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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 potential to galvanize new voters versus reconnecting with traditional NDP supporters.

In the second half, they discuss Pierre Poilievre's opposition to the Toronto-Montreal high-speed rail project, exploring whether it signals a broader ideological divide with the Carney government over state-led versus private sector economic growth.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Alisha Rao - Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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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 the paradox of countries turning back to coal even as they race to expand renewable energy. They then explore regional price variations, potential demand destruction, and the broader implications for food security and the global economy.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Alisha Rao - Editor

Falice Chin - Host

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Full Press asks whether the media is hounding Prime Minister enough over his soft stances on China, questions if Trump is the most media accessible president in history, and figures out how one Ottawa journalist went from being a bureau chief to an Uber driver.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Alisha Rao - Editor

Harrison Lowman - 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 - One year of Trump’s tariffs—are they working? Here’s what the numbers say, by Joseph Steinberg

10:37 - Canada’s police union president says policing protests is complicated. So where are his solutions?, by Stephen Staley

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Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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Jennifer Keesmaat, former chief city planner of Toronto and president and CEO of Collecdev Markee, argues that Canada’s housing crisis is a systemic failure requiring structural transformation—not incremental reform. She highlights modern construction methods, including modular housing, cross-laminated timber, and AI-integrated design, as key to building at the speed and scale needed. Keesmaat also explains why coordinated reform across governments, capital markets, and supply chains is essential to making factory-built housing a core part of Canada’s housing system.

This episode is presented in partnership with ATCO Structures.

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Elia Gross - Producer and Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer debate Canada's potential involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz following Foreign Minister Anita Anand's visit to Saudi Arabia. They examine whether Canadian participation would serve national interests or merely act as clean up after Trump's actions in the Middle East. They challenge the Carney government's approach to foreign policy, questioning Canada's willingness to support authoritarian Gulf states with troubling human rights records, while seemingly abandoning traditional Canadian values in international relations.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Alisha Rao - Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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Mike Holden, VP of policy and chief economist, and Alicia Planincic, director of policy & economics, both at the Business Council of Alberta, discuss why Canada has become one of the most difficult places in the developed world to get things built. They explore how our regulatory system has evolved into a maze of overlapping jurisdictions, endless consultations, and political uncertainty that's driving investment abroad. They also offer solutions—from reforming the Impact Assessment Act to creating clear accountability measures for regulations.

This episode is presented in partnership with the Business Council of Alberta.

The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.

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Elia Gross - Producer & Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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Peter Milobar, shadow minister of finance and MLA for Kamloops Centre, argues why he should be the next leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. He critiques Premier David Eby's fiscal management and policy failures, arguing for tax reform, private sector growth, and improved public services. Milobar, the only elected BC Conservative in the race, addresses his province's housing crisis, public safety concerns, and concerns around the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, which he pledges to repeal.

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Editor

Harrison Lowman - 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 - Avi Lewis is right about corporate welfare—on corporate taxes, he has it backwards, by Charles Lammam

6:12 - Iran's deadly use of cluster munitions demands unequivocal condemnation, by Michal Cotler-Wunsh and Richard Marceau

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/

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Alisha Rao - Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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