Marketplace - Season 53
1 - Plastic Alternatives: Eco-Friendly or Eco-Fiction?
Air Date: September 26, 2025
An investigation into "greenwashing claims" to expose the truth behind products like paper straws and compostable cups, revealing that many "sustainable" alternatives may not be much better for the environment.
2 - The Sextortion Network
Air Date: October 3, 2025
Marketplace exposes an overseas network of scammers targeting and blackmailing teens, with the team creating fake social media profiles to investigate the business behind the operation
3 - The Fraud Factory
Air Date: October 10, 2025
Revealing the inner workings of an investment scam using fake ads to rob Canadians of money and hope.
4 - Tba
Air Date: October 17, 2025
5 - Investigating Dr. TikTok
Air Date: October 24, 2025
The episode is about an investigation into 200 of TikTok's most popular health videos, uncovering a troubling trend where misinformation is widespread and thriving, particularly concerning alleged miracle treatments for cancer and autism
6 - 6. Deception at the Dealership
Air Date: November 7, 2025
An undercover spot check at car dealerships reveals misleading advertising for some of Canada’s biggest brands. We reveal how buyers could be charged hundreds of dollars extra, despite the promise of an all-in price.
7 - 7. Canada’s Worst Commute
Air Date: November 14, 2025
Marketplace drives into traffic jams plaguing cities across Canada to crown the country’s worst commute, as we reveal the true cost of congestion and the solutions that aren’t moving anywhere thanks to a lack of political will.