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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's controversial trade deal with China, in which China lowers canola tariffs in exchange for Canada opening its market to Chinese EVs. They examine the political risks of this dramatic reversal from Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy, potential consequences for U.S. relations and CUSMA renegotiations, and concerns about deepening ties with an authoritarian regime. In the second half, they are joined by Stephen Staley to discuss The Hub's Fault Lines initiative to actively confront rising antisemitism and threats to Canadian pluralism. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor 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.

Keerit Jutla, lawyer and CEO of Jutla Strategies, discusses B.C. Premier David Eby's proposal to build a refinery instead of expanding pipeline infrastructure. He argues that refineries aren't substitutes for pipelines, critiques their economic feasibility, and questions B.C.'s inconsistent approach to energy development. He emphasizes the need for honest discourse about energy transportation safety and B.C.'s commitment to supporting Alberta and Saskatchewan resource sectors. 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 Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Falice Chin - Host Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Ottawa is borrowing to pay for the past—and we're all on the hook, by Charles Lammam 8:09 - Canada's secret plot to takeover Greenland, by Steven Bright 13:01 - Alberta's recall petitions will likely fail, but they are good for democracy, by Samuel Goertz This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

David Mulroney, Canada's former ambassador to China, discusses the government's major delay in enacting the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry here in Canada. He critiques the delay of meaningful action and inadequate enforcement mechanisms, while warning that Chinese interference continues to evolve. He also examines the weak oversight of former public office holders and insufficient protection for diaspora communities. This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/ 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 Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Steve Staley - Host Ng Han Guan/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venezuela's collapse is often discussed in terms of oil production and geopolitics. Far less attention is paid to the human capital that left, and what that loss means for rebuilding the country. In this episode of Alberta Edge, Venezuelan-Canadian engineer and University of Calgary energy researcher Luis Virla explains how a socialist authoritarian government dismantled Venezuela's institutions and hollowed out its economy. That collapse triggered a mass exodus of skilled workers, many of whom eventually rebuilt their careers in Canada, especially in Alberta's energy sector. Drawing on his own experience, Virla describes what daily life looks like inside a failed petro-state, and why restoring trust and talent in his home country may prove harder than restoring oil output. 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 - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - So David Eby does want a pipeline, after all?, by Falice Chin 6:27 - With turmoil in Venezuela, Canada must urgently expand oil production and exports, by Alicia Planincic 10:08 - How Iran's 1979 religious revolution reshaped global politics and today's protests, by The Hub Staff This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to China and the political tightrope of balancing relations between an unreliable United States and untrustworthy China. They also cover the Carney government's forthcoming AI strategy and the unique political issues that artificial intelligence poses for policymakers. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor 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.

Ron Butler, principal broker at Butler Mortgage, discusses Canada's deteriorating real estate market. He analyzes the collapse of housing prices, explaining how distressed sales are resetting neighborhood valuations and creating widespread negative equity. He critiques policy failures from delayed interest rate increases to immigration, while discussing the particular challenges facing investor-driven condo developments. 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 Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - The Iran protests and the deafening sound of silence, by Stephen Staley 8:21 - Disabled Canadians deserve more support from a stingy federal government, by Renze Nauta and Taylor Jackson 13:43 - Why U.S. intervention in Venezuela will fail and test Canada's diplomatic independence: Former ambassador to Venezuela, by The Hub Staff This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

David Mulroney, Canada's former ambassador to China, discusses Mark Carney's trip to China, the first visit by a prime minister in nearly a decade. They explore the security risks China poses to Canada, whether the country can fill in for a U.S. far less interested in our country, and the economic allure the Middle Kingdom has held over Canada for decades. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Staley, director of The Hub's new initiative Fault Lines, discusses rising antisemitic violence across Western democracies and the broader societal fractures threatening Canada's social cohesion. He argues that failing to address difficult topics like immigration, integration challenges, and public disorder allows illiberal forces to fill the void. He emphasizes the need for courageous conversations that balance pluralism with defending non-negotiable values, warning that Canada risks following a path toward political fragmentation. This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host Markus Schreiber/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 global free trade era is over—gunboat economics have returned, by Peter Tertzakian 8:59 - How Donald Trump sees the world as a giant game of Risk, by Falice Chin 19:16 - Canadians lost confidence in Parliament at end of Justin Trudeau's prime ministership: Statistics Canada, by Graeme Gordon This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

