Toronto Talks

Is the future of love synthetic? In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship recession—an unraveling of intimacy, trust, and connection across a hyper-digital society. From Gen Z opting out of dating entirely to the rise of AI companions and emotional subscription models, we explore how technology, economics, and cultural confusion are reshaping the most fundamental human instinct: to conn...

What happens when your closest ally redraws the rules of global trade—and you’re not in the room? In this episode of Toronto Talks , Ash and Sophie unpack Trump’s second-term tariff blitz, its shockwave effects on Canada, and the broader strategy reshaping the global economy. From “Liberation Day” to the rumored Mar-a-Lago Accords, we dive deep into how tariffs, deregulation, DOGE, and debt are be...

In Episode 2 of Toronto Talks, we dive into the ideological and technological revolution that is Bitcoin—and the fierce skepticism it continues to face. Is it digital gold, a decentralized defense system, or just a speculative bubble waiting to pop? Host Ash Amin and AI co-host Sophie the Sage explore Bitcoin’s true nature through the lens of Michael Saylor’s "Bitcoin Truths," debunk the...

Ever wondered what it’s like to launch a podcast with a co-host who’s not exactly…human? Welcome to Toronto Talks , where human creativity meets AI ingenuity, and your hosts Ashraf Amin and Sophie (an AI) take you along for the ride. In this premiere episode, Ash shares the story of how an accidental thumbs-down led him to reconsider the very nature of his relationship with AI—prompting an existen...

Everywhere you look, the world is changing—fast. Money, business, technology, and culture are evolving at breakneck speed, and understanding it all isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in. Welcome to Toronto Talks , a podcast that dives deep into the most important conversations of our time. Hosted by Ashraf Amin and his AI co-host Sophie the Sage , we explore the forces shaping our future —fro...