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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.

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Today · 5 min
Be careful how you talk about Canadian ‘sovereignty’
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. 0:14 - Be careful how you talk about Canadian ‘sovereignty’, by Howard Anglin 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.
Yesterday · 37 min
How is Carney using the Canada-U.S. trade war to his advantage?
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss the consequences from collapsed Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. They examine Prime Minister Carney's commanding performance following the breakdown, the rally-around-the-flag effect benefiting the Liberals, and the challenges facing the Conservatives. They also explore whether Canadian politicians face perverse incentives to prolong the crisis given its political benefits, regional tensions over retaliatory measures, and the difficulty of reaching any deal amid heightened public emotions on both sides of the border. 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: Daphne Liang - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yesterday · 1 min
The trade deal that never was
In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, arguing that the mid-week deal—allegedly protecting roughly 85-90 percent of Canadian exports—was reasonable despite imperfections. They challenge the prevailing view that any compromise represents disloyalty, suggesting political incentives and nationalist sentiment may be preventing rational cost-benefit analysis. The discussion examines how the trade war could enable expanded state intervention in the economy and questions whether Canada's retaliatory approach serves its long-term interests. If you are enjoying free versions 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: Daphne Liang - Producer and Video Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yesterday · 19 min
How do we end the trade war with U.S.?
Christopher Sands, director of the Center for U.S.-Canada Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, discusses the breakdown of recent trade negotiations between the two countries. He analyzes the escalating tensions under the Trump administration, explores whether the hostility toward Canada is strategic or ideological, and discusses the deterioration of institutional mechanisms for bilateral dialogue. He argues both nations must separate rhetoric from reality and rebuild their relationship through renewed public engagement and strengthened institutional frameworks. 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: Daphne Liang - Producer Alisha Rao - Video Editor Sean Speer - Host Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yesterday · 16 min
Why did the Canada-U.S. trade deal collapse?
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. 0:22 - Canada-U.S. trade deal collapse explained: Why it failed, who’s to blame, and the economic cost of an extended trade war, by Graeme Gordon 9:53 - China is winning the energy war, by Art Korpach 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.
Thursday · 17 min
Why PM Carney must release the trade deal he rejected
Shuvaloy Majumdar, shadow minister for Canada-U.S. relations and Conservative MP for Calgary Heritage, explains why the Liberal government should release the U.S. trade deal they rejected, recall Parliament, and whether his party has delivered mixed messages when it comes to responding to the Trump administration. 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: Daphne Liang - Producer and Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday · 50 min
Why Avi Lewis believes ‘democratic socialism’ will save Canada
Avi Lewis, the new leader of the federal NDP, discusses Canada’s response to Trump’s tariffs, his plan for nationwide government-run grocery stores, and how he hopes to win back working-class voters from the Conservatives. The journalist-turned-politician explains how he will harness populist anger, fill in a gaping hole on the Canadian Left, and ultimately rebuild his party from its lowest seat count in history. Lewis also addresses accusations of antisemitism and fringe identity politics beliefs within the NDP. 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: Alisha Rao - Producer Daphne Liang - Video Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday · 43 min
How to grow a local economy from the ground up
Zita Cobb argues that Canada’s economic challenge isn’t a lack of assets, but a failure to recognize and develop the resources, knowledge, and people already rooted in communities across the country. The Newfoundland entrepreneur, who began her career in Calgary’s oilpatch and went on to build the acclaimed Fogo Island Inn in her hometown, explains how place-based economic development can turn local strengths into wealth-generating opportunities. A judge for this year’s Hunter Prize, Cobb also reflects on Canada’s decline in entrepreneurship and what it will take to create the conditions for more people to build businesses where they live. 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 falice@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday · 16 min
Free trade is over and Canada needs a competitiveness agenda—fast
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 - Free trade is over and Canada needs a competitiveness agenda—fast, by Sean Speer 9:21 - Ontario’s $15-billion nuclear mirage, by Leonard Waverman and Goran Calic 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.
Wednesday · 25 min
Can Trump’s tariffs help solve America’s $40-trillion debt problem?
