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 every second Friday on global and Canadian news events.
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.
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 every second Friday on global and Canadian news events.
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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Apr 28, 2025 • 9min
Hub Headlines Election 2025: Canada is on the brink
David Polansky, a Toronto-based writer and research fellow with the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy, shares his insights on Canada’s precarious political landscape. He discusses the looming 2025 federal election, portraying it as a crucial moment for governance. Polansky highlights a damaging internal report that questions the Liberal Party's credibility amidst public frustration and internal strife. He also examines how American political dynamics are shaping voter sentiments in Canada, revealing deep concerns about economic and ideological divisions.
Apr 26, 2025 • 10min
The Trudeau Consensus lives on
Hub Notebook features Theo Argitis, editor-at-large for business and economics, and his analysis and insights on the week that was in economics. For more of Theo's commentary and journalism, check out his articles here. Hub Notebook is edited by Alisha Rao.
Apr 25, 2025 • 23min
E-Day is upon us
Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2025 federal election campaign as the race comes to a close this Monday. They also cover the now bipartisan consensus in favour of journalism subsidies, the increasingly blurred lines between public and private news outlets, and what it means for The Hub. If you liked what you heard in the first half of the program and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of The Roundtable, please consider becoming a Hub Hero (https://thehub.ca/join/hero/). Hub Heroes also gets our premium paid newsletters featuring our best insight and analysis along with all our paid content on TheHub.ca. All these benefits are conferred for one year. Sign up now!
Apr 25, 2025 • 35min
Election 2025: Day 33, The Conservatives' sprint to the finish line
Listen to The Hub’s experts daily during the campaign as they unpack the stories making the news during the election. Today's show features Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, and Fred DeLorey, chair and chief strategy officer of Northstar Public Affairs. This program airs daily live on YouTube at 10am ET Monday to Friday. To tune in to the live show visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada/live. It is also available on The Hub’s YouTube page as an on-demand video. If you have questions or comments you’d like our hosts and guests to take up on the show email livestream@thehub.ca. For more election coverage from The Hub visit www.thehub.ca or subscribe to our free daily election email newsletter at https://thehub.ca/join/. Be sure to subscribe to this channel to get alerts for The Hub’s latest election related videos. For more information on The Hub and why it is the fastest growing independent news site in Canada visit https://thehub.ca/about-the-hub/. Thanks for listening!
Apr 25, 2025 • 9min
Hub Headlines Election 2025: Why Conservatives can’t just win more votes to win the election
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. 1:04 - The Conservatives can’t just win more votes to win the election—they have to win a lot more votes, by David Coletto This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub’s podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.
Apr 24, 2025 • 33min
What the leaders’ debate journalist brawl reveals about a deeply divided Canadian media
This week on “Full Press”, the battle that broke out at the infamous cancelled English leaders' debate media scrum, the tribalism it’s fueled, and what we should make of the Conservative and Liberal plan to extend millions more in government subsidies to Canadian media. If you like what you are hearing, consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/.
Apr 24, 2025 • 28min
David Frum: The crooks, crackpots and cowards of the Trump administration
In this engaging conversation, David Frum, a prominent author and journalist, discusses the tumultuous landscape of Trump's administration. He offers sharp insights on the complexities of U.S.-China trade negotiations and the uncertainty surrounding key policies. Frum also delves into the shifting political allegiances in Canada, examining generational divides and the implications for the upcoming federal election. He emphasizes the vital role of voter engagement in democracy, urging listeners to actively participate in shaping their political future.
Apr 24, 2025 • 34min
Election 2025: Day 32, Poilievre's chances and the future of the Conservative Party
Listen to The Hub’s experts daily during the campaign as they unpack the stories making the news during the election. Today's show features Ginny Roth, partner at Crestview Strategy, and Harrison Lowman, managing editor at The Hub. This program airs daily live on YouTube at 10am ET Monday to Friday. To tune in to the live show visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada/live. It is also available on The Hub’s YouTube page as an on-demand video. If you have questions or comments you’d like our hosts and guests to take up on the show email livestream@thehub.ca. For more election coverage from The Hub visit www.thehub.ca or subscribe to our free daily election email newsletter at https://thehub.ca/join/. Be sure to subscribe to this channel to get alerts for The Hub’s latest election related videos. For more information on The Hub and why it is the fastest growing independent news site in Canada visit https://thehub.ca/about-the-hub/. Thanks for listening!
Apr 24, 2025 • 8min
Hub Headlines Election 2025: Canada must not take its eye off enemy number one
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. 1:04 - In the midst of Trump’s Trade War, Canada must not take its eye off enemy number one: China, by David Mulroney This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub’s podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.
Apr 23, 2025 • 41min
Election 2025: Day 31, Tories and Liberals double down on media subsidies
Listen to The Hub’s experts daily during the campaign as they unpack the stories making the news during the election. Today's show features Hub contributors Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, and Peter Menzies, former vice chair of the CRTC. This program airs daily live on YouTube at 10am ET Monday to Friday. To tune in to the live show visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada/live. It is also available on The Hub’s YouTube page as an on-demand video. If you have questions or comments you’d like our hosts and guests to take up on the show email livestream@thehub.ca. For more election coverage from The Hub visit www.thehub.ca or subscribe to our free daily election email newsletter at https://thehub.ca/join/. Be sure to subscribe to this channel to get alerts for The Hub’s latest election related videos. For more information on The Hub and why it is the fastest growing independent news site in Canada visit https://thehub.ca/about-the-hub/. Thanks for listening!
