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Matthew Yglesias: Why Americans don't care about Trump’s trade war with Canada

2026-09-2245:50

Matthew Yglesias, author of the Slow Boring newsletter and contributing opinion writer at The New York Times, discusses Trump’s conflict with Canada, the dramatic rise of Mark Carney and the Liberals, and how Americans are responding to their new trade war enemy. He examines how the Liberals have gone from the party of historical reckonings to one that has claimed the mantle of Canadian patriotism. Yglesias also discusses the struggles of the American Democratic Party, the sudden rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, and what Canada’s political experience can teach the centre-left elsewhere.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/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh - Producer and EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BC Conservatives have lost their leader—now what?

2026-09-2213:15

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 - The BC Conservatives have lost their leader—now what? by Kirk LaPointe6:42 - Canada must not allow advance consent for MAID by Daniel ZekveldThis 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/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Carney bypassing Parliament to announce policy?

2026-09-2118:05

Sean Speer, co-founder and editor-at-large at The Hub, joins Rudyard Griffiths to analyze the Carney government's unconventional governing approach as Parliament returns. They examine how Prime Minister Mark Carney operates outside traditional parliamentary constraints, announcing major policies through executive action rather than legislative process. The discussion explores the challenges facing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in opposing a government that bypasses Parliament, the strategic dilemma of opposing for opposition's sake, and whether Parliament's institutional power is being fundamentally diminished by executive-led governance.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)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - HostsSean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to semi-privatize Canada’s airports?

2026-09-2121:54

Joey Suri, a lawyer with Gowling WLG who specializes in airport infrastructure, breaks down Ottawa’s plan to open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment through so-called “long-term concessions.” He explains why airports appeal to pension funds, how the proposed model differs from simply selling public assets, and what Canada can learn from Australia’s experience. We also dig into the trade-offs, including how the government could raise tens of billions upfront while protecting passengers from higher fees. 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/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe 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 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parliament has returned—but that’s not the most important thing happening in Ottawa right now

2026-09-2117:49

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 - Parliament has returned—but that’s not the most important thing happening in Ottawa right now, by Christine Van Geyn9:06 - Ontario needs lower taxes and new industrial jobs. AI provides an answer for both, by Matt SpokeThis 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/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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