Featuring Keith Dicker, Steve Saretsky, and Richard Dias
The Loonie Hour
The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based global macro and geopolitical podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.
April 10, 2026
We’re Short One Billion Barrels of Oil – With Rory Johnston
Unproduced Gulf barrels is set to rise above one billion barrels over full oil shock. Which countries will turn off the lights first? What is Canada’s role in the future of energy security? This week’s podcast features Canadian commodity expert Rory Johnston.
Listen NowApril 6, 2026
Oil Prices Soar to Highest Levels Since 2008
The Carney government chops development fees in half for Ontario. Energy prices surge on the prospect of a prolonged war. Markets shift from inflation to recession fears. Bond yields drop. Private credit crunch deepens.
March 27, 2026
The Ontario Real Estate Bailout Has Begun – w/ guest Ben Rabidoux
Will the Bank of Canada raise rates three times this year? Stagflation risks are growing. Will energy prices provoke a global recession. Ontario government is throwing more tax dollars at Real Estate developers.
March 20, 2026
Will Canada Ever Build Another Pipeline? w/ guest John Carruthers
We interview pipeline expert John Carruthers who spent 10 years and $600M only to have Northern Gateway pipeline cancelled. We also discuss the war in the Middle East and the damage to critical energy infrastructure, Central Banks and Canada’s declining population.
March 13, 2026
Oil Prices Are Surging – Is Inflation Next?
Oil tops $100, prompting fears of an energy crisis. Fertilizer prices have jumped nearly 80%. How bad will the next wave of inflation be?OSFI flags appraisal issues. Private credit crunch deepens.
March 6, 2026
Are Property Rights in Vancouver at Risk? – w/ guest Tom Isaac
The Federal government enters into a rights agreement with the Musqueam First Nations covering most of Metro Vancouver. What are the implications? We discuss with expert lawyer Tom Isaac. We also discuss the ongoing housing slump, the war in Iran, energy and fertilizer prices.
March 4, 2026
A War of Attrition – Missiles, Oil, and Global Power
Doomberg joins the show to discuss the conflict in the Persian Gulf. We discuss the implications for defense systems, oil and gas markets, and the Chinese economy. We also discuss the future of energy projects in Canada under a Carney government.
February 27, 2026
From Condos to Credit: The Cracks Are Widening
Toronto new condo sales fall to lowest levels since 1981. The private credit crunch is accelerating with SAAS stocks plunging. Electricity consumption is surging, creating social frictions and challenges for new data centres. The bull case for commodities.
February 20, 2026
Canada’s Productivity Crisis is Suffocating the Economy – w/guest Trevor Tombe
We are joined by economist and policy advisor Trevor Tombe to discuss Canada’s productivity crisis, the urgency to harness our natural resources and eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. We also discuss the tensions in Iran and the problems brewing in the private credit market.
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