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What happens when governments try to raise people’s incomes by simply giving them more money?In this episode of The Think Report, I look at two popular policies, minimum wage increases and Universal Basic Income, and why they can fail for completely different reasons.Seattle’s minimum wage experiment found that wages rose, but hours worked fell enough that many low wage jobs actually produced less monthly income. Meanwhile, one of the largest cash transfer experiments ever conducted, in rural Kenya, produced almost no inflation and generated significant local economic activity.So why did cash transfers appear to work in Kenya, while massive stimulus payments in the United States were followed by the worst inflation in four decades?

Can Canadian employers give preference to job applicants based on race, sex or other protected characteristics?In this video, I look at preferential hiring, DEI and employment equity in Canada, including real Canadian government and private sector job postings that explicitly give hiring priority or preference to certain designated groups.We look at examples involving the Government of Canada, Canadian universities and private employers, including job postings where the work itself has no obvious connection to the group receiving preference.I also compare Canada's approach with the United States, where companies have faced legal challenges over race based fellowships and hiring programs.The bigger question is whether affirmative action and employment equity reduce discrimination, or whether considering race in hiring keeps racial categories embedded in decisions where many Canadians believe they shouldn't matter.We'll look at:• Race based and preferential hiring in Canada• Canadian government employment equity policies• DEI and affirmative action in Canadian workplaces• Real Canadian job postings giving preference to designated groups• Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms• Ontario's approach to special employment programs• How Canada differs from the United States• Canadian and American polling on considering race in hiring• The arguments for and against employment equityWhatever your position, the actual laws, job postings and polling are worth looking at before making up your mind.Sources discussed in the video include Government of Canada job postings, Canadian university employment policies, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Pew Research Center, Gallup and Canadian polling.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans and Canadians are packing up and leaving — not because of war or disaster, but because of policy. The math no longer works.We pulled migration data on all 50 US states, overlaid median home prices, homelessness rates, income tax burdens, unemployment, inequality, state debt, and 2024 election results — and what emerged is one of the clearest policy report cards you'll ever see.Every single metric is worse in the states people are leaving. And every single metric is better in the states they're moving to.Then we looked north. Canada under Trudeau ran the same playbook for a decade. Same results. Record emigration. Unaffordable housing. A homelessness crisis despite billions in spending. And a carbon tax that hammered the working class while the government patted itself on the back.This isn't left vs. right. It's solvent vs. insolvent. Functional vs. broken. And the migration data is the most honest poll ever conducted — it measures what people actually do when given the freedom to choose.At some point, a one-way moving truck isn't a lifestyle choice. It's a verdict.

In this episode of The Think Report, Kris breaks down the transformation of liberals and Democrats from counterculture outsiders into what many now see as the new establishment. From political violence and ideological identity to censorship, activism, and culture wars, this video explores why so many people feel the modern left has lost its “cool factor” and become increasingly aggressive, moralizing, and authoritarian.We also examine:• The rise of ideological tribalism• Political violence and assassination attempts in U.S. history• Why ideology becomes personal identity• The similarities between activist movements and groups like the Westboro Baptist Church• Why modern politics increasingly feels performative• The decline of cultural cohesion in North America• Democrats vs Republicans in modern culture wars• Free speech, activism, and political polarizationWhether you agree or disagree, this episode asks an uncomfortable question:What happens when a political movement stops persuading people and starts punishing disagreement?If you enjoy political analysis, cultural commentary, debates about free speech, and long-form discussions about modern society, subscribe to The Think Report.#Politics #Democrats #Republicans #CultureWars #PoliticalCommentary #FreeSpeech #PoliticalViolence #WokeCulture #CancelCulture #Liberalism #Conservatism #TheThinkReport #USPolitics #CanadaPolitics #CultureShift #PoliticalDebate #IdentityPolitics #SocialCommentary00:00 Introduction03:15 There is no more culture06:31 The source of violence10:16 Westboro Baptist Church vs The Left13:40 Conclusion

Hamas, Iran, and campus intimidation campaigns share more than ideology, they share method. In this episode, we trace the through-line from Nazi eliminationism to October 7th, Iranian Holocaust denial, and the organized harassment of Jewish students on American campuses.

This isn't a collection of isolated incidents. It's a pattern.

