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Hub Podcasts
by Hub Canada Media
Welcome to Hub Podcasts, the audio version of the big ideas and in-depth conversations found at TheHub.ca, Canada's fastest growing digital news outlet with half a million people engaging weekly with our content. Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer and managing editor Harrison Lowman engaged in longform conversations with leading thinkers on the big issues and ideas shaping the public conversation. In Conversation with David Frum features the insights and analysis of leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum, who weighs in monthly on global and Canadian news events. The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub. Every week, editor-at-large Sean Speer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, to dig into the drama and strategy of
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Is Alberta becoming a purple state?
In this episode of Hub Politics, Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss Alberta's upcoming separation referendum. They examine whether Premier Smith's referendum strategy will backfire, explore...
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10 people who could shape a B.C. Conservative government
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 10 people who could shape a B.C. Conservative government, by Sean Speer This program is...
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Is Alberta's referendum shifting Canada's political ground?
In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze Alberta's upcoming referendum on separation, arguing that Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprisingly warm reception in the province signals a fundamental political shift. They examine how the Trudeau...
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David Eby is not the problem—it’s our childcare system that’s the real scandal
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:24 - David Eby is not the problem—it’s our childcare system that’s the real scandal, by...
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Trump's 51st-state threat returns—how will Carney respond?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine Donald Trump's renewed threats to make Canada the 51st state, delivered during a recent Arizona rally. They analyze whether this signals a post-midterm escalation and discuss a proposal by Canadian thinkers urging the Carney government to form a "middle...
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Could a vote to consider Alberta separation actually help save Confederation?
Ted Morton, former Alberta cabinet minister and one of the architects of the famous Firewall Letter, isn't a separatist—but he doesn't think voting to stay in Canada is much of an answer either. As Albertans head to the polls, Morton makes the provocative case that a strong vote for option 2…
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The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize committee got it wrong
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize committee got it wrong, by Stephen Staley 6:01 - Canada...
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How will Mark Carney manage inflation and slow growth?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine rising inflation concerns following a hot U.S. CPI report, exploring whether central banks have learned lessons from recent inflationary periods. They discuss the political and economic pressures facing policymakers, the challenges of balancing growth...
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A member is a member is a member: Canadian Jewish workers deserve our solidarity
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - A member is a member is a member: Canadian Jewish workers deserve our solidarity, by...
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Will midterm losses for Trump make Canada's trade war worse?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze the potential fallout from upcoming U.S. midterm elections for Canada-U.S. relations. They argue that a Democratic congressional victory won't improve Canada's position, as a politically weakened Trump may become more unpredictable and rely heavily on...
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Can Alberta’s grid keep up with the coming wave of data centres?
Elias Soto, electricity market forecaster with Similan Consulting, speculates what Alberta’s data centre boom could mean for power bills. He explains why adding massive new demand could push prices higher in the short term—even as new generation eventually brings more supply onto the grid. Soto...
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Terry Fox embodied true Canadian grit. Young Canadians risk losing it
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Terry Fox embodied true Canadian grit. Young Canadians risk losing it, by Ginny Roth...
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Why Alberta needs to ditch direct democracy
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Why Alberta needs to ditch direct democracy, by Jared Wesley and Ken Boessenkool…
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Rubio, Badenoch and the fight to define a conservative future
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. Rubio, Badenoch and the fight to define a conservative future, by Sean Speer This program is...
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Will Alberta and Quebec separatists actually strengthen Canadian democracy?
In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss The Hub's editorial direction heading into a consequential fall featuring Alberta's separation referendum and Quebec's separatist election result. They explore Western alienation, federal-provincial...
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Could the proposed West Coast oil pipeline end up costing $66 billion?
