Podcasts about Budget Day

Buongiorno! Italia is going to host the 38th America's Cup in summer 2027. The Auld Mug once again heads to European waters - the first time the Italians will play host. They've had the World Series but never the big one. It'll be Mt Vesuvius in the background, not Rangitoto. Pizza lining the bellies of fans, not fish and chips. Auckland has missed, which we already knew. Athens has missed out. Giorgia Meloni's excited. Luna Rossa, obviously pumped. But the question for you this morning: do you wake up feeling jealous? Was there a pit of disappointment in your stomach? Do we lambaste our messily, stingy government for not prioritising a sailing race? My feelings are, well it's nice they have somewhere to sail and good luck to them. But I don't feel FOMO. We were on the hook for tens of millions of dollars - Wayne hasn't got his bed tax, yet. Politically, it was the right call, too. Imagine with this announcement coming a week out from Budget Day the outcry from the unions and Opposition. You're spending how much on men sailing round the harbour while cutting women's pay? Can you just imagine it? Plus, when we debated all this a few months back, we didn't know at that point Dalton was quietly walking away contract negotiations with Peter Burling. So, we would have spent millions a race for a boat with an Aussie at the helm, not our beloved Burling. And that's fine. We've had one before in Glen Ashby, but there's no doubt the preference was for Burling to continue. Grant Dalton told me that at the time. But there's a bigger point here. When times are tough, when the kitty's running on low, you can't afford the nice to haves. For Team New Zealand, that was Burling. For us, it was the competition itself. And if you're worried Dalton has regrets about Auckland failing to get a look in, take a look at the press release for today's announcement. He say's Italians, not us Kiwis, are quote "the most passionate and engaged America's Cup audience in the world and the city is the best option for growing global audiences". It's summer in Europe. If you're sailing mad, might be time to look at some flight options for a mid-winter getaway. Some difficult Captain's calls have been made, but for us, and for them, it sounds like they were necessary ones and the necessary choices are always the right ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than two weeks to Budget Day, RNZ understands the government will soon make an announcement on its plans for redress for abuse in care survivors. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

Well, they passed a budget, but still have no way to fund it. We'll discuss all the details and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll chat with Rep Will Stapp, who was not amused by the nonsense and gimmicks used to put the whole thing through.

VAT Hike Opposition Grows as Budget Day Nears by Radio Islam

It's a special edition of On the Go as Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled her 6th budget today. It did not have a lot of pre-election goodies, with Coady calling it a secure, stable and responsible budget. During our special coverage we hear parts of the finance minister's speech.and get reaction from the leader of the PC opposition Tony Wakeham, NDP leader Jim Dinn, Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, Jessica McCormick, president of the NL Federation of Labour, Choices for Youth executive director Jen Crowe, and Trent Langdon, president of the NL Teachers' Association. Additionally, in the first hour we speak with CBC reporter Darryl Roberts, and Larry Short - senior financial advisor at Short Financial - was with us for budget analysis.

This Week, Parliament had the debate on the Budget Policy Statement, which gave us a few hints as to what we can expect come Budget Day on 22 May.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles de Wet, Executive at ENS in Tax Practice, and John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual about the implications of the budget speech on personal taxation. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters The Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on: 702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702 702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were there any standouts or surprises in yesterday's budget announcement? Rob Shaw comes on to help us figure that out! It's day 2 of the Trump tariff war! What's the latest?! Is BC's housing crisis actually a policy problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Tariffs overshadow BC Budget Day Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's Budget Day in Alberta; what can we expect? Will the Keystone Pipeline move forward now that Trump is pushing for it? More changes to the Tariffs conversation. Is Trump a relentless bullsh*tter? And how are sports reflecting Canada-U.S. tensions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon speak with guest host Alex Guye.

