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Pierre Poilievre is right to favour pro-worker policies over increasing immigration

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. 0:17 - Pierre Poilievre is right to favour pro-worker policies over increasing immigration, by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full-length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 20257 min

Carney's One Big Beautiful Tax Cut, and fresh budget lessons from the U.K.

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. This edition of Hub Notebook was narrated by an automated voice. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] CREDITS: Alisha Rao - Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 20257 min

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill may become Carney's ugly reality

Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill that cuts taxes and increases spending and its implications for the Carney government's own tax and spending plans in the lead up to its much-anticipated budget in the Fall. On the back half of the show, they also discuss the idea of American exceptionalism, including its strengths and weaknesses, as it marks July 4th. If you liked what you heard in the first half of the program and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of the Hub Roundtable please consider becoming a Hub Hero: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor Elia Gross and Alisha Rao – Production Assistants Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202524 min

Justin Trudeau's legislative legacy is still haunting the Liberals

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. 0:16 - Justin Trudeau's legislative legacy is still haunting the Liberals, by Peter Menzies This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full-length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 20256 min

The future of resource development in Canada under Bill C-5

Sharon Singh, partner at McMillan and the co-head of the firm's Indigenous and Environment practices, discusses the evolution of Canada's permitting regime – from the growing emphasis on Indigenous partnerships to the risks of duplication, delay, and regulatory overload, as well as the promises and limitations of the recently passed Bill C-5 and its impact on resource development. This podcast was made possible by Rio Tinto and the generosity of readers 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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202544 min

Canada's digital services tax problem was a long one coming

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, taped live. This episode features Michael Geist, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. He discusses the digital sales tax, how this trade irritant has been a major policy issue way before the Trump presidency and how the government has mismanaged this issue. To read Michael's analysis of the digital services tax in The Hub, click here. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202516 min

Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the revival of Canadian nationalism

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the state of Canada-U.S. relations, including the ongoing trade negotiations as well as the revival of Canadian nationalism in the lead up to this year's Canada Day festivities. They also cover the dynamics within the pro-Trump and anti-Trump political coalitions in the United States, and the significance of Trump's recent falling out with Elon Musk. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Video Editor David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors Sean Speer - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202514 min

Why is the trans debate the third rail of Canadian journalism?

Full Press discusses why the transgender discussion appears to be happening abroad but remains the third rail of journalism in Canada, reveals fresh numbers on how much Canadians trust the news, and discusses a CBC story that appears to advocate for prisoners openly consuming the drugs they smuggle into their cells. To receive full-length editions of Full Press, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202522 min

Carney is dismantling Trudeau's tax legacy. What comes next?

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. 0:17 - Carney is dismantling Trudeau's tax legacy. How will he pay for his plan?, by Theo Argitis This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 20256 min

Are Canadian news media subsidies actually worth it?

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, taped live. This episode features Sean Speer, editor-at-large at The Hub. He and Rudyard Griffiths, publisher at The Hub, discuss a recent Reuters Institute's annual Digital News report on Canadians' news consumption habits and what it says about Canada's news media subsidies environment. You can read the Reuters Institute report here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-06/Digital_News-Report_2025.pdf 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 202514 min

The state of Canada's economy halfway through 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. 0:16 - The state of Canada's economy halfway through 2025, by Theo Argitis This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 20258 min

Let's celebrate our rights this Canada day—and remember our responsibilities, too

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 - 'A place where anybody, from anywhere, can do anything': The Hub celebrates Canada Day, including commentaries by Karen Restoule and Ben Woodfinden This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 20255 min

Bill Browder on how to stop Putin and end the War in Ukraine

Bill Browder, head of the Global Magnitsky Justice campaign and self-described "enemy number one" of Vladimir Putin tells managing editor Harrison Lowman why he thinks Ukraine can still win its war against Russia, how Russia is circumventing Western sanctions, and whether oligarch travel bans and assets freezes will be cancelled under President Trump. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Video Editor David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors Elia Gross and Alisha Rao- Production Assistants Harrison Lowman - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202529 min

Why Don Cherry deserves the Order of Canada

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. 0:15 - Don Cherry deserves the Order of Canada, Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20256 min

