The Social Experiment with Paul Micucci
The Social Experiment with Paul Micucci is where Canadian politics, culture, and everyday life collide. Each episode, Paul cuts through the spin with sharp analysis, candid conversations, and unfiltered takes on the issues shaping our country. From the economy and housing to immigration, healthcare, and national security, nothing is off-limits. Smart, engaging, and proudly Canadian, The Social Experiment challenges the narrative and gives listeners the straight talk they won’t hear anywhere else.
Episodes
Are these five budget “pillars” going to lift Canada’s GDP—or just move numbers around? Mike Wixson and Paul Micucci unpack the 2025 federal budget’s shiny new framework, the shift to accrual accounting, and whether the promised investments actually produce returns (not losses). We separate operating vs. capital, look at defense, housing, trade corridors, AI/SHRED incentives, immigration...
Canada’s 2025 federal budget just changed the rules—and your bill. Mike Wixson and Paul Micucci unpack how a record $78.3B deficit, a higher $2.54T debt ceiling, and a shift to accrual accounting actually work, using a simple “two buckets” model you’d use at home or in a small business. Clear, plain-English breakdown—no spin.
What you’ll learn:
• The “Bucket 1 vs. Bucket 2” model: operat...
Canada is on a dangerous financial path — and few are sounding the alarm like Franco Terzano. With exploding debt, massive deficits, and rising taxes, what does the future hold for Canadian taxpayers?
In this episode, host Paul Micucci sits down with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, to dissect the Parliamentary Budget Officer's (PBO) warning, the ...
Where did $521 billion of Canadian taxpayer money go in 2024? In this eye-opening Part 2 of our Federal Fiscal Report breakdown, we unpack where every dollar was spent—from senior benefits and child care to provincial transfers and employment insurance.
Paul Micucci, economic analyst and political commentator
In this episode, we cover:
• The largest spending categories in the 2024 federa...
Canada’s healthcare system is hitting a crisis point. With healthcare costs soaring and strain on both public and private systems, it's time to unpack the numbers no one’s talking about. This episode dives deep into the true cost of "free" healthcare and what’s driving the unsustainable spending.
Hosted by: Paul Micucci
Guest: Mike Wixson — media host and commentator, known for thought-p...
Canada’s defense conversation just changed—fast. Why the jump toward 5% of GDP, what it really includes, and how it reshapes our role with NATO, NORAD, and the Arctic. Clear, no-spin breakdown with real-world implications for budgets, industry, and recruitment.
Hosted by Paul and Mike with guest Charlotte Duval Lantoine, VP, Ottawa Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and ...
$10.5 million vanished—and Ontario’s real estate industry is in crisis. In this must-watch episode, real estate lawyer Mark Morris (LegalClosing.ca) joins host Paul Micucci to break down the iPro/RECO financial meltdown and why it may be the biggest test of self-regulation the industry has faced in years.
From trust account failures and forensic audits to the looming fallout over unpaid ...
Canada's solar story is more complicated—and promising—than you think. In this episode, we explore the political roller coaster of renewable energy and why solar is making a major comeback.
Hosted by Paul Micucci, this conversation features Eric Coverdale, a solar energy expert from Gorkan Industries, as we unpack the past, present, and future of Canada’s clean energy landscape.
What You...
Is Canada really in a trade war with the US—or is it all political theater? In this eye-opening episode, we break down surprising insights from the US ambassador’s recent statements that challenge the mainstream narrative. Hosted by Jim Lang, this episode features deep commentary from Paul Shofelt, a respected policy analyst and...
Canada’s federal finances are facing a staggering reality: $521 billion in spending, a $61 billion deficit, and a national debt soaring to $1.2 trillion. In this eye-opening episode, host Paul Micucci sits down with Mike Wixson to break down what these numbers really mean for Canadians—and why there’s so little public alarm.
Key takeaways:
• The truth behind Canada’s massive government s...
Canada’s GDP just took a surprising dip—what’s really behind the numbers? In this episode, Mike Wixson breaks down the recent GDP drop, the chatter about a looming recession, and whether the timing of this announcement is more political than economic.
We unpack how tariffs, immigration, and productivity impact the economy and question how reliable GDP figures really are in today’s comple...
Paul Micucci sits down with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, for a no-nonsense conversation about the big issues facing Canadians today. From government spending and taxes to accountability and transparency, this interview digs into what Ottawa isn’t telling you.
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What really happened to ‘woke culture’? In this provocative episode, hosts Paul Micucci and Mike Wixson dive deep into the roots, rise, and unraveling of the modern "woke" movement — and why society may finally be pushing back.
️ Hosted by Paul Micucci, joined by Mike Wixson
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
• The origins of "woke" culture and its shift from civil rights to corporate sign...
What does the federal budget have in common with the “dark arts”? More than you’d expect. In this revealing episode, Mike Wixson is joined by defense expert Paul Micucci to penetrate the hidden world of Canada’s military spending.
You’ll discover:
• How billions in defense dollars are allocated across programs
• The influence of NATO commitments and political maneuvers
• Why Canada’s mil...
Canada’s finances are at a crossroads. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2024 Annual Federal Report to uncover where the government’s money truly comes from—and why revenues aren’t the problem. With the 2025 budget on the horizon, the stakes for Canada’s future couldn’t be higher.
Hosted by Paul Micucci, we break down the numbers behind taxes, corporate contributions, GST, and more ...
Mark Carney just unveiled five major "nation-building" projects and a new Major Projects Office — but is this real action or just polished political theatre? As Canada's deficit deepens and public trust erodes, many are asking: what’s actually being built?
In this week’s episode, host Mike Wixson and political commentator Paul Micucci break down the cracks in Carney’s plan. From overlapp...
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