Why does money printed by governments end up in the hands of the wealthy? It's not a conspiracy — it's economics.In this episode of The Think Report, we break down the Cantillon Effect: the economic principle that explains why the first receivers of new money — banks, government contractors, and asset holders — always win, while wage earners are left holding devalued dollars.We also cover why asset prices outpace wages over time, and how businesses systematically capture the surplus that workers generate — and why understanding this is the key to actually building wealth.In this episode:The Cantillon Effect explained with a real estate exampleWhy fiscal and monetary policy widens the wealth gapAsset prices vs. wages — the chart that says it allHow businesses capture economic surplusWhat this means for the middle class and the North American dreamSources & Charts:Federal debt vs. net worth by wealth percentile: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=19DKXS&P 500 vs. median income: https://inflationchart.com/spx-in-incomeRelated watch: https://youtu.be/HbTOQfJ3jQk?si=8g0lP2QrQjr4ctnn&t=82

The free press is supposed to hold power accountable. That’s the idea behind the fourth estate. But what happens when the system itself starts breaking?In this episode of The Think Report, we take a hard look at media bias, government funded media, and the growing influence of big tech censorship on what you see, read, and believe.From billions in public funding to the collapse of the subscription model, modern journalism is no longer driven by accuracy, it’s driven by clicks, outrage, and incentives. The result? A system where mainstream media bias, news manipulation, and liberal media bias shape the narrative more than most people realize.We’ll break down:How government control of media quietly impacts coverageWhy trust in the media is collapsingHow fake news media and outrage-based business models took overThe role of tech platforms in filtering informationAnd whether freedom of the press still exists in practiceIf you’ve ever wondered is the media biased or how media controls the narrative, this episode connects the dots.Question what you’re told. Read across the aisle. And think for yourself.Subscribe for more deep dives on politics, media, and power.#MediaBias #FreedomOfThePress #Censorship #FakeNews #BigTech #NewsAnalysis

Episode 43 - Are governments actually representing the people, or ignoring them completely?From rising taxes to billion-dollar fraud, to land and property rights in Canada, this video breaks down a pattern that’s getting harder to ignore, politicians making decisions that don’t reflect what most people actually want.We look at real examples across Canada and the US, including:Why taxes keep going up, and why they likely won’t stopThe reality behind the Laffer Curve and what happens when people push backThe Minnesota childcare fraud case tied to Tim WalzCanada’s growing debate over Indigenous land rights, including the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ActThe controversy around land acknowledgements and public opinionAt the center of it all is one question:If 60% of people want one thing, why are governments doing another?This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about whether representative democracy is still… representative.If you’re interested in politics, economics, Canadian policy, or just want to understand what’s actually happening behind the headlines, you’ll want to watch this.00:00 Introduction01:33 Taxes will always go up06:13 Giving away our country11:28 Land Acknowledgements are an insult to everyone15:32 Conclusion

The most insane things US politicians have said, from shocking political gaffes to controversial quotes caught on camera.From senators to governors, these are the dumbest, most offensive, and downright unbelievable political moments in American history.In this countdown, we break down 25 insane things politicians have said, including viral political moments, embarrassing press conferences, and career-ending quotes. These aren’t just slips of the tongue, these are political scandals, hot mic moments, and statements so wild they changed elections.You’ll see infamous moments from figures like Sarah Palin, Todd Akin, Joe Biden, AOC, Marion Barry, Rod Blagojevich, Anthony Weiner, Strom Thurmond, Robert Byrd, and Ted Kennedy. Whether it’s racist comments, bizarre claims, or completely clueless statements, these clips show what happens when the filter disappears.If you’re into US politics, controversial political quotes, political fails, and viral compilations, this one’s for you.Topics covered:insane things politicians have said, crazy political gaffes, dumb things politicians say, US political scandals, controversial political moments, embarrassing political quotes, politicians caught on camera, hot mic moments politics, republican vs democrat, american political history, political cringe, viral political moments

Presidents have speechwriters, advisors, and entire communications teams. Yet throughout American history, U.S. presidents have still delivered some truly unbelievable remarks. In this video we break down the 25 most insane things U.S. presidents have said, from famous presidential gaffes to shocking controversial presidential quotes that stunned the public.From Donald Trump’s “inject disinfectant” comment and the infamous “grab them by the p****” tape, to Joe Biden’s “you ain’t Black” remark, the history of the presidency is filled with moments where the script completely fell apart. We also look at classic political gaffes like George W. Bush’s “Is our children learning?”, Bill Clinton’s “I did not have sexual relations with that woman,” and Ronald Reagan’s hot mic joke about outlawing Russia.This video explores some of the most embarrassing presidential moments, controversial remarks, and shocking political quotes ever captured on tape. Featuring presidents from both parties, including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, Andrew Jackson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama, these moments reveal how even the most powerful people in the world sometimes say things no speechwriter could save.If you're interested in political history, presidential scandals, controversial quotes, and famous political gaffes, this list covers some of the most unforgettable statements ever made by American presidents.Subscribe to The Think Report for more breakdowns of political history, controversial moments in politics, and the stories behind the headlines.