Numbers and shenanigans on Budget Day, empty dwellings, expensive car insurance, reconsidering our climate change targets plus Douglas Bay longshore drift and the new sea wall. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 18th February 2025

The Finance Minister's painting a grim picture of the economy - signalling the Government will further cut into the Public Service. Treasury's opened its books for the half-year economic and fiscal update - showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030. Nicola Willis has adjusted the way the surplus is calculated, but says come Budget Day next year, she'll be forced to make some tough decisions. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government inherited a tough situation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's Budget meeting as States members laid the groundwork for some big decisions tomorrow... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round-up today's budget debate as States members edge towards a vote on what is now three options — raise income tax for two years followed by GST-plus, introduce GST-plus only from 2027, or do nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is momentum building behind GST-plus? Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize review day one of this week's Budget debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveils the new Labour government's tax and spending plans, Will Bain hears from people across the UK about what they'd like to see. As well as people's views from around the UK we get opinion from business voices in food production, manufacturing, hospitality, the financial sector, the UK's biggest theme park chain and not one but two former government advisors.

The best of Budget Day

Tomorrow is the big day! Budget Day looms, and we're bringing you a special feature from The Times' brand new show: Feel Better About Money.In her inaugural money chat, Holly Mead is talking about budgeting and the budget. She looks at the many different aspects of money to help you make better financial decisions about pensions, mortgages, investments. With so many suggestions, rumours and supposed leaks about the upcoming budget, what should we be preparing for now and how? Find the new show here: https://shows.acast.com/times-money.Regular Giles programming to resume later in the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected the suggestion that the UK government was considering raising capital gains tax as high as 39% ahead of the October 30 budget. It comes as he tries to reset the narrative of his administration after a shaky first 100 days in office. Starmer spoke exclusively to Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders at the International Investment Summit in London.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror // Alison O'Connor, Journalist and Commentator // Tom Lyons, Journalist and Chief Executive of The Currency // Gary Murphy, Professor of politics at DCU

It's Budget Day today and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure are pumped and ready for their big day in the spotlight.

It's exactly one month until the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' first Budget and rumours abound over what could be in it for businesses - Sean Farrington discusses what rules could be changed and why there's a rush of mergers and acquisitions ahead of it.We also hear what individuals are hoping for, including some of those in Rachel Reeves' constituency who are finding it hard.And as new figures on job vacancies suggest the ball is back in the employer's court, we ask Wake Up to Money listeners for their experiences of looking for work.

The Clare based former President of the Irish Road Haulier's Association is warning further fuel hikes on Budget Day will cause extensive damage to the national economy, far beyond the haulage industry. It's expected a carbon tax increase of 2c per litre will be introduced on October 1st, which would make Ireland the most expensive country in Europe for Diesel. There has been some reprieve for motorists this week though, with reductions in the price of a barrel of Crude Oil reducing the price of Petrol and Diesel by 7c per litre respectively. Owner of Spa Transport in Ennis Eugene Drennan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the situation is volatile though and there's a real risk the carbon tax hike will remove Ireland's competitive edge in the freight and goods exports market.

A Clare Government senator insists a new Model 3 hospital in the Midwest region can be funded without dipping into the Apple tax windfall. Speculation around how the State will spend the €14 billion in Apple tax revenue is continuing unabated as the Taoiseach has told members of his party that the money's use will be revealed on Budget Day. It's now over a week since the European Commission ruled that Apple must come up with the €13 billion in tax it failed to pay to the Irish Government. The ruling was the culmination of a long-running legal battle in which Ireland took the side of Apple. In 2016, the lower General Court of the European Court of Justice found that the American multinational corporation had underpaid taxes due to Ireland amounting to €13.1 billion between 2003 and 2014 which was a decision both Apple and the Government took umbrage at. Following the latest ruling, it's been confirmed the total amount in the third party account containing tax money owed by Apple is now €14.1 billion. Speaking in the Dáil, Finance Minister Jack Chambers has defended the Government's approach to the legal battle, claiming the case was "complex" and that the goal was to protect Ireland's tax sovereignty. Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has challenged this position, saying it's incredible the State fought so hard not to receive such a large amount of money given the service deficits in Ireland across multiple sectors. With calls coming from all sides for the windfall to be put towards improvements in health, housing, infrastructure and countless other areas, Taoiseach Simon Harris has told a Fine Gael party meeting that its use will be made known in Budget 2025 on October 1st. Sources close to the Taoiseach say he's suggested it will go towards infrastructure and investments which can "create a better future" but that the money will not fund day-to-day costs. Chief Executive of Ireland's Foreign Direct Investment Agency Michael Lohan says infrastructure in particular is essential to attract companies from abroad. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has this week called for a portion of the tax windfall to be set aside as funding for a new Model 3 hospital in the region. The Government has yet to commit to such a facility, with the findings of a HIQA review examining the need for a second emergency department in the region not expected to be released until May 2025. Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley insists the new emergency department should be in Clare but claims the State has enough in its coffers already to develop a funding stream.

