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We're joined by Shannon Lee Simmons — award-winning Certified Financial Planner, speaker, bestselling author, Chartered Investment Manager, founder of the New School of Finance, and personal finance writer for The Globe and Mail and CBC Radio's Metro Morning money columnist. Her new book, Making Bank, is written specifically for teens and covers everything from managing money earned through part-time jobs and allowances to saving, spending, and even investing. Shannon also dives into the topics today's teens are genuinely curious about — like crypto, stock memes, online sports betting, and how to afford their Sephora hauls. Whether you're a parent of a teen or just want to better understand how this next generation is thinking about money, this conversation is full of practical insight and useful takeaways. For more on Shannon follow her @shanleesimmons.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. We've uncovered every parenting issue, so you don't have too.Join now for only $6.99 / month & get access to our monthly fireside chats where you can ask us anything! www.thecommonparent.comFollow @thecommonparent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonparent/Join 45,000 parents reading The Cap every week; covering the latest stories in parenting news. https://thecap.beehiiv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Metro Morning's political panel unpacks Ontario's Fall Economic statement. Plus, the province's former chief economist talks about Ford government's pricey promises as Ontario maintains the highest debt of any sub-national government in the world.
A tunnel under the 401? Metro Morning's political panel discusses the Premier's new idea. Plus, need a social life? You can get a prescription for that. And a TDSB student and trustee weigh in on a now-controversial field trip to a Grassy Narrows protest.
Toronto could be getting it's own pizza festival. David common speaks with pizza reviewer Joe Gonzales about the pie landscape in Toronto. He then brainstorms pizza options with the Metro Morning team; Marcia Young, Jill Dempsey, Scott Regehr and Jennifer Allen. Also on the podcast, Brampton's head of Bylaw & Enforcement Rob Higgs on "bad landlords" and Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti on that city's new e-scooter program.
The Unspeakable is moving to video! Here's the scoop, in case you missed it. The Unspeakable's debut video guest is one of Meghan's favorite people to talk with about our confounding political times: journalist and podcaster Tara Henley. Since visiting the pod back in early 2023, Tara's podcast and Substack newsletter Lean Out has become a major force in the heterodox space. She is one of the finest interviewers and sharpest thinkers working today. In this wide-ranging conversation, Meghan and Tara talk about how to avoid the phenomenon of audience capture, how to think about J.D. Vance, how to find the joy (or at least the fun memes) in Kamala Harris, and what's behind the mating crisis, the masculinity crisis, the economic crisis, and any number of other crises (not necessarily in that order). This conversation was recorded on August 15, 2024. The video will appear on The Unspeakable's YouTube channel soon. Tara will be a guest speaker at the October 21-24 Unspeakeasy retreat in Woodstock, NY. There still may be spots left. Find out more here. Follow Tara on Substack. GUEST BIO Tara Henley is a Canadian journalist and the author of the national bestseller Lean Out: A Meditation on the Madness of Modern Life. Her 22-year career spans TV, radio, online media, magazines, and newspapers. She has worked as a producer on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight and on current affairs morning and afternoon shows at CBC Radio, in both Vancouver and Toronto. Henley's CBC radio documentary "39" was a finalist at the New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards. A former books columnist for The Toronto Star, and for Metro Morning, Toronto's top morning radio show, Henley is a contributor to the books section of The Globe and Mail. Her writing has appeared in outlets across Canada and around the world, and she now publishes a popular current affairs Substack newsletter, Lean Out. Her weekly interview podcast of the same name has listeners in more than 150 countries and 5,000 cities worldwide. HOUSEKEEPING
Get caught up on headlines of the week with Metro Morning's 'Headline Scratchers' on today's podcast. Also on the pod: why is there such low uptake on Toronto Police's Vulnerable Persons Registry? Host David Common asks the city's ombudsman Kwame Addo, who penned a scathing report. Plus, get your guide to the week's best in film and TV from film columnist Jason Gorber.
