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Why Canada’s Working Class Is Going Hungry

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As food prices skyrocket and wages stagnate, millions of Canadians—many fully employed—are turning to food banks. This urgent episode confronts the growing crisis of hunger in Canada, beyond the watered-down term "food insecurity."

🎙️ Hosted by Jim Lang, this powerful conversation features co-host Mike Wixson, veteran broadcaster and social commentator, diving into the real numbers, the human stories, and the national failure behind Canada's hunger epidemic.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• 273% rise in food bank usage since the pandemic
• 1 in 4 Canadian households facing food insecurity
• Why fully employed Canadians are still going hungry
• The impact of skyrocketing grocery prices
• How volunteers and communities are stepping up where governments haven’t

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