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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 147 episodes
The Missing Middle Podcast
Latest Episodes
These Changes Can Help Make Homes Affordable for Young People
In this episode of The Missing Middle, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux dig into why homeownership for Canadians under 40 has fallen off a cliff. Spoiler: it’s not just zoning, NIMBYs, or avocado toast. The federal government plays a much bigg...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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24:41
You’ll Own Nothing and Be Happy: Is That Our Future?
Do you actually own the things you pay for anymore?In this episode of the Missing Middle Podcast, economist Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern explore how ownership is quietly disappearing from everyday life—and what that means for con...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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23:16
The Hidden Tax on City Living: How Crime and Disorder Undermine Density
From breath mints and car break-ins to bouncers at the Rogers store, urban life is starting to feel a lot more “on alert.” In this episode of The Missing Middle, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux examine the rise of crime and disorder in our ci...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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22:38
How Birth Year Shapes Your Economic Future
From avocado toast jokes to accusations of entitlement, every generation seems to get its turn in the stereotype spotlight. In this episode of The Missing Middle, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern dig into where these labels come...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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24:06
Did the Greenbelt Break Ontario’s Housing System?
Ontario’s Greenbelt is often treated as untouchable — but is it actually making the housing crisis worse?In this episode of The Missing Middle, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux tackle the question viewers keep asking: can Ontario buil...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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33:18
