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In this episode Todd Hirsch, ATB's vice president and chief economist is joined by Nicholas Bell, president of The Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta.

Public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person art and cultural experiences. The Glenbow Museum had to adapt quickly to bring accessible programming to Albertans and beyond. Nicholas shares his experience during this time, discusses what the future might hold for financing and accessibility of cultural spaces, and the role technology can play. Nicholas shares his insights as the Glenbow Museum undergoes both a physical and digital transformation.

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Guests: Nicholas Bell, president of The Glenbow Museum

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged artists to connect to their audiences in new ways. In this episode ATB Financial's VP & Chief Economist Todd Hirsch connects with Adrian Stimson, interdisciplinary artist and member of the Siksika Nation (Blackfoot) in southern Alberta, Canada.

Adrian shares his journey and experience as a professional artist. He discusses funding the arts, career advice, the future of Indigenous arts and more. Adrian's work includes installation and performance art, typically experienced in-person. He explores what the future might hold for technology and innovation in the art and cultural space, and how it can be used to improve access for all.

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Guest: Adrian Stimson, interdisciplinary artist

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist, ATB Financial

In this episode, Todd Hirsch, ATB's Chief Economist is joined by award-winning Canadian author Aritha van Herk.

We explore the effect COVID-19 has had on arts and culture and how it has challenged both accessibility and creativity. What works of art will come out of the pandemic, and how do artists create during a time of adversity? We explore new ways to finance the arts which could provide solutions in the future and help to change the ways we talk about and value different art forms.

People have relied on all forms of arts and culture to get through the pandemic, but there is still scope for innovation to ensure the arts are even more accessible in the future.

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Guests: Aritha van Herk, Canadian author, critic, editor, public intellectual, and university professor.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist

The future of arts and culture is at a crossroads - and which path we choose will affect how accessible arts are down the road and whether people can have a successful career in the arts.

In this episode, ATB Financial's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch is joined by Derek Stevenson, strategic leader of ATB Financial's Branch for Arts and Culture. We explore the role of arts and culture within the Alberta economy and beyond. What are the unique financial and business needs of artists and how does ATB's Branch for Arts and Culture meet those needs? We unpack the future of banking for artists, the importance of valuing the arts, the economic role of arts and culture and much more.

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Guest: Derek Stevenson, strategic lead of ATB Financial's Branch for Arts and Culture.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist, ATB Financial

In this episode, Todd Hirsch, ATB's Chief Economist is joined by Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Minhas Brewery, Dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den and member of ATB's board of directors and John Tarnowski, ATB's Executive Vice President of Everyday Financial Services.

We explore the future of retail for entrepreneurs and hear insights into what retailers should invest in when it comes to innovation and technology. How do retailers differentiate themselves and put customers at the center of everything they do? And as a consumer, what should you consider before doing business with a specific company?

Manjit offers her insight as a Dragon from CBC's Dragon's Den and discusses what she looks for before she considers investing. Also what stands out for her as a consumer, and how she has seen the retail space change over the years. We discuss the increasing importance of environmental, social and governance policies and what they mean to both retailers and customers.

John unpacks what the physical footprint of retail space might look like in the future, and the role data plays for the success of both small and large businesses. How consumers experience retail in the future will be influenced by the technology and innovation that is embraced today. This means there are a lot of areas for today's retailers to focus on to remain relevant and customer focused.

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Guests: Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Minhas Brewery, Dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den and member of ATB's board of directors and John Tarnowski, ATB's Executive Vice President of Everyday Financial Services.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial

In the Season 2 debut, Pippa and Neige Blair, founders of Routine Natural Goods, join ATB Financial's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch to discuss the future of retail.

Initially operating out of physical storefronts, Routine Natural Goods needed to pivot quickly and amplify their online space due to COVID-19 restrictions. What lessons did they learn when they moved to e-commerce and what did it mean for this local company to move to a global marketplace?

Pippa and Neige share their personal insights into building a successful business in what might seem like non-traditional ways. They unpack how focusing on values, community and understanding their own strengths led to a dedicated consumer base. Read: 8 expansion tips from Pippa & Neige.

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Guest: Pippa & Neige Blair, Founders of Routine Natural Goods

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial

ATB's Managing Director of Economics Rob Roach, and Jackie Forrest, Executive Director at ARC Energy Research Institute and co-host of the ARC Energy Ideas podcast join ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch to count down the top 10 economic stories of 2020.

They also answer questions submitted by listeners and cover everything from diversifying Alberta's economy to the future of nuclear power in Canada.

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Todd Hirsch, ATB's VP & Chief Economist is joined by Curtis Stange, President & CEO of ATB Financial and Joan Hertz, ATB's Board Chair. They discuss lessons learned through the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for leadership investment in innovation and technology, the boardroom of the future, and what traits upcoming leaders should focus on harnessing.

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Guest: Curtis Stange, President & CEO of ATB Financial and Joan Hertz, ATB's Board Chair.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial

In this episode Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, former President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calgary joins Todd Hirsch, ATB's VP & Chief Economist to discuss The Future Of Leadership. Dr. Cannon reflects on her experience leading the university, the current state of division and how leaders can be successful in the future. She also provides perspective into women in leadership, and what skills leaders will need to possess in the future.

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Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, former President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calgary

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial

Todd Hirsch is joined by Armine Yalnizyan, Economist & Atkinson Fellow. They shift the conversation from the Future Of Work, to the Future Of Workers.

Armine discusses her research and perspective on The Future Of Workers and explains how labour is critical in building the economy of tomorrow. Unpack the economic and personal hurdles of the "she-cession" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, learn about the labor force of the future, and hear different perspectives on why a Universal Basic Income might not be the best solution to reduce poverty.

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For more on the work of ATB Financial's Economics and Research team, visit us at www.atb.com/economics

Guest: Armine Yalnizyan, Economist & Atkinson Fellow

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial