Episodes

  • Hudson’s Bay Faces Closure as Canadian Nationalism Rises

    Hudson’s Bay Faces Closure as Canadian Nationalism Rises
    Mar 18 2025
    Retail expert, David Ian Gray, discusses the potential closure of Hudson’s Bay Co. as Canadian nationalism rises, with liquidation sales possibly starting soon. Sarah shares a handful of "Bay Stories", tapping into the deep cultural connection Canadians have with the store. Will the country’s oldest retailer survive these turbulent times?
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    13 mins
  • Are We Using Nationalism Properly?

    Are We Using Nationalism Properly?
    Mar 18 2025
    Ash Ronnell, a Calgarian originally from the United States, chats with Sarah on Connect about the complexities of nationalism in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and provocative remarks about Canada in her recent Op-Ed in the Calgary Herald, Ronnell says we should celebrate the flag, rather than use it as a "middle finger" to our neighbours.
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    8 mins
  • CONNECT WITH SARAH CROSBIE PODCAST

    CONNECT WITH SARAH CROSBIE PODCAST
    Mar 15 2025
    In today’s episode of Connect with Sarah Crosbie, we explore a variety of fascinating topics. We sit down with Calgary Councillor Kourtney Penner, who discusses the city’s innovative naturalization plan for Calgary’s roadsides, aiming to bring more greenery and biodiversity to urban spaces. We dive into the cultural phenomenon of “The Heelization of America,” exploring how wrestling tropes have seeped into modern-day politics, and how our leaders have become both heroes and villains in the public eye. Next, we hear from Bill Black, President & CEO of the Calgary Construction Association, who discusses the challenges of navigating Alberta’s construction landscape, particularly when tariffs on steel are uncertain. Finally, Terry Newman reflects on what could happen if Mark Carney fails to secure the role of prime minister after the election.
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    57 mins
  • How the U.S. Tariffs Are Shaking Up Alberta’s Liquor Industry

    How the U.S. Tariffs Are Shaking Up Alberta’s Liquor Industry
    Mar 13 2025
    Sarah sits down with Mark Kuspira, Founder & Proprietor of Crush Imports and Soft Crush, to discuss Alberta's recent decision to impose a ban on the import and sale of American alcohol. Mark, who primarily imports wine from the United States, has $200,000 worth of product tied up in the stoppage — enough to raise serious concerns about making payroll and paying suppliers.
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    10 mins
  • The firewall protecting Canada's monetary sovereignty

    The firewall protecting Canada's monetary sovereignty
    Mar 12 2025
    Dustin Fergusson-Vaux, a doctoral candidate in political science at the University of Waterloo, explains how "Canadians can't afford to relax barriers to foreign entry in their banking system." (His new piece in The Conversation).
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    11 mins
  • How much money will Canadians loose to tariffs?

    How much money will Canadians loose to tariffs?
    Mar 12 2025
    Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University, joins Sarah to explore the financial implications of Canada’s ongoing tariff challenges. With the Bank of Canada’s recent interest rate cut to 2.75%, citing tariff turmoil, Moshe breaks down how much money Canadians could lose as a result.
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    13 mins
  • The Alberta Advantage: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and Your $55,000

    The Alberta Advantage: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and Your $55,000
    Mar 13 2025
    Joining Sarah is Alicia Planincic, Director of Policy & Economics at the Business Council of Alberta, who shares her insights on how the Alberta Advantage is evolving. While Alberta has long been proud of its lower taxes, this change could make a real difference for middle-income earners
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    9 mins
  • Exploring Alberta's agricultural future

    Exploring Alberta's agricultural future
    Mar 13 2025
    Sarah Crosbie sits down with Dana Gibson, Executive Director of Agriculture and Food Innovation at Alberta Innovates, to delve into the specific challenges facing Alberta's agriculture sector. From climate change and infrastructure issues to the impact of tariffs, they explore the hurdles that are shaping the industry's future.
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    9 mins