How Money Shapes Our Lives: Economics, Debt Relief & the Future of Arts Funding | Full Episode

What does economics have to do with food banks, dating apps, and the Canadian arts scene? In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery sits down with Alex Mayyasi, a longtime contributor to NPR's wildly popular Planet Money podcast and author of the new book Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. He is here **to unpack how economic principles touch everything from tariffs and remote work to the "stable marriage problem" behind dating apps. Then, Caryl Newbery-Mitchell, Senior Vice President at MNP's Consumer Insolvency Practice, breaks down exactly what a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) can and can't do to help Canadians tackle unmanageable debt, including how a consumer proposal works and how to spot predatory debt advisors online. Finally, consultant Jamie Bennett of Lord Cultural Resources makes a compelling case for why Canadian arts organizations desperately need better access to banking and what it would take to finally get them there. To find out more about the guests check out: Alex Mayyasi: alexayyasi.com | Instagram | Gastronomics Podcast | Substack | X Caryl Newbery-Mitchell: Facebook| Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | X | TikTok | Reddit Jamie Bennett: Instagram | LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | X | Facebook | LinkedIn