Mike on the Davos crowd’s refusal to look in the mirror. Tony Greer called the bottom in the markets on November 14th. What’s next? Ozzie wonders why it costs government twice as much to build, and a Goofy Award that divides the country.

Are economically illiterate progressive politics and unfettered government spending coming to an end? Dr. James Thorne joins Mike in a wide-ranging discussion on the demographic and financial shift happening throughout the world, and how Canada in particular will need to adjust to the coming change. Plus legendary entrepreneur Brad “The King of Floors” Newell on his journey to success, and a stark “canary in the coal mine” warning from the front lines of the Canadian economy.

Dr. Judith Curry was a celebrated climate scientist, that is until she dared to question the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s political narrative and agenda. Victor Adair on the market’s retreat to safety, and Michael Levy’s $60 billion bet on future oil demand.

The collapse of the debt pyramid was inevitable and predicted on MT but James Thorne will surprise with what’s coming next. 50- to 60% discounts on quality energy stocks has Josef Schachter giving the green light. Goofy: Mike says the appointment of the “special rapporteur” completely misses the point.