Michael Campbell's Money Talks

Mike says you can chalk up another win for the CCP as Canada continues to soft-pedal China’s use of forced labour. Equinox Gold VP Ryan King discusses how rising energy costs are affecting gold miners. Tax expert Tim Cestnick shares tips as filing season approaches, and Mike takes aim at the NDP’s grocery policies in this week's Goofy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vision Capital’s Jeff Olin explains his fund's unique real estate strategy—one that has never had a losing year—and shares some of their top REIT picks. InPlay Oil CEO Doug Bartole discusses how the Iran conflict is impacting Canadian energy companies. Mike asks: How much money will governments waste before we start to care? And The Goofy examines a prime example of governments making poor investments with taxpayer money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analyst Josef Schachter gets us ready for a much more serious oil issue. Our tech expert, Brent Holiday, highlights the most compelling area to invest in technology. In his editorial Mike says it’s time to finally put a terrible idea to rest. Plus, a Goofy Award for the ages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike breaks down the political bias of the CBC. Energy expert Robert Bryce explains how we’ve learned so little since the last energy crisis. Neil McIver’s Vancouver Growth portfolio soared 18.6% last year—he shares what’s coming next. And the EU? Hypocrisy runs rampant in their latest antics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on the latest shocking poll results on U.S. trade. Lance Roberts on the group down 40% that could be ready to rebound. Andrew Ruhland of Integrated Wealth Management shares tips for investors on tuning out the market noise. Plus, in the Goofy: Eastern Canada could be in serious trouble—and it's entirely its own doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on Mark Carney’s Canada — a place where nothing seems to matter. Don’t miss the must-hear interview on Trump-era Canada tariffs with Georgetown’s Marc Busch. Plus, KeyStone's Brett Rodway shares his top three growth and dividend stock picks. And Mike cuts through the political rhetoric on fee-based healthcare for asylum seekers in this week's Goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global investing expert Greg Weldon joins Mike to share how he's making money for his clients in these turbulent markets (spoiler: his money management service is up 24%+ annually since 2022). The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on why Canada still has some of the world's highest food inflation. Mike on the inspiration and rarity of the Olympic athlete, a Goofy Award, a Shocking Stat and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government’s history indicates billions more could be squandered on EVs. Rick Rule warns that there’s little assurance our money will go far. Meanwhile, startling new data reveals the significant costs asylum seekers are imposing on the healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike says the real political goal isn’t to inform us, but to manage us. One of Canada’s best, Terry Glavin, puts it bluntly: When it comes to the Chinese Communist Party, it’s not “interference” if the federal Liberals keep inviting them in. And in the Quote of the Week, Gad Saad weighs in on the West’s ongoing self-destruction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Canada’s most respected voices, Terry Glavin, takes aim at the collective amnesia in both media and government when it comes to cozying up to China’s Communist regime. History suggests this won’t end well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike wonders whatever happened to all that talk of economic urgency? Contra the Heard's Philip MacKellar says an old MT favourite is finally in the buy zone. Rob Levy and Victor Adair weigh in the dramatic fall in gold, silver and the TSX. (Note: we warned about the risk in parabolic moves weeks ago). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike takes on Mark Carney’s headline-grabbing speech at Davos, cutting past the applause to ask what it really means for Canada. Economist Joseph Steinberg breaks down the Chinese EV debate, trade-offs, and why Canada’s growth engine continues to sputter. And silver guru David Morgan—who famously called $100 silver—joins to discuss what’s next for silver and the broader metals market. Big ideas, hard truths, and market insight you won’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike reminds us that PM Carney didn’t campaign on getting cozy with China at the expense of a U.S. trade deal. Lobo Tiggre has made a fortune in gold, silver, and uranium—but what’s his next move? It’s assessment season, and Ozzie warns there’s a good chance yours is far too high. Plus, this week’s Goofy breaks down the latest pipeline deception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike breaks down the biggest winner in Venezuela — and no, it’s not the socialists. Timer Digest’s Timer of the Year shares where the real money is right now, with sharp insights on gold, silver, and oil. Plus, a Quote of the Week on democracy that will make you stop and think. And don’t miss Mike’s take on Mark Carney’s latest misstep — one