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Hub Podcasts

Hub Canada Media
Canada
Mark Carney
Alberta
Tariffs
Canada–united States Relations
United States
Donald Trump
Israel
Pierre Poilievre
Anti-Semitism
CBC
Liberal Party Of Canada
Artificial Intelligence
Canada–united States Trade
Climate Change
Conservative Party Of Canada
The Hub
Justin Trudeau
Toronto, Canada
Trump

Welcome to Hub Podcasts, the audio version of the big ideas and in-depth conversations found at TheHub.ca, Canada's fastest growing digital news outlet with half a million people engaging weekly with our content.

Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer and managing editor Harrison Lowman engaged in longform conversations with leading thinkers on the big issues and ideas shapin... more

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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 - Why Alberta needs to ditch direct dem... more

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.

Rubio, Badenoch and the fight to define a co... more

In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss The Hub's editorial direction heading into a consequential fall featuring Alberta's separation referendum and Quebec's separatist election result. They e... more

Patrick Bryden, global head of research at the newly launched Scotia Growth Institute, explains what it will really take to get Canada's proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline built. His team has modelled three possible scenarios, with costs ranging from... more

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Recent Guests

Monte Solberg
Former Reform and Conservative MP, former cabinet minister, leading Vote to Stay campaign figure
Vote to Stay campaign
Episode: Can Alberta keep reforming Canada from within?
Mark Harding
Assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Episode: Does Mark Carney have the stomach for abundance politics?
Jeremy Musighi
Researcher who conducted the data-driven study on media coverage of Israel; tech startup founder and investor
Independent researcher; GDELT data user
Episode: Why does Israel get so much media attention?
Andrew Bennett
senior fellow at Cardus and Canada's first ambassador for religious freedom
Cardus
Episode: Nobody but David Eby wants this B.C. election
Matthew Yglesias
American journalist, author of the slow boring newsletter, NYT contributor
The Hub interviewee
Episode: Matthew Yglesias: Why Americans don't care about Trump’s trade war with Canada
Joey Suri
Lawyer and partner with Gowling's Montreal office, specializing in airport infrastructure
Gowling WLG
Episode: What does it mean to semi-privatize Canada’s airports?
Robson Fletcher
Data scientist providing Abacus Data polling analysis on Alberta politics
Abacus Data
Episode: What Alberta voters really think about the risks of separation
Carlo Dade
Leads the New North America Initiative at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
New North America Initiative
Episode: Can North America survive the current trade crisis?
Daniel Ujczo
Canada-US trade attorney with 25 years of experience
New North America Initiative
Episode: Can North America survive the current trade crisis?

Hosts

Harrison Lowman
Host of Hub Dialogues; Managing Editor at The Hub
Sean Speer
Host of Hub Dialogues; Editor-at-Large at The Hub

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 494 ratings
  • The CBCism at The Hub

    Falice’s Alberta Edge program has. Commentator depicting conservatives as nothing but far right is a CBC analysis. To have a truly professional analysis on the program there needs to be an individual washed of the CBC narrative. The vast majority of conservatives are not far right, but are depicted as such by those wishing to use the CBC jargon . Terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Reid Baker
    Canada19 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Interesting Canadian topics covered but they really really need to boost the audio volume. Comes across at a very low volume level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’m they
    Canada2 months ago
  • Thank God

    so far I only listen regularly to the Media one with Henley, Menzies and Lowman and it is mandatory listening. Canada doesn’t do this kind of coverage well at all (with the exception of the odd Canadaland ep), until now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AuntTibes
    Canada5 months ago
  • Dumb and Dumber

    Two guys who have nothing to say. Their facts are unsubstantiated and they just blah, blah, blah. They act like Canada is a real country. The Hub-Garbage

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JDC1591
    Canada5 months ago
  • Anne

    Canadian podcasts like The Hub are essential to Canadians and should be both supported and encouraged!! Fantastic job guys, keep it going!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Sad Canadian
    Canada6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many appreciate balanced, mature discussions that avoid sensationalism.
Praise for Canadian-focused content with global context is common.
Some reviews criticize AI-narration quality but converge on strong guest lineups.
Listeners praise rigorous, data-informed debates and thoughtful policy analysis.
Sponsorships and guest appearances are seen as credible indicators of influence and expertise.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#29
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Apple Podcasts
#92
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#44
South Africa/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#99
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#149
Argentina/News/Politics
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#193
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Minister Evan Solomon: Will Canada lead or lose the AI revolution?
Q: What's your mental model for balancing opportunity and risk in AI?
The minister describes a framework of trust, opportunity, and sovereign control, arguing regulation should enable safe adoption while not stifling innovation.
Why does Israel get so much media attention?
Q: What about the sustained negativity after ceasefires or the use of genocide terminology—what did the data reveal about those trends?
Even after ceasefires, the data shows Israel remained top in per-capita coverage and the use of genocide-related language spiked markedly in late 2023 and early 2024, indicating a lasting frameshift in discourse rather than a temporary wartime narrative.
Why does Israel get so much media attention?
Q: Can you summarize the central findings of your research for listeners who may not be familiar with the data?
The research shows three main patterns: Israel has led global media coverage per capita for most of the last decade, the coverage is unusually persistent and not just a short spike, and the tone is notably negative compared to other major crises; when cross-checked against other conflicts, the negativity and volume remain high, indicating a systemic bias.
Can Alberta keep reforming Canada from within?
Q: What do you see as the main risks if Alberta pursued separation, and how do you respond to concerns about a fractured conservative movement or backlash?
Solberg argues that independence would be costly and risky, cites studies predicting losses, and stresses the importance of cooperation and leadership within a united Canada, while warning about fringe factions that could erode the party's viability and harm governance.
Can Alberta keep reforming Canada from within?
Q: For those watching this issue from afar, why launch a separate campaign focused on Stay in Canada rather than simply align with existing efforts?
The guest explains the need to reach a different, more conservative audience in Alberta and present a Canada that is reformed but still strongly Alberta within it, arguing the messaging should target undecided voters and soft separatists with a national-vision narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hub Podcasts

What is Hub Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politics-and-policy focused program that pairs longform conversations with leading thinkers, policy experts, and journalists to unpack Canadian public life, economics, technology, and media. Episodes routinely cover macro issues like economic growth, taxation, and energy policy, with deep dives into healthcare, education, immigration, and the evolving tech landscape. A recurring strength is hosting a range of voices from think tanks, universities, and industry, paired with seasoned journalists, to offer data-driven analysis and nuanced perspectives on current events. The show often features ambitious guests, from policy researchers to industry leaders, and weighs tradeoffs between growth, equity, and governance. Notable for its ongoing po... more

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1. Monte Solberg
2. Mark Harding
3. Jeremy Musighi
4. Andrew Bennett
5. Matthew Yglesias
6. Joey Suri
7. Robson Fletcher
8. Carlo Dade

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