement Coordinator at Edmonton Global as Sherri's new co-host. Kristen shares a bit about her background and role with Edmonton Global and Brianna does a bit of a look back over her time with the organization so far.…

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The Brief: Stay in Your Lane: Breaking Down the Supreme Court of Canada's Bill C-69 Ruling and What it Means for Canada 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69) was largely unconstitutional, a win for the province of Alberta—and a win for the many energy and climate focused businesses looking to invest in this province. But what does this mean for the future of energy in Alberta, and where do we go from here? I…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Dean Setoguchi, President & CEO, Keyera Corp. 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

43:12

Most of us intrinsically understand where the energy we consume goes—heating, cooking, driving, and electricity. But the role of energy is so much more substantial in our everyday lives, often more so than we tend to realize. On this episode, we speak with Dean Setoguchi, President & CEO of Keyera Corp, an integrated midstream energy business. Dean…

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The Brief: Mixed Signals: Fall Economic Update on Alberta's Economy 26:45

1+ y ago26:45

26:45

As we get into the final quarter of 2023, Alberta’s economy is sending some mixed signals. Many indicators point to a strong provincial economy including good labour market conditions, positive business activity, and wage growth, but challenges of affordability, slowing national growth, and declining consumer confidence weigh on future growth expec…

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Premier Unplugged: A Conversation with The Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

29:14

Have you ever thought about what life is really like as an elected leader? As public officials, often little is known about what drives them, motivates them, or even keeps them up at night. On a special episode of C-Suite Unplugged, The Honourable Danielle Smith, the 19th Premier of Alberta joins host Adam Legge for an unplugged and fresh conversat…

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Building major infrastructure in Canada — Guest: Adam Legge, President, Business Council of Alberta 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

Sherri and Brianna speak with Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. We talk about their ongoing work to support business-friendly policies for the province and about their latest report, Future Unbuilt, which provides recommendations to the federal government on how to improve Canada's regulatory processes to build major infrast…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Evan Siddall, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

48:14

It’s not everyday that a CEO leaves Ontario to head up an Alberta company, nor is it everyday that someone takes on 160 billion dollars in assets to manage. But for Evan Siddall, CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation, doing so is simply the next step in a long and illustrious career. On this episode, we speak with Evan about his journey …

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The Brief: Defining the Decade and Beyond With Carbon Capture (BONUS) 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

22:13

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little “can do” attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders …

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The Brief: A Conversation on Canada's Forest Management Practices 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

30:55

In an average year, Canada loses 2 million hectares of forest to wildfires. But in August 2023, Canada has already lost 15 million—and counting. On this episode, we speak with Rick Doman, Corporate Director for the Business Council of Alberta, and a forestry expert with over 45 years of experience in the industry. Rick helps us define what forest m…

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The future of air cargo — Guests: SASI World and YEG 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Brianna and Sherri speak with Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, Charles Edwards, VP of SASI World, and Alex Lowe, from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). They discuss the ongoing work to build out cargo capacity at the Edmonton International Airport and what trends are happening globally that impact global logistics and cargo tr…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Sue Riddell Rose, President & CEO, Perpetual Energy Inc. 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

30:56

What does it look like to be a leader? For most of us, being a leader means building and supporting teams, and helping them their goals. But for Sue Riddell Rose, President & CEO of Perpetual Energy and Rubellite Energy, being a leader means leaving the world better then she found it and ensuring all voices are heard at the boardroom table. On this…

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2023 NASCO Continental Reunion — Guest: VP Rachel Connell 24:26

1+ y ago24:26

24:26

Sherri and Brianna chat with Rachel Connell, VP of the North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO), about their upcoming reunion event taking place in Edmonton, August 29-31, 2023. The event will see Canada, U.S., and Mexico business and political leaders gather to discuss the future of our North American trading relationships. Learn more a…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Kee Jim, Managing Director, G.K. Jim Farms 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

56:14

The term “Alberta beef” is synonymous globally with exceptional cuts of meat and delicious tastes, and yet, only 2% of Canada’s population is involved in the production of said agriculture. So what exactly does it take to run Canada’s beef industry? On this episode, we speak with Kee Jim, Managing Director of G. K. Jim Farms, and Global Head of Ani…

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State of Growth — The Edmonton Metropolitan Region 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

Sherri and Brianna were invited by UDI - Edmonton Metro to their event to launch their State of Growth report. The report was jointly produced with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and provides a compelling snapshot of the region’s diverse assets and offerings around four themes: people and housing, economic competitiveness and employment, la…

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The Brief: Reimagining Health Care in Alberta (BONUS) 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

26:59

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little “can do” attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders …

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The Brief: Summer Economic Update on Alberta’s Economy 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

Since our previous update, the hottest headline has been interest rates and the Bank of Canada’s decisions to continue to increase rates to bring inflation down as quickly as possible. However, these interest rate decisions have been taking their toll on Albertans. While wages have finally grown more than prices, more Albertans are grappling with h…

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Building a pharmaceutical hub — Guest: Andrew MacIsaac, CEO, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

31:20

We speak to Andrew MacIsaac, CEO of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) about supporting the life sciences sector by linking post-secondary institutions and industry and facilitating commercialization. We also talk about the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative and the work being done to build the Edmonton region into a pharmaceutical R & D and ma…

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C-Suite Unplugged: Alan Norris, Executive Chairman, Brookfield Properties 45:09

1+ y ago45:09

45:09

When given the chance to advance one’s career by going to India, Bermuda, or Calgary, you may be surprised to hear someone chose the sunny Alberta city given the options. But after four kids, nine grandchildren, and a successful merger to create a North American powerhouse, there’s nowhere Alan Norris would rather be. On this episode, we speak with…

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The Brief: Understanding Productivity and the Role It Plays For Canadians 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

Productivity is a word spoken around boardroom tables, but rarely is it spoken around dining room tables. But it should be. Because productivity, which very simply means getting more and doing more with less effort, is directly related to our standard of living, our wages, and to our kids’ futures. In this episode, we are joined by economist Trevor…

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