Episodes

  • Why It Feels Harder to Get Ahead in 2025
    Feb 26 2025

    Millennials have — on average — more wealth than their parents did at the same age. So why does it feel like they’re doing so much worse? On this week’s TLDR, we take a look at some data that gets to the heart of our economic insecurities. Plus, gold is the best performing asset of the year so far. What’s driving its success? And, how eggs prices are giving Canadians something (else) to brag about.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with appearances by TLDR newsletter editor Jared Sullivan and Fast Company data editor Andrew Thompson. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    25 mins
  • The Happiest Place on the Internet
    Feb 19 2025

    For a long time, Reddit’s been seriously useful and seriously unprofitable. On this week’s TLDR, a look at why it’s becoming very valuable to some surprising players. Plus, Canada’s steel and aluminum industries are (potentially) about to face some hefty tariffs. Arshy Mann explains the strange (lack of) logic behind it all. And, data brokers are coming for your most sensitive information. So what can you do about it?

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and founder of The Hatchet Arshy Mann. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    27 mins
  • What Happens When the Loonie Falls?
    Feb 12 2025

    The Canadian dollar’s been on the decline since last fall. On this week’s TLDR, how our wobbly currency might be affecting your pocketbook — and what you might want to do about it. And, last week, Sarah pledged to buy only Canadian products and services. Now, she shares all the highs, lows and lessons of her weeklong experiment. Plus, with Canada-U.S. trade in jeopardy, CBC’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud weighs in on the future of our film and TV industry.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    25 mins
  • Tariffs Averted! What Happens Now?
    Feb 5 2025

    Trade war, no trade war, trade war, no trade war. On this week’s TLDR, economist Trevor Tombe joins the team to talk about a week in geopolitical whiplash, and where it leaves the Canadian economy. Plus, we go deep on one of the internal challenges hobbling our country’s economic prospects: interprovincial trade regulations.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman and business reporter Sarah Rieger. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    20 mins
  • How Canada's Warren Buffett Invests
    Jan 29 2025

    With housing costs higher than ever, our country’s immigration policy is tightening up. On this week’s TLDR, we look at the dollars and cents of it all — and what it means for our economic future. Plus, a dive into the best-performing Canadian investment of the last 20 years. Hint: it’s a company you’ve **probably** never heard of. And, how auto manufacturers are reacting to the news from down south.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and CBC reporter Anis Heydari. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    22 mins
  • How to Survive Governmentageddon 2025
    Jan 22 2025

    Canada’s facing some serious uncertainty right now, from a wide open Prime Minister race to a semi-hostile southern neighbor. On this week’s TLDR, we look at how some possible election outcomes could affect our country’s future. Plus, does a new pricing measure in New York City hold the key to solving Toronto’s traffic woes? And, why a glowing magazine story could spell doom for a company’s stock price.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and founder of The Hatchet Arshy Mann. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    24 mins
  • Trade War. What Is It Good For?
    Jan 15 2025

    With Parliament prorogued, there's a lot that's up in the air — including how much money some of us owe in taxes. On this week's TLDR, we break down the CRA rule that's throwing some Canadians' finances into question. Plus, with the trade war drum beating ever-louder, we look at the ways a conflict between Canada and the U.S. could play out. And, how recent investors in quantum computing lost money — and what it teaches us about the dos and don'ts of disruptive investing.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and former business news anchor Amber Kanwar. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    22 mins
  • How Not To Screw Up Your Money in 2025
    Jan 8 2025

    New year, new us. (And new Prime Minister, apparently?) On this week’s TLDR, we comb through the data to figure out where everyone’s been investing their wealth over the past year — and what it tells us about what might be coming up next. And, we look at what the h*ll’s been happening in Canadian politics, and why. Plus, journalist Ben Mathis-Lilley talks us through setting ourselves up for financial success in the year ahead.

    This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

    The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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    26 mins