Hub Podcasts

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 - No, Canada didn't give the U.S. a trillion-dollar gift—but there's still reason to worry , by Trevor Tombe 6:10 - Canada must call China's bluff on canola , by Henry Chan 11:39 - Many you...

Nathan Rotman, director of policy strategy for North America at Airbnb, discusses the data and evidence of the impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability, as well as Airbnb's role in supporting local economies, expanding tourism, and providing a crucial source of supplemental income for hosts across the country. This episode is presented in partnership with Airbnb. The Hub is Canada's f...

Toronto is a "world class city" says its mayor Olivia Chow. But for a growing number of its residents, the city is unrecognizable from decades ago; whether it's the homelessness, open drug use, empty storefronts, or crumbling infrastructure. One year from a pivotal municipal election, Harrison Lowman speaks to Daniel Tate, executive director of IntegrityTO, a civic advocacy group bent on promoting...

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 - David Eby is just the tip of the opposition iceberg in the way of Alberta's pipeline proposal , by Falice Chin 6:46 - Canada, the duct-tape nation , by Rob McGrory This program is narrate...

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 - Jared Kushner deserves the Nobel Peace Prize , by Steven Staley 7:41 - Our periliberal moment: What happens when liberalism is no longer enough? , by Howard Anglin This program is narrate...

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 Weekly Wrap: Peace in the Middle East is possible—will the Palestinians choose it? by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each inst...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Statistics Canada's latest employment data including high levels of youth unemployment and what it tells us about generational dynamics in Canada's economy and their political implications. On the back half of the show, they discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposed West Coast pipeline and the Carney government's reluctance to champion the project....

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 dangerous dilution of genocide , by Alan Kessel and Casey Babb. 8:24 - Medical Assistance in Dying was supposed to have stringent safeguards—what happened? , by Rebecca Vachon and Ale...

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer, along with Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent trip to Washington. They examine his diplomatic approach with President Trump, including his public flattery and the communication challenges this creates. They also discuss whether Canadians will accept...

On Wednesday night, The Hub hosted its last pub night in its cross-country tour at Afterlight in Ottawa, ON. Co-founders Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the challenges and opportunities facing independent media in Canada, how government subsidies have fundamentally altered the Canadian media landscape, and the difficulties of building a subscription-based news business in Canada, compared...

Ron Butler, founder of Butler Mortgage, discusses Canada's struggling condo market, the trend of developers selling unsold units in bulk to financial firms to avoid distress, and why this fails to stabilize market prices. He ultimately argues that an oversupply of new rental towers and high municipal fees ensure continued price declines, with no new condo construction starts on the horizon due 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. 0:20 - Is Danielle Smith a traitor, or is she Canada's most effective unofficial ambassador to the U.S.? by Falice Chin 8:25 - When the Blue Jays win, Toronto feels alive again , by Stephen Stal...

James Moore, former senior federal cabinet minister and a senior advisor at Edelman, discusses the current state of Canada-U.S. trade talks, the risks and opportunities of a so-called "grand bargain," the complicated role of Mexico, and why Canada's vast critical mineral resources may represent our most significant strategic asset in negotiations with President Trump. This episode was recorded on...

The Hub 's co-founders discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's Oval Office meeting with President Trump. They dissect the prime minister's effusive praise of Trump during their public exchange, arguing that his sycophantic approach contradicts his earlier "elbows up" campaign rhetoric. They examine Carney's reported concessions, including Canada's potential participation in Trump's "Golden Dome" miss...

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 - Alberta may gain a pipeline—but what would it lose? by Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer 6:29 - The Alberta teachers' strike is unlike any challenge Danielle Smith has faced before , by Fa...

Derek Nighbor, president and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, discusses how the forestry sector is shifting from a story of decline to one of innovation and growth—helping to address the country's housing crisis, advance practical climate solutions, and support economic and social well-being in rural and Indigenous communities across Canada. This episode is presented in partnershi...

As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith proposes a new one million-a-barrel-a day oil pipeline from her province to the B.C. coast, renowned energy economist Peter Terzakian breaks down what's actually possible, including the costs and regulatory hurdles now facing building companies and oil producers looking to lay pipe and greatly increasing output. He also discusses the role the state should play. He...

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 - The world is forgetting what happened on October 7th , by Ariella Kimmel, Hillel Neuer, and Michael Westcott 8:34 - A covenant divided: On Gaza, October 7, and the Jewish soul , by Wodek...

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the latest developments in efforts to resolve the Israel-Hamas war in light of the anniversary of the October 7th attacks. They examine whether President Trump's negotiating approach will lead to a sustainable peace, including whether Hamas's radical ideological commitments will ultimately stand in...

Trendlines for young men in Canada are looking grim. They only make up 42 percent of university undergrads, are confronted by an employment rate of 16.2 percent, and are far more likely to die of suicide and addiction. Jamil Jivani, Conservative MP for Bowmanville-Oshawa North has launched a project called "Restore the North" to help reverse these sad statistics. He explains why young men feel aba...

The Hub 's co-founders analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney's high-stakes meeting with President Trump at the White House. They focus on the possibility of Canada agreeing with Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" continental missile defence system, arguing that this technology is fundamentally flawed and would represent a dangerous shift toward deeper military integration with the United States. The disc...

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 - Falling sales, falling Jobs: Why Canada must cut taxes on new homes , by Mike Moffatt 6:39 - Why the recent TikTok privacy ruling swaps privacy for increased surveillance , by Michael Gei...

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 - The Weekly Wrap: The quiet excellence of Nigel Wright , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Hub Headlines and oth...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's bold move to create a public-private pipeline consortium, forcing a political showdown with Ottawa and British Columbia over energy infrastructure. They examine Alberta's potential "Faustian bargain," which is to accept federal involvement through carbon capture subsidies in exchange for pipeline approval. They warn that thi...

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 has made real progress on housing. Now comes the hardest part , by Eric Lombardi 7:44 - Four ways to make Canada a nation of homeowners once again , by Tim Hudak and Alex MacDonald...