- Why Rachel Kushner Writes Characters Without Morals - The acclaimed novelist talks vintage resellers, Paul Thomas Anderson, and her new book, Creation Lake
- The Big Steep: Why Are People Investing in Pu-erh Tea? - Speculators, collectors, stock-like tickers, and a trade in futures are brewing a frenzy over a tea that tastes like “licking honey off a bison”
David Bergen is the author of numerous acclaimed novels and short story collections, including 2023’s Away from the Dead. In this episode, David talks to Nathan about adding his name to the various actions in opposition to the Giller Prize’s association with Scotiabank, the crime novel he wrote a decade ago that is finally getting published next year, and the advice he wishes he’d given Ron MacLean when Ron defended one of David’s books on Canada Reads.
We all know money matters, but do you know how to make your money work for you? In this episode, we are diving into why we should be savvy savers and spenders. We speak to Dr. Michael Roberts, academic director for Wharton Global Youth’s essentials of finance program, about the importance of culturally focused and development specific financial education, and to Robin Taub, CPA and award-winning personal finance author, about the practical and empowering strategies to take control of your finances.
487 trails, part of the Trans Canada Trail, can tell an important story about Canada, its history and its people. Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
- The Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital Age - Why are we letting algorithms rewrite the rules of art, work, and life?
- Meet the Evangelicals Who Actually Care about the Environment - “If we really take the Bible seriously, we would be at the front of the line demanding climate action”
- The Opioid Crisis Is Surging. We’re Still Ignoring Experts - The perils of prioritizing politics over public health