The race to become the next President of the United States of America has been a lengthy affair.

What a Biden win could mean for Canada's green economic recovery

While the election counts south of the border continue, reality remains the same in both the United States and Canada. Economies still need to heal, and millions of jobs have been lost over the past few months with talk in both countries of how more environmentally friendly "green" initiatives can play a role. So what does a potential Biden administration mean for Canada's post-pandemic recovery when it comes to green initiatives and climate change?

Host Paul Haavardsrud looks at the shift to a greener economy, Canada and Joe Biden from multiple perspectives: an economist, an energy industry player, and a former U.S. diplomat.

But as the 2020 U.S. election wraps up, we explore what the results could mean for Canada and what a green economic recovery might look like on both sides of the border.

We also take a look&nbsp;at the revenge of Do-It-Yourself.

Once upon a time, handy folks with a wrench and some needle nose vise grips could fix everything from fridges to farm equipment. But today - have you ever tried cracking open an iPhone? Enter the Right-to-Repair movement.

The right to repair the stuff you buy: why some companies prefer don't-it-yourself to DIY

The idea of fixing the stuff you own may seem like a given for certain items: a car, for example. But as digital technologies replace analog, it's getting harder and harder to repair anything from your family sedan to your dishwasher. Not to mention the ubiquitous smartphones or computers in many homes. Companies such as Apple or John Deere are pushing to limit do-it-yourself, while a movement called "Right to Repair" is pushing back. Supporters call for legislation to keep manufacturers from restricting how we fix the stuff we buy. Cost of Living producer Falice Chin explains how this fight could affect both what we purchase and what we throw away.

Finally, can the movie theatre survive all the hits that keep coming amid the pandemic? Public health restrictions compound the problem of delayed, and sometimes cancelled, blockbuster film releases.

The show must go on, but can movie theatres keep their silver screens running?

Dinner and a movie has morphed into take-out and Netflix as the new date night. As the pandemic continues, that shift — combined with public health restrictions — have meant movie theatres around the world have faced major financial struggles. Until, and unless, we are able to gather in enclosed spaces and large groups, the local movie house may have to stay fairly empty. Producer Anis Heydari looks at how cinemas, from the smallest independents to the largest global chains, can adjust enough to stay in business.

Between Netflix and the coronavirus, we look at what's happening to your local multiplex.

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Joe Biden has been declared the next U.S. President — so what does that mean for green economic plans on both sides of the border? Plus do you have the right to repair the things you buy? And what happens to the theatre when nobody is going to the movies?

Has the fat lady sung for movie theatres? Plus the U.S. election, Canada and a green recovery

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