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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the escalating Iran war, focusing on President Trump's erratic leadership and its economic fallout for Canada. They examine how the war threatens Canada's contracting economy while potentially creating long-term opportunities for Canadian energy exports. In the second half, they explore AI's transformative impact on policy-making, detailing how AI tools can...

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 - Inside the 'Americanization' of Canada's national parks: The decade-long battle over control of Banff and Jasper , by Falice Chin 17:52 - Canada has a long, hard road ahead if it wants to...

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 the Liberals' commanding polling lead and Pierre Poilievre's strategic pivot to speak in the U.S. They also discuss how external threats, particularly from the Trump administration, have shifted the political landscape in Carn...

Full Press asks whether disgruntled former CBC host Travis Dhanraj was a truthteller or false idol during his recent House of Commons testimony badmouthing the public broadcaster, questions why the Carney government is favouring the media it funds, and examines coverage of Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's trip to Washington D.C. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Su...

Adam Waterous, oil tycoon and ski-resort owner, joins Alberta Edge to discuss his unusual, decade-long fight against what he and a watchdog group call an "extreme monopoly" in Canada's national parks tourism industry. What began as a vision to build a passenger rail line connecting Calgary to Banff turned into an "in for a penny, in for a pound" saga involving the purchase of a ski hill, a challen...

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 - What rising oil prices mean for your bank account , by Trevor Tombe 6:43 - How accommodation hollowed out Canadian nationalism , by Christopher Dummitt This program is narrated by automat...

Businessman Yuri Fulmer argues why she should be the next leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. The global chair of United Way Worldwide explains how he's watched his province's health care, education, and public safety systems gradually eroded over three decades. Fulmer advocates growing the economy through more natural resource development, addressing the province's record $13.3...

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 - Don't mock Alberta separatism—it could get really serious, really quick , by Falice Chin 8:36 - Has collectivism poisoned the well of American conservatism? , by Michel Kelly-Gagnon This...

Adam Beattie, president of ATCO Structures, argues that modular construction can tackle the housing market's three biggest challenges: speed, scale, and affordability. He explains how ATCO's facilities can produce homes much faster and at a far greater scale than traditional construction, and why this approach has the potential to significantly expand Canada's housing supply. This episode is prese...

Trevor Tombe, professor of economics at the University of Calgary, discusses how the Iran conflict is reshaping Canada's economic landscape. He analyzes the cascading effects of energy price volatility on inflation, interest rates, and consumer costs, while exploring the Bank of Canada's dilemma in responding to potentially temporary shocks. Tombe also discusses the paradox facing oil-producing 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. 0:21 - Mark Carney is travelling much more than any other prime minister—here's why it really matters , by Edward Ngai 5:48 - We do not need human rights tribunals , by David Polansky This progr...

Stephen Rigby, former national security advisor, discusses the threat of Iranian intelligence operations within Canada. He examines the challenges CSIS and the RCMP faces in monitoring foreign agents, the difficulty of converting intelligence into prosecutable evidence, and the phenomenon of self-radicalization within diaspora communities. Rigby argues for creating a dedicated foreign intelligence...

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 next act in the oil crisis: Time to get ready for rationing and hoarding? , by Peter Tertzakian 6:35 - My family didn't come to Canada to live behind walls again , by Alexandra Fellus...

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. 0:26 - What if AI moves faster than society can adjust?: The Weekly Wrap , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and oth...

Trevor Tombe, professor of economics at the University of Calgary, discusses his major SSHRC research grant to study Canada's productivity crisis. He explains why productivity matters for living standards, healthcare funding, and addressing inequality, while challenging the notion that productivity growth conflicts with equity goals. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news out...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Mark Carney's first anniversary as prime minister, ranging from almost gaining a majority government to maintaining a broad coalition that includes former New Democrats and centrist Conservatives. They also discuss the implications of NDP MP Lori Idlout's floor-crossing, and the possibility of a spring election. In the second half, they explore Pierre Poili...

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 - How Canada's once great immigration system is being weakened even further , by Nino Melikidze 9:28 - Why disabled Canadians are some of the strongest advocates against MAiD in health-care...

Former Harper cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay argues why she should be the next leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. She critiques Premier David Eby's management of the province, insisting his government has made B.C. unaffordable through overtaxation and resource mismanagement. She raises concerns around Indigenous title being granted over urban land. Findlay adds that she h...

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 Prime Minister Mark Carney's first year in office. They examine his remarkable political rise, his alignment with Canada's uncertain geopolitical moment, and his success in distancing himself from the Trudeau era. They then ex...

Cody Church, one of Calgary's most prominent private equity leaders, joins Alberta Edge to discuss the growing debate over Alberta separatism. Church says he has "a foot in each camp," seeing both the frustrations driving the movement and the economic risks that separation could bring. Drawing on decades of investing across Canada, he analyzes how investors think about political risk—and what the...

Episode Description 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 - It's obvious why violence is growing in Canada: We've tolerated hatred for far too long , by Stephen Staley 7:00 - The Canadian government is deciding who's a journali...

Jon Love, founder and executive chair of KingSett Capital, discusses the rise of antisemitism in Canada following October 7th and the troubling silence from business and political leaders. He argues that Canadians must separate foreign conflicts from domestic issues, emphasizing that all Canadians deserve equal rights and protection regardless of ethnicity or religion. He also challenges the busin...

Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman discuss how major federal departments are now prioritizing media access based on government-subsidized journalism outlets. They discuss how what was supposed to be a payroll tax appears to have mutated into a media licensing regime, and argue how this threatens journalistic independence while stifling innovation in Canadian media. The Hub is Canada's fastest g...

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 beginning of the end for David Eby and the BC NDP? , by Kirk LaPointe 7:44 - Getting in bed with the CRTC is a big mistake for Canadian media—so of course they're eager to do it , by...

Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf discusses a new interprovincial agreement to build a national energy corridor. He explains how the initiative aims to strengthen grid reliability, share natural resources across regions, and complement different provincial energy strengths. Neudorf also addresses the collaborative cost-sharing structure, potential federal involvement,...