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Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss President Trump's apparent reversal on the Iran conflict, just days after launching military action. They examine the implications of Trump's inconsistency for U.S. credibility and global deterrence, arguing this represents his fourth major policy "taco" alongside China, Russia, and Greenland. They also explore the moral costs of the conflict, the opportuni...

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 - Why I'm afraid of a 'no' vote in an Alberta independence referendum , by Howard Anglin 6:32 - The biggest risk to Canada's economy nobody is talking about: major looming labour strikes ,...

Veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson discusses his book "Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East" live at the Royal Canadian Military Institute. Anderson explores the eccentric T.E. Lawrence's transformation from British intelligence officer to a rebel fighting mercilessly for Arab independence, his pioneering guerrilla warfare tactics in the de...

Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, discusses the recent shootings at three Canadian synagogues in Toronto and the escalating threats facing Jewish communities. He examines the progression from protests to violent attacks, drawing parallels to incidents in Australia. Shack argues for urgent action, including fixing Canada's security support program, enforcing existing laws...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss spiking oil prices and the economic fallout from escalating conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran. They examine how spiking oil prices threaten to push North America into recession, impact household budgets and mortgage rates, and expose vulnerabilities in Canada's debt-dependent economy. They also explore whether market pressures will influe...

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 war (over) Iran: The F-35 debate is officially over , by Richard Shimooka 7:25 - The end of free speech in Canada? , by David Thomas This program is narrated by automated voices. To 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. 0:33 - Hey, conservatives, let's slow our roll on Iran: The Weekly Wrap , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and othe...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the conservative response to the escalating Israel-Iran-US conflict, questioning whether lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan have been forgotten. They analyze the risks of supporting regime change in Iran and critique the full-throated endorsements from Canadian conservatives, including Pierre Poilievre. In the second half, they discuss Prime Minister Carney'...

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 - The number of federal public servants per Canadian hits a 30-year high , by Sean Speer and Taylor Jackson 5:06 - Canada has a lot to learn from the courage of Iran's exiles , by Stephen S...

In this episode of Hub Politics , David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, joins Sean Speer to discuss Canadian public opinion on the Iran war and its political implications. They examine Prime Minister Carney's evolving response, the challenges of balancing domestic political pressures with Canada-U.S. relations, and how different party leaders are positioning themselves. In the second ha...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement on potential Canadian military involvement in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. They analyze Carney's shift from support to qualified backing, and his refusal to rule out deploying Canadian troops. They also explore whether this is a political misstep or a response to Trump administration pressure, question the war's...

Caryma Sa'd, a Toronto-based lawyer and journalist, discusses Canada's evolving protest landscape. She examines the tactics, organization, and funding behind modern demonstrations, particularly those following October 7. Sa'd explores the "protest economy," police crowd control strategies that often avoid enforcing existing laws, and the gap between street-level activism and media coverage. This e...

Full Press asks whether the media are raising the emotional temperature of Canadians worried about an American invasion, raises concerns that one family could soon own CNN, CBS, and American TikTok, and asks why Canada has become allies with the country that is the worst jailer of journalists. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed...

Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin return to Alberta Edge to break down the fallout from Alberta's $9.4-billion deficit budget. A sudden rebound in oil prices has already begun to reshape the political conversation. Could stronger energy markets soften criticism of the deficit—or simply postpone tougher debates about Alberta's revenue model and spending choices? The panel also discusses Calgary's 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. 0:19 - Why the world needs even more Canadian coal , by Heather Exner-Pirot 7:56 - Critical thinking is critical for society—so why have we abandoned it? , by Michel Kelly-Gagnon This program is...

Jessica Biga-Wadstein, Canada's country head at Pearson, Valerie Walker, CEO of the Business+Higher Education Roundtable, and Karen Myers, the president and CEO of Blueprint, discuss what's working in Canada's skills ecosystem, where the gaps are, and what policymakers need to prioritize, including reducing costly transition times between learning and work, the need for demand-driven rather than s...

Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer, human rights activist and former senior policy advisor on human rights to Global Affairs Canada, discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran and the expanding regional conflict. He describes the scale of Iran's retaliation, the significance of Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination for Iranian Canadians, and whether October 7th was the regime's initial catastrophic miscalcu...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Canadian government's confusing messaging on the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. They examine how Prime Minister Carney's initial support for American military action was subsequently walked back by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, creating diplomatic confusion, and what this means for Canada's role in the conflict mo...

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 - Doug Ford says he's opposed to harm reduction—so why is Ontario handing out millions of free crack pipes? , by Adam Zivo 8:01 - From rupture to rapture: The curious case of Carney's endor...

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's shift in Canadian foreign policy. Frum examines Canada's re-engagement with China and India despite sovereignty violations, arguing the country faces difficult choices between values and survival, especially in the Trump era. He also explores the viability of middle-power coalitions and why Canada must prepar...

Peter Tertzakian of Studio. Energy and Susan Bell of Rystad Energy examine the market implications of escalating conflict in the Arabian Gulf region. They discuss the muted initial oil price response, potential scenarios ranging from short-term disruption to prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and impacts on both oil and LNG markets. The conversation explores infrastructure vulnerabilities...

Hub publisher Rudyard Griffiths and founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Janice Gross Stein take audience questions on the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, and the implications for the Middle East and global markets. This livestream is a partnership of the Munk Debates and Hub Canada Media. The Hub is Canada's fa...

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 - Have Alberta's finances gone off the rails? , by Trevor Tombe 8:09 - We are all liberals now , by Patrick Luciani This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions...

Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister specializing in international law, examines why Israel faces disproportionate targeting by international organizations. She argues the International Criminal Court violated its own jurisdiction and rules by pursuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, demonstrating what she calls the weaponization of international law. She also discusses how NGOs and academic in...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprising endorsement of Trump's military strikes on Iran. They explore the political calculations behind Canada's break with European allies, questioning whether domestic electoral considerations or trade strategy drove the decision. They also examine tensions between Carney's Davos speech and his support for what has been cha...