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In This Economy?!

Kris McCusker, Mike Eppel

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview-led economics and personal-finance explainer that brings in economists, trade specialists, financial strategists, academics, and other professionals to clarify current economic problems and their practical consequences. PR agencies could credibly pitch economists, macroeconomic and investment analysts, trade-policy experts, small-business specialists, and academics with clear expertise in Canadian or North American economic issues; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 134

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 8.4k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Kris McCusker - Canadian journalist and broadcaster covering business, economic, and public-affairs topics.

Mike Eppel - Canadian business and economic journalist and broadcaster.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established economists, financial and macroeconomic strategists, trade and customs specialists, business-school academics, and senior professionals with direct expertise in economic policy, markets, energy, or small-business conditions.
Required Achievements:  
Senior roles at financial institutions, consulting firms, universities, or specialist investment firms, Recognized expertise in economics, trade, financial markets, energy markets, or entrepreneurship

Recent Guest Discussions

Jim Stanford - Canada’s Investment Summit, Foreign Capital, Public And Private Investment, And The Potential Effects Of U.s. Policy

Joy Nott - Canada-u.s. Trade Relations, Tariffs, Trade History, Sovereignty, And Possible Paths Through The Trade Dispute

Tim Pickering - U.s.-venezuela Energy Policy, Oil Markets, Global Energy Prices, And Geopolitical Effects On Canada

Brad Poulus - Tariffs, Small-business Resilience, Government Support, And International Trade Opportunities

Tiago Figueiredo - U.s. Government Debt, Bond Markets, Borrowing Costs, Treasury Yields, And Risks To The Broader Economy

Recent Topics

Business, Economics, Personal Finance, Trade Policy, Financial Markets

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
In This Economy?!
:

Can Canada catch a break on trade after the US midterms?

October 02, 2026

The drama around Canada-U.S. trade and U.S. President Trump's ramp up in rhetoric might all be connected to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to push back. Many of us are now watching closely and voters south of the border prepare to vote in their midterms, where Canadians are hoping a Democratic congress could put a check on Trump. However, one longtime watcher of Canada-US relations says its not clear if things will change.Host Kris McCusker speaks to Ron Stagg, Professor Emeritus of hi...

What would you sacrifice to achieve home ownership?

September 25, 2026

It’s a long running issue for Canadians: affordable housing.Its lack thereof leaves many spending a large amount of their income solely on keeping a roof over their head. And at a time where just about everything seems to be getting more expensive, the idea of ownership seems distant for many.Host Kris McCusker speaks to Bruce Sellery, the CEO of Credit Canada for some tips on how to manage expectations, what changes you should consider if you want to achieve home ownership, and more. Do you ...

The Age of AI Doomerism

September 23, 2026

The cries have been coming from inside the house. Employees at the biggest A.I. firms, blowing the whistle on the belief in the industry that artificial intelligence poses a great threat to humanity, not in a potential future, but right now. They were quickly followed by the heads of some of those same companies, such as Anthropic, begging the U.S. government to regulate their industry. U.S. President Trump said no, leaving the future of AI, and maybe even humanity, uncertain.Host Mike Eppel ...

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