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves says that they want to strengthen and deepen trade ties with the United States. She also says that the tax burden is high in the UK. Reeves spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis has delivered tax cuts in her first budget, largely as promised. But has the coalition government managed to square the circle of relieving cost of living pressures while avoiding the quicksand of encouraging inflation? In a special crossover episode of Gone By Lunchtime meets When the Facts Change, Toby Manhire quizzes Bernard Hickey on all that, plus: Is Willis right to say the tax cuts are not paid for by borrowing, and can she reasonably blame Labour for the bleak fiscal outlook? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Jase gets a wholesome surprise, Mike wants durries for all this Budget Day, and Keyzie loves fat-crust pizza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis has delivered tax cuts in her first budget, largely as promised. But has the coalition government managed to square the circle of relieving cost of living pressures while avoiding the quicksand of encouraging inflation? In a special crossover episode of Gone By Lunchtime meets When the Facts Change, Toby Manhire quizzes Bernard Hickey on all that, plus: Is Willis right to say the tax cuts are not paid for by borrowing, and can she reasonably blame Labour for the bleak fiscal outlook? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson speaks to Lisa Owen about police plans for the mass protests around the country on Budget Day.

Dundas Street employment lawyer Megan Vant speaks to Lisa Owen about workers' rights when it comes to the 'strike' organised for Budget Day.

Social Media posts published jointly with Te Pāti Māori are urging people to protest the Government's policies on Thursday - Budget Day - but the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it would be illegal to strike as part of a second National Māori Action Day. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Part of the day of upset, or protest, or whatever the Māori Party are calling it tomorrow, is about the way they feel they are being treated by this new Government.  So, although it's Budget Day, it's not really about the Budget.  It's about section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act and the right to vote if councils unilaterally invoke Māori seats and the move to replace or repeal references to the Treaty in legislation.  One important thing that is worth remembering is the image that has been created by the coverage of the Māori Party that they somehow speak for all Māori, when they don't.  They speak for a small section of Māori. How do we know this? The first is their vote, which is tiny. The second is that 66% of the leadership of the Government is Māori.  Winston Peters and David Seymour are Māori and want nothing to do with the Māori Party way of approaching how this country is run.  Shane Jones, who is also Māori, is doing the business with the Treaty references.  The references in law are a vague sprinkling of virtue signalling as pedalled by the last Government.  They are not prescriptive, or specifically helpful, in just what it is you need to be looking at or doing when it comes to Māori and any given bit of law.  That is partly down to the fact the Treaty itself is a very broad-based document open to a lot of interpretation.  But by sprinkling references to the Treaty all over the place like pick n mix, you can be seen to be doing the right thing, as long as the right thing doesn't come with too many questions. That was the Labour Government wasn't it? Lots of feels or vibes and not being too strong on the ol' detail.  By having a reference in everything it allows those who use taxpayer money to support themselves to activate a bit of legal advice, or legal action, if you perceive the Treaty isn't being appropriately nodded to.  To cover themselves, those who have to adhere to these sort of practices then go about falling over themselves trying to second guess what an appropriate nod might look like in the hope they don't upset anyone.  No one is better off, apart from those who make a living off the gravy train. Everyone is confused, if not angry and angsty, and a lot of time and money has been wasted in the ensuing period.  So, if the Māori Party want to waste some more time tomorrow moaning, that's OK.  It's also a small price to pay if Shane is successful in ending the circus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of May, will the Reserve Bank's recently announced alterations to the debt-to-income ratio help or hinder the economy and housing market?  Is the protest organised by the Māori Party for Budget Day actually legal? We look at the potential consequences that may come of it.  Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen cover Politics Wednesday and what gifts the Budget will give.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An employment lawyer warns that some workers will be liable for consequences for taking part in nationwide strikes tomorrow.  Toitu Te Tiriti is urging people to protest against the government's position on Māori and Te Tiriti on Budget Day.  Strikes need to be within a legal framework in the context of bargaining, or some health and safety issues.  Employment Lawyer Alastair Espie told Mike Hosking that communication with employers will be the key.  He says if people are expected at work tomorrow and participate in the protest regardless, they'll likely be breaking their contract.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Māori and Pākehā are being called to go on strike on Thursday - Budget Day - as part of a second Toitū Te Tiriti National Day of Action. National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann.

