Do Canadians REALLY hate the USA?
Summary
The Mike Smyth Show discusses the cancellation of Vancouver’s villages housing plan, featuring Owen Brady from Abundant Housing Vancouver who argues the move was a mistake driven by NIMBYism. The episode also examines CNN analyst Harry Enten’s claim that Canadians hate the US, with immigration lawyer Len Saunders clarifying that anger is directed at Donald Trump, not Americans. Finally, Columbia professor Moran Cerf addresses the ethical concerns of betting on climate disasters in prediction markets.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Vancouver villages plan, Canada-US relations, and climate betting
Vancouver's canceled villages plan and resident backlash
Owen Brady defends the villages plan and housing density
Does increased density lead to affordable housing?
NIMBYism, public hearings, and political leadership failures
CNN analyst claims Canadians 'hate' the USA
Len Saunders: Anger is directed at Trump, not the US
Americans still view Canada favorably despite tensions
Rise of prediction markets betting on climate disasters
How financial stakes increase awareness of climate events
Ethical concerns and insider corruption in climate betting
Call for stricter regulation on prediction markets
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