Bachelor party planning, World Cup predictions, and the rise of prediction markets kick off this week’s episode before the conversation shifts to Canada’s economy.

The guys unpack why Mark Carney’s approval remains strong despite Canada entering a technical recession, exploring the gap between political perception and economic reality. Is Carney really a “defensive asset,” and what would it take for that narrative to change?

A conversation about investing, politics, and why the signals people trust aren’t always the ones that matter most.

Wisdom of the day: Don’t confuse popularity with performance. The same rule applies to politics, investing, and life.

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