surrender too far in The Goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doomberg reveals what province Trump and his raw power doctrine may be eyeing in Canada, and it's not Alberta — and why the EU is spiraling toward disaster. Victor Adair warns the U.S. midterms could be the real Black Swan, with Trump’s momentum fading. Mike calls out the most ridiculous political statement of the year. And a shocking twist as the pro-Palestinian movement gets exposed in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Adair and Drew Zimmerman explain why uranium is back in focus as electricity demand surges and nuclear power regains government support. From Cameco to emerging producers, they explore why supply constraints could push prices higher. Plus, Ozzie Jurock on land claims in New Brunswick and why December can be a smart time to buy or sell real estate. Rob Levy breaks down the latest volatility in silver and platinum, and a surprising stat from Canada’s $19-billion pet economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Victor Adair sits down with market strategist Lance Roberts to discuss why investors may need to brace for lower returns, and the need for defensive positioning and smart risk management for 2026. Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper, provides a deep dive into one of today’s most explosive commodities. Ozzie on the disastrous native land claim court ruling over private property, a warning the AI investment boom may be entering a hazardous new phase, and much more you won’t want to miss this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Victor Adair is joined by the Wall St. Whiz Kid Peter Grandich to share what’s really driving precious metals markets right now, and why mining shares continue to lag. Robert Levy on warning signs around access to physical silver and non-market forces at work. A Shocking Stat on who really benefits from today's brand of socialism, and a possible canary-in-the-coal-mine for Canadian banking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike breaks down how young Canadians are getting stuck with the tab for expanding senior benefits. Dr. Brian Day exposes the myths and hypocrisy behind opposition to private care. Equinox EVP Ryan King talks about what it’s like to help steer a rising gold success story. And as for the Alberta–federal MOU? It’s still miles from the finish line in what can only be described as a bureaucratic circus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan shares tips on the most challenging of investment decisions - when to sell. He also provides new stock recommendations you won’t want to miss. Plus, Mike talks with Mark Brown of Pacific Opportunity Capital for an inside look at the silver and copper markets, recent discoveries, and the global forces shaping metal prices. And don’t miss Mike’s take on Canada’s low-calibre health-care debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike argues that the world has changed, but the climate debate hasn’t kept up. A terrific interview with the MacroTourist, Kevin Muir, explores today’s risks and the opportunities ahead in 2026. Ozzie weighs in on 50-year mortgages. And the most astounding poll result of the year might explain everything in the Goofy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike borrows a line from Brenda Lee and asks, “Is that all there is?” One of our favourites, Heather Exner-Pirot, joins us to update the “Three Cs” — Canada, Commodities, and Carney — in the wake of the budget. Plus, ValOre Metal's Nick Smart dives into platinum and palladium, and we look at the latest insult to voters in the world of political goofiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike says the budget lands Tuesday — but can we trust the numbers? James Thorne asks whether the feds will do what it takes to get the economy back on track. Caroline Elliott looks at waking up to the uncertainty of the Cowichan Tribes land ruling. And in the Goofy Award: Like it or not, Canada’s trade negotiations earn a C-.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carney chooses big government over the private sector. Top analyst Tony Greer nailed the bull run in gold, silver, and uranium — but where does the trade go from here? Ozzie shares his dos and don’ts for buying and selling during the holiday season. A shocking “blood money” statistic in The Shocking Stat, and what Poilievre should have said about the RCMP/SNC-Lavalin scandal in The Goofy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike calls the idea of shifting all oil exports from the U.S. "absolute horse manure." Also, discover how to boost your returns with top investor and trader Tyler Bollhorn—it’s an opportunity anyone can take advantage of. And don’t miss this week’s Goofy, which might just be the most unpopular one yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street analysts and ETF managers are suggesting Bitcoin could go as high as $644,000. Joey Temprile of Canadian Bitcoiners explains why it might not be so far-fetched. Andrew Ruhland from Integrated Wealth Management answers the question, "is it time to prepare for a market correction?" Mike breaks down Canada’s economic hurdles, plus Ozzie, Victor, Rob Levy, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.