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.   0:18 - The credit agencies agree: David Eby is squandering B.C.'s fiscal credibility, by Kirk LaPointe   6:33 - Canada is becoming a safe haven for international criminals and terrorists, by Daniel Robson   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

Janice Gross Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, discusses President Trump's abrupt shift from threatening Iranian infrastructure to announcing a potential ceasefire. They examine whether this shift represents genuine diplomacy or tactical maneuvering, the credibility of various negotiating parties, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' actual power in Iran. Stein argues that Trump's impulsive, tweet-driven approach has been shambolic, while Iran's missile capabilities pose lasting threats to regional stability and global perceptions of U.S. credibility on the world stage. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo - Photo Credit

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's wait-and-see economy is in a very fragile state—so what's next?, by Theo Argitis   6:00 - Rising Jewish hate is forcing Toronto synagogues to spend millions on security, by Graeme Gordon   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 - Pierre Poilievre is doing his best to repair Canada–U.S. relations: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 now generate sophisticated government documents. They argue that this new development democratizes the policy development process and disrupts traditional think tanks and consulting firms.    If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/ The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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 meet its lofty investment ambitions, by Alicia Planincic   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 Carney's favour, creating a "rally around the flag" effect.    In the second half, they examine how Poilievre's U.S. trip could neutralize his deficit on foreign policy, and explore how opposition leaders navigate politics when voters prioritize global over domestic concerns.   If you are enjoying the free version of Hub Politics, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)   Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Editor  Sean Speer - Host

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.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer Alisha Rao - Editor  Harrison Lowman - Host

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 challenge to a powerful U.S.-based tourism company, and tough questions about the role of Parks Canada. Waterous argues the case reveals deeper problems in Canada's regulatory system, why costs are rising for visitors, and how control over iconic landscapes can become a question of Canadian identity. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.   The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)   Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor STATEMENT FROM PURSUIT: "Pursuit is a global company with operations in the Canadian Rockies, Costa Rica, Iceland, Alaska and Montana. Canada has always been integral to Pursuit's success and remains central to our future. While we operate globally, our Canadian experiences are led by local teams based in their communities, ensuring decisions reflect local knowledge, long-term relationships, and the character of these iconic places.   With roots in the Canadian Rockies dating back 130 years, we're proud to be deeply connected to Alberta's communities. Over the past decade, we've added more than 1,200 jobs in Alberta, reinvested 100% of Canadian profits into local operations, enhancing guest experiences and refreshing tourism infrastructure with a focus on long-term sustainability; and contributed $3.8 million in community support between 2020 and 2025 at the community level in Banff and Jasper.   Our Promise to Place guides us to protect natural environments, respect local heritage, and strengthen communities. This commitment drives our investments in our team members, the world-class experiences we provide to guests, and our commitment to sustainability to ensure the Canadian Rockies remain vibrant for generations to come."   In 2024, the Competition Bureau conducted a detailed and independent review of Pursuit's acquisition of the Jasper SkyTram. That review examined competition related concerns raised by a group of private business operators in Banff and concluded in April 2025 with no further action.   As part of that review, the Bureau assessed official market data, including how tourism experiences operate across different geographic areas in the Canadian Rockies.   With this information, the Bureau determined there were no competition concerns that warranted further steps.   With the review complete, Pursuit remains focused on responsibly operating and reinvesting in the places where we work, including the Canadian Rockies, with a long term commitment to people, place, and stewardship."

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 automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 billion dollar deficit through efficiency rather than cuts, and protecting property rights amid concerns around Indigenous land title decisions. He insists he would be a leader who would allow his MLAs to speak freely, while maintaining discipline amongst a fractured conservative movement. In the next few weeks, The Hub will interview the lead contenders vying to become leader of the BC Conservatives, and the next leader of the Official Opposition.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

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 program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 presented in partnership with ATCO Structures.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Sean Speer - Host

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 provinces like Alberta, where higher energy prices strain consumers but significantly boost government revenues and economic growth.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Falice Chin - Host Vahid Salemi/AP Photo - Photo Credit

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 program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 service and urges Canadians to recognize the serious, evolving security threats facing the country.   This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Stephen Staley - Host Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

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   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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 outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Sean Speer - Host Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

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 Poilievre's political future amid Carney potentially getting a majority government.. They also explore Canada's defence procurement challenges, highlighted by the Rangers' defective rifle controversy, and question whether the country can effectively manage increased military spending.  If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/ The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts