Hub Podcasts

In this special edition of Full Press, Harrison Lowman speaks to The Hub's latest journalist hire Falice Chin, our new Alberta bureau chief. They discuss how mainstream media often fails to mirror the Canadian public back at itself, how conservatives are portrayed in the media, her former employer, the CBC, why covering Western Canada is a world away from covering Toronto, and why she chose to com...

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 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's announcement of a new pipeline project and its political implications, including the immediate pushback from B.C. Premier David Eby. They examine the challenges facing Prime Minister Mark Carney's government...

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 - Need to Know: What happens if Canada and the U.S. can't come to an agreement on CUSMA?, including commentaries by Joseph Steinberg, Ian Brodie, and Harrison Lowman 8:28 - Nigel Wright sho...

On Tuesday night, The Hub hosted its second pub night in its cross-country tour at the National on 17th in Calgary, AB. Co-founders Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer at a Calgary pub night event with subscribers and supporters. They discuss the early performance of the Carney government, arguing that while it has correctly diagnosed Canada's problems around housing and major projects, its instinct...

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. 0:28 - The budget warning that Canada cannot ignore , by Trevor Tombe 7:22 - Alberta Next tour mixes protest and insults with policy talk , by Falice Chin This program is narrated by automated v...

Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, discusses the company's remarkable growth story, what it reveals about the strengths and shortcomings of Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how Canada's unique advantages — including world-class talent, a collaborative culture, and lower barriers to entry — ultimately position it to become a global entrepreneurship powerhouse. This episode was made po...

Today, Canada marks 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 Aa...

On Monday night, The Hub kicked off its cross-country pub tour at Steamworks Brew Pub in Vancouver, B.C. Co-founders Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discussed the challenges facing Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government—including a looming $100 billion deficit, upcoming CUSMA renegotiations with the Trump administration, and the prospect of an early election—before engaging in a lively...

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 - Reconciliation requires looking back to move forward , by Karen Restoule 6:49 - Need to Know: Why is Canada's world-class rugby team having to crowdfund to compete? , including commentarie...

Canada–U.S. trade talks could drag on to 2027, according to U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Yet both insist the future is still bright—especially when it comes to energy alignment between Alberta and Washington. From pipelines and nuclear power to critical minerals and even American booze, they outline what's really slowing down CUSMA talks, and why Alberta sees a...

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. 0:27 - Mark Carney's theory of the case , by Theo Argitis 6:47 - High-earning Canadian families pay over 50 percent of all taxes in Ontario, Alberta, B.C., and Quebec: Report , by Graeme Gordon...

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: We don't just need a smaller budget deficit—we need a smaller government , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each...

This week, in response to government moves to cut back on services to save money, 55,000 Canada Post workers headed back to the picket lines. With the minister of procurement admitting the Crown Corporation is now facing an "existential crisis," and the loss of some $5 billion since 2018, Harrison Lowman speaks to Vincent Geloso, assistant professor of economics at George Mason University and a se...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss key developments from the UN General Assembly, focusing on Trump's confrontational rhetoric toward Europe and the implications of his administration's hostility to European governance models. They also examine Carney's international engagement during the UN General Assembly, questioning whether his focus on global forums and European relationships risks ali...

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss this week's major developments from the UN General Assembly meetings, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's recognition of a Palestinian state and Donald Trump's unexpected support for Ukraine. In the second half of the show, they discuss how the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada are trying 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. 0:30 - Canada's retreat on Israel is another black mark on our reputation , by Ariella Kimmel 7:10 - It's tough to be young and looking for work right now—especially in Alberta , by Alicia Plani...

This week, the Carney government launched the next phase of its gun buyback program. But the nationwide effort, meant to compensate gun owners who now have "prohibited" firearms continues to face major challenges, including major confusion around how it will work, and a new leaked conversation featuring the minister in charge admitting he has doubts about its viability. Harrison Lowman speaks to T...

Full Press discusses the Jimmy Kimmel controversy and why media executives appear to be bowing down to President Trump, examines Bari Weiss' 200 million (potential) takeover of CBS News, and the serious claims of antisemitism at Radio-Canada. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Full Press and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/ The...

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 - Need to Know: Canadians concerned about the Jimmy Kimmel story should take a look in the mirror , including commentaries by Sean Speer and Bacchus Barua 7:08 - Three ways the Conservative...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss President Trump's controversial address to the UN General Assembly and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. They examine the contradictions in Trump's approach, with him criticizing European allies while claiming to pursue "America First" isolationism, yet simultaneously telling other countries how to organize their domestic affairs. They also explore...

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 performance at the UN General Assembly meeting this week and his controversial decision to recognize the state of Palestine. They then cover the delayed November budget and Carney's "invest more, spend less" me...

Lucy Hargreaves, co-founder and CEO of Build Canada think tank, discusses new research showing that the number of Canadian-founded tech startups remaining headquartered in the country has plummeted between 2015 and 2024. Hargreaves argues that while Canada has the talent and resources to compete globally, the country has chosen "safe incrementalism" over bold nation-building solutions, making it i...

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. 0:30 - Trust, not speed—If Ottawa wants major projects built, it must let Indigenous leaders and industry set the terms , by Karen Restoule 8:08 - John Rustad narrowly escapes the B.C. Conservat...

Kirk LaPointe, The Hub's B.C. correspondent, discusses the precarious position of B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad following his leadership review victory. Despite Rustad winning a majority of support, LaPointe explains why, given the small number of people who actually voted across the province's 93 ridings, serious questions about the legitimacy of Rustad's mandate remain. LaPointe also expl...

Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage joins Rudyard Griffiths to discuss Canada's escalating real estate crisis, as foreclosures reach levels not seen since 2009. He explains how power-of-sale properties are creating new lower-price comparables that drag down neighbourhood values, with the condominium market experiencing a "horror show" of plummeting prices. He explores whether this crisis will spread fro...