About this episode

Steve and Caryn discuss the future of the auto industry in Canada, rising discontent, and the cultural significance of the Tragically Hip.

In our second edition of “Paik’s Takes,” Steve is joined by The Big Story’s Caryn Ceolin to share, well, a few takes and answer some listener questions. Should we stop subsidizing the auto industry in Canada? Should Canada start its own automaker? As Canadians are we obliged to cheer for the Montreal Canadiens – especially if we are Toronto Maple Leaf fans? They also discuss why trust in institutions is cratering, the future of Canadian identity, “Maple MAGA” and rising discontent, Mike Harris stepping down as Premier, and Tragically Hip Kawartha Lakes flavour due out on Canada Day.

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: Caryn Ceolin

Topics covered

• auto industry
• Canadian identity
• trust in institutions
• sports fandom
• political discontent
• Tragically Hip

Keywords

• auto industry
• Canada
• Montreal Canadiens
• Toronto Maple Leaf
• Mike Harris
• Tragically Hip
• politics
• discontent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leaf

Books & works: Tragically Hip

Places: Kawartha Lakes

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