Talking Heads with Andrew Coyne

In the inaugural episode of Talking Heads with Andrew Coyne, The Globe and Mail columnist is taking on the economy. Coyne takes a deep look at Canada’s economic trajectory and the threats it faces with compounding threats and a United States that is willing to punish friends and allies. His guest, economist Don Drummond argues the country is drifting toward an economic tipping point fuelled by weak growth, rising debt and declining productivity. Drummond, Stauffer-Dunning fellow at Queen’s University and fellow-in-residence at the C.D. Howe Institute, helped shape the landmark 1995 federal budget at a time when servicing debt consumed more than a third of federal tax revenues. He explains how a sense of urgency at the time helped build support for difficult decisions that ultimately restored fiscal stability. Their conversation also explores Canada’s federal and provincial debt burdens and whether governments have become too comfortable running persistent deficits. Drummond says that spending, rather than revenues, has been the main driver of fiscal deterioration in recent years. Producer - Isabel Harder Technical producer - Patrick Dell Video editor - Sarah Espedido Opinion editor - Natasha Hassan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step inside the sharp, curious mind of Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne as he breaks down the forces shaping Canada with insider viewpoints. Each week, Coyne sits down with a compelling guest - thinkers, leaders, policymakers, and newsmakers - to explore the ideas, debates behind the headlines. From politics and policy to economics, culture, and the shifting currents of public opinion, Coyne brings his signature clarity and wit to every conversation. Thoughtful, incisive, and always engaging, Talking Heads with Andrew Coyne, is essential listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.