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Hub Podcasts

Hub Media Canada
Canada
Donald Trump
NATO
China
Immigration
Antisemitism
Foreign Policy
Xi Jinping
US Tariffs
Fentanyl
Beijing
Doug Ford
Pierre Poilievre
Ukraine
Pharmacare
Economy
Weimar Germany
Latin America and the Caribbean
Housing Regulation
Urban Planning

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 shaping... more

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Latest Episodes

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 - 1 basin, 2 narratives: Why B.C.'s LN... 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.

0:16 - Four years since Russia's invasion, ... more

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's major speech on Canada-U.S. relations and the Trump administration. They examine the strengths of Poilievre's speech, from his diagnosis of Canada's domestic economic wea... more

Mike Holden, chief economist at the Business Council of Alberta, discusses Alberta's latest budget and the province's significant deficit due to declining oil prices. He examines the challenges of budgeting with volatile resource revenues, the govern... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Holden
VP of Policy and Chief Economist
Business Council of Alberta
Episode: Alberta Budget: Why oil revenue volatility makes fiscal planning impossible
Cole Rosentreter
Retired Sergeant and founder of Pegasus, experienced in the military and innovative aviation technologies
Pegasus
Episode: Alberta's strategic advantage in Canada's new defence plan
Jesse Brown
Editor and publisher of Canadaland
Canadaland
Episode: How Jew hatred became normalized in Canada
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Culture writer, host of CBC radio show Commotion, and editor of the book Elbows Up: Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance.
CBC
Episode: Is Elbows Up a left-wing cult?: The Hub Debates
Dennis Molinaro
Former National Security Analyst for the federal government and author of Under Assault, Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War on Canada.
Episode: Inside Canada's new China deal—Where are the "guardrails"?
Hilary Carter
Senior Vice President of Research at the Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Episode: Why Canada can't afford to move slowly on AI innovation
Bruce Friedrich
Founder of the Good Food Institute
Good Food Institute
Episode: Can lab-grown meat actually taste good and save the planet?
Jim Gibson
Co-founder of Rainforest Alberta
Rainforest Alberta
Episode: How to build a tech economy in an age of distrust
Garnett Genuis
Conservative Member of Parliament discussing Bill C-260, the Care Not Coercion Act.
Member of Parliament
Episode: Why this MP wants to ban encouraging MAID

Hosts

Sean Speer
Editor-at-large at The Hub and co-founder, providing insights on Canadian politics.
Rudyard Griffiths
Co-founder and host, with expertise in political discourse and media criticism.
Harrison Lowman
Managing Editor of The Hub, involved in media discussions and public policy analysis.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 433 ratings
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AgamemnonsAshes
    Canada19 days ago
  • Finally a Balanced Perspective

    Great commentary. Glad it has daily releases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vic Otters
    Canadaa month ago
  • Gross AI narration

    Gross AI narration of articles on their site, passed on as a real podcast. No thank you. Do it properly.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    rtown
    Canada3 months ago
  • American corporate propaganda

    This podcast is pushing an anti Canadian and anti socialist agenda. The aspect of Canada that are socialist are what make our country great. For profit healthcare only serves to make Americans rich. Provides less services, takes healthcare workers out of the public system and makes all healthcare more expensive. This is the reason the United States spends twice as much on healthcare per Person. Studies have shown that the United States despite spending over double has Significantly higher mortal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    T3DDY123456789
    Canada3 months ago
  • Humans good ai bad

    The hosted shows are well produced and very insightful. The ai headlines are very difficult to engage with. I have tried to listen to these episodes multiple times but I can’t maintain focus on the ai voice. Please get a human reader!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    theeandthem
    Canada3 months ago

Listeners Say

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There are mixed feelings regarding the AI narration used in some segments, with many preferring human hosts or readers for a more engaging experience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and rigorous episodes that often bring forth diverse perspectives on pressing political issues.
Critics note a perceived bias in the discussions, feeling that they often lean towards conservative viewpoints, while supporters appreciate the intelligent dialogue and thought-provoking analysis.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#34
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#118
Canada/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Alberta's strategic advantage in Canada's new defence plan
Q: How can Canada bolster military capabilities with the new strategy?
Cole emphasizes the need for a clearer understanding of Canada's military requirements and the necessity of maintaining realistic expectations on procurement.
Alberta's strategic advantage in Canada's new defence plan
Q: What jumps out at you about the new Defence Industrial Strategy?
Cole highlights the strategy's ambitious nature, with significant investment and challenges related to domestic procurement and production capacity.
David Frum on Trump's rambling State of the Union and tariff defeat
Q: Is it your view, David, then, that because of the way the administration has executed its immigration policy, that it's gone from an issue that was probably on balance, advantageous to the Republican Party and President Trump, to now something that will harm them in this year's midterm elections?
Polling indicates immigration was once Trump's strongest issue, but it has now become a significant negative for him due to everyday experiences of voters.
David Frum on Trump's rambling State of the Union and tariff defeat
Q: How do you assess any potential political implications from this week's State of the Union?
Trump's biggest problem is that many voters expected him to improve prices, but they have risen instead; he has angered the Supreme Court for not supporting his agenda.
Is Elbows Up a left-wing cult?: The Hub Debates
Q: What do you hope this book accomplishes?
It aims to engage Canadians in conversations about their identity and cultural sovereignty.

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

The content offered revolves around timely and notable discussions regarding Canadian politics and broader global issues. Featuring a mix of long-form dialogues with influential thinkers, daily news analysis, and specific critiques of media coverage in Canada, it explores a wide range of topics like economic trends and political strategies. Distinct segments allow for both rapid insights during the news cycle and deep dives into important narratives shaping public discourse. The incorporation of varying perspectives, especially those from key political figures and analysts, provides listeners with a comprehensive view on current affairs that can lead to informed discussions and decision-making.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Hub Podcasts:

1. Curse of Politics
2. The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
3. The David Frum Show
4. At Issue
5. The House

How many episodes of Hub Podcasts are there?

Hub Podcasts launched 4 years ago and published 1613 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hub Podcasts include:

1. Mike Holden
2. Cole Rosentreter
3. Jesse Brown
4. Elamin Abdelmahmoud
5. Dennis Molinaro
6. Hilary Carter
7. Bruce Friedrich
8. Jim Gibson

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