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Hub Podcasts

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

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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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.

0:20 - Canada needs to start embracing AI da... more

Artur Wilczynski, a retired Canadian senior official with extensive experience in foreign affairs, intelligence, and security, joins Stephen Staley to discuss Canada's first national security strategy in 20 years. He examines the document's broad fra... 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 - What his Senate appointments tell us ... 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.

What Chow’s re-election signals to the rest ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Galbraith
Co-founder and president of Oyster Group.
Oyster Group
Episode: What are the Alberta referendum ripple effects?
David Coletto
Founder and chair of Abacus Data.
Abacus Data
Episode: What are the Alberta referendum ripple effects?
Amber Ruddy
Conservative strategist and vice president at Council Public Affairs.
Council Public Affairs
Episode: Who really won the Alberta referendum?
Keith McLaughlin
Former Alberta NDP staffer and public affairs professional.
New West Public Affairs
Episode: Who really won the Alberta referendum?
Gary Mar
Former Alberta cabinet minister and diplomat, and president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation
Canada West Foundation
Episode: Can cooperative federalism deliver a better deal for Alberta?
Falice Chin
Alberta Bureau Chief for The Hub.
The Hub
Episode: Alberta votes no on separation—but demands major federal reform
Ted Morton
Political scientist, former Alberta cabinet minister and architect of the 2001 Firewall Letter
University of Calgary
Episode: Could a vote to consider Alberta separation actually help save Confederation?
Elias Soto
Electricity market forecaster and analytics principal
Similan Consulting
Episode: Can Alberta’s grid keep up with the coming wave of data centres?
Patrick Bryden
Global Head of Research at Scotia Growth Institute
Scotia Growth Institute
Episode: Could the proposed West Coast oil pipeline end up costing $66 billion?

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
    Canadaa month 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
    Canada3 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
    Canada6 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

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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.

Apple Podcasts
#30
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#91
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#63
South Africa/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#228
South Africa/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hon. Steven MacKinnon: Why Bill C-39 will get Canada building again
Q: How should Canadians think about success if this legislation passes and these reforms are enacted?
He points to measures such as collective agreements reached without federal intervention, increased energy and critical-mineral investment, better port performance, faster freight movement, more exports and broader economic growth.
Hon. Steven MacKinnon: Why Bill C-39 will get Canada building again
Q: Is it right to think about Bill C-39 as extending the spirit, if not the substance, of Bill C-5 to the rest of the major project regulatory and permitting system?
MacKinnon agrees, saying the government identified broader needs around approvals, collective bargaining processes and transportation supply-chain planning while pursuing economic growth and trade diversification.
Is the West Coast ‘Pacific Link’ oil pipeline conditionally approved?
Q: What will you be watching for then to judge whether the market actually supports this project?
Sprague says the timing and response to the open season will matter, especially whether producers sign firm take-or-pay contracts or rely on spot pricing, and what the major Pathways companies commit to.
Is the West Coast ‘Pacific Link’ oil pipeline conditionally approved?
Q: Is it best to understand this as a conditional approval then?
Sprague calls it a conditional conditional approval: the governments have promised not to stop the project, but it still faces regulatory review, consultation and potential challenges.
Why Mark Carney loves American media
Q: What do you make of this idea of like a trust cascade and journalism being vulnerable to this sort of stuff?
Peter Menzies says Canadian newsrooms need more resources and transparency when errors happen. He warns that trying to conceal mistakes damages trust more than acknowledging them openly.

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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. The Munk Debates Podcast
2. The Herle Burly
3. Curse of Politics
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1. Amanda Galbraith
2. David Coletto
3. Amber Ruddy
4. Keith McLaughlin
5. Gary Mar
6. Falice Chin
7. Ted Morton
8. Elias Soto

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