Trump halts trade talks and Carney's trade-offs

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. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] CREDITS: Alisha Rao - Producer & Editor Theo Argitis - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202516 min

Trump halting Canada-U.S. trade talks and immigration recklessness

Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss President Trump's online post that he's halting trade talks with the Carney government over its digital services tax and its economic and political implications. They also cover some big developments in Canadian immigration policy, including Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's comments in an exclusive Hub interview that he supports a policy net population decline for a time period. 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/ Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor Elia Gross and Alisha Rao – Production Assistants Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202519 min

Ken Ash on why mining is an essential component in a happy and secure Canada

Ken Ash, former OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture and a longtime Canadian trade official, discusses the global scramble for critical minerals, the impact of China's dominance on strategic supply chains, and the role Canada should play in building resilient industrial capacity — including in processing and refining — across these supply chains. This podcast was made possible by Rio Tinto and the generosity of readers 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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202536 min

We're not done building pipelines in Canada

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. 0:16 - We're not done building pipelines in Canada, Sabrina Maddeaux This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 20258 min

Can Canada even manage to meet its 5 percent NATO spending promise?

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, taped live. This episode features Ann Fitz-Gerald, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor of international security at Wilfrid Laurier University. She tells managing editor Harrison Lowman whether Canada can meet its recent pledge to spend 5 percent of its GDP on defence by 2035. She also gives her take on the Carney government's plan to deepen defence and trade ties with Europe. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202522 min

Why hordes of people still 'Go West' to Alberta

In the second episode of Alberta Edge, host Ryan Hastman goes beyond oil and politics to explore something deeper: why Alberta continues to attract big dreamers. From cattle barons to tech founders, immigrants to rig hands, the province has long rewarded those who are willing to take a risk—on themselves and on each other. To dig into Alberta's culture of ambition and entrepreneurship, Ryan sits down with political insider-turned-historian John Whittaker and TEDxCalgary co-founder Rahim Sajan. They talk about brain gain, barn-raising, and the "enabling environment" that keeps drawing newcomers. They also discuss what it'll take to keep that momentum going through political uncertainty. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Falice Chin – Producer & Sound Editor Ryan Hastman – Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202543 min

Canada's immigration absolutists are refusing to correct course

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. 0:17 - Canada's immigration absolutists are refusing to correct course, no matter the cost, Sabrina Maddeaux This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 20258 min

Did Canada's trade retaliation actually hurt the U.S.?

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. 0:15 - How much did Canada's trade retaliation actually hurt the U.S.?, Trevor Tombe This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 20256 min

Should Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?

On this special Hub Roundtable episode, publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the newest developments in the Middle East including the ceasefire of the Israel-Iran war, how it disproves the mantra of de-escalation that dominates foreign policy circles, and whether President Donald Trump should potentially win the Nobel Peace Prize. 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/ Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor Elia Gross and Alisha Rao – Production Assistants Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202518 min

Israel's precision, The Islamic Republic's peril

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 - Need to Know: Iran's no-win situation, including commentaries by Kaveh Sharooz and Andrea Charron This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub Headlines, subscribe now and become a Hub Hero to get access to all of The Hub's paid podcasts and our website Thehub.ca. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 20257 min

On-the-ground: Reporting on Israel at war

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, taped live. This episode features Adam Zivo, Hub contributor and National Post columnist. He is currently reporting from Israel for the National News Forum. He describes to Harrison Lowman, managing editor at The Hub, the mood in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem during the country's war with Iran, our lackluster embassy response as Canadians attempt to escape, and what civilians make of America entering the fray. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202521 min

Pierre Poilievre on the 2025 federal election, immigration, and Canada's place in the world

On this special episode of Hub Dialogues, Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, joins The Hub in studio for his first in-depth, sit-down interview since April's federal election. The wide-ranging conversation covers, among other topics, the election campaign and its outcome, Canada's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and why Poilievre believes Canada needs a policy of negative population growth for some time to reflect housing supply, labour demand and the availability of health care and other social services. If you like what you're listening, 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/. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman – Producer & Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor and Production Assistant Sean Speer – Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202540 min

Canada's housing pipeline is dry—here's why

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. 0:15 - The new housing pipeline is dry. Here's why, by Matthew Alexandris 6:29 - Canada can either keep falling behind or embrace AI as the technology boost our economy needs, by Seniru Ruwanpura This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202514 min

Canada-U.S. trade talks loom

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. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] CREDITS: Alisha Rao - Producer & Editor Theo Argitis - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 20259 min

Elbows Down?

Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer cover the recent talk of "elbows down" after Prime Minister Mark Carney's election win and recent G7 performance, and how it contrasts with the climate of fear and panic in the lead up to and during the election campaign. In the second half, they discuss a special guest who recently joined The Hub's studio and give a sneak peek of their upcoming episode of Hub Dialogues. Further reading: Carney takes the elbows down – and it may pay off - by Lawrence Martin, The Globe and Mail 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/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor Elia Gross and Alisha Rao – Production Assistants Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202518 min

Kind, tolerant Canada is failing the antisemitism 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. 0:17 - Kind, tolerant Canada is failing the antisemitism test, by David Polansky 7:14 - With AI taking over classrooms, it's time to go old school again, Paul W. Bennett This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202514 min

David Frum: Israel's strike against Iran and its global fallout

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss Israel's strike against Iran and its broader implications for the region, as well as for Canada and the U.S. They also discuss more in-depth the Trump administration's role in the conflict and what would one characterize as consent from allies, Congress, and the U.S. public. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman- Producer & Editor David Matta and Alex Glich - Sound Editors Sean Speer - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202516 min

L.A. protests: Peaceful or violent? Depends on the journalist

Full Press discusses how one journalist can report that the L.A. protests are "violent" while another can call them "peaceful," dissects a CBC story claiming that following trucker convoy people are now emotionally distressed when they see the Canadian flag, and responds to the latest pleas for more journalism subsidies. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202531 min

Canadian immigration policy should serve the country

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 - The latest population numbers are slightly down—but Canadian workers should still be worried, by Alexander Brown 6:42 - CUPE Ontario must end its odd obsession with Israel, Brian Dijkema This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202510 min

Why high taxes are stopping Canadian teams from winning the Stanley Cup

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, taped live. This episode features Sean Speer, editor-at-large at The Hub. He and Rudyard Griffiths, publisher at The Hub, discuss the Oilers' Stanley Cup loss last night and why high tax rates are preventing Canadian teams from winning the series. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202512 min

Why did Israel attack Iran?

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. 0:17 - Why Israel attacked Iran, by Jack Cunningham 9:00 - If Canada wants to be an energy superpower, it needs to stop banning energy exports, by Alicia Planincic This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202512 min

Will Carney's meeting with Modi reset the Canada-India relationship?

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, taped live. This episode features Vina Nadjibulla, vice president, research and strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. She discusses the current state of Canada-India relations, whether the upcoming meeting between Carney and Modi will lay the tracks for a reset in the relationship, and what is India's role in the evolving global order. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 20259 min

What can Canada learn about Israel's war against Iran?

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, taped live. This episode features Sean Speer, editor-at-large at The Hub. He and Rudyard Griffiths, publisher at The Hub, discuss the G7's statement regarding the Israel-Iran war, why foreign policy elites and practitioners always push for de-escalation as a policy response, and what Canada and the West can learn about Israel's war against Iran, especially in a period of malaise and decadence. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202513 min

Mainstream media has a misinformation problem

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 - Mainstream media has a misinformation problem, by Peter Menzies 6:11 - Can Mark Carney manage a grand economic alliance?, by Livio Di Matteo This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202510 min

Are the Iranian regime's days numbered?

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. This episode features Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and human rights activist and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. He discusses the escalating war between Israel and Iran. Drawing on personal ties to Tehran and years of policy experience, Shahrooz offers an assessment of the Iranian regime's military capabilities, the mood on the ground inside Iran, and what he describes as a growing disconnect between the government and its people. He also weighs in on Canada's response, Iranian officials potentially fleeing to Canada, and the real possibility of regime change in the weeks ahead. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202514 min

How long will the Israel-Iran war last?

