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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 problem with Mark Carney’s Boomer-friendly populism , by David Polansky 7:35 - How mass intimidation undermines liberty and personal security , by Andrew Roman This program is narrate...

Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist at Servus Credit Union, examines Canada's rising insolvency rates. He explains how current trends differ from the 2008 financial crisis and explores the financial pressures facing Canadian households—including inflation, interest rates, and regional variations. He highlights the crucial role employment stability plays in preventing a deeper crisis and addresses e...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Liberal Party's sweeping byelection wins, allowing Prime Minister Carney to form a Liberal majority government just over a year since his leadership win. They examine whether Carney's success stems primarily from anti-Trump sentiment uniting a diverse coalition, or from his personal charisma and credibility. They then explore the coalition's sustainabil...

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 - With a record-low 1.25 children per Canadian woman, stop dismissing falling fertility rates as a choice , by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern 8:18 - Why the Toronto-Quebec high-speed rail line...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the implications of impending Liberal byelection victories that will give Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government. They examine Carney's "anti-Trump coalition" strategy, which has united political factions through floor-crossings from both Conservative and NDP ranks. They then explore the challenges facing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, ques...

Lord Andrew Roberts, acclaimed Churchill biographer, discusses the alarming rise of Hitler revisionism spreading aggressively through right-leaning podcasts and social media. The historian examines how and why figures like Darrell Cooper and Tucker Carlson are purposely distorting Second World War history, “relativizing” Nazi crimes, while portraying Churchill as a villain. Roberts disse...

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 - Dig, baby, dig: What it means for Canada to build the mines its ‘clean’ future depends on , by Falice Chin 12:54 - New home construction fell 13.3% in Ontario in 2025 compared to 2024—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. 0:21 - The Hub turns 5—and we're just getting started , by Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu's crossing over to Carney's Liberal party, marking the fifth floor-crossing this parliamentary session. They examine what this new development reveals about the prime minister's ruthless pragmatism in building a broad coalition, despite ideological differences, Pierre Poilievre's mounting leadership challenges, and how Trump's...

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 - Canada can’t be an energy superpower if it keeps doubling down on U.S. oil exports , by Heather Exner-Pirot 8:57 - Alberta leads Canada in job growth—here’s what’s driving the province’s...

Dave Snow, an associate professor at the University of Guelph, examines police clearance rates and reveals a troubling decade-long trend: fewer crimes are being resolved across all provinces. He explores potential causes, including rising violent crime severity, stagnant police resources amid rapid population growth, and systemic capacity constraints exposed by COVID-19. Snow argues Canada's...

Barry Morishita, former mayor of Brooks and past leader of the Alberta Party, draws on his experience in one of Canada’s most economically and demographically unique rural communities to defend the controversial temporary foreign worker program. In this episode of Alberta Edge , he argues that in Brooks—a rural, southeastern Alberta city of 16,000 people that anchors a significant share of the cou...

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 - Another government cheque won’t fix Canada’s struggling venture capital industry , by Derrick Hunter 7:34 - How the Iran War could cost Liberals 20+ seats: 3 political consequences of hig...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the 14-day Iran war ceasefire and the geopolitical implications following negotiations. They analyze reports suggesting the Trump administration will allow Iran to control and toll the Strait of Hormuz, potentially ending the longstanding guarantee of free navigation. They argue that this concession would strengthen China's influence on the region, undermin...

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 - It takes playing the long game, but ordinary citizens can still win big debates in Canada , by Stephen Staley 6:42 - Indigenous claims on Canadian airspace could be coming next , by Warre...

Caroline Elliott explains why she should be the next leader of the BC Conservatives. She details why she believes the NDP is pushing the province "aggressively downwards," arguing schools should not be teaching children to denigrate Canadian history and that the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) must be repealed to restore certainty over land ownership. Elliott defends 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. 0:18 - Do fringe conservative parties help or hurt the CPC? , by The Hub Staff 5:19 - Taiwan proves that a country doesn’t have to be big to still be great , by Harry Tseng This program is narra...

Evan Menzies, a former Wildrose and UCP staffer, joins Alberta Edge to make the conservative case against separation. He argues the independence movement is asking conservatives to abandon their own principles—and that Alberta’s growing economic and political weight means its future influence inside Canada may be greater than many think. And yes, he loves Canada too much to walk away. This podcast...

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 - Trump’s Easter lunch, the Iran War, and why we must respect belief , by Ray Pennings 7:35 - How Canada’s sins of good intentions helped prolong Cuban misery , by Patrick Luciani This prog...

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 - Why the Liberals are cheering for a weak but enduring NDP—and why the CPC should be paying attention , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editi...

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the one-year anniversary of President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs and their impact on Canada-U.S. relations. They examine whether the tariff strategy achieved its stated goals of boosting U.S. manufacturing and reducing trade deficits. They also discuss the geopolitical implications of Trump's approach, and debate Canada's negotiation strategy for CUSM...

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 - Canadians are leaving the country at record levels. Can anyone solve this pressing problem? , by Charles Lammam 7:59 - Was the Air Canada CEO turfed for his lack of French—or for somethin...

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 Avi Lewis' NDP leadership victory and its implications for his party and Canadian politics. They debate whether Lewis' radical positioning could reshape progressive politics or marginalize the party further, examining his...

Peter Tertzakian of Studio. Energy and Susan Bell of Rystad Energy examine the escalating Iran conflict and its impact on global energy markets, including the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s televised live address offering no clear roadmap to ending the war. They discuss the longer-term implications of the uncertain timeline, how it strengthens the business case for Canadian LNG, and th...