Best Disputable Pod Podcasts (2026)

1
Dream big 💤 - Marty Supreme meets the movie marketing moment, Bombardier is flying high. 8:22

Play Pause

2d ago8:22

8:22

We could finally be done with the stale Hollywood marketing cycle of Jimmy Kimmel appearances, sleepy podcast circuits, and forced red carpet smiles. Bombardier is heading into 2026 flying higher than a tricked-out private jetBy The Peak / Curiouscast

1
GunAmerican 🔫 - American guns are flooding into Canada, Ottawa tackles money laundering 7:03

3d ago7:03

7:03

Lax U.S. gun laws are flooding Canada’s black market for firearms. One of Canada’s 2026 resolutions is to crack down on money laundering, and this year they’re actually going to do it for real, okay?By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Friend of the pod 🎙️ - YouTube and Netflix battle over podcasts, Aviation startup bets on odd plane. 19:48

12d ago19:48

19:48

The unexplainable desire to watch our favourite podcast hosts talk into a microphone has created a new frontier in the streaming wars. Is this weird-looking jet the future of air travel?By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Pop drop 📉 - Canada sees largest population dip on record, Oracle shares slide. 7:57

7d ago7:57

7:57

Ottawa has pulled off a tire-squealing U-turn on immigration. It’s a rough time to be an Ellison-run company.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Put it in reverse ⚙️ - Ford gives up on electric F150s, Buy Canadian Policy comes into effect. 18:21

19d ago18:21

18:21

Even an electric version of the world's best-selling truck couldn’t get people to give up the gas pump. The federal government's new Buy Canadian Policy officially came into effect yesterday, as Ottawa looks to turn grocery aisle sloganeering into a concrete national investment strategyBy The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Let a hundred qubits bloom 🌼 - Ottawa tries to retain quantum companies, The PM’s dictionary dispute. 17:58

9d ago17:58

17:58

If there’s one thing more painful than seeing Canada lose to the Americans in hockey, it’s seeing promising Canadian companies pull up stakes and move south of the border. Canadian editors are in a dictionary dispute with the Carney government.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Touching grass 🌱- U.S. warms up to weed, Prediction markets grapple with corruption. 7:54

10d ago7:54

7:54

About 45 years after Ronald Reagan called it the most dangerous drug in America, the U.S. government seems to be warming up to weed. We are quickly discovering that “financializing everything” through prediction markets also creates endless opportunities for corruption.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Wish upon a star 💫- Disney and OpenAI join forces, Major Projects Office looks for workers. 9:30

15d ago9:30

9:30

The U.S. is pursuing another measure that makes it seem like it no longer cares about international tourism as a GDP contributor. Canadians might be feeling pinched, but a steady diet of live entertainment seems to be a non-negotiable.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
How can in-house lawyers expand their influence 8:08

14d ago8:08

8:08

Mission Possible: Leading, Managing and Delivering In this episode, Sarah Williamson, Partner and Head of Commercial & Technology at Boyes Turner, sits down with Sharon Evans, former Chief Legal Officer at TotallyMoney, to explore how in-house lawyers can expand their influence and demonstrate value within their organisations. Sharon shares how mee…

1
Staging engaged - being a lawyer and a manager 10:07

14d ago10:07

10:07

Mission Possible: Leading, Managing and Delivering In this episode, Andy Whiteaker, Partner and Head of Employment at Boyes Turner, is joined by Christian Waida from OpenText and Ben Martin from Wordsmith to talk about what it really takes to balance being both a lawyer and a manager. They dive into how to build a positive team culture where people…

1
Social snooping 👀- U.S. proposes invasive travel measures, Canadians spend big on entertainment. 9:33

19d ago9:33

9:33

The U.S. is pursuing another measure that makes it seem like it no longer cares about international tourism as a GDP contributor. Canadians might be feeling pinched, but a steady diet of live entertainment seems to be a non-negotiable.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
No scrolling 📵- New defence agency awards first contract, Australian social media ban begins. 9:57

20d ago9:57

9:57

Like all of us this time of year, Canada is looking for ways to buy new stuff for less. There are going to be some extremely irritable Australian kids this morning. Spare a thought for their parents.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
I’m melting 🍦- Biggest ice cream company makes market debut; Canada lures foreign doctors. 12:51