Ray Pennings, co-founder and executive vice president of Cardus, marks the institute's 25th anniversary by discussing the think-tank's unique policy approach through the lens of faith, community, and principled pluralism. He also explains why Cardus starts every policy question with human dignity, how religious communities greatly contribute to social value, and why the space between individual and state—filled by families, faith groups, and civil society—matters more than ever. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. They examine how this latest move threatens the central bank's independence, a cornerstone of post-war economic stability, and how weaponizing the U.S. Justice Department represents authoritarian overreach. They then explore why politicians seek to manipulate monetary policy, the risks of abandoning independent rate-setting, and whether Canada's stronger institutional norms could become a competitive advantage. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Fault Lines: Healing Canada's widening rifts, by Stephen Staley 8:51 - As First Nations, we must stop waiting on Ottawa and start working towards our dreams, by Crystal Smith 14:31 - Mark Carney's spelling and the ghost of Sir John A. Macdonald, by Patrice Dutil This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

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. 0:29 - Harper was right—Canadian foreign policy should prioritize the Americas: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's forthcoming diplomatic visit to China to meet with President Xi. They examine whether this represents a genuine reset in Canada-China relations or merely political theatre in light of President Trump's recent Venezuela intervention. In the second half of the show, they discuss York University's student union cancelling Conservative MP Garnett Genuis on-campus event. They explore broader questions about free speech, university accountability, and the performance crisis facing Canada's publicly-funded universities. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor 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.

Ben Rowswell, Canada's former ambassador to Venezuela, discusses how the U.S. military operation that captured leader Nicolas Maduro affects the likelihood of Venezuelans gaining democracy. He explains why the U.S. opposes that genuine democratic transition, prioritizing creating an oil extraction vassal state over supporting Venezuela's fairly elected opposition leaders. Rowswell examines who controls Venezuela now, the regime's continued repression, and how Canada could leverage its diplomatic influence to coordinate regional democracies to facilitate a democratic transition, American interests be damned. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host Esteban Felix/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Canada's post-secondaries need a major wake-up call, by Jack M. Mintz 10:41 - Stop appealing to international law—there's no such thing, by Stephen Staley 16:47 - The global policeman is becoming the global rent-seeker, by Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada 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.

Falice Chin, The Hub's Alberta bureau chief, joins Sean Speer to discuss Trump's Venezuela intervention and the implications for Canada's natural resource sector. She argues that despite surface-level concerns about Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian exports, significant infrastructure deficits, and market dynamics make immediate competition unlikely. They emphasize that energy remains a crucial source of geopolitical power and discuss whether Canada should expand oil production or reconsider its strategy in light of Venezuela's changing status. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host Matias Delacroix/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss how Trump's aggressive actions in Venezuela and toward Greenland may influence Canadian politics, potentially benefiting Prime Minister Carney while complicating Pierre Poilievre's positioning. They also debate political predictions for 2026, including the likelihood of a federal election, rising Quebec separatism under a potential PQ government, and the challenges of national unity amid Western alienation and U.S. unpredictability. 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) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor 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.

Full Press diagnoses if Bari Weiss is in over her head as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News or whether the mainstream media are out to get her, dives into allegations that one of Canada's top military reporters is a secret Russian spy, and asks whether politicians who only do interviews with ideological allies are shooting themselves in the foot. 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 30-day 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.