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. This episode features Janice Gross Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs. She discusses signs of increasing Israeli dominance over Iranian airspace, the Iranian government's options going forward, and what stance the Trump administration will take as the war escalates. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202512 min

Mirko Bibic on Bell Canada's growth amid a changing market landscape

Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE Inc., speaks to Theo Argitis, The Hub's editor-at-large for business and economics, about Bell Canada's transformation into a technology company, including its recent foray into AI and what it means to build sovereign digital infrastructure in Canada. Bibic also discusses the changing competitive landscape for telecoms, macro-risks like higher interest rates, the state of the Canadian consumer and the shifting regulatory landscape, as well as the opportunities he sees for growth and innovation. BCE is a member of The Hub's Corporate and Industry Council: https://thehub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hub_CorporateIndustryCouncil_2025_v23-1.pdf. If you like what you're listening, 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/. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman – Producer & Video Editor David Matta and Alex Gluch – Sound Editors Elia Gross and Alisha Rao – Production Assistants Theo Argitis – Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202537 min

Ontario has become Canada's 'sick' province

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 - Ontario has become Canada's 'sick' province, by Eric Lombardi 9:53 - Don't forget about Taiwan, by Scott Stirrett This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202516 min

Defining the Carney doctrine

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. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] CREDITS: Alisha Rao - Producer & Editor Theo Argitis - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 202513 min

Why Canadians should applaud Israel's strike on Iran

Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the Carney government's equivocal reaction to Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear program and how diaspora politics played a role in its on-one-hand-this-and-on-the-other-hand-that response. They also weigh in on The Hub community's feedback on how The Hub should cover the new Carney government, as well as the policy developments that caught Rudyard and Sean's attention this week. 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/ Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor Elia Gross and Alisha Rao – Production Assistants Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202520 min

Mark Carney's global debut

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. 0:15 - Mark Carney's global debut, by Theo Argitis 5:35 - Why Alberta's anger is really ambition in disguise, by Falice Chin This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202514 min

What about Alberta is the rest of Canada missing?

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. This episode features Ryan Hastman, the host of The Hub's newest podcast Alberta Edge. He offers an Albertan perspective and discusses the first episode of Alberta Edge, The Hub's newest podcast. He explores how Alberta is navigating its identity and image, its ambitions to be an energy superpower, and what needs to change between Alberta and the federal government for a productive relationship to flourish. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202515 min

Is Canada missing an open goal on AI development?

In this episode of Hub Dialogues, Rudyard Griffiths, The Hub's publisher, is joined by Kevin Chan, senior director of global policy campaign strategies at Meta, to discuss the acceleration of AI adoption across sectors, Canada's pioneering AI research legacy, and its ongoing struggles with commercialization and productivity. Chan explains why open-source models like Meta's Llama represent a strategic advantage for middle economies like Canada, how hospitals and startups are already leveraging open AI for real-world applications, and the geopolitical implications of a global AI race increasingly shaped by the U.S. and China. They also explore what advice Chan has for Evan Solomon, Canada's newly appointed minister of AI and digital innovation. This podcast is made possible by Meta and listeners like you. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202527 min

Understanding Alberta's 'grand ambition'

In the first episode of Alberta Edge, host Ryan Hastman flips Western alienation on its head, arguing that Alberta's frustration isn't a temper tantrum—it's ambition misaligned with the rest of Canada. From Peter Lougheed to Rachel Notley to Danielle Smith, every premier has pursued the same grand vision: leverage the province's resource muscle to lead and build. Yet many Canadians remain indifferent (or hostile) to the energy sector that underpins that dream. To find out why, Ryan sits down with two rising energy thinkers—Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Katie Kachur of the Canadian Propane Association. They share what drew them to Alberta, why the province's energy vision matters nationwide, and how it could power the next wave of innovation and prosperity. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Falice Chin – Producer & Sound Editor Ryan Hastman – Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202538 min

What does a higher NATO spending target mean for Canada?

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. 0:17 - What a higher NATO military spending target means for Canada, by Trevor Tombe 6:26 - Think you've got Alberta figured out? Think again, by Ryan Hastman This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202511 min

China's charm offensive comes to Canada

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. This episode features David Mulroney, Canada's former ambassador to China. He discusses the Carney government opening up lines of communication with Beijing, the potential security threat China poses, its coercive economic pressure tactics, as well as the risks associated with the increasingly positive reputation China is garnering among Canadians. He also shares what to look out for in conversations about China at the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta. 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 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202516 min