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 13, 2024 • 37min
Hub Roundtable: The Trudeau government's open-bar fiscal policy
On this special episode of the Hub Roundtable, publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer are joined by Robert Asselin, Senior Vice President, Policy at the Business Council of Canada, to discuss the upcoming Fall Economic Statement, including the expectation that the government has broken its fiscal anchor and is now running a much larger deficit than previously projected. 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 13, 2024 • 14min
Hub Headlines: Donald Trump's election could be Canada's wake-up call
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 - Donald Trump's election could be the wake-up call Canada needs, by Derrick Hunter 6:48 - American solutions won't solve the problems fuelling Canadian populism, by Brian Dijkema 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 12, 2024 • 9min
Hub Headlines: What do Trump's threats mean for working Canadians?
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 - What do Trump's threats mean for working Canadians? 2.4 million jobs are exposed to U.S. tariffs, by Trevor Tombe 6:30 - The provinces are losing ground to federal priorities in immigration, 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 11, 2024 • 26min
Hub Dialogues: Christiaan Hen and Kurush Minocher on how AI is improving the airport experience
In this two-part episode, Christiaan Hen, CEO of Assaia, and Kurush Minocher, executive director of customer experience and airline relations at Toronto Pearson Airport, discuss how airports are using digital technology and AI to improve their operations, increase accessibility, and enhance 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 11, 2024 • 12min
Hub Headlines: The federal public service must get leaner and meaner
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. 0:49 - Canadians are very unhappy with the federal public service—and for good reason, by Tim Sargent 8:07 - Premier Legault plans to fine Quebec doctors. Here's why his horribly short-sighted plan is bound to backfire, by Steven Globerman and Bacchus Barua 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 10, 2024 • 17min
Hub Headlines: Anti-Christian bigotry shouldn't be waved away
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. 0:52 - JD Vance is right. Anti-Christian bigotry in Canada shouldn't simply be waved away, by Kelden Formosa 9:01 - You're in charge now, David Eby. What's the plan?, by Kirk LaPointe 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 9, 2024 • 37min
Hub Dialogues: Graham Davies on why it's time to scrap the streaming tax
Graham Davies, president and CEO of the Digital Media Association, discusses the rise and evolution of music streaming, its benefits for Canadian artists and consumers, and the risk that the Online Streaming Act poses to both of them. This episode was made possible by the Digital Media Association 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 9, 2024 • 13min
Hub Headlines: Do we need a Canadian values test?
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. 0:50 - A Canadian values test sounds pretty good right about now, by Caroline Elliott 6:45 - Are Canada's cities still 'world class'?, by Christopher Hume 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 6, 2024 • 20min
Hub Roundtable: We're going to need a Plan B
Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss how the so-called "Team Canada" strategy to combat Trump's tariff threat is only half-correct, the case for a Plan B if tariffs do not go away, and why it would be smart for the Conservatives to set out a pro-competitiveness agenda to protect investment and jobs in Canada. They also cover the latest political developments in Ottawa, including the public's suspicion of the Trudeau government's GST/HST tax holiday and the potential fallout from Canada's deteriorating economic conditions. 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 6, 2024 • 15min
Hub Headlines: Canada's destiny remains with America
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. 0:49 - Canada's destiny remains with America, by Nick Redekop 9:31 - A smarter approach to Canada's net-zero competitiveness, by Bentley Allan and Heather Exner-Pirot 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/.