Patrick Bryden, global head of research at the newly launched Scotia Growth Institute, explains what it will really take to get Canada's proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline built. His team has modelled three possible scenarios, with costs ranging from $35 billion to $66 billion and completion…
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Why Canada must put public dollars behind big infrastructure
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Why Canada must put public dollars behind big infrastructure, by Peter Tertzakian…
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Why Alberta leaving could cost workers $15,000 annually
Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta, discusses why Alberta should remain in Canada ahead of the province's separation referendum. He outlines the economic uncertainty and practical disruptions separation could create, from currency and trade to jobs and investment. Legge also...
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A new era of pipeline politics?
Amber Ruddy from Counsel Public Affairs, Keith McLaughlin from Shift Media Strategies, and Alberta Edge host Falice Chin get into a spirited discussion about Ottawa’s new “Building Canada Strong” agenda. Are we finally done arguing about whether to build pipelines? How much political…
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Polls suggest separatists will lose Alberta’s referendum. But polling history is full of surprises
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:22 - Polls suggest separatists will lose Alberta’s referendum. But polling history is full...
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How bond markets could derail Carney’s plans
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the dramatic rise in bond yields across Western economies and its implications for heavily indebted governments. They explore whether bond markets are finally disciplining fiscal profligacy after years of deficit spending, discussing how rising borrowing...
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Can Canadian universities bolster our economic sovereignty?
Sean Speer speaks with Edward McCauley, president of the University of Calgary, about balancing Canada's economic sovereignty with global research collaboration. McCauley discusses how universities cultivate domestic talent and innovation, the challenges of scaling Canadian startups, and the need...
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Three lessons from Quebec’s political earthquake
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:18 - Three lessons from Quebec’s political earthquake, by Sean Speer 6:34 - Hamas killed…
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How Quebec’s new separatist government could break Canada’s “cozy consensus”
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze Quebec electing a separatist Parti Québécois minority government and its implications for Canadian federalism. They examine PQ leader St-Pierre Plamondon's referendum pledge, Quebec's fragmented political landscape versus Canada's centrist consensus, and…
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What if Canadian journalism’s problem is its product?
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:22 - What if Canadian journalism’s problem is its product? by Peter Menzies 5:50 - Mayor...
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Canadian protectionism is masquerading as Canadian patriotism
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:19 - Canadian protectionism is masquerading as Canadian patriotism, by Ginny Roth 7:45…
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Liberals are finally rediscovering capitalism. Conservatives should welcome it
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. Liberals are finally rediscovering capitalism. Conservatives should welcome it, by Sean…
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Has Canada's pipeline war been won?
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss the dramatic shift in Canadian politics toward embracing pipeline development and natural resource projects. They examine how Prime Minister Mark Carney and...
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Has Canada become a one-party state?
In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the consolidation of power around Canada's Liberal Party after a decade in government. They explore how federal subsidies and policy preferences have created alignment across media, academia, and...
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Quebec’s upcoming election will further shift the province rightwards, regardless of who wins
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:21 - Quebec’s upcoming election will further shift the province rightwards, regardless of...
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Hon. Steven MacKinnon: Why Bill C-39 will get Canada building again
Minister of Transport and Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon discusses Bill C-39, legislation aimed at reforming Canada's major project permitting and regulatory system. He explains why he believes the bill will accelerate project approvals, improve labour negotiations, and strengthen supply...
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Is the West Coast ‘Pacific Link’ oil pipeline conditionally approved?
Grant Sprague, a former Alberta deputy energy minister, breaks down Pacific Link—the new name for Alberta's proposed West Coast oil pipeline—and what its national-interest designation actually means. He explains why the project is still not a done deal, why next spring’s open season could be the...
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Why Mark Carney loves American media
Full Press examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s preference for American media outlets over Canadian journalists during the trade war, asks if a freelance writer may have actually been a state agent AI-generated persona that fooled Canadian outlets, and discusses the trend of B.C. journalists...
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Canada’s inability to honestly discuss residential schools has failed the Indigenous children we lost
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:22 - Canada’s inability to honestly discuss residential schools has failed the Indigenous...
