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Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss Prime Minister Carney's ambitious first 15 months in office. They examine his Senate appointments, pipeline deals, and increased defence spending, arguing that the prime minister is operating with extraordinary political license due to perceived threats from the United States.

In the second half, they also analyze Pierre Poilievre's struggles with internal discipline within the Conservative Party, as well as the party's unclear strategic purpose in this wartime-like political environment.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor 

Sean Speer - Host

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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.

0:32 - The Liberal Party has proven durable—Trudeauism has not, by Sean Speer

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's challenging summer, as Prime Minister Mark Carney secures major wins on pipelines and energy policy in Alberta. They analyze growing unrest within Conservative caucus, including another MP's departure to the Senate, and question what policy differentiation remains for the opposition.

In the second half, they discuss concerns about Alberta embracing "Laurentian Capitalism," questioning whether market-based resistance to federal intervention is eroding.

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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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.

0:21 - Canada is finally embracing its energy potential, by Heather Exner-Pirot

8:30 - Why Carney is crucial to getting the West Coast pipeline built, by Connor O’Shea

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Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub’s editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's troubled Iran invasion. They examine military setbacks, the failed Iranian uprising, and how personal financial interests may have compromised strategy. They also analyze Trump's decision not to renew CUSMA, the administration's AI policy, and the Democratic Party's vulnerability as democratic socialist candidates defeat mainstream incumbents.

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Danielle Smith says Alberta has entered a new era of economic growth, pointing to a string of major energy and technology announcements this week as evidence the province is once again open for investment. In an interview with Alberta Edge, the premier discusses Meta’s $13-billion data centre, two proposed oil pipelines, and why she believes Alberta is making up for a lost decade of stalled development. She also addresses concerns over AI, investor confidence, and the province’s delayed fiscal update.

This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor

Falice Chin - Host

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Janice Gross Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, discusses the recent NATO summit. She examines President Trump's contrasting public and private personas, the evolving war in Ukraine, and renewed tensions between the United States and Iran following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. She also explores the Trump administration's approach to Iran, European concerns over energy security, and the extent of domestic support for the Iranian regime.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor 

Rudyard Griffiths - Host

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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.

0:21 - Alberta is right to want a better deal, by Sean Speer

7:06 - Canadian dollar reaches 14-month low, near 70 cents to the U.S. dollar—main driver is diverging interest rates, not CUSMA, by Graeme Gordon

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Full Press asks why a Quebec judge is blocking reporting on a case that could involve the first active-duty Canadian military member to be charged with terrorist offences under the Criminal Code. The panel also asks why the Committee to Protect Journalists considers media “affiliated with militant groups” to be journalists, and raises concerns about a federal government memo that imagines legal action against Canadians who spread disinformation.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor

Harrison Lowman - Host

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Richard Shimooka, The Hub's defence and security analyst and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, discusses Canada's decision to purchase 12 German submarines from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. He explores the strategic rationale behind the procurement, the growing subsea threats from China and Russia, and concerns about rapid technological change in warfare. He also questions the Carney government's pivot toward European defence partnerships, arguing Canada should pursue more flexible relationships with Pacific allies like South Korea and Japan.

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Rudyard Griffiths - Host

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