Metro Morning's political panel assembles for a lookahead at Fall in Queen's Park and on Parliament Hill. Plus, will a September interest rate cut boost sluggish condo sales? Host David Common speaks to Richard Joy, Executive Director of Urban Land Institute Toronto about the housing market. And who hasn't got lost in the Path? One Toronto company created a 3D map to help lost wanderers.
On today's Metro Morning podcast, guest host Helen Mann checks in on the search for the next head of the TTC, the progress of a Markham neighbourhood fueled by geothermal energy, and the battle between Highway 413 vs. a tiny freshwater fish.
Guest host Molly Thomas speaks to John Scully, a man who is challenging the government to speed up its assisted dying laws. Plus, Ontario Minister of Health joins Metro Morning to talk about the government's effectively axing 10 supervised injection sites.
The Metro Morning quiz game is back. A Metro Morning listener goes up against Nicole Martin in our news trivia quiz with a twist. Do you want to be a contestant? Email us at metromorning@cbc.ca.
In this 1518th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Metro Morning's Jill Dempsey about her career in media working for CityTV and CBC, her role on Metro Morning, and why we should all take note of her vacation days. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com
The Metro Morning studio became a salsa studio as guest host Molly Thomas learns what the heck "shum" means.She also speaks to the creator of Fringe show 'Far-Flung People' that finds the humour in some of the chaotic situations that refugees find themselves in -- and she would know. And as Hurricane Beryl makes its way through the Carribbean, we speak to two people hoping their families are safe.
This week we're sharing a repeat of one of our favourite episodes from October. As a foreign correspondent, David Common's reporting has taken him to more than 80 countries, including warzones in Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine. But these days he's staying a bit closer to home. David has recently taken over hosting duties on CBC Radio's morning show in Toronto, Metro Morning. He's also the co-host of the consumer watchdog show, Marketplace, on CBC Television.Marketplace now has its very own podcast. This week on the show, David will tell us what it was like turning a TV show into a podcast, plus he'll share some of the podcasts in his rotation.Like the show Wind of Change: The song "Wind of Change" by The Scorpions was a massive hit at the end of the Cold War. But was it really written by the CIA? We'll hear about the surprising links between the agency and pop culture.All that and more on this week's episode. Featuring: Marketplace, The Secret Life of Canada, Wind of Change, War on the Rocks, Yo Is This Racist? For links and more info head to cbc.ca/podcastplaylist.
Metro Morning's inaugural quiz game is a head scratcher of linked news stories. David Common plays against Metro Morning's business columnist, Mark Harrison. If you want play in a future game and win bragging rights, email us at metromorning@cbc.ca.
Host David Common speaks to Richard Florida about his new report on ranking Toronto's waterfront at the bottom of the list, and what it means to write that report with Therme spa paying for it. Also, a conversation with a woman who was ordained at St.Anne's Church just hours after the four-alarm fire destroyed the west-end church, and the Group of Seven art that shone down on it. And our favourite 16-year old adventurers on their 250 kms bike ride at a camping trip to the Bruce Penninsula and what they get out of the challenge of exploring on such a big scale.
David tries to rein in the Metro Morning political panel as they debate the chance of an early provincial election. And if financial literacy is a concern to the political leaders, they may want to go to this camp which teaches young people how to save money.
Host David Common gets a dose of Trump, while talking to an impressionist about politics and comedy. The Metro Morning team meet an aroma specialist to try and replicate that special Toronto scent. And David a conversastion about how the province is faring when it comes to clean energy.
Umar Zameer's lawyer talks about his client, the evidence, the family of the victim, the police chief, and politicians who were "reckless" commenting on the case for years before the trial.
From accusations of taxing the rain, to social media rewiring our brain and a visit from Petey the Peregrine falcon who watches over the airport, along with Ivan the eagle and 28 other birds of prey. It was a full day at Metro Morning.
From housing policy to a chat about old-school colognes to kids designing for a runway (it's not what you think). It's all in today's Metro Morning podcast
Dignity, hope, a down-payment on a couch -- a woman says Ontario's basic income pilot was life-changing and shouldn't have been cancelled; making the best of a bleak Scarborough transit outlook.
