Episode 35: Inside Canada’s Housing Collapse—and the 2040 Dystopia No One’s Ready For

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks unpack a whirlwind week in Canadian politics and public life—from the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy in Vancouver to a historic federal election that reshaped the political map. With Mark Carney’s surprise comeback, the NDP’s collapse, and economic red flags piling up, we ask: where is Canada headed?Here’s what you’ll learn:What happened at the Lapu Lapu Festival—and what it reveals about mental health and public safetyHow the Liberals pulled off a minority win—and why another election could come sooner than you thinkWhy Pierre Poilievre keeps his leadership despite losing his seat—and how young and union voters helped reshape the mapJagmeet Singh’s resignation and the NDP’s fall—from 18% to just 6% of the voteRising Western alienation, Alberta’s referendum law, and the growing calls for separationWhy economists warn of a deeper recession—despite falling inflation and upcoming rate cutsThe crash of Toronto’s condo market—and what it signals for Canada’s housing futureIs foreign investment the key to reviving real estate? The debate heats upWhy breaking your mortgage may no longer make financial senseFollow Our Host Alex Pang Alex Shanks