Brian interviews Jeff Rubin. Jeff is a Canadian economist and bestselling author. A world-leading expert on trade and energy, and former chief economist and chief strategist at CIBC World Markets, he recently served as a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance. His current book "A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever" is a wide-ranging deep dive that details how the COVID-19 lockdown (and financial handouts), the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia and China have contributed to higher interest rates, high inflation and more. Tonight Jeff Rubin talks about the Canadian Economy and what he believes is the new normal we now have to accept.

Brian interviews Simon MacAdam. Capital Economic’s Deputy Chief Economist Simon MacAdam will discuss the recent UK election tonight, drawing comparisons to Canada's political landscape. Topics will include the Labour Party’s economic and prosperity agenda, their proposed solutions to the housing crisis, and the importance of competency in government. We will also examine the split within the right-wing Reform Party.

Brian interviews Jennifer Beale. Jennifer is the consummate networker who publishes a weekly newsletter on networking events, teaches and coaches relationship making and hosts major networking and business connection events. Tonight Jennifer talks about getting more referrals, making authentic connections and building community.

Brian interviews Ron Butler of Butler Mortgages. Ron has twenty years of experience in the mortgage business, is a prolific writer of opinion pieces on the market and interest rates and we have a spirited debate where he argues we are already in a recession and housing prices are already down record levels, and we all need to adjust. Tonight Ron talks about what he thinks is a condo crash in the GTA.

Brian interviews Youseef Abou Dayya. Youseef is Strategic Partner at Schooley Mitchell and considers himself a Chief Transformational Officer. He works as a Solutions Architect to save money and create revenue. Prior to working at Schooley Mitchell, Youssef worked as an IT Engineer for Ericsson and brings 30 years of experience in the telecom industry in various technical roles and sales. Youseef is also an immigrant from Lebanon and is active in our local community as a member of the Mississauga Board of Trade, and the Business Networking International. He talks about controlling costs and maximizing your cash flow.

Brian interviews Stephen Julius. Steohen is an entrepreneur and investor focusing on acquiring controlling stakes in bankrupt or distressed, luxury consumer brands, mainly in the power sport industry, and then re-launching the companies. Stephen and Brian were classmates at Harvard Business School. He lives and works in London UK and Italy and is a keen observer of the economy and world politics. Tonight Stephen Julius talks about the UK election.

Brian interviews Dr. Margaret Nowaczyk. From growing up in communist Poland, to immigrating to Canada as a teen, to working as a pediatric clinical geneticist and professor at McMaster University, Dr. Nowaczyk bares her soul while encouraging readers to explore the ways in which our experiences and identities are entangled with our ancestral history. In her most recent book "Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery" she invites readers to examine her DNA under a microscope, sharing her vast life experiences in a series of invariably absorbing and beautifully crafted personal essays.

Today, Brian shares some of his own thoughts on Canadian and US politics. What challenges do we face? What opportunities are out there?

Brian Crombie is COO for a $2.5 BN AUM real estate company with properties across Canada and three US States, including grocery anchored retail, industrial, office, hotels and seniors homes along with seven transit oriented multi family development sites in the GTA. Brian has an MBA from Harvard and has spent 35 years in progressively more senior business roles. He has been involved in politics in organizational ways at all three levels since he was twelve.

Brian interviews Tom Czitron. Tom is a portfolio manager, investment strategist and economic analyst. He has written for various publications including the Globe & Mail. He has over four decades of investment experience and has managed large mutual and pension funds for some of Canada’s most respected financial institutions. Tom Czitron talks about economics and politics, the Canadian economy, interest rates, our currency, fiscal strategies and debt.

Brian interviews Kevin Yin. Kevin is a doctoral student at the University of California, Berkeley and a contributing columnist at The Globe and Mail. Kevin Yin talks about the Canadian economy, interest rates, our currency, fiscal strategies and debt.