Hub Podcasts
Hub Podcasts is the audio arm of The Hub, a Canadian digital news outlet covering politics, public policy, and current affairs. It features several series, including Hub Dialogues with editor-at-large Sean Speer and managing editor Harrison Lowman, which hosts longform conversations with leading thinkers. In Conversation with David Frum offers monthly commentary on global and Canadian events. Hub Hits provides quick daily updates on topical stories, while a weekly politics roundtable with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto and Oyster Group principal Amanda Galbraith analyzes the drama and strategy of Canadian elections and political communication.
Episodes
Can Poilievre close the gap with Carney?
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to examine the current state of federal politics. They analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney's sustained popularity and Pierre Poilievre's challenges in an environment hostile to opposition leaders. They also discuss why rising NDP support isn't benefiting Conservatives, an
$7.7 million: The biggest media defamation trial in Canadian history?
Full Press examines the $7.7 million media defamation trial that ended a conservative politician’s career and will go down in Canadian history. The panel also combs through six years of CBC corrections and watches patterns of bias emerge. Finally, they denounce a young ministerial staffer who ended a live interview on Ontario’s wildfire response.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digi
Could AI data centres actually lower your power bill?
Ben Hilborn, founder and CEO of Elastic Energy, argues the AI data centre boom could actually lower electricity costs rather than drive them higher. He explains how smarter electricity markets, flexible power demand, and AI itself could reduce power bills and unlock new economic opportunities. It's a counterintuitive conversation about why the future of artificial intelligence depends as much on t
Canada’s Big Tech shakedown failed
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 - Canada’s Big Tech shakedown failed. Now Carney retreats in the face of American pressure, by Peter Menzies5:58 - 7 historical realities proving Canada has always been a classically liberal
Are today's graduates ready for an AI-powered workforce?
Jessica Biga-Wadstein, Canada’s country head at Pearson, and Coral Kennett, AWS Canada’s provincial government and education leader, discuss their collaborative research on AI readiness in Canada's workforce. They distinguish between AI skills gaps and readiness gaps, arguing that technical proficiency alone is insufficient—graduates need human capabilities like judgment, adaptability, and strateg
Nearly half of Canadian tax filers get back more than they pay in
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 - Nearly half of Canadian tax filers get back more than they pay in—that’s a political problem, by Charles Lammam8:58 - ‘One person, one vote’? It’s still an open debate in Canada, by Howard
Why Canada should deploy many more drones to fight wildfires
Ryan Gariepy, VP of robotics at Rockwell Automation and chair of the Canadian Robotics Council, says Canada should make much greater use of drones to spot wildfires early and support firefighters on the ground. He argues the technology already exists, but it's being underused and could be better integrated across governments, industry, and the military. He also addresses where artificial intellige
AI centres will bring prosperity to Canada—so what’s the hold up?
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 plus AI data centres equals prosperity and security—so what’s the hold up?, by Matt Spoke8:56 - Only Ottawa could build B.C.’s toll booth on Alberta oil, by Marco Navarro-GénieThis p
Eric Kaufmann: The woke era isn’t over yet
Eric Kaufmann, professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, examines the state of "wokeness" in Western democracies. He argues that while social momentum has shifted in the U.S., institutional identity politics remains deeply entrenched in Canada. Kaufmann discusses how the Liberal Party “colonized” Canadian identity in the 1960s, why Canadian conservatives are struggling to reclaim patr
Jew-hatred in Canada is widespread and unchecked
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 - Jew-hatred in Canada is widespread and unchecked, by Stephen Staley7:11 - How eliminating the capital gains tax can restore the Alberta Advantage, by Gerard LucyshynThis program is narrated
What blocking the Billy Bishop Airport expansion reveals about Canada's ability to build
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss the Carney government's decision to block the Billy Bishop airport expansion in Toronto. They examine whether vocal minorities can derail major infrastructure projects, what this signals about Canada's capacity to build, and whether it undermines the prime min
Carney minus an abundance agenda is just Trudeau in a banker’s suit