Trevor Tombe, University of Calgary economist and Hub contributor, breaks down America’s worsening fiscal picture—and why tariffs may be evolving from a trade weapon into a politically palatable form of taxation. He explains why tariff revenue can’t come close to fixing the U.S. federal deficit approaching six percent of GDP, and how the levies can weaken investment, productivity, and economic growth. Tombe also looks at what bond markets are signalling about America’s mounting debt and why the consequences won’t stop at the Canadian border. 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 falice@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday · 15 min
Something strange is happening in bond markets
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 - Something strange is happening in bond markets, by Charles Lammam 8:49 - Which American goods should Carney tariff? Breaking down Canada’s retaliation trilemma, by Trevor Tombe 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.
Tuesday · 33 min
Can Jewish communities move beyond surviving to thriving?
Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the state of pluralism in North America following October 7th. Kurtzer argues for moving beyond survival-focused thinking toward Jewish thriving and excellence, examines the collapse of distinctions between antisemitism and antizionism, and explores the erosion of democratic norms in liberal societies. He addresses the responsibility of pluralistic democracies to protect minority communities and challenges Jewish institutions to remain engaged in building inclusive societies despite rising hostility. 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: Alisha Rao - Producer and Video Editor Stephen Staley - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday · 13 min
Carney walked away—but was it really a bad deal on balance?
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 - Carney walked away—but was it really a bad deal on balance?, by Sean Speer 5:34 - Send the negotiators back, prime minister, by Rudyard Griffiths 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.
Monday · 17 min
Carney and Trump on the brink: Why did the Canada-U.S. trade deal collapse?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze President Trump's escalating tariff threats against Canada following the collapse of trade negotiations. They examine why a deal that seemed nearly complete fell apart at the eleventh hour, potentially due to last-minute interference from Treasury Secretary Lutnick and advisor Navarro. Speer argues the proposed agreement was actually favourable for Canada, preserving tariff-free access for most exports, while both discuss whether rising tensions on both sides make salvaging a deal increasingly difficult. 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: Daphne Liang - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday · 41 min
Why Preston Manning wants Alberta to stay in Canada
Preston Manning, founder of the Reform Party of Canada, examines Alberta's referendum on a separation referendum and rising Western separatism. He argues that federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction fuels discontent across Western Canada, advocating for legislative solutions rather than symbolic gestures. Manning also discusses how to constructively channel populist movements through education and democratic engagement, critiques Prime Minister Carney's approach to regional tensions, diagnoses the federal conservative movement’s ailments, and draws on Western Canada's historical experience with bottom-up political movements to address contemporary challenges to national unity. 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: Pouya Daneshpajooh - Producer and Video Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday · 17 min
Ontario should join Alberta in challenging the Canada Health Act
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 - Ontario should join Alberta in challenging the Canada Health Act, by Matt Spoke 9:22 - Is Toronto Metropolitan University actually interested in solving its antisemitism problem?, by Mark Sandler 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.
August 22 · 7 min
Conservatives are losing more than elections
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. 0:24 - Conservatives are losing more than elections, by Sean Speer 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.
August 21 · 28 min
The political fallout of a new Canada-U.S. trade deal
Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss the Canada-U.S. interim trade deal. They examine why the Carney government is accepting tariffs after months of resistance, the political challenges of selling concessions to a public conditioned to expect defiance against Trump, and the unraveling consensus among premiers. The panel explores whether this deal can be successfully communicated, how it affects Carney's political capital, and the implications for Canada's upcoming investment summit. If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Politics, 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: Alisha Rao - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 21 · 1 min
The Canada-U.S. trade deal developments and the CPC's bizarre week
In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the current state of the Canada-U.S. trade deal, arguing it represents a fundamental shift from free trade to managed trade with permanent tariffs. They examine why Canada delayed negotiations only to accept terms similar to those secured by Europe and Japan months earlier. In the back half of the show, they focus on the Conservative Party's recent abandonment of fiscal conservatism. They critique the party's apparent commitments to increasing Old Age Security and defending supply management, arguing these positions betray core conservative principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility. The two explore whether bond market pressures might force a return to fiscal discipline, and question what purpose a political party serves if it abandons its foundational principles while still losing elections. If you are enjoying free versions 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: Alisha Rao - Producer Daphne Liang - Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 21 · 21 min
Did Carney cave to Trump on the trade deal?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the current state of the Canada-U.S. trade deal in this Hub Hit, arguing that it represents a fundamental shift from free trade to managed trade with permanent tariffs. They examine why Canada delayed negotiations only to accept terms similar to those secured by Europe and Japan months earlier. 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: Alisha Rao - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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