Podcasts
WONK is the Public Policy Forum’s weekly podcast about big ideas in unprecendented times, hosted by acclaimed journalist Amanda Lang. Listen to our latest drops on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. (What’s a WONK, you ask?! We’ve got you covered. )
How to make a nation of ‘supertraders’
On this episode of PPF’s WONK podcast, host Amanda Lang talks to Alison Nankivell, CEO of Export Development Canada, about free trade, diversification and export bottlenecks
Evan Solomon on the promise and perils of AI
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to the AI minister about driving adoption, building safeguards and working with the U.S.
Building an economy that helps people flourish
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to management consultant Joseph Pine about his new book is called The Transformation Economy.
The big risks facing Canada and the world
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to Charles Brindamour, the CEO of Intact Financial, about global uncertainty the events that are influencing all of us
Why the Canadian economy will be okay
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald about Canada’s economic uncertainty and the need for urgency.
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Canada’s housing dilemma
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson about Canada’s housing dilemma and the push to build more affordable homes.
Canada’s future and dealing with America
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to former ambassador to the U.S., Frank McKenna, about a new era of Canada-U.S. relations.
How to get investment flowing back to Canada
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to TMX Group CEO John McKenzie about Canada’s promising steps to lure investment, and why bigger change is still needed
What Canada needs to be energy independent
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to Jay Khosla and Susannah Pierce about energy prices, pipelines and Canada’s missing links
The race to build top Canadian talent
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to Robert Asselin, the CEO of U15, about how to get ahead in the global race for workers
Stephen Poloz on dealing with dual economic shocks
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz about managing inflation, uncertainty and technological change
Canada’s place in the global energy race
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to TC Energy CEO Francois Poirier about building faster, LNG demand and the future of electrification
The $7-billion agriculture bet
On PPF’s WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to Farm Credit Canada CEO Justine Hendricks about winning capital and making agriculture a Canadian superpower
Premier Susan Holt on Canada’s comeback plan
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to the New Brunswick premier about tariffs, mining and how 400 km of pipeline could change Canada’s fortunes