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.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 34min
How the media embarrassed itself covering the trans Tumbler Ridge shooter
Full Press discusses how mainstream media tied themselves in knots when trying to describe the transgender Tumbler Ridge shooter, assesses the damage of Jeff Bezos' Washington Post firing a third of its staff, and asks whether AI is becoming the new media bias watchdog. 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 Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2026 • 33min
What to expect as Alberta faces a multi-billion-dollar deficit
Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin join Alberta Edge's biweekly political panel to break down what to expect from Alberta's upcoming budget amid a projected multi-billion-dollar deficit. They debate whether Premier Danielle Smith can balance fiscal restraint with mounting pressure on health care, education, and infrastructure. The conversation also examines the government's immigration narrative, Alberta's longstanding resistance to new taxes, and whether the NDP or separatist groups are offering a clearer alternative fiscal vision. 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/@TheHubCanada 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) 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 Keith McLaughlin - Panelist Amber Ruddy - Panelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2026 • 14min
How the risk of separation could cost Alberta thousands of jobs
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 - How the risk of separation could cost Alberta thousands of jobs, by Trevor Tombe 6:47 - The good (and lots of bad) in Canada's new defence industrial strategy, by Richard Shimooka 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 18, 2026 • 32min
Why Canada can't afford to move slowly on AI innovation
Hilary Carter, the SVP of research at the Linux Foundation, discusses why Canadian firms have been slower to adopt AI than their global peers, what "AI readiness" actually means for businesses, and why open-source AI might be the key to unlocking Canada's potential. Carter makes a compelling case that we're at a defining moment—one that requires urgency over caution, execution over endless consultation, and a willingness to get uncomfortable. This episode is presented in partnership with Meta. 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: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Sean Speer - 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.
Feb 18, 2026 • 16min
How Carney is achieving his majority government, without an election
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the floor to the Liberal Party, which brings Carney within three seats of a majority government. They examine whether upcoming byelections could deliver Carney a majority without a general election, the political implications of governing with a narrow majority versus a larger mandate, and Pierre Poilievre's weakened position. They then explore Carney's ruthless political pragmatism, the legitimacy of floor crossings in parliamentary democracy, and the Conservative Party's diminished standing. 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 - Hosts Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - 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 18, 2026 • 13min
Why does Canada feel broken?
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 - Canada feels broken? You can blame our faltering institutions, by David Polansky 7:15 - Carney's Team Canada (opposition parties need not apply), by Rick Roth 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 17, 2026 • 14min
Carney's CUSMA gamble: Ottawa insider to lead negotiations
Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's appointment of Janice Charette as Canada's chief CUSMA negotiator with the Trump administration. They examine Charette's extensive Ottawa credentials and debate whether her traditional bureaucratic background is an asset or liability when facing off against a MAGA White House. They then explore Carney's broader pattern of appointing Trudeau-era establishment figures, and whether this technocratic, Ottawa-centric approach creates vulnerabilities in an era of populist politics. 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 - Hosts Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - 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 17, 2026 • 14min
First Nations don't need saving—they need government to get out of the way
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 - First Nations don't need saving—they need government to get out of the way, by Karen Restoule 5:52 - Canada has a youth extremism problem it can't continue to ignore, by Daniel Robson 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 16, 2026 • 46min
Can lab-grown meat actually taste good and save the planet?
Bruce Friedrich, founder of the Good Food Institute, discusses his new book, Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity's Favorite Food—and Our Future. He argues for the need for technological innovation in meat production and explains how plant-based and cultivated meat can address environmental, health, and food security challenges. He also discusses the importance of achieving price and taste parity rather than relying on dietary mandates, and how science, policy, and industry can work together to meet the world's soaring demand for meat. 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 Alex Matta - Sound Editor Sean Speer - 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.
Feb 16, 2026 • 14min
Jewish groups advocate for new hate crime laws to punish perpetrators
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 - Jewish groups advocate for new hate crime laws and better police tools to punish perpetrators, by Graeme Gordon 8:14 - Why AI governance needs the moral vocabulary of the oil patch, by Nina Rehill-Pattar 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.
