Hub Podcasts
Hub Podcasts
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Harding7:29 - Mark Carney, the conservative prime minister we’ve been waiting for? by Patrick LucianiThis 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)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25
13 min
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 conflicts and humanitarian crises. They explore potential causes of media bias, the proliferation of genocide terminology in reporting, and how sustained negative coverage may fuel rising antisemitism across Western nations despite ceasefires.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=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorStephen Staley - HostTed Shaffrey/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24
18 min
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 public, and what Alberta might learn from the turmoil inside B.C. conservative politics. 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 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=enCREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24
40 min
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 LaPointe5:18 - Canadians must not shrug off yet another violent attack on our Jewish neighbours, by Andrew BennettThis 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)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24
11 min
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 theories in fuelling radicalization, and Canada's double standard in foreign policy toward Israel. Shack argues that government rhetoric contributes to an environment enabling extremism, threatening not only Jewish Canadians but Canada's fundamental values and way of life.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=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorStephen Staley - HostIan MacAlpine/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23
17 min
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 Lammam7:43 - Canada leans into ‘Carney-nomics’ at the prime minister’s investment summit, by Ian BrodieThis 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)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23
13 min
Matthew Yglesias: Why Americans don't care about Trump’s trade war with Canada
Matthew Yglesias, author of the Slow Boring newsletter and contributing opinion writer at The New York Times, discusses Trump’s conflict with Canada, the dramatic rise of Mark Carney and the Liberals, and how Americans are responding to their new trade war enemy. He examines how the Liberals have gone from the party of historical reckonings to one that has claimed the mantle of Canadian patriotism. Yglesias also discusses the struggles of the American Democratic Party, the sudden rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, and what Canada’s political experience can teach the centre-left elsewhere.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=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh - Producer and EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22
45 min
The BC Conservatives have lost their leader—now what?
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 - The BC Conservatives have lost their leader—now what? by Kirk LaPointe6:42 - Canada must not allow advance consent for MAID by Daniel ZekveldThis 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)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22
13 min
Why is Carney bypassing Parliament to announce policy?
Sean Speer, co-founder and editor-at-large at The Hub, joins Rudyard Griffiths to analyze the Carney government's unconventional governing approach as Parliament returns. They examine how Prime Minister Mark Carney operates outside traditional parliamentary constraints, announcing major policies through executive action rather than legislative process. The discussion explores the challenges facing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in opposing a government that bypasses Parliament, the strategic dilemma of opposing for opposition's sake, and whether Parliament's institutional power is being fundamentally diminished by executive-led governance.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)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - HostsSean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21
18 min
What does it mean to semi-privatize Canada’s airports?
Joey Suri, a lawyer with Gowling WLG who specializes in airport infrastructure, breaks down Ottawa’s plan to open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment through so-called “long-term concessions.” He explains why airports appeal to pension funds, how the proposed model differs from simply selling public assets, and what Canada can learn from Australia’s experience. We also dig into the trade-offs, including how the government could raise tens of billions upfront while protecting passengers from higher fees. 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 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21
20 min
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