The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern
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 • 80 episodes
The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern
Latest Episodes
The Housing Crisis Helped Trump Win
It doesn't matter how many times politicians say the economy is doing great. If someone can't afford a home, they're not going to believe you.Cara and Mike discuss the significant impact of the housing crisis on Donald Trump's election ...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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12:30
Tearing Out Bike Lanes is a Bad Idea
Many cities in North America have been adding bike lanes in the past few years, especially as demand for outdoor activities spiked during the pandemic. Those lanes have been crucial at keeping cyclists safe, but seeing the road lose a lane has ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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33:37
Canada Has a Soft Corruption Problem - Eric Lombardi of More Neighbours Toronto
Over and over again, we see the same problems come up when building anything physical in this country, such as a house or a train. Costs start to balloon and every project seems to end up over budget – or at least costs us more than it would co...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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25:55
North America Will Never Be the Netherlands - Interview with Not Just Bikes
A lot of people get into advocacy for better cities and urbanism by watching what’s perhaps YouTube’s biggest urbanism channel, @NotJustBikes . But that leads many ...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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25:24
Let’s Not Give More Handouts to Wealthy Seniors
In this episode of the Missing Middle, Cara Stern is mad. A majority of MPs recently voted to increase Old Age Security for seniors aged 65-74, regardless of whether they actually need more money.She and Mike Moffatt explore the structu...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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18:10