Mike expresses disappointment by the Olympic mockery of the Last Supper. What does this mean for religious tolerance and broader Western values in general? Canada reaches for athletic excellence at the games, so why doesn’t this worldview also apply to striving for excellence in Canadian public institutions? The Wall Street Whiz Kid himself, Peter Grandich, drops by to discuss major concerns in the global economy, including record debt, immigration, the political paralysis, and how you can mitigate these challenges. Plus, Ozzie, Victor, Michael Levy, and a Goofy on the biggest government and establishment disinformation campaign in history.

The most requested interviews of the year: Auditor General Karen Hogan, Terry Glavin and Doomberg. Mike calls on some of the biggest names in the history of investments, you know them all, as they elaborate on the key characteristic that is the foundation of great decisions. Plus, Mike on the most important quality for successful decision making. Sadly, it is the antithesis of political decisions.

Mike says, “stop believing, it has already cost us too much.” Luke Gromen on gold, sovereign debt and central banks in a “no win” situation. Ozzie on the shocking drop in housing starts. Is anyone surprised? The Goofy asks if Chrystia Freeland doesn’t understand interest rates or does she think we don’t.

The University of Waterloo’s Mikal Skuterud, Canada’s top expert on the economics of migration, brings a damning assessment of an immigration system that was once the envy of the world. Mike on the inescapable consequences of the push for higher taxes, and a Shocking Stat that illustrates the biggest threat to your financial future.

Mike says “please, not another word about fairness for every generation.” Ozzie says you’d be forgiven for thinking that with another list of new regulations, the government wants to discourage real estate investment. Contra the Heard’s Benj Gallander recommends three stocks to MoneyTalks listeners, and Mike on missing the point in the UK election results.