Hub Podcasts

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.

0:20 - Jared Kushner deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, by Steven Staley

7:41 - Our periliberal moment: What happens when liberalism is no longer enough?, by Howard Anglin

This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Hub Headlines and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

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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.

0:20 - The Weekly Wrap: Peace in the Middle East is possible—will the Palestinians choose it? by Sean Speer

This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Hub Headlines 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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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Statistics Canada's latest employment data including high levels of youth unemployment and what it tells us about generational dynamics in Canada's economy and their political implications. On the back half of the show, they discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposed West Coast pipeline and the Carney government's reluctance to champion the project. They argue that Canada needs east-west energy infrastructure to access global markets and higher oil prices, rather than defaulting to north-south pipelines that deepen economic dependence on the United States and contribute to a price discount.

To get full-length editions of each instalment of the Hub Roundtable and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor

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.

0:20 - The dangerous dilution of genocide, by Alan Kessel and Casey Babb.

8:24 - Medical Assistance in Dying was supposed to have stringent safeguards—what happened?, by Rebecca Vachon and Alexander Raikin.

This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Hub Headlines and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

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In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer, along with Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent trip to Washington. They examine his diplomatic approach with President Trump, including his public flattery and the communication challenges this creates. They also discuss whether Canadians will accept the necessary compromises in trade negotiations despite Carney's previous "elbows up" campaign rhetoric.

They also explore the emerging NDP leadership race, particularly Rob Ashton's working-class candidacy, and the growing significance of generational politics; how age-based divisions over housing, wealth accumulation, and economic opportunity may reshape Canadian political dynamics in the coming years.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer, Sound Editor, and Video Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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On Wednesday night, The Hub hosted its last pub night in its cross-country tour at Afterlight in Ottawa, ON. Co-founders Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the challenges and opportunities facing independent media in Canada, how government subsidies have fundamentally altered the Canadian media landscape, and the difficulties of building a subscription-based news business in Canada, compared to the U.S. They also address the rise of AI-driven news consumption and the growing influence of radical voices in Canadian political podcasting, emphasizing The Hub's commitment to substantive commentary over culture war content. They then engaged in a lively Q&A with The Hub community.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Sound Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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Ron Butler, founder of Butler Mortgage, discusses Canada's struggling condo market, the trend of developers selling unsold units in bulk to financial firms to avoid distress, and why this fails to stabilize market prices. He ultimately argues that an oversupply of new rental towers and high municipal fees ensure continued price declines, with no new condo construction starts on the horizon due to unworkable economics.

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

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer

Elia Gross - Sound Editor

Rudyard Griffiths - Host

To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected]

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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.

0:20 - Is Danielle Smith a traitor, or is she Canada's most effective unofficial ambassador to the U.S.? by Falice Chin

8:25 - When the Blue Jays win, Toronto feels alive again, by Stephen Staley

This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Hub Headlines and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

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James Moore, former senior federal cabinet minister and a senior advisor at Edelman, discusses the current state of Canada-U.S. trade talks, the risks and opportunities of a so-called "grand bargain," the complicated role of Mexico, and why Canada's vast critical mineral resources may represent our most significant strategic asset in negotiations with President Trump. This episode was recorded on September 25, 2025.

This episode is produced in partnership with Rio Tinto.

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:

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Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer & Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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The Hub's co-founders discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's Oval Office meeting with President Trump. They dissect the prime minister's effusive praise of Trump during their public exchange, arguing that his sycophantic approach contradicts his earlier "elbows up" campaign rhetoric. They examine Carney's reported concessions, including Canada's potential participation in Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense project and the restoration of the Keystone XL pipeline. They also explore how these compromises represent deeper economic integration with the U.S. rather than the promised diversification, and question what Canada is gaining from these apparent compromises.

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)

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Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Sound Editor

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts

To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected].

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.