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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Mar 20, 2026 • 19min
Trump's Iran War: Canada's economic risks and energy opportunities
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the escalating Iran war, focusing on President Trump's erratic leadership and its economic fallout for Canada. They examine how the war threatens Canada's contracting economy while potentially creating long-term opportunities for Canadian energy exports. In the second half, they explore AI's transformative impact on policy-making, detailing how AI tools can now generate sophisticated government documents. They argue that this new development democratizes the policy development process and disrupts traditional think tanks and consulting firms. If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2026 • 22min
Inside the battle for Banff
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 - Inside the 'Americanization' of Canada's national parks: The decade-long battle over control of Banff and Jasper, by Falice Chin 17:52 - Canada has a long, hard road ahead if it wants to meet its lofty investment ambitions, by Alicia Planincic 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 & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2026 • 17min
Carney vs. chaos: How global shocks are strengthening his hand
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president at Oyster Group and political strategist, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data and polling expert, discuss why Liberals hold a big lead. They explore which voter groups are shifting. They examine how global shocks and foreign policy moves boost political standing and how opposition strategy shifts when international threats dominate.
Mar 19, 2026 • 35min
Travis Dhanraj's CBC takedown: Truth or lies?
A lively rundown of a fiery House of Commons testimony that blasted CBC culture and practices. Short allegations about DEI tokenism, ideological homogeneity, and guest restrictions are aired. The hosts debate whether the claims point to personal grievance or systemic bias. The show also probes how government favors certain media and the scale of journalism subsidies.
Mar 19, 2026 • 44min
How an oil tycoon ended up fighting the 'Americanization' of Canada's national parks
Adam Waterous, oil executive and Mount Norquay owner, fought a decade to challenge consolidation in Canada’s national parks tourism. He discusses plans for a Calgary–Banff passenger rail, building intercept parking and a gondola link, and how a U.S. company’s rollup may be driving prices, congestion and crowding. He also explores how Parks Canada rules and regulation shape who controls iconic landscapes.
Mar 19, 2026 • 14min
What rising oil prices mean for your bank account
Trevor Tombe, a University of Calgary economics professor known for public policy and macro analysis, breaks down a recent oil price surge. He explains supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and why Canadian households still feel the pinch. Tombe outlines modelling of direct and supply-chain effects, estimates added annual fuel costs, and maps who gains and who loses from higher oil prices.
Mar 18, 2026 • 21min
Why Yuri Fulmer wants to be the next leader of the BC Conservatives
Businessman Yuri Fulmer argues why she should be the next leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. The global chair of United Way Worldwide explains how he's watched his province's health care, education, and public safety systems gradually eroded over three decades. Fulmer advocates growing the economy through more natural resource development, addressing the province's record $13.3 billion dollar deficit through efficiency rather than cuts, and protecting property rights amid concerns around Indigenous land title decisions. He insists he would be a leader who would allow his MLAs to speak freely, while maintaining discipline amongst a fractured conservative movement. In the next few weeks, The Hub will interview the lead contenders vying to become leader of the BC Conservatives, and the next leader of the Official Opposition. 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 Elia Gross - Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2026 • 16min
Don't mock Alberta separatism—it could get really serious, really quick
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 - Don't mock Alberta separatism—it could get really serious, really quick, by Falice Chin 8:36 - Has collectivism poisoned the well of American conservatism?, by Michel Kelly-Gagnon 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 & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2026 • 35min
Why modular construction is a game-changer for Canada's housing crisis
Adam Beattie, president of ATCO Structures, argues that modular construction can tackle the housing market's three biggest challenges: speed, scale, and affordability. He explains how ATCO's facilities can produce homes much faster and at a far greater scale than traditional construction, and why this approach has the potential to significantly expand Canada's housing supply. This episode is presented in partnership with ATCO Structures. 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: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2026 • 17min
What the Iran war means for Canada's economy
Trevor Tombe, professor of economics at the University of Calgary, discusses how the Iran conflict is reshaping Canada's economic landscape. He analyzes the cascading effects of energy price volatility on inflation, interest rates, and consumer costs, while exploring the Bank of Canada's dilemma in responding to potentially temporary shocks. Tombe also discusses the paradox facing oil-producing provinces like Alberta, where higher energy prices strain consumers but significantly boost government revenues and economic growth. 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 Elia Gross - Editor Falice Chin - Host Vahid Salemi/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
