BONUS: Cory Doctorow knows why monopolies are killing art
We’re bringing you Arshy’s full interview with Cory Doctorow, complete with all the nitty gritty details around how and why musicians continue to get screwed by Spotify, music labels, ticketmaster and more.
April 12, 2023
COMMONS
Bonus: Do Not Pass Go
A bonus conversation about the recent testimony by Canada's grocery CEOs in front of a parliamentary committee and our reflections on our Monopoly season.
March 15, 2023
COMMONS
Monopoly #16 – Amazon’s Empire
A former Amazon VP speaks out
March 1, 2023
COMMONS
Monopoly #15 – Movie Monster
“I love the smell of monopoly in the morning”
February 22, 2023
COMMONS
Monopoly #14 – Where the Sidewalk Ends
The story behind what happened when Google, one of the world’s great tech monopolies, wanted to make a “smart city" in Toronto
February 15, 2023
COMMONS
Monopoly #13 – The Irvings
For almost a century, the Irving family has run New Brunswick like a personal fiefdom
February 8, 2023
COMMONS
Monopoly #10 – The Way the Music Died
♩♪ But Spotify, it’s nearly killed us. Ticketmaster’s ground us to dust. The companies got too large, now monopolies are in charge. ♩♪
January 18, 2023
COMMONS
Monopoly #8 – Raining Cats and Dollars
When you look at your pet, you probably see an adorable furball that you’d do anything for. A private equity firm sees dollar signs.
January 4, 2023
COMMONS
CANADALAND #725 The Rogers Family Compact
An unofficial narrative of Canada's telecom overlords.
December 28, 2022
COMMONS
Monopoly #7 – Canada’s Competition Cop
A frank discussion with Canada's top competition cop.