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 12, 2026 • 13min
It's obvious why violence is growing in Canada
Episode Description 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 - It's obvious why violence is growing in Canada: We've tolerated hatred for far too long, by Stephen Staley 7:00 - The Canadian government is deciding who's a journalist now, by Harrison Lowman 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 11, 2026 • 28min
Why corporate Canada needs to stand up against antisemitism
Jon Love, founder and executive chair of KingSett Capital, discusses the rise of antisemitism in Canada following October 7th and the troubling silence from business and political leaders. He argues that Canadians must separate foreign conflicts from domestic issues, emphasizing that all Canadians deserve equal rights and protection regardless of ethnicity or religion. He also challenges the business community's reluctance to speak out and calls on non-Jewish Canadians to become active allies by condemning antisemitic acts and fostering a culture of mutual respect. 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 - Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Chris Young/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2026 • 16min
The Canadian government is now deciding who is a journalist
Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman discuss how major federal departments are now prioritizing media access based on government-subsidized journalism outlets. They discuss how what was supposed to be a payroll tax appears to have mutated into a media licensing regime, and argue how this threatens journalistic independence while stifling innovation in Canadian media. 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 and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2026 • 13min
The beginning of the end for David Eby and the BC NDP?
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 beginning of the end for David Eby and the BC NDP?, by Kirk LaPointe 7:44 - Getting in bed with the CRTC is a big mistake for Canadian media—so of course they're eager to do it, by Peter Menzies 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.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 11min
Why Canada needs a national energy corridor now
Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities, outlines a plan for an interprovincial national energy corridor. He discusses boosting grid reliability and sharing resources across provinces. He highlights how complementary strengths like BC hydro and Alberta renewables can stabilize markets. He covers cost-sharing, potential federal coordination, and multi-use infrastructure benefits.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 15min
Trump's Iran reversal: What it means for U.S. credibility
They dissect a sudden policy reversal on Iran and why a lack of strategy can undercut military advantages. They explore how flip-flopping harms U.S. credibility and global deterrence. They trace a pattern of inconsistent decisions across China, Russia and Greenland. They discuss moral and opportunity costs, including civilian tolls and weakened support for pro-freedom movements.
Mar 10, 2026 • 12min
What should we make of Alberta's risky referendum?
Howard Anglin, an Oxford doctoral student writing on Canadian politics, warns that a strong referendum result could normalize separatism and reshape Alberta's political scene. Robin Guy, a Crestview Strategy vice-president and public policy commentator, digs into the economic risks from looming transport labour strikes and argues for updated labour rules to protect supply chains.
Mar 9, 2026 • 38min
Lawrence of Arabia: War, betrayal, and the birth of the modern Middle East
Veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson discusses his book "Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East" live at the Royal Canadian Military Institute. Anderson explores the eccentric T.E. Lawrence's transformation from British intelligence officer to a rebel fighting mercilessly for Arab independence, his pioneering guerrilla warfare tactics in the desolate desert, and his ultimate betrayal through the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement. The interview examines Lawrence's conflicted loyalties, his rejection of British imperialism, and how the post-WWI partition of the Middle East planted seeds of war that continue to be felt today. This episode was taped live on February 11, 2026, as part of the RCMI's military history night series. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2026 • 13min
Three synagogues attacked: Why Canada needs to urgently act now
Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, discusses the recent shootings at three Canadian synagogues in Toronto and the escalating threats facing Jewish communities. He examines the progression from protests to violent attacks, drawing parallels to incidents in Australia. Shack argues for urgent action, including fixing Canada's security support program, enforcing existing laws, and addressing the presence of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps operatives in Canada. He also emphasizes the need for accountability and collective action against rising extremism. 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 Elia Gross - Editor Stephen Staley - Host Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2026 • 14min
How the Iran War could trigger a Canadian recession
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss spiking oil prices and the economic fallout from escalating conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran. They examine how spiking oil prices threaten to push North America into recession, impact household budgets and mortgage rates, and expose vulnerabilities in Canada's debt-dependent economy. They also explore whether market pressures will influence President Trump's war strategy and question the sustainability of America's unilateral approach without consulting allies. 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 Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Vahid Salemi/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
