The U.S. economy seems to be teetering on the edge. On this week’s TLDR, Kyla Scanlon comes back to unpack the drama between Trump and the U.S. Federal Reserve — and what it could mean for Canadians. Plus, AI founders and CEOs are changing their tunes about how big the technology could be, and when. Is this the end of AI optimism? And, the biggest stock success story of the past five years… involves teddy bears.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. 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.

The world of user-generated content has been turned upside down by OnlyFans. On this week’s TLDR, what it means for creators — and for Hollywood. And, airline travel continues to be uncomfortable and filled with delays. Is it really as bad as we all think? And what could make it better? Plus, we chat with Xuan Liu, one of the premier high-stakes cash game poker players in the world about how she got into the game, her philosophy on risk and where she invests her money.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. 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.

The housing market may be at a standstill, but plenty of people are still desperate to get in. On this week’s TLDR, a look at the new crop of companies trying to make it easier for people to become homeowners — with one not-so-small catch. Plus, goldendoodles, labradoodles and bernedoodles are everywhere. How did we all go so doodle crazy? And who's profiting from it? And, we follow the journey of TLDR editor (and super saver) Jared Sullivan, who asks the question: when are we allowed to start having fun with our money?

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and author of Valley So Low Jared Sullivan. 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.

The job market for new grads has been feeling, er, grim. On this week’s TLDR, we dig into the numbers behind the vibes to figure out what’s driving the slowdown. Plus, Rob Carrick, the Globe and Mail’s long-serving personal finance columnist, is retiring. This week, he joins the team to share what he learned from fielding everyone’s most pressing money questions for 27 years. And, we answer the question on all of our minds: what’s going to fuel us when our coffee runs dry?

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. 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.

For months, the biggest economic story in the world has, seemingly, been tariffs. But according to Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University, that’s only a small part of it. On the week’s TLDR, Blyth breaks down how the U.S. is reshaping the global economic and political order — and what it might mean for Canada. Plus, we take a look at luxury goods markets: what’s up? What’s down? And why? And, we examine what happened when some religious scammers created their own cryptocurrency. (It didn't end well.)

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. 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.

Meme stocks are everywhere these days. What’s it like to set one off? On this week’s TLDR, we speak with Eric Jackson, a small-time hedge fund manager who made $OPEN go viral — and who, by the way, rejects the idea that it's a meme stock. Plus, those $100m AI pay packages — how real are they? And how can Devin get one? And, could Edmonton hold the key to Canada’s housing woes?

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. 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.

For the past couple months, we’ve been asking you to send us your most pressing money questions. Now, we’re starting to answer them. This week’s TLDR is a special call-in show, where you’ll hear from the supremely knowledgeable Dan Tersigni, Director of Digital Advice at Wealthsimple, on investing, retirement, mortgages, stock-picking and more.

Have another question? Give us a call at (226) 444-2833 or send a voice memo to TLDR podcast@wealthsimple.com.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. 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.

After a welcome break from the tariff drama, we are sorry to report that the global trade war, it seems, is Back On. (Sigh.) On this week’s TLDR, Arshy Mann walks us through how the Canadian government is navigating this tricky moment — and what it could mean for what comes next. Plus, something new is popping at the movie theater.

This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and The Hatchet co-founder Arshy Mann. 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.