The Agenda: Why is everything poorly made?

TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

April 20, 2023

"How we buy items has changed, but the way companies make them has changed as well. Manufacturability - or how easy it is to make a product - is prioritized over functionality. Companies cut corners to keep prices low, such as swapping quality materials for synthetic fabrics or using basic stitching patterns. And tech devices don't come with repair tools. When devices break, they're often intentionally impossible to repair without going back to the same company. We explore Canada's descent into consumer madness, the right to repair, how to avoid microtrends and make sure the stuff we buy serves us for a longer time." Watch video.