Books In 5
Books In 5
Podcast Description
Welcome to Books in 5, the podcast where knowledge meets storytelling. In each 30-minute episode, we dive into the world of recently published books with some of the most fascinating and credible authors. Hosted by a passionate book lover, the show brings you insightful conversations designed to help you become more informed about the issues shaping our world.Each episode is structured around five carefully crafted questions for the author, with five minutes to discuss each topic. From current events to politics, technology, culture, and climate change, Books in 5 covers a wide range of subjects that affect both Canada and the globe. You'll leave each episode feeling more knowledgeable and inspired to dive into the author's latest work for yourself.Join us regularly for thought-provoking discussions, bonus content, and a chance to expand your understanding of the world. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube, and get smarter by reading the books that matter with Books in 5.
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The podcast explores a variety of themes including current events, politics, technology, culture, and climate change. Episodes highlight specific books related to these themes, such as discussions on societal impact and recent publications that challenge traditional narratives.
Welcome to Books in 5, where we dive into the world of recently published books on relevant topics written by credible authors.
Hosted by Pavan Sodhan, each episode is structured around 5 carefully crafted questions, with 5 minutes to discuss each topic.
From current events to politics, technology, culture and everything in between, Books in 5 covers a wide range of subjects that affect Canada and the globe.
You'll leave each episode feeling more knowledgeable and inspired to read the book for yourself.
Join us regularly for thought-provoking episodes to expand your understanding of the world.
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Pavan Sodhan is the Principal of Sodhan Strategies
www.sodhanstrategies.com
Canadians might believe they have choices with regard to which financial institution they choose to bank with but all members of the Big 6 operate in ways that harm consumers.
In this episode of Books in 5, the author of "Fleeced: Canadians Versus Their Banks" joins us to highlight how RBC, TD, Scotia, CIBC, BMO and NBC are able to charge high fees to their depositors, mutual fund holders and credit card users while also keeping out new startups who are using financial technology to provide better services at lower cost.
It is imperative that policymakers listen to the majority of people in Canada as they are calling for greater transparency, more competition and a more fair playing field for all.
Andrew Spence is an independent financial consultant and economist. He has extensive experience in banking from time spent in Canadian and global banks. He was also an investment executive at two of Canada’s largest pension plans and was Special Adviser to the Governor of the Bank of Canada.He advises pension plans, independent asset managers, insurance companies, risk managers and global industry networking groups.
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