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.0:31 - Carney minus an abundance agenda is just Trudeau in a banker’s suit, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other
Will the climate issue fracture Carney's coalition?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the tension between climate action and energy development under Prime Minister Mark Carney. They explore how devastating wildfires have reignited climate concerns among Canadians, threatening Carney's coalition as support for the NDP rises. They discuss whether Carney's pivot from climate champion to energy advocate is politically sustainable, and whether C
Canada should stop being the super achiever that keeps apologizing
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 - Canada must stop being the super achiever that keeps apologizing, by Mac Van Wielingen6:14 - The 2026 World Cup may turn a rare profit—but will the host countries?, by Alicia PlanincicThis
Former B.C. Premier: Why Canada is failing at tackling Indian organized crime and extremism
Former B.C. Premier and former federal Liberal cabinet minister Ujjal Dosanjh examines the Bishnoi Gang's widespread presence in Canada following U.S. indictments linking the group to the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. He reflects on the evolution of South Asian organized crime since the 1980s, argues Canada's immigration screening has failed to keep pace w
Alberta has long produced an abundance of billion-dollar startups
Don Archibald argues that one of Canada's greatest entrepreneurial success stories has been hiding in plain sight. While the country celebrates tech unicorns, Alberta's independent energy sector has quietly produced dozens of billion-dollar companies. Drawing on more than three decades in the industry—including launching Cypress Energy after taking out a $75,000 second mortgage on his home—Archiba
Why Canada’s best response to U.S. tariffs is doing nothing at all
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 - Doug Ford is wrong: Why doing nothing at all is Canada’s best response to Trump’s tariffs, by Trevor Tombe7:29 - Pro-natalism doesn’t need a bold cultural revolution, just more little plato
Jews being attacked is Canada’s new normal
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 - Jews being attacked is Canada’s new normal, by Harrison Lowman4:47 - Canadian housing construction drops further below half of Carney government’s 500,000 per year target, rentals dominate
In search of a normal politician
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.0:17 - In search of a normal politician, by Sean Speer8:58 - Nancy Reagan was right. We should have just said no to drugs, by Mark JohnsonThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-
What the Canadian Jewish Barometer reveals about Canada's changing attitudes toward Jews
Dr. Robert Brym and Dr. Rhonda Lenton discuss their recent Canadian-Jewish Barometer study examining societal pressures facing Canadian Jews. They explore deteriorating attitudes toward Jews and Israel among Canadians, the correlation between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, and heightened fears within Jewish communities. They also address challenges on university campuses, limitations of equity-div
Oct 7th Nova Festival survivor: The massacre and how it should be memorialized
Shye Klein, a Canadian photographer and Nova Music Festival survivor, recounts the October 7th Hamas attack that murdered 344 festival-goers. He discusses the chaos of that morning and how he escaped, Israeli security failures that left attendees unprotected, and the ongoing struggles survivors face with PTSD recognition and support. Klein also addresses controversies surrounding the memorial site
What do Ontario’s wildfires have to do with an Alberta pipeline?
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 - What do Ontario’s wildfires have to do with an Alberta pipeline?, by Falice Chin11:37 - We’re not going to stop using the latest technology, but can we at least be a little embarrassed abou
Are Canadians actually obsessed with socialism? Not so fast
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.0:23 - Are Canadians actually obsessed with socialism? Not so fast, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great p
Trump’s latest tariff threats: Is Carney’s strategy failing?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the rocky week of Canada-U.S. relations, from President Trump's latest tariff threats to child labour accusations against Canada. They also discuss Prime Minister Carney's strategy of "anticipatory obedience" and whether Canada should push back harder against U.S. demands. They also examine the Gordie Howe Bridge controversy and the prime minister's politic
The CBC continues to gaslight conservatives
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 - The CBC continues to gaslight conservatives, even after its near-death experience, by Harrison Lowman7:26 - ‘A ticking time bomb’: Violent antisemitism in Canada more than doubles 2025 tota
David Frum: Is Carney's 'rupture thesis' a smart foreign policy strategy?
Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum discusses Prime Minister Carney's efforts to build a coalition of middle powers as Western allies reconsider their relationship with an increasingly unreliable United States. He argues that Trump's threats against allies—from Greenland to Canada—have fundamentally severed America's alliance system, creating a more transactional and unstable global
Trade tensions, climate politics, and Alberta's energy bargain
Keith McLaughlin and Amber Ruddy break down how Donald Trump's latest tariff threats could shape Canadian politics in the weeks ahead and whether Doug Ford has become a liability in trade talks. The political strategists then turn to Alberta, debating whether this summer's wildfires are likely to reshape public opinion around the province's evolving energy bargain and whether the Pathways carbon c
The cheapest cause in municipal politics is distracting from the problems here at home
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 - Stop posting about Israel-Palestine, councillor—there are potholes to patch, by Stephen Staley6:55 - Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada are an approximate 2.5% effective rate increase, less seve
Why Canadian media shouldn’t be ‘Elbows Up’ against Trump
As new Trump tariffs appear on the horizon, Full Press assesses whether a patriotic press becomes compromised, critiques The Walrus magazine's revisionist trucker convoy history, and wonders why the CBC is only showing one side of the criminalizing “residential school denialism” debate. They also examine veteran Globe journalist Robert Fife’s admission that the press Gallery is likely biased again
Canada’s middle power coalition is doomed to fail
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 - Canada’s middle power coalition is doomed to fail, by David Polansky7:42 - Mark Carney: A triumph of image over results, by Derek H. BurneyThis program is narrated by automated voices. To g
Why these Jews are abandoning Canada for the U.S. Bible Belt
Joe Roberts, executive director of Jewish Tulsa and a Canadian expat, discusses why some Canadian Jews are relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma amid rising antisemitism and what the mid-sized city in America’s Bible Belt is doing to attract them. He examines the safety concerns driving this migration, critiques the Canadian government's response to antisemitic threats, and explains Tulsa's appeal. Robert
Why Trump's 50 percent tariff threat may be overblown
Joseph Steinberg, professor of economics at the University of Toronto, analyzes President Trump's threat of 50 percent tariffs on certain Canadian exports. He argues the actual economic impact may be less severe than headlines suggest, as the tariffs would affect only a small portion of Canadian exports and major sectors remain exempt. Steinberg advocates for measured responses over retaliation, q
How Pathways' carbon capture ambitions have changed
Martha Hall Findlay, director of the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and one of the original architects of the Pathways carbon capture proposal, explains why she believes the project should have been postponed despite the recent agreement between Ottawa, Alberta, and the five oilsands companies behind it. Yet if that compromise is the political price of securing a new West Coast pi
Canadian values are our values
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 - Canadian values are our values, by Stephen Staley6:28 - 81% of Canadians say the U.S. relationship is broken. Only 31% of Americans have noticed, by Editorial BoardThis program is narrated
Why the media abandoned objectivity for activism
Should journalism inform the public or influence it? Independent journalist and podcast host Tara Henley discusses her new book The Trust Spiral: Why the Media Needs Objectivity, examining how journalists abandoned objectivity for activism. Henley traces the emergence of journalistic objectivity in the 19th century to more recently, when younger, progressive journalists rejected it for “identitari
Will Carney's new defence bank actually strengthen national security?
Richard Shimooka, The Hub's defence and security analyst and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, discusses Canada's Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) initiative. He explains how the institution aims to fund small and medium-sized defence enterprises facing capital access challenges, why few major allies have joined, and the growing skepticism toward the project. He also ex
Why are courts striking down mandatory minimum sentences for heinous crimes?
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 - Why Canadian courts are striking down mandatory minimum sentences for some of the worst crimes imaginable, by Christine Van Geyn7:07 - The most important provincial economic reforms…are fed
Will wildfires become Canada's defining political issue?
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss whether wildfires will become a defining political issue for the Carney government, drawing parallels to how the Harper government responded to climate concerns in 2007-2008. In the second half, they explore rising support for socialism among younger Canadians
Canada should become the data centre capital of the world
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.0:29 - Canada should become the data centre capital of the world, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great per
Special announcement from Alberta Edge
Falice Chin, The Hub's Alberta Bureau Chief, has a special message for listeners. Alberta Edge is celebrating its first anniversary. Forty-four podcast episodes and 67 articles later, the show is stronger than ever. Thank you for being part of the journey.The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtu
Why the Gordie Howe bridge dispute exposes a bigger problem
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Gordie Howe Bridge dispute and the deteriorating Canada-U.S. relationship. They analyze competing interpretations of the toll-sharing agreement between Ottawa and Washington and question whether Prime Minister Carney's conciliatory approach is sustainable. They also examine Canada's pattern of making concessions without securing reciprocal gains, the ri
Australia plans to defund universities that don’t stop their antisemitism. Should Canada?
