Are e-Scooters a Public Menace or the Future of Transportation?
Aug 21, 2026 · 34m
Summary
Host Julian Abraham and guest Arno Kopetsky discuss a tentative Canada-US trade deal, highlighting potential tariff reductions and the revival of the Keystone XL pipeline. The episode primarily examines the rise of e-scooters, debating their safety risks, regulatory gaps, and role in sustainable urban mobility. They also cover the cancellation of Hockey Night in Canada’s Punjabi edition and highlight Canada’s untapped geothermal energy potential.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor reads
Canada-US trade deal and tariff updates
E-scooter safety, injuries, and regulation
Sponsors and transition to next topic
Justin Trudeau Jr. e-scooter ad and global trends
Canada's regressive transportation policies
Live show announcement
Geothermal energy potential in Canada
Cancellation of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi
Outro and support Canada Land
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