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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 Canadian politics. Topics range from the issues dominating headlines, the communications battles behind the scenes, to the trends shaping parties, leaders, and voters. Some weeks, they'll focus on the hot story in Ottawa.
The Hub's media criticism podcast Full Press looks at how the media in Canada is covering the major stories of the day.
Full press is hosted by The Hub's managing editor Harrison Lowman, and features journalist Tara Henley, and veteran news media executive Peter Menzies.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.
Each Friday, The Hub Roundtable features Hub co-founders Rudyard Griffiths' and Sean Speer's take on the big political and economic stories making the news.
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Why did the Canadian Museum for Human Rights lose its only Jewish trustee?
Today00:22:52Tap to summarizeMark L. Berlin, professor at McGill University and former senior advisor on the Middle East to Canada’s attorney general, discusses his resignation as the only Jewish trustee on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ board. He explains his concerns about the museum’s Palestinian Nakba exhibit, arguing that it presents a contested political narrative as historical fact while omitting key historical context. Berlin also examines the complexities surrounding Israel's founding and explains why he believes these historical omissions risk fueling more antisemitism in Canada, rather than fostering informed dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer Amal Attar-Guzman - Video EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The hidden costs of Alberta's online gambling expansion
Today00:19:15Tap to summarizeRenze Nauta, director of work and economics at Cardus, argues Alberta's newly opened online gambling market could repeat many of the social harms seen in Ontario, from rising addiction to growing financial distress. He explains why online betting is fundamentally different from traditional casinos, why young men appear especially vulnerable, and what guardrails governments should consider.The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where is PM Carney’s second-in-command?
Yesterday00:15:27Tap to summarizeHub 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 - Where is PM Carney’s second-in-command?, by Harrison Lowman7:15 - 42% of Canadian manufacturing companies have moved to the U.S. or are considering it, and Ottawa is running out of time to stop them, by Graeme GordonThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Elia Gross – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Carney surges in a whirlwind political summer while Poilievre struggles
2d ago00:17:13Tap to summarizeAmanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss Prime Minister Carney's ambitious first 15 months in office. They examine his Senate appointments, pipeline deals, and increased defence spending, arguing that the prime minister is operating with extraordinary political license due to perceived threats from the United States.In the second half, they also analyze Pierre Poilievre's struggles with internal discipline within the Conservative Party, as well as the party's unclear strategic purpose in this wartime-like political environment.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Politics, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Liberal Party has proven durable—Trudeauism has not
3d ago00:09:04Tap to summarizeHub 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.0:32 - The Liberal Party has proven durable—Trudeauism has not, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Elia Gross – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is this Pierre Poilievre's toughest summer?
4d ago00:18:54Tap to summarizeRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's challenging summer, as Prime Minister Mark Carney secures major wins on pipelines and energy policy in Alberta. They analyze growing unrest within Conservative caucus, including another MP's departure to the Senate, and question what policy differentiation remains for the opposition.In the second half, they discuss concerns about Alberta embracing "Laurentian Capitalism," questioning whether market-based resistance to federal intervention is eroding.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Canada is finally embracing its energy potential
4d ago00:14:30Tap to summarizeHub 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 - Canada is finally embracing its energy potential, by Heather Exner-Pirot8:30 - Why Carney is crucial to getting the West Coast pipeline built, by Connor O’SheaThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Elia Gross – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Frum on what went wrong with Trump's Iran war—and why it matters
4d ago00:26:18Tap to summarizeLeading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub’s editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's troubled Iran invasion. They examine military setbacks, the failed Iranian uprising, and how personal financial interests may have compromised strategy. They also analyze Trump's decision not to renew CUSMA, the administration's AI policy, and the Democratic Party's vulnerability as democratic socialist candidates defeat mainstream incumbents.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Danielle Smith: Why pipelines and AI are the heart of Alberta's economic vision
4d ago00:17:33Tap to summarizeDanielle Smith says Alberta has entered a new era of economic growth, pointing to a string of major energy and technology announcements this week as evidence the province is once again open for investment. In an interview with Alberta Edge, the premier discusses Meta’s $13-billion data centre, two proposed oil pipelines, and why she believes Alberta is making up for a lost decade of stalled development. She also addresses concerns over AI, investor confidence, and the province’s delayed fiscal update.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Falice Chin - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump, NATO & Iran: Janice Gross Stein breaks down the world's biggest flashpoints
5d ago00:17:42Tap to summarizeJanice Gross Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, discusses the recent NATO summit. She examines President Trump's contrasting public and private personas, the evolving war in Ukraine, and renewed tensions between the United States and Iran following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. She also explores the Trump administration's approach to Iran, European concerns over energy security, and the extent of domestic support for the Iranian regime.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths - HostOsmancan Gürdoğan/Associated Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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