18d ago12:51

12:51

The classic chant “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” may no longer be a totally accurate observation. Canada is asking “what’s up doc?” to foreign-trained physicians looking to plant roots.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Sun or strike 😎- Air Transit cancels flights as strike looms, CRA objections soar. 7:03

19d ago7:03

7:03

Just three months after the last Canadian airline strike brought travel plans to a halt, we’re on the verge of an untimely sequel. A record number of Canadian taxpayers are having to correct the CRA’s work.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Slop bowl slump 🥗 - The lunch crowd is falling out of love with bowls, Hims & Hers enters Canada. 10:09

22d ago10:09

10:09

Young people are starting to sour on the idea of a $17 lunch bowl that looks like a burrito was hit by a bus and thrown in a cardboard container. There’s a new entrant in the race to offer Canadians generic Ozempic.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Keep it in cheque 💳 - Big banks cut chequing account fees, Switzerland votes down tax reform. 8:56

23d ago8:56

8:56

A silent but deadly budget killer is starting to be reined in. For Switzerland, luring wealthy foreigners is as proud a part of its cultural heritage as Alpine skiing, masterfully made timepieces, and Toblerone.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Code red 🔴 - Google has OpenAI in a panic, Scholastic turns a new page with office sale. 9:51

24d ago9:51

9:51

OpenAI started the AI race in a full sprint while its competitors were still lacing up their shoes. Scholastic is making big changes to ensure that its book fairs aren’t just a relic of Zillenial memories.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Judge ye not 👨‍⚖️ - Courts are tossing out criminal cases, Canada and the EU get defensive. 17:51

25d ago17:51

17:51

A bottleneck of cases in Canadian courtrooms is leading to thousands of violent crimes going untried. After a period of flirtation, Canada and Europe are making their defence relationship official.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Holiday splurge 🛍️ - Canadians nab Black Friday deals, Honda’s space ambitions are taking off. 8:37

26d ago8:37

8:37

Black Friday splurges may leave many Canadians in the red come the new year. One small step for man, one giant leap for automakers moonlighting as rocket scientists.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Pinky promise 🤝 - Ottawa and Alberta reach pipeline deal, Molson Coors sues alleged embezzler. 7:33

29d ago7:33

7:33

Facing an oil pipeline conundrum, Ottawa is trying to kill two birds with one stone. One of Canada’s top purveyors of watery beers is accusing an ex-employee of skimming some foam off the top.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
In the soup 🥫 - Gifts cards are this year’s hottest gift, Campbell’s says its chicken isn’t 3D-printed 9:33

1M ago9:33

9:33

It’s the classic gift you buy your nephew when he grows out of his dinosaur phase. It might also be the hottest holiday present of the year. Campbell’s is on the defence after some soup-er incriminating leaked audio.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Citation needed 📄 - AI hallucinations invade government reports, Landlord software gets reined in. 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

Just because a study has a long, jargon-filled title, that doesn’t mean it’s real. The company accused of driving up your rent is quietly settling a price-fixing lawsuit.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Dupe duels 👬 - Quince faces a dupe lawsuit, Cigarettes are staging a cultural comeback 9:42

1M ago9:42

9:42

The king of the holiday gift guide is taking on the (alleged) king of the dupes. Hollywood A-listers are convincing Gen Z that cigarettes — while they may kill you — are still cooler than puffing on a vape that looks like a portable phone charger.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Wheelin’ and dealin’ ♠️ - Carney plays Let's Make a Deal, Montreal rides pension cash to a transit win 8:06

1M ago8:06

8:06

Canada’s foreign policy is now all about the Benjamins — or in this case, the Bordens. Torontonians, look away: Montreal’s new train upgrade is going to make your morning streetcar delay feel even worse.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Rabbi Scheinman with the Hinda Institute 37:12

1M ago37:12

37:12

Hinda - https://www.hindahelps.com/ "Our mission is to empower families affected by institutionalization, trauma, and crisis. Through support and rehabilitation, we foster resilience, restore relationships, and aid reintegration. We envision a future where everyone can heal, thrive, and build a more just, connected society." (c) 2025 Prison POD Pro…