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Can Alberta keep reforming Canada from within?
Monte Solberg, former MP and cabinet minister under Stephen Harper, makes the conservative case for why Alberta should stay in Canada. Harkening back to his days in the Reform Party, he argues that “reform never ends”—and that real governance is less about defeating your opponents and more about...
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Why Canada’s critical minerals challenge is a global one
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. From rock to radar: Why Canada’s critical minerals challenge is a global one, by Falice Chin...
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Is Trump's trade war with Canada reaching a turning point?
Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths analyze the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and the state of bilateral trade negotiations. They debate whether Canada should pursue a deal before the midterms, arguing that post-election Trump may become more unpredictable and constrained by divided...
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Minister Evan Solomon: Will Canada lead or lose the AI revolution?
In a special edition of Hub Dialogues, Sean Speer speaks to Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, addressing the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring safety. Solomon outlines how he considers trust, opportunity, and sovereign control. He...
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Trade diversification always comes with major strings attached
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:27 - Trade diversification always comes with major strings attached, by William Dahmer…
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Is Carney a not-so-secret conservative?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine whether Prime Minister Mark Carney is governing as a conservative despite his Liberal Party affiliation. They analyze his policy reversals on the carbon tax, pipeline approvals, capital gains cuts, and regulatory reform—all resembling Harper-era positions....
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The Canada Health Act is not an obstacle to mixed medical practice
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - The Canada Health Act is not an obstacle to mixed medical practice, by Michel...
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Is Prime Minister Carney politically invincible?
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer in a live discussion in Ottawa examining Prime Minister Mark Carney's political dominance. They explore how the Trump factor sustains Carney's unprecedented coalition…
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Carney’s moves on building and labour are an outright rejection of Trudeau economics
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. Carney’s moves on building and labour are an outright rejection of Trudeau economics, by…
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Is Canada really planning for a U.S. military invasion?
In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine Prime Minister Carney's controversial New York Times interview discussing Canadian military planning for potential U.S. invasion scenarios. They argue the government is cultivating alarmism around...
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Does Mark Carney have the stomach for abundance politics?
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Does Mark Carney have the stomach for abundance politics? by Mark Harding 7:29 - Mark...
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Why does Israel get so much media attention?
Stephen Staley speaks with Jeremy Musighi, a tech entrepreneur and researcher, about his viral study examining media coverage of Israel over the past decade. Musighi discusses his findings on the disproportionate volume, persistence, and negative tone of Israel coverage compared to other global...
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The problem with letting the loudest separatists define Alberta politics
Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin debate what happens when the loudest, most radical separatists start plunging Alberta politics into ever deeper grievances. The two political strategists discuss the pressure this activist faction is putting on the UCP, how the issue is wearing on the broader...
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Nobody but David Eby wants this B.C. election
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:19 - Nobody but David Eby wants this B.C. election, by Kirk LaPointe 5:18 - Canadians must...
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Jewish communities are under attack in Canada
Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, discusses the Yom Kippur shooting at a Belleville synagogue that nearly became a mass-casualty event. He examines how inadequate federal security funding leaves smaller Jewish communities vulnerable, the role of anti-Jewish conspiracy...
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Fact-checking Carney’s $93-billion foreign investment claim
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:22 - Fact-checking Carney’s $93-billion foreign investment claim, by Charles Lammam 7:43 -...
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Welcome to Hub Podcasts, the audio version of the big ideas and in-depth conversations found at TheHub.ca, Canada's fastest growing digital news outlet with half a million people engaging weekly with our content.
Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer and managing editor Harrison Lowman engaged in longform conversations with leading thinkers on the big issues and ideas shaping the public conversation.
In Conversation with David Frum features the insights and analysis of leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum, who weighs in monthly on global and Canadian news events.
The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub.
Every week, editor-at-large Sean Speer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, to dig into the drama and strategy of
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