As a teen, he raised a raccoon and reunited with it years later when it recognized a song he sang -- now his wildlife control methods have changed the industry; Toronto Island landmark mourned.
"There's no school... there's no safe place... there's no life": Canadian worries about son and daughter in Haiti; Journalist in Port-Au-Prince says it's an "institutional and constitutional crisis".
Court battle over dead man's dog has many social and legal dimensions, according to Toronto law prof; "clean CBC comedy" is a certain genre that requires practice says comic.
Big Toronto WNBA news from the reporter who broke the story; Durham byelection: substantial win by formidable candidate, and significant for all parties.
Do you want to hear a story about a front porch delivery of cockroaches in a food container -- with supporting roles by a baby and a tarantula? Also GTA teen runner unofficially beats World Record.
Ont. Minister of Colleges and Universities says "to fund Universities on the backs of students is not fair" and "efficiencies" can help cover shortfalls, as long-term tuition freeze imposed on schools.
In this 1437th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with CBC's Metro Morning host David Common about his career in news media, hosting Toronto's most popular radio morning show and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada and Electronic Products Recycling Association. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com
"A sense of noise, music, screeching!": poets excited to reboot Poetry on the TTC; teens need to be advised with care and compassion about hormone suppression -- just like any other medical therapy, says trans journalist.
Clone someone else's Ontario license plate, put it on your car, and you might get a $140 fine if you get caught: we investigate this legal grey area, ripe for fraud and crime; Toronto Police Chief says more staff needed in complex, growing city.
"A beacon": Cameron Bailey on Norman Jewison's incredible career from 1950s CBC to master Hollywood film maker -- and "THAT scene in the greenhouse" from Oscar-winning 'In The Heat Of The Night'; also... David goes to sneaker school.
Minister outlines reasons for Federal cap on international students; Humber student thinks limit could fix some problems, but housing issues are red herring; college administrator says changes bring "risk".
Peel Police Chief warns small South Asian businesses are being targeted in extortion schemes -- and six business premises have been shot at; MP says "Olivia Chow needs to start telling the truth" about Federal contributions to Toronto.
Law professor explains legal limits of protest and enforcement -- as Toronto police arrest 3 people on 401 overpass and lay hate charges for terror flag; many hidden costs in the institutional failure of Toronto South Detention Centre.
Is retailer or location to blame as Old Navy leaves Eaton Centre? Toronto Budget Chief says brace for "substantial tax increase"; credit card debt "is like a Stephen King movie -- in your head the monster is more terrifying".
Should e-bikes be banned from subways after battery causes serious fire at Sheppard Station? Fire Chief says that's up to the TTC; original Toronto recipes and methods bring big variety, new tastes to low/no-alcohol beer.
"I was watching as 40-year-old me, but also as 8-year-old me... wanting to play": witness to giant milestone as PWHL plays first game in Toronto; also -- why jump out of a perfectly good plane?
Teen girls on trial for downtown murder subjects of new book; Toronto Police Association makes case for more resources: "Police officers need time to be out in the community -- and people want them".
$125,000 of surplus meat + 30 Humber College chefs = "amazing meals" for GTA shelters; Advent audio calendar guest says don't deny yourself: just get a Christmas tree and... enjoy!
Crombie leaves much left undone in 'shrinking' Mississauga -- where acute transit and housing issues have no local media champion; Scarborough transit is "regressing!": young Malvern resident laments stagnation of bus-way on "Line 3".
Suresh touts Colombian food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and parties -- the key is amazing variety; Orillia Mayor says their terrible Christmas tree has real meaning for locals; does Disney's nostalgia work on screen?
Why a Leslieville restaurant gives free food to customers, who funds it, and why panzerottis are the best bet; "It took 5 stops": couple has a quickie wedding on the 504 King streetcar.
