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Hub Podcasts

Hub Canada Media

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

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18:30

The Hub's publisher testifies: Media subsidies are...

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2026/04/23

Rudyard Griffiths, publisher and co-founder of The Hub, testifies before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage about the state of Canada's journalism and media sectors. During his testimony, he argued that government funding creates an uneven playing field favouring legacy media over startups, undermines public trust in journalism, and stifles innovation. He proposed the following reforms: ending anonymity for subsidy recipients, rewarding audience growth over headcount, requiring transparency

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17:44

Can Carney's 'Forward Guidance' win over Canadians?

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2026/04/23

Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's "Forward Guidance" video and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's competing video. They analyze Carney's approach and whether his technocratic style serves as a political strength, as well as Poilievre's strategic challenges in balancing his base with broader appeal.In the second half, they explore the political risks surrounding

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34:30

Gerrymandering or growing pains? Inside Alberta's...

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2026/04/23

Keith McLaughlin and Amber Ruddy offer sharply different views on Alberta’s electoral boundaries controversy but agree it has escalated into a high-stakes political and legal dispute, fuelled by accusations of gerrymandering. They highlight the tension between fast-growing urban centres and vast rural regions, raising fundamental questions about fair representation, political power, and whether politicians can be trusted to redraw their own electoral maps. This podcast is generously supported by Don

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11:57

How Ottawa’s gas tax holiday will save the average...

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2026/04/23

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 Ottawa’s gas tax holiday will save the average household $65, by Trevor Tombe5:34 - The disastrous higher education policy Canada must avoid, by Adam KemleThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to

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14:16

Canada’s brain drain is only half the story

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2026/04/22

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’s brain drain is only half the story, by Charles Lammam9:07 - Ottawa’s election security fix is too little, too late, by Wesley WarkThis 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

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45:25

Is Washington struggling to adapt to a multipolar world?

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2026/04/21

Matt Duss and Trevor Sutton from the Center for International Policy explore the collapse of the post-Cold War neoliberal consensus and what comes next. In particular, they argue that both Trump's "America First" and Biden's "America is Back" frames are trapped in nostalgia for American dominance, when what's needed is a fundamentally new approach, one that disciplines capital rather than states, rebuilds worker power, and recognizes we're already living in a multipolar world. They also emphasize

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11:15

AI’s economic impact is going to be massive

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2026/04/21

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 - AI’s economic impact is going to be massive, by Sean Speer6:30 - Canada, it’s time to break our long Stanley Cup curse, by Kirk LaPointeThis 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

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58:06

Conrad Black on Trump, Carney, Epstein, and Canada’s...

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2026/04/20

Former media baron and author Lord Conrad Black reveals how real his friend President Trump’s Canadian annexation threats really were, grades Prime Minister Carney’s leadership, and explains why Canadians should quit downplaying how important their country is. He also reflects on why journalists have lost the trust of the public, his years behind bars, and explains why his name is in the Epstein files.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast

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11:53

Alberta's housing affordability advantage

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2026/04/20

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 - Down payments require 4 years’ worth of income in Toronto and Vancouver—in Edmonton, it’s less than 2 months’ worth, by Alicia Planincic4:48 - What to do about Kanye West, by Ariella KimmelThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and

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10:26

How Poilievre’s biggest strength became his biggest...

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2026/04/18

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.0:31 - How Poilievre’s biggest strength became his biggest weakness, by Sean SpeerThis 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

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16:21

Carney majority: How did it happen and what’s next?

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2026/04/17

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Carney government's new majority and examine how Conservative MPs are abandoning their opposition role for constituency funding. They raise concerns about parliamentary tradition and democratic principles, questioning whether this represents a broader failure in Canadian political culture and civics understanding. They also consider the implications for Pierre Poilievre's leadership and the Conservative Party's future strategy.In the second half, they

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14:47

The case for giving Canadian NHLers a tax break

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2026/04/17

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 - To bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada, give Canadian NHLers a tax break, by Ian Cooper6:37 - Stop trivializing the use of ‘genocide’, by Harry LaFormeThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub

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21:44

How Carney built a Liberal majority on anti-Trump...

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2026/04/16

In this episode of Hub Politics, Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discussPrime Minister Carney's majority government, examining how he's transformed the Liberal Party from Trudeau's progressive brand into a broad anti-Trump coalition. They discuss the challenges facing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and the sustainability of Carney's diverse caucus. In the second half, they analyze new Abacus

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33:55

How tax policy could help reverse Canada’s brain...

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2026/04/16

Krista Rabidoux, managing director at Andersen in Canada, explains how tax policy shapes the flow of talent and capital between Canada and the United States. In this episode of Alberta Edge, she outlines why lower thresholds for high incomes, tighter reinvestment rules, and fewer tax-free gains in Canada can create a “hoarding” mentality and limit entrepreneurs’ ability to scale. Yet in a moment of political volatility, Rabidoux argues Canada’s greatest advantage may be its predictability—and that,

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16:22

How Canada’s economy is choking from federal regulations

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2026/04/16

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 Canada’s economy is choking from federal regulations: 7 graphs, by Charles Lammam8:52 - Canada’s critical mineral diplomacy aims to keep it at the table and off the menu—as U.S. competition looms, by Ailsa Popilian and Marla OrensteinThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get

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35:07

How did this anti-woke documentary make it past CBC...

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2026/04/15

Full Press delves into a controversial documentary airing on the CBC that challenges all the national broadcaster’s biases, pokes holes in coverage of the International Olympic Committee banning transgender women athletes from women’s events, and ponders whether AI will save or kill journalism.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

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13:05

The problem with Mark Carney’s Boomer-friendly populism

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2026/04/15

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 problem with Mark Carney’s Boomer-friendly populism, by David Polansky7:35 - How mass intimidation undermines liberty and personal security, by Andrew RomanThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to

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15:06

Canada's insolvency surge: Not 2008, but trouble ahead

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2026/04/14

Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist at Servus Credit Union, examines Canada's rising insolvency rates. He explains how current trends differ from the 2008 financial crisis and explores the financial pressures facing Canadian households—including inflation, interest rates, and regional variations. He highlights the crucial role employment stability plays in preventing a deeper crisis and addresses emerging risks from energy price shocks and potential second-round inflationary effects.Subscribe to The

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14:50

Carney's Liberal majority: Will he deliver real reform?

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2026/04/14

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Liberal Party's sweeping byelection wins, allowing Prime Minister Carney to form a Liberal majority government just over a year since his leadership win. They examine whether Carney's success stems primarily from anti-Trump sentiment uniting a diverse coalition, or from his personal charisma and credibility. They then explore the coalition's sustainability and whether Carney will use his political capital for transformative economic reforms or settle for

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16:31

We cannot keep dismissing falling fertility rates as...

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2026/04/14

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 - With a record-low 1.25 children per Canadian woman, stop dismissing falling fertility rates as a choice, by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern8:18 - Why the Toronto-Quebec high-speed rail line is a bad idea, by Richard ShimookaThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions

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