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In this episode of Hub Politics , Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss Alberta's upcoming separation referendum. They examine whether Premier Smith's referendum strategy will backfire, explore Alberta's grievances within Confederation, and debate the province's demographic transfo...

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. 10 people who could shape a B.C. Conservative government , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks,...

In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable , Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze Alberta's upcoming referendum on separation, arguing that Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprisingly warm reception in the province signals a fundamental political shift. They examine how the Trudeau government's antagonistic policies contributed to Western alienation, critique the lack of...

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. 0:24 - David Eby is not the problem—it’s our childcare system that’s the real scandal , by Andrea Mrozek 6:55 - Antizionism is racism , by Adam Louis-Klein This program is narrated by automated...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine Donald Trump's renewed threats to make Canada the 51st state, delivered during a recent Arizona rally. They analyze whether this signals a post-midterm escalation and discuss a proposal by Canadian thinkers urging the Carney government to form a "middle powers" alliance with Europe. They debate the merits and risks of this third-way approach,...

Ted Morton, former Alberta cabinet minister and one of the architects of the famous Firewall Letter, isn't a separatist—but he doesn't think voting to stay in Canada is much of an answer either. As Albertans head to the polls, Morton makes the provocative case that a strong vote for option 2 could be exactly the leverage the province needs to push Ottawa toward meaningful constitutional re...

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 - The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize committee got it wrong , by Stephen Staley 6:01 - Canada should build big—but what first? by William Dahmer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine rising inflation concerns following a hot U.S. CPI report, exploring whether central banks have learned lessons from recent inflationary periods. They discuss the political and economic pressures facing policymakers, the challenges of balancing growth against inflation control, and whether debt monetization has become the path of least resistance for indebt...

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 - A member is a member is a member: Canadian Jewish workers deserve our solidarity , by Jeff Arbus 7:01 - The futuristic perspective of AI almost no one talks about , by Michel Kelly-Gagnon...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze the potential fallout from upcoming U.S. midterm elections for Canada-U.S. relations. They argue that a Democratic congressional victory won't improve Canada's position, as a politically weakened Trump may become more unpredictable and rely heavily on executive powers in trade and foreign policy. They explore how anti-Canadian sentiment persists in...

Elias Soto, electricity market forecaster with Similan Consulting, speculates what Alberta’s data centre boom could mean for power bills. He explains why adding massive new demand could push prices higher in the short term—even as new generation eventually brings more supply onto the grid. Soto also walks through why Alberta households can pay more than people in hydro provinces despite cheap natu...

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 - Terry Fox embodied true Canadian grit. Young Canadians risk losing it , by Ginny Roth 6:47 - Democracy requires political renewal, not just political experience , by Eric Lombardi This pr...

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 - Why Alberta needs to ditch direct democracy , by Jared Wesley and Ken Boessenkool 11:06 - How feminism failed mothers , by Felicity Estrin This program is narrated by automated voices. To...

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. Rubio, Badenoch and the fight to define a conservative future , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great pe...

In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss The Hub 's editorial direction heading into a consequential fall featuring Alberta's separation referendum and Quebec's separatist election result. They explore Western alienation, federal-provincial tensions, and the Carney government's centralization of power. The two also examine how...

Patrick Bryden, global head of research at the newly launched Scotia Growth Institute, explains what it will really take to get Canada's proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline built. His team has modelled three possible scenarios, with costs ranging from $35 billion to $66 billion and completion dates stretching as far as 2037. But with hundreds of billions of dollars in major projects competing f...

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 - Why Canada must put public dollars behind big infrastructure , by Peter Tertzakian 5:28 - Chris Alexander’s curious kamikaze campaign for Mayor of Toronto , by Stephen Staley This program...

Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta, discusses why Alberta should remain in Canada ahead of the province's separation referendum. He outlines the economic uncertainty and practical disruptions separation could create, from currency and trade to jobs and investment. Legge also addresses legitimate Alberta grievances—particularly equalization and federal energy policies—whil...

Amber Ruddy from Counsel Public Affairs, Keith McLaughlin from Shift Media Strategies, and Alberta Edge host Falice Chin get into a spirited discussion about Ottawa’s new “Building Canada Strong” agenda. Are we finally done arguing about whether to build pipelines? How much political horse-trading, rent-seeking, and taxpayer money will it take to get shovels in the ground? Are opponents on the far...

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. 0:22 - Polls suggest separatists will lose Alberta’s referendum. But polling history is full of surprises , by Alicia Planincic 7:46 - Canada’s trade surplus with U.S. hits $11.2 billion as expo...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the dramatic rise in bond yields across Western economies and its implications for heavily indebted governments. They explore whether bond markets are finally disciplining fiscal profligacy after years of deficit spending, discussing how rising borrowing costs could constrain government ambitions around defence spending to social programs. The conversation...

Sean Speer speaks with Edward McCauley, president of the University of Calgary, about balancing Canada's economic sovereignty with global research collaboration. McCauley discusses how universities cultivate domestic talent and innovation, the challenges of scaling Canadian startups, and the need for stronger university-industry partnerships. He argues that Canada must embrace calculated risk-...

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 - Three lessons from Quebec’s political earthquake , by Sean Speer 6:34 - Hamas killed my son on Oct. 7th. Canada has failed his memory , by Raquel Look This program is narrated by automate...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze Quebec electing a separatist Parti Québécois minority government and its implications for Canadian federalism. They examine PQ leader St-Pierre Plamondon's referendum pledge, Quebec's fragmented political landscape versus Canada's centrist consensus, and the CAQ's dramatic collapse. The discussion explores whether St-Pierre Plamondon can bal...

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. 0:22 - What if Canadian journalism’s problem is its product? by Peter Menzies 5:50 - Mayor Olivia Chow must answer for Toronto’s decline , by David Polansky This program is narrated by automated...