//podcastplus.net/feed/perch-the-podcast~4ba08c0a Todd Hirsch, Vice President and Chief Economist at ATB Financial connects with community and business leaders who have insight into a future that is both exciting and often uncertain. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunities it creates. Subscribe today to The Future Of on your favorite podcasting app.Connect with us anytime at thefutureof@atb.com and listen for bonus episodes where we tackle your biggest questions about the future. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:45:24 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4_finale_Todd_Rob_Alicia_Aug_18.mp3?dest-id=791507 In the season 4 finale, we discuss the long term economic implications of the Three I's - Inflation, Invasion of Ukraine and Interest rates. Beyond what is happening today, what will the future look like and how can you prepare for these potential realities? Alicia Planincic, Economist & Manager of Policy at the Business Council of Alberta, and Rob Roach, deputy chief economist join Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial Chief Economist to unpack all of the possibilities. The Future Of will be back in the fall with all new episodes, a new host and new guests!  Catch up on all past episodes and learn more at atb.com/thefutureof Subscribe to The Owl, ATB's daily economic report at https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-owl/   Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:35:56 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4_finale_Todd_Rob_Alicia_Aug_18.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4E2_Asia_Crystal_Nash_May_29_2022.mp3?dest-id=791507 With a decade of experience and education working and living across Asia, Crystal Nash, ATB's Media Analyst joins Chief Economist Todd Hirsch to talk about the future of economic relations with Asia.  From ESG practices and diversity, to business advice and how brand loyalty - including timbits - are impacting even the smallest local economies - no topic is left behind. Crystal pulls back the curtain to help us understand the opportunities and challenges that are present as we foster postivie economic relations with Asia.  Email Todd your biggest questions about the economy and the future at thefutureof@atb.com Subscribe to The Owl for a daily economic snapshot. Learn more: atb.com/thefutureof Host: Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, ATB Financial  Guest: Crystal Nash, Media Analyst  Executive Producer: Tia Hagen  Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:17:33 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4E2_Asia_Crystal_Nash_May_29_2022.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4E1_Asia_Sharon_Sun_episode_May_27_2022_1.mp3?dest-id=791507 ATB's Cheif Economist is joined by Sharon Sun, Trade Policy Economist at the Canada West Foundation and Distinguished Fellow at Asia Pacific Foundation. How do sectors like education, agriculture and technology amplify economic opportunities between Asia and Canada? Beyond unpacking the future of these sectors, this episode explores the growing middle class in Asia, Canada’s opportunity for innovation in spaces like food manufacturing, technological innovation and education. How will Canada go from being a footnote, to noteworthy, when it comes to economic relations with Asia? Email your biggest questions about the economy, the community, and the future to thefutureof@atb.com Guest: Sharon Sun, Trade Policy Economist at the Canada West Foundation and Distinguished Fellow at Asia Pacific Foundation Host: Todd Hirsch, Cheif Economist ATB Financial  Executive Producer: Tia Hagen www.atb.com/thefutureof   Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:02:13 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4E1_Asia_Sharon_Sun_episode_May_27_2022_1.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4S2_Housing_Tim_Richter_v2_May_9_2022.mp3?dest-id=791507 Alberta is uniquely positioned to be a leader in ending homelessness. Tim Richter, president & CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness joins Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, to discuss the current and future state of affordable housing and homelessness in Alberta and beyond.  This episode explores how Medicine Hat ended chronic homelessness , and how other cities and provinces are leveraging solutions to make big impacts.  Economic costs and data is shared throughout the episode to bring understanding to the economic strain homelessness has on communities, versus the economic benefits of ending homelessness and ensuring affordable housing for all.  Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future.  Ask Todd your questions about the future and the economy, or share your feedback any time by connecting with us at:  thefutureof@atb.com .  Subscribe to The Owl  and get a ... Mon, 09 May 2022 21:56:16 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4S2_Housing_Tim_Richter_v2_May_9_2022.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4S2_E1_Housing_Mike_Brown_April_30.mp3?dest-id=791507 Mike Brown, President of Trico Homes and Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's Chief Economist discuss the future of homebuilding and communities. They unpack how the COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly boosted the industry and required homebuilders to align with people's values and needs, and what impact this will have on home ownership and the economy in the future. Mike discusses what you, and generations to come, might expect when pursuing home ownership in the years ahead.  