Monopolies! They’re a problem as old as our country itself. On this week’s TLDR, we talk to Denise Hearn and Vass Bednar, authors of The Big Fix: How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians, about how Canadian companies got so big. And, we look at a surprising proposal for tackling the problem (at least in the airline industry). Plus, we explore how a new wonder drug could spell the end of the opioid epidemic. And, we watch as the pump and dump gets a makeover for the digital age.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with appearances by writers Vass Bednar and Denise Hearn. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

With the U.S. Senate passing new cryptocurrency legislation, the crypto industry is taking one more big step into the mainstream. On this week’s TLDR, we take a look at the longer arc of Bitcoin to ask where we are now — and where we might go from here. Plus, we explore what skyrocketing vet costs might mean for Devin’s dog. And, we ask what intern season can tell us about the world of finance.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by Wealthsimple cofounder — and crypto enthusiast — Rudy Adler. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Everyone was preparing for a hot housing market in 2025. So why does it feel like things are on ice? On this week’s TLDR, mortgage expert Penelope Graham explains why the market’s taken such an unexpected turn — and where it might go from here. Plus, we explore what Mountainhead, the latest release from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, teaches us about the culture, gossip and business of money. And, we take a trip into the r/PersonalFinanceCanada subreddit to debate the forum’s spiciest hot takes.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by mortgage expert Penelope Graham. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldr

The TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.