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 - Australia plans to defund universities that don’t stop their antisemitism. Should Canada?, by Harrison Lowman9:36 - Canadians’ trust in media keeps falling—and no wonder, by Peter MenziesTh
Why wildfires are reshaping Canadian climate politics
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the severe wildfires in Ontario and their political implications. They examine how acute environmental events raise climate change salience among voters, the Carney government's contradictory environmental agenda, and questions of state capacity as hollowed-out provincial governments struggle to manage large-scale emergencies. They also explore whether thes
Population aging doesn’t have to slow us down
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 - Population aging doesn’t have to slow us down, by Trevor Tombe6:58 - The missing link in Canada’s electrification push, by Falice ChinThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get fu
The Alberta AI revolution that could reshape Confederation
Graeme Harrison, CEO of Augur and Simply Silicon, believes the growing revolt against AI infrastructure is only the beginning. He argues Alberta’s contrarian push to become Canada’s AI powerhouse is fuelled by considerable hype and could leave many speculative projects—and their investors—empty-handed. Yet if even some of those bets pay off, they could further shift wealth and political power west
Top-earning Canadian families pay 65% of all income taxes in Canada
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 - Top-earning Canadian families pay 65% of all income taxes in Canada, and over 50% of all individual taxes: Report, by Graeme Gordon7:34 - Is Alberta repeating Ontario’s online gambling expe
Who really pays the bulk of taxes in Canada—and is it sustainable?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss a new Fraser Institute report showing that high-income earners shoulder a disproportionate share of Canada's tax burden. They examine what this means for a country where public support for expanded government services is increasing. They also discuss Canada's heavy reliance on income taxes compared to the consumption-based tax models used in Scandinavian co
Why one Jewish org has a 'Plan B 'for Jewish Canadians who no longer feel safe
Amir Epstein, CEO of Tafsik, discusses how his organization has evolved from combating antisemitism through advocacy, counter-protests, and legal action to launching a "Plan B" initiative helping Jewish Canadians explore relocation. He shares why Panama has emerged as an unexpected top destination alongside Israel, recounting firsthand stories from its Jewish community, and reflects on what the ri
Two-tier health care? Canada should be so lucky!
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 - Two-tier health care? Canada should be so lucky!, by Howard Anglin5:24 - 42% of Canadian manufacturing companies have moved to the U.S. or are considering it, and Ottawa is running out of t
Why the Iranian regime is more vulnerable now than ever before
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses Iran's information warfare tactics and the regime's current vulnerabilities. He explains how TikTok and Chinese social media manipulated narratives during the Iran conflict, and he explores the regime's weakened state following military strikes and fatal flaws in the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. Dubowitz argues th
Why did the Canadian Museum for Human Rights lose its only Jewish trustee?
Mark 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
The hidden costs of Alberta's online gambling expansion
Renze 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
Where is PM Carney’s second-in-command?
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 - 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
Carney surges in a whirlwind political summer while Poilievre struggles
Amanda 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 t
The Liberal Party has proven durable—Trudeauism has not
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.0:32 - 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
Is this Pierre Poilievre's toughest summer?
Rudyard 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 con
Canada is finally embracing its energy potential
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 - 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 au
David Frum on what went wrong with Trump's Iran war—and why it matters
Leading 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 vulner
Danielle Smith: Why pipelines and AI are the heart of Alberta's economic vision
Danielle 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 develo
Trump, NATO & Iran: Janice Gross Stein breaks down the world's biggest flashpoints
Janice 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
Alberta is right to want a better deal
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 - Alberta is right to want a better deal, by Sean Speer7:06 - Canadian dollar reaches 14-month low, near 70 cents to the U.S. dollar—main driver is diverging interest rates, not CUSMA, by Gra
Why is this judge banning Canadian media from covering an alleged major terrorist plot?
Full Press asks why a Quebec judge is blocking reporting on a case that could involve the first active-duty Canadian military member to be charged with terrorist offences under the Criminal Code. The panel also asks why the Committee to Protect Journalists considers media “affiliated with militant groups” to be journalists, and raises concerns about a federal government memo that imagines legal ac
Is Canada's $24B German submarine deal a strategic win or mistake?
Richard Shimooka, The Hub's defence and security analyst and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, discusses Canada's decision to purchase 12 German submarines from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. He explores the strategic rationale behind the procurement, the growing subsea threats from China and Russia, and concerns about rapid technological change in warfare. He also questions the Carn
Can the Port of Vancouver handle supertankers?
