Episode 35: Inside Canada’s Housing Collapse—and the 2040 Dystopia No One’s Ready For

In this episode, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks unpack a whirlwind week in Canadian politics and public life—from the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy in Vancouver to a historic federal election that reshaped the political map. With Mark Carney’s surprise comeback, the NDP’s collapse, and economic red flags piling up, we ask: where is Canada headed?

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What happened at the Lapu Lapu Festival—and what it reveals about mental health and public safety
• How the Liberals pulled off a minority win—and why another election could come sooner than you think
• Why Pierre Poilievre keeps his leadership despite losing his seat—and how young and union voters helped reshape the map
• Jagmeet Singh’s resignation and the NDP’s fall—from 18% to just 6% of the vote
• Rising Western alienation, Alberta’s referendum law, and the growing calls for separation
• Why economists warn of a deeper recession—despite falling inflation and upcoming rate cuts
• The crash of Toronto’s condo market—and what it signals for Canada’s housing future
• Is foreign investment the key to reviving real estate? The debate heats up
• Why breaking your mortgage may no longer make financial sense

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