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Do Not Pass Go by Peter Nowak

Do Not Pass Go by Peter Nowak
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Do Not Pass is a weekly podcast and newsletter dedicated to reporting on and exposing corporate concentration and monopoly issues in Canada. Hosted and produced by veteran journalist Peter Nowak, Do Not Pass Go delivers original and truly independent investigative journalism. www.donotpassgo.ca

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Matt Stoller
Research director of the American Economic Liberties Project and host of Organized Money
American Economic Liberties Project
Episode: Blame America: Is Canada using Trump as an excuse to avoid acting on oligopolies?
Michael Healey
Prolific playwright and adapter of 'Rogers v. Rogers' into a play.
Episode: Rogers v. Rogers is a play about why "my frigging cellphone bill is so goddamn high"
Kalle Lasn
Founder of Adbusters and advocate for anti-consumerism and environmental activism
Adbusters Media Foundation
Episode: "This decadent overconsumption has to stop:" Buy Nothing Day is the beginning of the end
Nate Erskine-Smith
Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York and outspoken advocate for competition and consumer protection
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Rise of the mavericks: Outsiders are making waves in U.S. politics, but what about Canada?
Andrew Spence
Veteran financial advisor and economist, author of the book 'Fleeced'.
Episode: "It really is shameful:" Big bank fleecing finally spurring action
Rachel Wasserman
Toronto-based lawyer and expert on private equity, fellow at the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project.
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Episode: "Death by a thousand cuts:" How private equity is killing small businesses
Graham Wright
Former keyboardist and guitarist for Juno-nominated band Tokyo Police Club, currently working on solo projects and hosting the podcast Major Label Debut.
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Episode: “They can’t keep doing this forever:” Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright on the dire state of music
Tristan Donovan
British journalist and author specializing in board game history
Episode: The forgotten premise (and promise) of Monopoly the board game
Matt Hatfield
Executive Director of Open Media
Open Media
Episode: "A basket case:" The state of consumer protection in Canada

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Peter Nowak
Host and producer known for his independent investigative journalism, focusing on corporate concentration and economic issues in Canada.

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Rise of the mavericks: Outsiders are making waves in U.S. politics, but what about Canada?
Q: What are your thoughts on what's next?
I'm definitely interested in running again for the Ontario Liberal leadership, as those reasons are even stronger now.
Rise of the mavericks: Outsiders are making waves in U.S. politics, but what about Canada?
Q: Are you comfortable with this idea that you're the maverick or does that rankle?
I'm comfortable with it. I think far from being alone in my views on any number of things, though.
Rogers v. Rogers is a play about why "my frigging cellphone bill is so goddamn high"
Q: So what drew you to this particular story?
Michael was drawn to the story because Alexandra's book was a great read and provided insight into corporate Canada and family businesses.
"It really is shameful:" Big bank fleecing finally spurring action
Q: What kind of fees are we talking about?
We are discussing various charges including monthly maintenance fees, ATM withdrawal fees, and overdraft charges.
"It really is shameful:" Big bank fleecing finally spurring action
Q: When did it become this way?
The shift happened in the late 1980s when Canadian banks faced significant loan losses and began to lean on fees to restore profitability.

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This podcast focuses on the intricate issues surrounding corporate concentration and monopolies in Canada, emphasizing the challenges consumers face in the market. Through in-depth discussions, it examines the societal implications and historical context of monopolistic practices, featuring insights from subject matter experts and advocates in the field. Noteworthy topics include consumer protection, the role of governmental policy, and the impact of monopolies on everyday life, while also shedding light on new organizations aimed at fostering market competitiveness. The format combines investigative journalism with expert commentary to foster a deeper understanding of economic fairness and consumer rights in a rapidly consolidating corpora... more

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