The need to build diverse communities to benefit the economy and businesses is a major theme. Mike also shares what he expects to see for the future for housing affordability, sustainability and intergenerational housing.  Subscribe today to The Future Of on your favorite podcasting app. Connect with us anytime at thefutureof@atb.com and listen for bonus episodes where we tackle your biggest questions about the future.   Check out ATB's free Home Buying Guide . Mon, 09 May 2022 21:46:42 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S4S2_E1_Housing_Mike_Brown_April_30.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S2S2E1_Stevenson_Feb_28.mp3?dest-id=791507 The future of arts and culture is at a crossroads - and which path we choose will affect how accessible arts are down the road and whether people can have a successful career in the arts.   In this episode, ATB Financial’s Chief Economist Todd Hirsch is joined by Derek Stevenson, strategic leader of ATB Financial’s Branch for Arts and Culture. We explore the role of arts and culture within the Alberta economy and beyond. What are the unique financial and business needs of artists and how does ATB’s Branch for Arts and Culture meet those needs? We unpack the future of banking for artists, the importance of valuing the arts, the economic role of arts and culture and much more.  Learn more and connect with the Branch for Arts and Culture.  Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future.  Ask Todd your questions about the future and the economy, or share your feedback any ti... Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S2S2E1_Stevenson_Feb_28.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S2S2E2_Aritha_Van_Herk_Feb_25.mp3?dest-id=791507 In this episode, Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Chief Economist is joined by award-winning Canadian author Aritha van Herk. We explore the effect COVID-19 has had on arts and culture and how it has challenged both accessibility and creativity. What works of art will come out of the pandemic, and how do artists create during a time of adversity? We explore new ways to finance the arts which could provide solutions in the future and help to change the ways we talk about and value different art forms. People have relied on all forms of arts and culture to get through the pandemic, but there is still scope for innovation to ensure the arts are even more accessible in the future.   Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future.  Ask Todd your questions about the future and the economy, or share your feedback any time by connecting with us at: thefutureof@atb.com .  Learn more and conne... Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S2S2E2_Aritha_Van_Herk_Feb_25.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S1bonus_Heather_Campbell_final.mp3?dest-id=791507 In this bonus episode, Heather Campbell joins Todd Hirsch to discuss the systemic changes due to the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how these events may shape the future for women in business. Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future. Connect with us anytime at thefutureof@atb.com.   For more on the work of ATB Financial’s Economics and Research team, visit us at www.atb.com/economics Guest: Heather Campbell, Regulatory Compliance Lead, TC Energy Corporation Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:30:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S1bonus_Heather_Campbell_final.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S1E1_Clouston.mp3?dest-id=791507 With a long history as a leader within the banking industry, Teresa Clouston shares her perspective with Todd Hirsch on issues such as pay equity, conscious and unconscious bias and so much more. While people and organizations have made strides, there is still a lot of work and change that needs to happen. Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future.  Connect with us anytime at thefutureof@atb.com For more on the work of ATB Financial’s Economics and Research team, visit us at www.atb.com/economics Guest: Teresa Clouston, Executive Vice-President and Head of Advisory Experience, ATB Financial Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:30:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S1E1_Clouston.mp3?dest-id=791507 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S1E2_Lara_Murphy_final_Jun_17.mp3?dest-id=791507 Lara Murphy, co-owner of female owned Ryan Murphy construction, unpacks the hurdles and successes of entrepreneurship in a male dominated industry. Lara examines what the future might look like for women in all sectors, discusses the harm of stereotypes, and how we might move forward as a society to achieve equal and meaningful participation of women in Canada’s business world. Subscribe to The Future Of where we connect with community and business leaders who are thinking about, planning for and leading us into the future.  Connect with us anytime at thefutureof@atb.com .  For more on the work of ATB Financial’s Economics and Research team, visit us at www.atb.com/economics Guest:  Lara Murphy, Co-owner of Ryan Murphy Construction Hosted by: Todd Hirsch Vice President and Chief Economist, ATB Financial  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:30:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perchthepodcast/S1E2_Lara_Murphy_final_Jun_17.mp3?dest-id=791507