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 5, 2024 • 27min
In Conversation with Darrell Bricker: Canadians' views on trade, defence & Canada Post strike
Darrell Bricker, the CEO of Ipsos Global Public Affairs, and The Hub's editor-at-Large Sean Speer discuss Canadians' complicated views about trade in light of Trump's tariff threat, whether there is a support within the Canadian population for more spending on defence and national security, and how the public is thinking about Canada Post's ongoing labour strike. 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 5, 2024 • 10min
Hub Headlines: Are we really in a 'vibecession'?
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 - Are we really in a 'vibecession'?, by Alicia Planincic 3:59 - Trudeau's weak leadership is eroding Canada's moral clarity when we need it most, by Dagny Pawlak 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 4, 2024 • 32min
Hub Dialogues: David Coletto on how Canadians will react to the Online Streaming Act
David Coletto, founder, chair, and CEO of Abacus Data and leading Canadian pollster, discusses what he calls the "scarcity mindset", why the Conservative Party is performing well with younger Canadians, and how the Online Streaming Act fits within these broader political developments. 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 4, 2024 • 14min
Hub Headlines: Considering parole for Paul Bernardo is beyond reason
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 - Considering Paul Bernardo for parole stretches the 'faint hope' for reintegration beyond all reason, by Michael Kempa 8:52 - Take it from a Quebecker—the oil and gas emissions cap is a self-defeating policy, by Daniel Dufort 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 3, 2024 • 29min
Hub Dialogues: Myron Keehn and Jason Van Geel on how airports are becoming clean energy leaders
In this two-part episode, Myron Keehn, the president and CEO at Edmonton International Airport, and Jason Van Geel, founder and president of Carlsun Energy Solutions, discuss how Canada's airports are playing a catalytic role in clean technology innovation and adoption in name of the energy transition and environmental sustainability. 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 3, 2024 • 19min
Hub Headlines: How will Canada meet the NATO defence spending target?
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. 0:51 - Three things Canada can do to meet its NATO defence spending commitment within three years, by Richard Shimooka 12:09 - The good and the mostly bad news in Canada's latest economic numbers, 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 2, 2024 • 34min
Hub Dialogues: Jennifer Robson on providing support, dignity, and respect to disabled Canadians
Jennifer Robson, associate professor at Carleton University and leading Canadian social policy scholar, discusses the shortcomings of the current panoply of federal and provincial disability programs, and how they can be reformed to better support Canadians to live lives of dignity and respect. This episode was made possible by the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security and the generosity of listeners like you. Donate today. 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 2, 2024 • 21min
Hub Headlines: Will Justin Trudeau prorogue Parliament in the new year?
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 - Will Justin Trudeau prorogue Parliament in the new year? History shows there's little political cost to the practice, by Dave Snow 15:44 - Does liberalism have any life left?, by Patrick Luciani 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/.
Nov 29, 2024 • 24min
Hub Roundtable: Is Ottawa misreading what's behind the tariffs?
Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the risk of Canadian policymakers underestimating the motivation behind Donald Trump's tariff threats and how we need to be prepared for a scenario where the tariffs are implemented and the USMCA is abrogated. They also cover the political fallout over the Trudeau government's GST holiday and cash rebates, rumours over a forthcoming Fall Economic Statement, and the potential fate of the Liberal Party in the coming months. 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!
Nov 29, 2024 • 11min
Hub Headlines: Time to remind the U.S. that Canada is an energy superpower
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. 0:53 - Canada is an energy superpower. It's time to remind America and act like it, by Heather Exner-Pirot 7:56 - Spending on public education has grown while Canada's student population has shrunk—what's going on?, 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/.