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 - An Alberta budget crisis? It may be closer than you think, by Trevor Tombe 7:33 - Trump's new 'Donroe Doctrine' leaves no room for Carney's China reset, by Ed Fast 17:54 - Dropping the F-35 fighter jet would make us more vulnerable to the U.S., not less, by Andrew Kemle This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss what could be behind Trump's aggressive foreign policy toward Greenland and Venezuela. They examine how America's deteriorating fiscal situation may be driving territorial ambitions and resource extraction strategies. As tariff revenues fall short of expectations, they argue that the administration appears to be seeking alternative revenue sources through control of foreign assets. They explore whether this represents a fundamental shift toward predatory foreign policy rooted in domestic fiscal pressures rather than security concerns. 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 one 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 and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Why Trump's Venezuela gambit won't break Canadian oil, by Falice Chin 9:10 - Canada keeps flaming out at the World Juniors—and it's no surprise why, by Kirk LaPointe 15:50 - With international threats rising, our military needs a new plan to train the next generation, by J.L. Granatstein This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's renewed interest in Greenland and its geostrategic importance. They examine the island's independence movement and whether the U.S. could leverage Greenlandic autonomy desires against Denmark. They also address White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller's provocative comments around military action in Greenland, the broader MAGA administration's approach to allied sovereignty, and Canada's stronger stance on Greenland compared to Venezuela. 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 and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Alex Brandon/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 uncomfortable reason hate is festering in Canada, by David Polansky 6:44 - The biggest media story of 2026—and why the mainstream press is hoping you'll ignore it, by Peter Menzies 12:20 - Get ready for a painful 2026, Ontario, by Matt Spoke This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the U.S. military's incursion into Venezuela, the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro, and its implications for a new world order. They examine whether President Trump's actions signal a broader hemispheric strategy and the erosion of moral principles in U.S. foreign policy. They then explore historical parallels, the risks of great power conflict, and urgent policy recommendations involving Canadian sovereignty and security. 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 and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Alex Brandon/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 impatience may be Pierre Poilievre's only path to victory, by David Coletto 6:06 - Trump, the rise of China, and the birth of AI—what stories from the last 25 years will stand the test of time?, by Sean Speer 16:24 - Disabled Canadians should never feel compelled to die. Let's give them the support they need to live, by Ramona Coelho This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Janice Gross Stein, Belzberg professor of Conflict Management and the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, discusses the Trump administration's military incursion into Venezuela and the apprehension of leader Nicolás Maduro to face charges in New York. She also discusses where the move fits within the United States' larger national security doctrine and the implications for Russia and China. 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 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Ricki Gurwitz - 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.

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum discusses his new article in The Atlantic on the growing questions about Canada's approach to reconciliation, including a possibly precedent-setting court decision that could upend property rights in the country. 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 and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's political standing as 2026 begins. They examine whether his post-election honeymoon can withstand persistent affordability challenges and stalled U.S. trade negotiations. They also explore the growing intergenerational divide in Canadian politics, with older voters supporting Carney's stability while younger Canadians focus on economic scarcity. In the second half of the show, they discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs and draw parallels between the hockey team's decade of underperformance and Toronto's broader struggles with complacency, mediocrity, and resistance to structural change. 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 and Editor 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.

Former Prime Minister Harper joins us to talk about his book, Flags of Canada, which chronicles the political battles and passionate discourse that gave us the iconic Maple Leaf in 1965. He argues that Canadians must tap into their national pride and independent identity in the face of open hostility from American President Donald Trump. This episode originally aired on February 25th, 2025. 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 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Ricki Gurwitz - Producer 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.

Renowned Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan defines the historical moment we now find ourselves in — where might makes right on the international stage and populism spreads throughout the western world. She also discusses the harm Prime Minister Trudeau had on how Canadians view their history, and the concerning rise of "anti-history" historians. This episode originally aired on February 4th, 2025. 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 1-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 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.

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat makes the case for religion that extends beyond typical utilitarian arguments. He explains why a religious outlook has a more compelling understanding of the universe, human consciousness, and other fundamental questions than is often understood even by religious believers themselves. Ross's new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should be Religious, is on sale now. This episode originally aired on April 3rd, 2025. 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 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Ricki Gurwitz - Producer 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.

On September 30th, Canada marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a day to look back at the legacy of residential schools, the 150,000 Indigenous children who attended, and the abuse they suffered under the state-run project. It's also a day to take stock of what Canadians make of that history and what they believe should or shouldn't be done in the present to respond. Harrison Lowman speaks to Aaron Pete, Chief of Chawathil First Nation in B.C. and host of the Nuanced Podcast about why he thinks the right and left risk making reconciliation performative and brittle if the country doesn't double down on both accuracy and civility. This episode originally aired on September 30th, 2025. 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 1-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 and Editor 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.

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 - Conservatives may not be winning elections—but they are winning the argument: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer 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 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the escalating civil war within the MAGA movement in the United States, sparked by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's recent high-profile speeches where he called out antisemitism and conspiracism on parts of the American Right. They explore how right-wing figures like Candace Owens are pioneering a new style of conspiracy-driven political discourse, the fragmentation of conservative media gatekeeping, and why these developments matter here in Canada. In the second half of the show, they discuss the highs and lows at The Hub in 2025, how the organization managed changing political and technological developments, and what to look forward to in 2026. 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 and Editor 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.

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer reflect on the most significant political developments of 2025. They discuss a number of topics including the threats to Canadian sovereignty from the Trump administration, Canada's economic reckoning after the Trudeau era, the reconciliation debate in the aftermath of major Indigenous land claim decisions, and rising global antisemitism. In the second half of the show, they discuss what to expect in 2026, from the decline of President Trump's political power to whether Prime Carney will effectively grapple with the causes of Canadian economic underperformance over the last decade. 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 and 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.

Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, discusses the threat of terrorist violence in Canada following a recent CSIS intelligence report and the antisemitic attack in Australia. He argues that Canadian authorities must enforce existing laws against incitement to violence, particularly regarding protests that have normalized antisemitism and calls for terrorism. He emphasizes that the threat extends beyond the Jewish community to all Canadians, calling for coordinated action from all levels of government and law enforcement to address radicalization before tragedy strikes. 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 and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Stephen Staley - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 0:25 - 'We were shocked': Hub readers' health-care horror stories highlight the need for real reform, by The Hub Staff 5:32 - Trump's National Security Strategy: Neither national, nor secure, nor a strategy, by Richard Shimooka, Alexander Lanoszka, and Balkan Devlen 14:41 - Kids may not want a lump of coal for Christmas, but the world still values the key Canadian resource, by Alicia Planincic This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

In the final episode of Hub Politics in 2025, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to answer questions from The Hub audience about the big issues over the past twelve months. They discuss Mark Carney's political rise, the future of the NDP, the opportunities and challenges for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives, and the unpredictability that defined 2025's political landscape. 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 Alisha Rao - Sound Editor 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.

The year 2025 became a stress test of Canadian leadership and federalism, with Alberta repeatedly at the centre of the turbulence. Former Alberta trade minister Deron Bilous and former Alberta senior representative to Washington Gitane De Silva join The Hub's Alberta bureau chief Falice Chin to assess what the chaos revealed about the country's economic foundations, political incentives, and fault lines. They argue that trade disruption and geopolitical uncertainty forced a rare turn toward pragmatism, culminating in a tentative reset between Alberta and Ottawa. At the same time, rising separatist sentiment and unresolved internal trade barriers underscore just how fragile that consensus remains. 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 - Host, producer, and editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 oilsands have created a different kind of oligopoly, by Falice Chin 13:07 - College football has a money problem, by Matthew Grills 20:12 - 81 percent of Canadians worried about food costs as inflation on groceries hits two-year high, by Graeme Gordon This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future, analyzes the key provisions in the landmark MOU between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, including the lifting of the tanker ban, forthcoming changes to the industrial carbon price, and Indigenous ownership requirements. Joseph also discusses Canada's comparative advantage in its energy self-sufficiency, the shift toward federal-provincial cooperation, and the investment conditions needed to move from political agreements to market-driven infrastructure projects. Energy for a Secure Future is a member of The Hub's corporate council. 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: Elia Gross - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Turning Point USA's major America Fest 2025 conference held over the coming days. They explore how the MAGA movement is evolving beyond traditional conservatism toward populist nationalism and more heterodox and fringe positions on immigration, Israel, and culture. They address the competition to succeed Trump's legacy, featuring figures like JD Vance and Tucker Carlson, while questioning whether these political currents still represent conservatism or something darker and different. 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 one-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 - Audio Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Alex Goodlett/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Bondi Beach is a warning Canada cannot ignore, by Alan Kessel 5:54 - Are younger Canadians getting their fair share? It's time to have a serious talk about the Canada Pension Plan, by Charles Lammam 16:20 - Here's how Canadian oil and gas can fuel global emissions reductions, by Mark Cameron This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Toronto lawyer and Substack author, Adam Hummel, discusses the recent Munk Debate about the two-state solution and the challenges facing diaspora Jewish communities in debating contentious issues around Israel. He argues that avoiding difficult conversations makes communities brittle rather than strong, and that diverse viewpoints must be openly discussed despite fears of appearing disloyal. He also explores how Jewish communities can embrace internal debate while maintaining solidarity. 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 one-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 and Sound Editor Stephen Staley - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - What Alberta could learn from universal health-care systems in other countries, by Nadeem Esmail 6:04 - A warning written in blood, by Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer 11:55 - Don Cherry: The last Canadian, by Howard Anglin This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: 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 The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium 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.

Kevin Krausert, CEO and co-founder of Avatar Innovations, discusses his venture platform's unique approach to energy innovation by partnering major energy companies with entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems. He argues the energy transition is fundamentally an innovation challenge requiring industry collaboration rather than disruption, challenges the Silicon Valley investment model for hard technology, and makes the case that Canada's resource sector can drive both economic prosperity and emissions reduction technologies the world can afford. This episode is presented in partnership with Pathways Alliance. 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 1-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 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.