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Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rise as a TikTok-powered progressive populist. They explore how his left-wing populism may signal a new, popular progressive auxiliary to Trumpism that could have political implications beyond New York City.

On the back half of the show, they discuss the B.C. court decision granting Indigenous land rights over privately-owned property, and whether Canada's reconciliation framework has created an unsustainable "fourth level of government" that harms property rights and economic development.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor

David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors

Sean Speer - Host

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss President Trump's abrupt termination of trade negotiations with Canada following his reaction to the Ontario government's recent advertisement featuring a speech from Ronald Reagan. They explore how Trump's sensitivity to the ad may be related to an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on November 5th that could challenge his emergency tariff powers, potentially making Canada a scapegoat if the ruling goes against him.

They also examine the differing political incentives between Prime Minister Carney's focus on securing an economic deal and Premier Doug Ford's positioning as a "fighter" against Trump, as well as Canada's retaliatory measures against Stellantis and General Motors.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Sound Editor

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - 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.

0:18 - Just how much damage did Justin Trudeau do to Canada's economy?, by Livio Di Matteo

7:13 - Canada's lost dynamism: What Peter Howitt's Nobel Prize reminds us about growth, by Alicia Planincic

11:09 - A definition of racism that targets Jews is racist, by Cary Kogan, Adam Louis-Klein, and Mark Sandler

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor

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In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Prime Minister Carney's recent major speech at the University of Ottawa. Their general reaction is that his "rambly technocratic" presentation missed the mark: it failed to provide concrete plans to improve the lives of young Canadians in attendance. They also discuss Premier Ford's remarkable political staying power and polling numbers. They explore Ford's populist retail politics and whether his political brand could translate nationally, as well as the overlap between Ford supporters and federal Liberal voters who voted for Prime Minister Carney.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Alisha Rao - Sound Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's primetime television address to the nation, and how it fell short of expectations despite being positioned as a major speech. In particular, they discuss Carney's pledge to divert exports away from the United States and his commitment to balance the operational budget within three years, questioning the feasibility of both goals given existing trade relationships and fiscal constraints.

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer & Sound Editor

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts

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Alberta isn't always the "true blue" province some might think. Independent pollster Janet Brown and political commentator Dave Cournoyer join Alberta Edge host Ryan Hastman to dissect the province's political DNA — from the cowboy archetype to Alberta's unique brand of tax aversion. Together, they explore how decades of royalty windfalls have allowed governments to sidestep tough political choices, and why years of rapid in-migration haven't dramatically changed the province's political makeup.

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

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CREDITS:

Falice Chin - Producer and Editor

Ryan Hastman - 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.

0:22 - Need to Know: A tale of two (Albertan) cities, including commentaries by Falice Chin and Peter Jon Mitchell

6:49 - In defence of Ronald Reagan, by Sean Speer

17:13 - Build Toronto aims to make a worn-out city world-class, 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 $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor

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John Stackhouse, senior vice-president at the office of the CEO at RBC, and Jackie Pichette, director of skills policy for RBC Thought Leadership, discuss Canada's post-secondary education crisis and its implications for economic competitiveness. They argue that while Canada faces historic nation-building investments in sectors like defence, AI, and energy, universities and colleges are scaling down due to funding constraints and policy neglect, creating a dangerous disconnect between national ambitions and institutional capacity. The discussion explores how post-secondary institutions must shift toward competency-based education, stronger industry partnerships, and greater focus on practical skills training to support Canada's productivity challenges and strategic economic priorities.

This episode is presented in partnership with RBC Thought Leadership.

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer & Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman discuss a recent Government of Canada advertising campaign promoting Canadian patriotism and national pride, and the jarring disconnect between the ad's upbeat, flag-waving messaging and the current reality facing Canadians, from economic uncertainty, high unemployment, to everyday cost of living struggles. They explore whether this represents state propaganda, with the government potentially spending millions on symbolic imagery, rather than investing in tangible improvements and concrete results that would give Canadians genuine reasons for national pride.

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CREDITS:

Producer - Amal Attar-Guzman

Alisha Rao - Sound Editor

Rudyard Griffiths - Host

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Charles Burton, senior fellow at Sinopsis.cz and former diplomat at Canada's embassy in Beijing, discusses Canada's complex relationship with China as Prime Minister Carney prepares for a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping. As our government begins to thaw its frozen trade and diplomatic relationship with the Middle Kingdom, he examines China's use of economic coercion tactics, and warns about the security risks of Chinese electric vehicles. As CPP officials meet, he also touches on internal challenges facing Xi's leadership, including recent purges that suggest potential instability within China's power structure.

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CREDITS:

Producer - Amal Attar-Guzman

Elia Gross - Sound Editor

Harrison Lowman - Host

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