The scoop on the Tiramisu World Cup being held in Toronto (including the dessert's origin story); super strong guy tears two card decks in half -- can David do the same?
Are international students exploiting food banks after getting 'free food' tips from Tik Tok influencers -- or are they legitimately in need? A simmering issue explodes when a foodbank cracks down.
Hugs from Harmony the Goat -- and her family farm where autistic boys have found meaningful life-long vocation; 1980s visual art giant Keith Haring in AGO exhibit.
David Common wants Ralph the Rooster (visitor from the Royal Winter Fair) let loose in the studio -- the idea is vetoed; Smoke's Poutinerie founder was in the "entertainment business".
"I never thought I could do this... even two months ago": Stouffville girl is world's fastest 11-year-old; "Capybaras in High Park are happy!" and don't want to escape their new secure, lovely habitat.
As a foreign correspondent, David Common's reporting has taken him to more than 80 countries, including warzones in Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine. But these days he's staying a bit closer to home. David has recently taken over hosting duties on CBC Radio's morning show in Toronto, Metro Morning. He's also the co-host of the consumer watchdog show, Marketplace, on CBC Television. And Marketplace now has its very own podcast. David will tell us about how his first week at Metro Morning, and what it was like turning a TV show into a podcast. Plus, he'll share some of the podcasts in his rotation. Featuring: CBC Marketplace, The Secret Life of Canada, Wind of Change, Yo Is This Racist?, War On The Rocks For links and more info head to http://cbc.ca/podcastplaylist
In this 1343rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Futurist Jesse Hirsh about Toronto Mike'd, Marc Weisblott, Hamas and Israel, Elon's Twitter, his final appearance on CBC Radio's Metro Morning with Matt Galloway, TikTok, the death of journalism and the public broadcaster and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Pumpkins After Dark, Ridley Funeral Home, Electronic Products Recycling Association, Raymond James Canada and Moneris. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com
This week's episode features Shannon Lee Simmons. Shannon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), life coach, media personality, bestselling author, and founder of the award-winning New School of Finance. She is a personal finance columnist for CBC's Metro Morning and a guest expert on The Marilyn Denis Show, in addition to being a frequent contributor for the Globe and Mail. She joined us today to talk about her book ‘No-Regret Decisions: Making Good Choices During Difficult Times'.Shannon defines the term ‘decision crisis, which she included in her book. We further dive into how hard it is to get back to normal when your life suddenly changes. With the routine you had before the decisions, it's going to be like settling in a foreign country. But with careful steps, you can slowly fit into a normal lifestyle. In this part, we dive into the things people can do to get their lives back on track.So, whether you're navigating a bidding war, making a life-altering decision, or simply seeking guidance on finding financial peace, this episode is packed with valuable advice and practical strategies. Join us as we unlock the secrets to mindful decision-making and reclaiming control over our financial journeys. Let's dive into The Growth Guide with Shannon Lee Simmons.[02.43] Decision crisis – Starting the conversation, Shannon defines decision crisis.[10.02] Getting back to normal – It's hard to get back to normal when your life suddenly changes. We go through Shannon's lists and routine for getting back to normal.[21.21] Circle of care – We talk about the importance of sharing with people who have gone through the same difficulties as you.[31.24] Core values – You are going to enjoy your daily life if the decisions you make are based on your core values.[36.17] Options and outcomes - A solid action with a predictable outcome in the short run can change the course of how things are going to play out for you.[45.45] Panic-based decisions - We discuss how people come to regret panic-based decisions years later.[51.33] Next normal – You can't undo the decisions you've made in the past. But you can make peace with the things that didn't work out.[01.02.32] No-Regret Decisions – Shannon shares the importance of her book for people who are going through transitions in life and for people who like to understand and be ready to go through a transition.ResourcesConnect with Shannon Lee SimmonsWebsite - shannonleesimmons.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/shanleesimmonsInstagram - instagram.com/shanleesimmons/ Book by Shannon Lee SimmonsNo-Regret Decisions: Making Good Choices During Difficult TimesBook by Katherine MayWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times