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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.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 16min
Canadians think crime is getting worse—and they're not wrong
Dave Snow, associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph who studies criminal justice trends. He explains the violent crime severity index and how it differs from standard crime rates. He highlights where violence is rising, contrasts national and regional patterns, and examines how headline-friendly declines can hide more serious trends.
Feb 26, 2026 • 17min
David Frum on Trump's rambling State of the Union and tariff defeat
David Frum, author and political commentator known for sharp policy analysis, breaks down Trump's rambling State of the Union and what it signals for his term. He also digs into the Supreme Court decision on emergency tariffs and how that reshapes U.S. trade tactics and Canada-U.S. talks. Short, incisive takes on political theater, immigration choices, and the limits of presidential showmanship.
Feb 26, 2026 • 34min
Alberta's strategic advantage in Canada's new defence plan
Cole Rosentreter, retired infantry sergeant and founder/CEO of Pegasus, builds Arctic-ready autonomous aviation and sensor tech. He discusses Alberta’s extreme-weather aviation innovations, how local industrial skills transfer to defence, the strategic importance of the Northwest Passage, and procurement hurdles that will shape Canada’s Arctic role.
Feb 26, 2026 • 13min
Canada's global performance rankings are in freefall
Mike Moffatt, economist and commentator, outlines Canada’s slide in international rankings and questions how we measure national success. Kelden Formosa, policy analyst and writer, explains the debate over Alberta’s per-student funding for independent schools and what choice means for equity and outcomes. Short, sharp takes on national ambition, wellbeing, housing pressures, school funding trade-offs, and pluralism in education.
Feb 25, 2026 • 49min
Oren Cass on Trump and the ideological realignment reshaping America
Oren Cass, founder and chief economist at American Compass, who shapes conservative economic thinking. He discusses why the U.S. is abandoning benevolent global leadership, how tariffs and balanced trade fit a new vision, the divergence between the New Right and New Left, and what this realignment means for labour, industrial policy, and Canada.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 16min
In defence of the Great One
Matthew Grylls, government relations specialist and commentator, defends Wayne Gretzky amid Canada–U.S. cultural tensions. He argues politics should not overshadow hockey. He discusses Gretzky’s charitable service, how geopolitical narratives drew him in, and urges Canadians to prioritize the game and unity over political ostracism.
Feb 24, 2026 • 45min
How Jew hatred became normalized in Canada
Jesse Brown, editor and publisher of Canadaland, discusses his six-part investigative podcast series, "What Is Happening Here," on antisemitism in Canada. He examines the surge in antisemitism since October 7th, from prevented mass murder plots to the systematic exclusion of Jews from Canadian institutions. He explores how anti-Zionist movements have mainstreamed hateful rhetoric, why progressive activists often dismiss Jewish concerns, and how media have failed to adequately cover this crisis. 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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Steve Staley - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2026 • 12min
What the Supreme Court smackdown means for 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 - What the Supreme Court smackdown—and Trump's new global tariff—mean for Canada, by Joseph Steinberg 6:03 - Don't overreact to our silver medals, Canada—that was great hockey, by Kirk LaPointe This 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/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2026 • 14min
Why AI could trigger the mother of all recessions
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss a new Citrini Research report about how AI could trigger an unprecedented economic recession within the next two years. They argue that rapid AI adoption—particularly tools enabling non-technical users to replicate expert work—threatens knowledge workers who have sustained the modern economy, and that, unlike previous technological disruptions, this transition may happen at a faster rate. They explore how this disruption challenges existing policy frameworks and requires urgent political attention before widespread labour market dislocation occurs. Read the Citrini Research paper here: https://www.citriniresearch.com/p/2028gic. 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 Elia Gross - Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Host Andy Wong/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2026 • 46min
Is Elbows Up a left-wing cult?: The Hub Debates
Elamin Abdelmahmoud, culture writer and editor of "Elbows Up: Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance," defends his book- a progressive response to Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty. He attempts to define Canadian identity and what he sees as the role CanCon protections play in our national defence. Abdelmahmoud shares Canadian public anxieties over American threats. He also responds to criticism that the left has been late to the Canadian patriotic party. 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 & Video Editor David Matta - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
