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Hub Podcasts

Hub Canada Media
Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
United States
Alberta
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
Ottawa, Canada
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Of Canada
China
Liberal Party Of Canada
CBC
Toronto
Antisemitism
Calgary, Canada
British Columbia
Louise Arbour
United Nations
Immigration

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes1910Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Martha Hall Findlay, director of the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and one of the original architects of the Pathways carbon capture proposal, explains why she believes the project should have been postponed despite the recent agree... 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.

0:21 - Canadian values are our values, by St... more

Should journalism inform the public or influence it? Independent journalist and podcast host Tara Henley discusses her new book The Trust Spiral: Why the Media Needs Objectivity, examining how journalists abandoned objectivity for activism. Henley tr... more

Richard Shimooka, The Hub's defence and security analyst and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, discusses Canada's Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) initiative. He explains how the institution aims to fund small and medium-s... more

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Recent Guests

Mark L. Berlin
Professor of Practice at the Institute for the Study of International Development, McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Why did the Canadian Museum for Human Rights lose its only Jewish trustee?
Renze Nauta
Director of Work and Economics at Cardus
Cardus
Episode: The hidden costs of Alberta's online gambling expansion
Connor O'Shea
Mechanical engineer with more than 15 years in Western Canadian Oil and Gas
Ben Pro Technologies Corporation
Episode: Canada is finally embracing its energy potential
Janice Gross Stein
Political scientist and commentator providing on-site analysis
Episode: Trump, NATO & Iran: Janice Gross Stein breaks down the world's biggest flashpoints
Louisa Savage
Washington Post intelligence analyst
The Washington Post
Episode: Why AI, energy, and infrastructure will define the continent’s future
Daniel Smith
Alberta Premier
Alberta Government
Episode: Why AI, energy, and infrastructure will define the continent’s future
Tim Alberta
Journalist
The Atlantic? (writer referenced), journalist
Episode: Why AI, energy, and infrastructure will define the continent’s future
Lisa Davis
Founder of two public charter schools in Calgary and Edmonton
STEM Innovation Academy
Episode: Why measuring student success has become so difficult
Mark Berlin
Professor of practice at the Institute for the Study of International Development, McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Why I resigned from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Hosts

Sean Speer
Editor-at-large; co-host on various analysis-focused formats; prominent political economy voice
Harrison Lowman
Managing editor; host and producer on several Hub podcasts; known for media critique and policy discussion

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 468 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 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
    Canada2 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
    Canada3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Listening has become one of my daily rituals. Interesting topics and well balanced discussion. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AgamemnonsAshes
    Canada5 months ago
  • Finally a Balanced Perspective

    Great commentary. Glad it has daily releases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vic Otters
    Canada6 months ago

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Presents complex topics clearly for a policy-minded audience.
Thoughtful, balanced Canadian political analysis with strong guests.

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#24
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#58
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#62
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#85
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#218
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#228
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The hidden costs of Alberta's online gambling expansion
Q: What was your reaction when you first heard that Alberta was legalizing private gambling websites?
I expressed concern due to Alberta's proximity to Ontario's problematic outcomes, noting that expanding private operators could increase access to vulnerable groups, and should be approached with strong guardrails and careful monitoring.
David Frum on what went wrong with Trump's Iran war—and why it matters
Q: How should Democrats and the broader political spectrum respond to the rise of transgressive candidates and internal party divisions?
He suggests reframing political competition along top vs bottom dynamics (top being traditional, pro-social norms vs bottom consisting of anti-establishment impulses) and emphasizes maintaining a normie coalition to defend democratic ideals against extreme elements.
David Frum on what went wrong with Trump's Iran war—and why it matters
Q: What explains the current state of U.S. AI policy and leadership?
Frum describes a hinge moment where policy is driven more by personal financial interests and malice than by public interest or strategic planning, raising concerns about long-term leadership and governance of AI development in the United States.
David Frum on what went wrong with Trump's Iran war—and why it matters
Q: How has U.S. trade and economic policy evolved under this administration, particularly with regard to North America?
He notes the administration's unpredictable, capricious approach to trade policy, including non-renewal and renegotiation of key trade mechanisms, which erodes credibility and makes long-term planning difficult for partners like Canada and Mexico.
David Frum on what went wrong with Trump's Iran war—and why it matters
Q: What should we make of the Iran deal and the war's outcomes since the initial airstrikes?
Frum argues that the decision to pursue war without congressional authorization and without building broad public or bipartisan support was a major strategic misstep; the results showed not only a costly military engagement but also a failure to mobilize internal or regional counterweights, leading to a strategic and operational debacle.

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

A conversation-driven program offering long-form analysis and critique of Canadian politics, policy, and media. Episodes frequently dissect regulatory debates, energy strategy, federal-provincial relations, and international affairs through the lens of policy analysis, political economy, and media critique. Notable strengths include a center-right, pro-market perspective with rigorous guest expertise, from crisis communications to Indigenous rights and energy infrastructure, plus a willingness to challenge institutions and conventional narratives. The show often features sharp hosts paired with guests who bring practical experience from politics, business, journalism, or think tanks, making it valuable for listeners who want strategic conte... more

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Recent guests on Hub Podcasts include:

1. Mark L. Berlin
2. Renze Nauta
3. Connor O'Shea
4. Janice Gross Stein
5. Louisa Savage
6. Daniel Smith
7. Tim Alberta
8. Lisa Davis

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