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 - Can the Port of Vancouver handle supertankers? A closer look at the other megaproject inside Alberta’s pipeline proposal, by Falice Chin6:21 - The AI boom and debt wall—Global risks for Can
Why AI, energy, and infrastructure will define the continent’s future
On this special episode of Hub Dialogues, we bring you a curated collection of conversations and remarks from the New North America Summit, hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. Held earlier this past June, the summit brought together nearly 100 thought leaders—from today’s decision-makers to the next generation of leaders shaping the continent’s future—to explore a forwar
Why PM Carney's Senate appointments signal a major power shift
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's appointment of four new senators, including Liberal strategist Tom Pitfield and Conservative MP Richard Martel, marking a decisive break from Justin Trudeau's "independent" Senate appointments. They examine how Carney is consolidating power through partisan appointments to expand the government's majority, as well as the broader fail
Why does B.C. get to extract royalties from the West Coast pipeline?
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 most overlooked aspect of the new West Coast pipeline could be the most consequential, by Jack M. Mintz6:21 - The Carney government’s expanding power to identify Canadians online, acces
How antisemitism infiltrated Canadian universities
Peter L. Biro, founder of Section 1, a democracy and civics think tank, describes why he resigned from Toronto’s Massey College and why he believes truth-seeking in Canadian post-secondary schools has been replaced by activism and antisemitism.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
Canada's West Coast pipeline: Is politics undermining the free-market?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the massive public investment required for a new pipeline to Canada's West Coast that was announced over the Canada Day weekend. They explore how political negotiations burdened the project with costly conditions, including carbon sequestration requirements and provincial concessions. Finally, they examine whether Alberta is abandoning its free-market princ
Why B.C. and Eby are cooperating with Carney on a new West Coast pipeline
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 B.C.—and David Eby—are cooperating with Mark Carney on a new West Coast pipeline, by Kirk LaPointe5:49 - It’s time to bring back dress codes, by Harrison LowmanThis program is narrated
Why Trump's CUSMA decision isn't shocking Canadians
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss President Trump's decision not to renew CUSMA. They analyze whether Canadians have become desensitized to trade uncertainty, and debate the political risks of bilateral U.S.-Mexico negotiations.In the second half, they explore Pierre Poilievre's shadow cabinet
Get over your anti-Americanism, Canada
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.0:23 - Get over your anti-Americanism, Canada, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to th
How Alberta's pipeline proposal could give Canada new global leverage
Jackie Forrest says Alberta's proposed West Coast oil pipeline has gone from political long shot to credible national megaproject. The executive director of the ARC Energy Research Institute breaks down why the Roberts Bank route could transform Canada's energy exports, boost oil prices, and create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow the oilsands and diversify trade beyond the United States
Canada's new West Coast pipeline: costly error or necessary compromise?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer debate the federal government's new pipeline agreement with Alberta and British Columbia. While Sean credits Prime Minister Carney's political deftness in securing the deal, Rudyard argues the project represents a costly political compromise that prioritizes politics over market efficiency. They also discuss the pipeline's southern route, public financing concerns,
B.C. developer explains why the real housing problem remains unsolved
Beau Jarvis, CEO of Wesgroup Properties, unpacks British Columbia's plan to buy up unsold condo inventory for affordable housing. He argues the policy treats symptoms rather than root causes, and points out that developers were never consulted in shaping it. He makes the case for a different fix: lowering development charges and reforming the regulatory system. Jarvis also explains how municipal g
How Canada’s courts have turned delay into a get-out-of-jail-free card
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 - Getting away with murder: How Canada’s courts have turned delay into a get-out-of-jail-free card, by Stephen Staley5:58 - Complaints against CRA jump 27 percent to 3-year high, taxpayers’ o
Trump won't renew CUSMA: What's next for Canada-U.S. trade?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss President Trump's decision not to renew CUSMA and its implications. They examine the Trump administration's shift toward tariffs as a fiscal and economic strategy, driven by America's deteriorating debt situation. They also explore whether Canada should negotiate now or wait until after U.S. midterms, the likelihood of additional tariffs despite existing tr
Why Canada's first Indigenous appellate court judge is building an Indigenous-Jewish alliance
Justice Harry LaForme, Canada's first First Nations appellate court judge, explains why he sees Israel as a decolonization project rather than a colonial one, and why that perspective puts him at odds with narratives gaining traction in universities and activist circles. He discusses the striking parallels between Indigenous experiences in Canada and Jews in Israel, the moral imperative he feels t
The biggest financial transfer in Canada that nobody talks about
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 - The biggest financial transfer in Canada that nobody talks about, by Trevor Tombe7:08 - Canadians and permanent residents leaving Canada at highest rate since 1950s, over 150,000 emigrated
The Hub celebrates Canada Day
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.0:28 - ‘We’re still in the fight’: The Hub celebrates Canada Day, by The Hub StaffThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great
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