Welcome to the week of the tax cut. The thing for me is it's more about the symbolism than the money. I have no idea if I get anything at all and whatever we do get isn't going to pay for three weeks on the Amalfi Coast in July. But that's not the point. The point is that somewhere along the way the mindset of keeping as much of your money as possible was stolen and replaced with the idea that there is always a cause, idea, disaster or group that can use it more than you. Working for your money and keeping it is actually a calculation that leads to growth and success. It's an incentive. It's not fashionable of course to talk about money, or making money, or keeping your money. It's not even that cool to admit that you like money and mainly that's the reason you get out of bed in the morning. Even people who give away their money enjoy the freedom of having earned it in the first place and having the choice as to what to do with it. Tax is not choice, it is theft. In a small selection of cases it is broadly acceptable because we recognise the role of the state and we recognise the need for collective services. Where it's all gone horribly wrong is it's turned into an industry and the outworking of that industry has been shown these past few months in the almost continuous gnashing of teeth from those that argue there is no money for tax cuts and they have a list as long as any arm you want to produce of people more deserving than you. What the last six years has proven, and this is why the rules of engagement have to be changed, is that there is literally no end to handouts. No matter what you spend, and just look at the numbers because we have spent astonishing amounts of money on literally everything, we have buried ourselves in debt and passed the curse of it onto the next generation. We've been bailing people out, giving free money, cheap loans, backing dumb ideas, oversubscribing to folly and itches and indulgences. Look where it has us - in a gargantuan fiscal mess and still whining for more. Regular ordinary everyday New Zealanders get it, because we're the ones who earned it. The beneficiaries, literally and figuratively, are the ones who make the headlines because they know the trick is up and the scam is busted. The money tap come Budget Day is, if not being turned off, at least tightened a bit. At last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget Day 2024 is coming up next week on Thursday 30 May.It will be one of the biggest political events of the year and possibly define the Coalition Government. Some critics have predicted it will be a 'Black Budget' but what does that actually mean? Today Dr Grant Morris looks back to 1958 and the infamous Black Budget.

