The Missing Middle Podcast
Welcome to the Missing Middle, a podcast about why the middle class in Canada is disappearing. We hope to help you understand why life is becoming unaffordable for so many in this country, and what can be done to reverse course.
The Missing Middle Podcast
Latest Episodes
The "Empty Land" Myth: Why Canada Can’t Just Sprout New Cities
In this episode of Classonomics, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt break down whether creating brand-new cities can actually solve Canada’s housing affordability crisis, how our metropolitan numbers compare globally, the failed history of plann...
What Happens When an Outsider Runs for Party Leader? | Eric Lombardi
We often talk about how politics caters to seniors at the expense of young people, and that part of the cure is to get more young voices into politics.But what actually happens when a young outsider puts their name on the ballot for a m...
Is the Housing Crisis Radicalizing Young Voters?
Housing affordability is increasingly shaping how young people think about politics, political parties, and the future of democracy.On this episode of DemograFix, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern explore what research tells us about the relat...
Bank of Canada’s Carolyn Rogers on Productivity, Trade-offs, and Housing
Join us for an exclusive post-speech interview with Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers following her address to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and CFA Society Victoria.In this conversation, Rogers s...
Paying In, Locked Out: Why EI Fails Young People
In this episode of Classonomics, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt examine how Canada’s outdated Employment Insurance model leaves young professionals and gig workers behind during record spikes in youth unemployment. They explore why ...
