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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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Jan 23, 2026 • 23min
Is Carney's 'rupture' diagnosis correct?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's consequential week, particularly his Davos speech arguing the post-war international order has "ruptured." They debate whether this represents a fundamental global transformation or an episodic response to Trump's presidency. In the second half, they explore challenges the Conservative Party is facing, the gap between Carney's rhetoric and policy execution, and whether his diagnosis justifies major economic restructuring. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. 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 Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2026 • 32min
Can Carney turn global rhetoric into action?
In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Prime Minister Carney's major speech at Davos and its domestic political implications. They analyze whether Carney's articulation of global disorder will resonate with Canadians, debate the government's lack of concrete policy proposals, and examine new polling on Pierre Poilievre's Conservative 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 Alisha Rao - 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.
Jan 23, 2026 • 12min
Did Mark Carney's Davos speech overestimate the Trump threat?
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 - Greenland climbdown: Did Mark Carney's Davos speech overestimate the Trump threat?, by Rudyard Griffiths 7:21 - Over 105,000 patients left Canada for health-care treatments in other countries in 2025, by Graeme Gordon 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 To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2026 • 31min
Why is Mark Carney rolling out the welcome mat for China's propaganda media?
Full Press discusses the federal government's plan to make it much easier for Beijing-controlled media to operate freely in Canada following the prime minister's trip to China, gets to the bottom of new allegations that the CBC has a "crying room" for stressed staff, and asks whether mainstream media covered the trucker convoy fairly now that the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled the Trudeau government's use of the Emergencies Act was illegal. 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.
Jan 22, 2026 • 15min
Carney's China trade deal: A win for Western agriculture and energy
Gary Mar, President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation, discusses Canada's new trade deal with China. He examines whether the agreement balances economic opportunity with national security concerns, and its significance for Western Canada's agriculture and energy sectors. He addresses criticisms of the trade deal in light of Taiwan and potential U.S. retaliation, and argues the deal represents progress while cautioning against over-reliance on any single marketplace. 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 Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2026 • 32min
Why entrepreneurial thinking matters more than ever
Derrick Hunter argues that entrepreneurship isn't limited to startups or Silicon Valley—it is the foundation of economic opportunity. In this episode of Alberta Edge, the CEO of Bluesky Equities and namesake of The Hub's Hunter Prize says every private-sector job begins with entrepreneurial risk. Hunter discusses Calgary's growing tech sector, how the 2014 oil downturn accelerated diversification, and why Alberta's risk-taking culture stands out nationally. He also examines broader challenges facing Canada, including weak productivity growth, uncompetitive tax policy, regulatory barriers, and a national reluctance to celebrate business success. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2026 • 15min
Why Canada should think twice before building more refineries
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 - Why Canada should think twice before building more refineries, by Trevor Tombe 8:50 - Carney defines his doctrine, by Sean Speer and Taylor Jackson 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 To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2026 • 16min
Carney at Davos: Rupture in the world order?
Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths analyze Prime Minister Carney's speech at Davos, examining his assertion that America's shift away from being a global leader represents a permanent "rupture" rather than a transitional moment. They debate whether Carney's claim that "integration is subordination" signals the end of Canada's free trade era, and question the gap between his ambitious international rhetoric and domestic reforms. 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 Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2026 • 16min
How Carney's China trade deal benefits Western 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 - How Carney's China trade deal benefits Western Canada, by Falice Chin 7:43 - Here's how Canada can prevent antisemitic extremism, 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 To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 12min
The disconnect between Davos rhetoric and reality
A deep dive into the disconnect between Davos’ ideals and real-world issues. The hosts critique the elitist gathering, arguing it fuels populism by prioritizing corporate interests over ordinary citizens. They discuss how policies from Davos attendees perpetuate inequality and distrust. A call for business leaders to focus on real jobs rather than empty social rhetoric resonates throughout the conversation. The spectacle of Davos is likened to a historical moment of indifference, emphasizing an urgent need for change from the elite's public performances.