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Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical You can find The Guardian's piece answering all your questions about jeans here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Well, hel-looo Kits ‘n' Kubs!   On Episode 361 of our show, we explore various political angles prior to the official unveiling of Budget 2024 Also, we talk about: New Shoes  Inflation & Interest Moe Contradictions Balance BS  taPPing us Structural Deficits The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m. Eastern. Our take on the news is the purrr-fect thing for The Best #DAMFAM in all podcasting™, Canadians on-the-go who want to stay engaged. Until next time, be kind to — and gentle with — yourselves, Your Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly ___________________________________________________ We welcome retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, show guest recommendations, and photos of what you are cooking. Send them to us via our show's Facebook blog page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635884012], our Xitter feed @TrueEager, or our e-mail at truenortheagerbeaver@gmail.com. If you like to smash with buttons, subscribe to our Podpage [podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/], sponsored by The Rae Girl, or our YouTube page [youtube.com/@truenortheagerbeavermedia] (where you can find the video version of our show and, exclusively, our monthly all pub chat / no politics live PubCast event). If you wish to encourage us to do more, leave us a positive review and stars on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-true-north-eager-beaver/id1564803781], retweet and share our shows, or tell your peeps and poops about us. Better yet, since our content is free and we shake it to earn your tips, you may now financially support our efforts via SuperChat on our YouTube page, but if you want to ensure that greater than 90% (rather than 70%) of your support gets to us, buying us a cup of coffee or mug of hot chocolate via The Eager Beaver Lodge Emergency Hydration Fund [https://ko-fi.com/eagerbeaver] really makes our day. ___________________________________________________ Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do something. Because #DemocracyIsSomethingYouDo... Write to your MP, MPP, MLA, MNA, Senator, or preferred local media outlet to tell them you expect them to dig deep into the Doug Ford corruption story as well as indicted-in-the-USA-for-trying-to-steal-an-election Mike Roman's links to Stephen Harper and Andrew Scheer. And tell them you want them to do more to house the homeless. If you live in Alberta, you have until April 22 to register to vote in the AB NDP Leadership race. With the current strain on our health care professionals, do the right neighbourly thing to keep our hospitals unclogged: get your XBB, flu, pneumonia, and / or RSV shots , as well as meningitis B, COVID, and MMR boosters.   Finally, support your fellow Canadians by donating to the Red Cross Wildfire Response. _________________________________________________   Thank you to our podcast's founding sponsors:   * The Peppermaster * The Miss Vee Mysteries from Corvid Moon Publishing * Canadian Tarot Dot Com   Artwork credit: Peter Jarvis Opening and Closing Music Sequence credits:  Cranky Canuck [cranky@crankycartoons.com] Paul Joseph Something [pauljosephsomething@gmail.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa unveils a budget aimed at millennials and gen Z. Amid the promises… a plan to recoup the costs with economic growth and taxes on the wealthy. Plus: The UK is one step closer to passing a lifetime smoking ban for those aged 15 and younger. The UK could become the first country to make cigarette sales illegal for an entire generation. Also: The Olympic countdown has begun. 100 days until the Paris games begin. Canadian athletes are showing off their stylish new kits and getting excited for the competition - despite security concerns in Paris.

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Here's your pre-Budget briefing as Sean Farrington hears from businesses around the country on the pressures facing them and what they'd like to see the Chancellor do to ease them.Plus, with all this talk of 'fiscal rules' and 'headroom', what does it all mean in practice? Sean hears from one expert.

Joining Iain Dale for this Budget Day special Cross Question panel are economist Ann Pettifor who co-authored the Green New Deal and used to advise John McDonnell, Shevaun Haviland from the British Chambers of Commerce, author and Oxford University economist Linda Yueh and financial entrepreneur and former Bank of England adviser Roger Gewolb.

The Houston government has introduced it's third budget. It includes some tax relief, and the beginnings of a school lunch program. But in the coming year, like those previous, most of the money the province takes in will go to pay for care in hospitals, long-term care facilities and in peoples' homes.The CBC's Jean Laroche tells us more about the Houston government's spending priorities.

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On Valentine's Day, hours before the Toronto women's hockey team continued its rise in the standings, city council met to debate the mayor's budget. Police got the money they were demanding: was that a good move or bad move by the mayor? And who knew plowing out the end of driveways would be the cause that united everyone? Meanwhile, a tax increase that was for years considered the third rail of Toronto politics seems less electric now that it's done. PLUS: Emma's most controversial architecture opinion. Audio Source: Global News This episode was produced by Paulo Marques, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Emma Teitel and Edward Keenan. What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.