Adjusting to a new country is an adventure, but forming real friendships can be an uphill battle. In this episode of the Almost 107, we dive into the complexities of making friends as an adult in a foreign place. Why is it so challenging? How do cultural differences, language barriers, and social expectations come into play?

We hear from Camilla Emesara, a content creator and an immigrant in the U.K. who shares her experiences- what worked, what didn’t, and what she wished she had known earlier. Plus, we discuss practical strategies to help you step out of your comfort zone and build meaningful connections.

Tune in now, and let’s navigate this journey together!

Following a highly publicized court process, a judge has now granted permission for the Hudson’s Bay Company to begin liquidating its assets in an effort to pay off its debts—totalling around one billion dollars. Host Jack Sutton speaks with Western University history professor Michael Dove and University of Toronto marketing professor David Soberman to learn more about the 354-year history of Canada's oldest corporation, where it went wrong, and what's coming next for the Hudson's Bay Company.