Season 4
Danielle Smith on pipeline optimism and provincial relations
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to the Alberta premier about her hopes for a pipeline deal with Ottawa, dealing with separatist sentiment and working with B.C.
Canada’s fight to boost competition
On WONK this week, host Amanda Lang talks to Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell about better competition law, the problem with regulatory barriers and the pressure to police big tech
Fara Dabhoiwala on the meaning of free speech
On PPF’s podcast WONK, the senior research scholar at Princeton talks to host Amanda Lang about his book ‘What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea.’
The Canadian economy and the surprising case for optimism
On this episode of WONK, RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald talks to Amanda Lang about the 'fragmentation' of the economy and why Canada is at a 'turning point'
How to make sense of today’s reality-defying markets
On WONK, legendary investor Howard Marks talks to host Amanda Lang about optimism, fear and why America still attracts the most investment