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 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.
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 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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Dec 23, 2024 • 32min
Hub Dialogues: Paul Wells on if Prime Minister Trudeau is down for the count (re-release)
Political journalist Paul Wells discusses his new book, Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times, which details how a prime minister who rescued the Liberal Party from near extinction and rode a wave of "sunny ways" to Ottawa could now be staring down the dying days of his government and his political career. This episode originally aired on June 3rd, 2024. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues 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/.
Dec 20, 2024 • 34min
Hub Roundtable: Trudeau should take a walk in the snow
On this special episode of the Hub Roundtable, publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer are joined by Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, Darrell Bricker, to discuss hos latest polling on Canadians' reaction to Chrystia Freeland's surprise resignation and whether we should have an election. They also discuss how Canada's current lack of political leadership exposes the country to national unity risks and Donald Trump's looming tariffs. The Roundtable features The Hub's publisher, Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large, Sean Speer. The Roundtable is produced and edited by The Hub's content editor, Amal Attar-Guzman. 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!
Dec 20, 2024 • 7min
Hub Headlines: What will shape Canada's 2025 economic playbook?
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 - From a Trump shock to trade shifts to climate realities, here is what will shape Canada's 2025 economic playbook, by Theo Argitis 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/.
Dec 19, 2024 • 34min
Hub Dialogues: Deborah Flint on the future of airports and bringing joy back to travel
Deborah Flint, president and CEO of Toronto Pearson Airport, discusses the pandemic and post-pandemic experience at Pearson, the strengths and weaknesses of airport governance in both Canada and the U.S., and her vision to bring joy back to travel. This episode was made possible by Toronto Pearson Airport and the generosity of listeners like you. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues 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/.
Dec 19, 2024 • 38min
Hub Dialogues: Solomon Wong and Paolo Cambula on modernizing airport infrastructure, from Toronto to Rome
In this two-part episode, Solomon Wong, president and CEO of InterVistas, and Paolo Cambula, the managing director at ADR Ingegneria, discuss how airports around the world are leveraging modern infrastructure and new technologies to boost efficiency, enhance security, and improve customer experience. This episode was made possible by Toronto Pearson Airport and the generosity of listeners like you. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues 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/.
Dec 19, 2024 • 21min
Hub Headlines: 10 radical ideas to restore the promise of Canada in 2025
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 - Dare to be great: Ten radical ideas to restore Canada's promise in 2025, by Eric Lombardi 12:46 - What Assad's collapse in Syria says about Russia's declining global power, by Richard Shimooka, Alexander Lanoszka, and Balkan Devlen 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/.
Dec 18, 2024 • 11min
Hub Headlines: Heavy-handed internet regulation is not the solution
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 - The Liberal's approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse, by Joanna Baron 7:11 - Freeland's dramatic resignation is not without precedent—Canada's history is littered with feuding PMs and cabinet ministers, by J.D.M. Stewart 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/.
Dec 17, 2024 • 13min
In Conversation with David Frum: Will Chrystia Freeland's resignation be Justin Trudeau's undoing?
Leading author, journalist and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss finance minister Chrystia Freeland's abrupt resignation hours before this week's fall economic statement was to be presented, and whether this marks the beginning of the end of the Trudeau government. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you liked what you heard in the first half of the program and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of In Conversation with David Frum 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!
Dec 17, 2024 • 8min
Hub Headlines: Freeland and Trudeau have no one to blame but themselves
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 - Freeland and Trudeau have no one to blame but themselves, by Sean Speer 6:11 - It's not the Grinch that's causing the holiday pinch, by Alicia Planincic 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/.
Dec 16, 2024 • 14min
Hub Headlines: What the Notre Dame Cathedral can teach Europe about survival
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. 0:18 - What the Notre Dame Cathedral can teach Europe about survival, by Patrick Luciani 7:03 - Unlocking Indigenous economies is vital to achieving Canada's climate goals—and prosperity, by Harold Calla 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/.
