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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 beginning of the end for David Eby and the BC NDP?, by Kirk LaPointe

7:44 - Getting in bed with the CRTC is a big mistake for Canadian media—so of course they're eager to do it, by Peter Menzies

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Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf discusses a new interprovincial agreement to build a national energy corridor. He explains how the initiative aims to strengthen grid reliability, share natural resources across regions, and complement different provincial energy strengths. Neudorf also addresses the collaborative cost-sharing structure, potential federal involvement, and how this infrastructure could benefit multiple sectors while advancing Canada's energy independence and economic resilience.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Editor

Falice Chin - Host

Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

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Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss President Trump's apparent reversal on the Iran conflict, just days after launching military action. They examine the implications of Trump's inconsistency for U.S. credibility and global deterrence, arguing this represents his fourth major policy "taco" alongside China, Russia, and Greenland. They also explore the moral costs of the conflict, the opportunity costs of American unreliability, and whether fears about Trump being an existential threat to Canada are overstated.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Editor

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts

Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo - Photo Credit

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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 - Why I'm afraid of a 'no' vote in an Alberta independence referendum, by Howard Anglin

6:32 - The biggest risk to Canada's economy nobody is talking about: major looming labour strikes, by Robin Guy

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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Veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson discusses his book "Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East" live at the Royal Canadian Military Institute.

Anderson explores the eccentric T.E. Lawrence's transformation from British intelligence officer to a rebel fighting mercilessly for Arab independence, his pioneering guerrilla warfare tactics in the desolate desert, and his ultimate betrayal through the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement. The interview examines Lawrence's conflicted loyalties, his rejection of British imperialism, and how the post-WWI partition of the Middle East planted seeds of war that continue to be felt today.

This episode was taped live on February 11, 2026, as part of the RCMI's military history night series.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor

Harrison Lowman - Host

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Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, discusses the recent shootings at three Canadian synagogues in Toronto and the escalating threats facing Jewish communities. He examines the progression from protests to violent attacks, drawing parallels to incidents in Australia. Shack argues for urgent action, including fixing Canada's security support program, enforcing existing laws, and addressing the presence of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps operatives in Canada. He also emphasizes the need for accountability and collective action against rising extremism.

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.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Editor

Stephen Staley - Host

Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss spiking oil prices and the economic fallout from escalating conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran. They examine how spiking oil prices threaten to push North America into recession, impact household budgets and mortgage rates, and expose vulnerabilities in Canada's debt-dependent economy. They also explore whether market pressures will influence President Trump's war strategy and question the sustainability of America's unilateral approach without consulting allies.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

Vahid Salemi/AP Photo - Photo Credit

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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.

0:18 - The war (over) Iran: The F-35 debate is officially over, by Richard Shimooka

7:25 - The end of free speech in Canada?, by David Thomas

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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Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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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.

0:33 - Hey, conservatives, let's slow our roll on Iran: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the conservative response to the escalating Israel-Iran-US conflict, questioning whether lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan have been forgotten. They analyze the risks of supporting regime change in Iran and critique the full-throated endorsements from Canadian conservatives, including Pierre Poilievre.

In the second half, they discuss Prime Minister Carney's surging poll numbers, exploring why he's become a psychological anchor for anxious voters and what an early election could mean for the Conservative Party.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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