1
Loosen up 🤙- Canada’s lending regulator wants to loosen up loans, Questrade adds new tools. 8:59

1M ago8:59

8:59

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) — the supervisor of our federally regulated lenders — wants to free up more credit for your next business venture. One of Canada’s first online trading platforms is rolling out new tools to attract the booming hordes of Canadian daytraders (or at least people who lurk in r/WallStreet…

1
Coming down the pipe 👆- Halal investing is going mainstream, Ottawa and Alberta to reach pipeline deal. 8:34

1M ago8:34

8:34

A Canadian startup is throwing its hat in the ring of the $5.4 trillion halal financing market. Things haven’t exactly been peachy between Ottawa and Alberta over the past few years, but the two are willing to put differences aside in pursuit of a common goal: moving more oil.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Burst into tiers 😢- Alberta pursues two-tiered healthcare, Canada has a research problem. 9:51

2M ago9:51

9:51

Alberta’s government has drafted legislation that would allow doctors to work at both private and public institutions simultaneously. For a country so rich in brainpower, Canada is having an oddly hard time figuring out how to use it.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Hook, line, and sinker 🎣- Investment scammers target Gen Z, Apple speeds up CEO succession plan. 11:14

2M ago11:14

11:14

The most digitally savvy generation is now falling for online financial scams at a higher clip than their grandparents. After over 14 years of leading Apple and crafting his own path in the long shadow of Steve Jobs, Tim Cook might soon have more time to hike around Yosemite.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
AI Hackers 🤖- AI is automating cyberattacks, Labubu’s are going Hollywood 8:39

2M ago8:39

8:39

Spare a thought today for the latest workers to be displaced by AI: hackers. Sony might’ve just landed one half of the next Barbenheimer.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Abby Rabinowitz - Incarceration and Families 47:26

1M ago47:26

47:26

Abby Rabinowitz joins us and talks about the work she does with the Hinda Institute around families and incarceration. Hinda Institute: https://www.hindahelps.com CARES: Counseling, Advocacy, Restorative Justice, Education, and Support https://www.hindahelps.com/templates/... Lubavitch Rebbe : https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/defau... (c) 2025 Priso…

1
Wish list 💫- Ottawa unveils new nation-building projects, Digital billboards are watching. 10:46

2M ago10:46

10:46

Ottawa just rolled out part two of its infrastructure Christmas wish list. Whether it’ll get what it asked for is up in the air. Targeted advertising has broken containment from your Instagram feed and made it to the real world.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Fast and cheap 🏎️- AI faces another DeepSeek moment, Airbnb wants to be an everything app. 8:23

2M ago8:23

8:23

Call it déjà vu: A Chinese AI firm has set the industry abuzz by doing more with less. When you book your next Airbnb, you’ll have to decide whether you’d like it with or without a private chef, personal trainer, or fridge full of snacks.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Digital Sovereignty 🇨🇦- Buy Canadian comes to AI, The U.S. wants Canada to pay more for drugs. 10:04

2M ago10:04

10:04

Buy Canadian is going way beyond the grocery cart. Trump is trying to strong-arm Big Pharma into hiking drug prices around the world.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Break it off 💔- The end appears near for Sonder, Clio nets a $5 billion valuation. 7:14

2M ago7:14

7:14

Today we ponder the fate of Sonder, a Canadian-founded company that appears to be near its end. A homegrown tech company is proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that AI can do a lot more in the courtroom than make up legal cases.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Talent show 🎤- Ottawa looks to poach U.S. talent, OpenAI floats government backstop 9:17

2M ago9:17

9:17

Ottawa may be closing some of its immigration doors, but it’s rolling out the red carpet for highly-skilled workers on U.S. visas It’s a tale as old as capitalism, and it may be unfolding again in the AI space.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
David Gatchell "The Financial Empowerment Handbook" 38:11

2M ago38:11

38:11

David talks about financial literacy and personal prosperity. https://thefinancialempowermenthandbo... https://www.financeiqtest.com/ - Use Prison Pod for free IQ test (c) Prison POD Productions 2025 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

1
Making friends 👬- Canada and Saudi Arabia cozy up, Scam ads make big money for Meta. 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

With the U.S. playing hard to get, Ottawa and Saudi Arabia are playing a little footsy under the trade table. Scammers aren’t the only ones profiting from weird Facebook ads of Howie Mandel getting arrested.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Time to pay up 💸- Tesla shareholders vote on Musk pay package, Investors float AI bubble concerns. 10:07

2M ago10:07

10:07

Tesla shareholders will vote today on whether or not to approve a pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could end up being worth over US$1 trillion. Fears about an AI bubble have reached the point where financial advisors are now sending out Nvidia-branded bubble guns.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Here comes the budget 🏧- Carney drops his first federal budget, Coke ushers in the age of AI ads. 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

We don’t know about you, but we could hardly sleep Monday night knowing there was a fresh budget waiting under the fiscal Christmas tree. With the corpse of Halloween still fresh in the dirt, Coca-Cola has dropped its annual holiday commercials… with a twist.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Quantum IPO 💻- Xanadu plans blockbuster IPO, ChatGPT is done giving you advice. 8:47

2M ago8:47

8:47

Quantum computing might be difficult to comprehend (we’re still not sure what a qubit is), but one thing about it is easy to understand: it’s got a lot of money-making potential. ChatGPT is officially resigning its role as our deeply unqualified (but extremely confident) doctor, lawyer, and financial planner.…

1
Touch-ups 💄- Cosmetic treatments blow up, Trump's tariffs get their day in court 8:02

2M ago8:02

8:02

Getting a little work done isn’t just for people trying to reclaim their lost youth anymore — young people themselves are increasingly getting cosmetic touch-ups, too. The backbone of Trump’s trade policy will be in the hands of nine judges this week.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Nico Cuevas Quiles lll , Alternative Dispute Resolution 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

Autism Speaks - https://www.autismspeaks.org Autism Society - https://autismsociety.org Mediate.com - https://mediate.com Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

1
Travel bug 🪲- Canada records all-time summer tourism numbers, Carney meets with Xi. 8:19

2M ago8:19

8:19

Even with fierce competition from luxurious Euro trips and beachside all-inclusives, Canada came out of vacation season as the big winner. Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea later today, marking the first substantial talks between the leaders of the two countries in seven years…

1
Zombie Zellers 🧟- Nvidia inaugurates the $5 trillion club, Zellers returns from the dead (again). 8:53

2M ago8:53

8:53

They say it’s lonely at the top, but it sure seems like Nvidia has a lot of supporters. Like a cat with nine lives, Zellers simply refuses to die.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Simple as that 🤑- Wealthsimple is a $10 billion company, OpenAI finalizes its restructuring. 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

What started in 2014 as a simple robot trade advisor is now an all-time Canadian business success story. OpenAI is trying to keep up its whole move-fast-and-break-things shtick without completely abandoning its safety-first roots.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Stablecoin FOMO 💰- Ottawa opens up to stablecoins, Powerful Alzheimer’s drug gets green light. 10:22

2M ago10:22

10:22

Ottawa doesn’t want to miss the boat on a potential Blockbuster-to-Netflix moment in the way people spend their money. A newly approved Alzheimer’s drug promises miraculous results, but it won’t come cheap.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Dupe defence 👬- International travel gets invasive, Lululemon trademarks its dupes 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

Get ready to strike a pose and say “cheese” if you’re heading to the U.S., because any visits to our southern neighbour will soon come with a photo op. Influencers, beware: Lululemon has opened a new front in its war on dupes.By The Peak / Curiouscast

1
Pathway to Kinship - Justin Ennis 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

Justin is a successful Construction Estimator & Project Manager in California. He has helped to develop a workbook "The 7 Keys to Financial Literacy", with Marc Vahanian & Pathway to Kinship. Justin tells how he has overcome obstacles in his life to be successful today. Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

1
Let’s go Blue Jays 🐦- Businesses cash in on Jays run, Alberta needs more juice for data centres 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Blue Jays fans aren’t just ponying up $2,500 for nosebleed seats — they've been on a citywide spending spree. Alberta’s ambitions to become an AI data centre powerhouse could be hamstrung by a lack of, well, power.By The Peak / Curiouscast