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Hub Podcasts

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

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.

The problems with Mark Carney’s Canada-Euro ... more

In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze the Carney government's investment summit and European diplomatic overtures. They critique the summit's "Laurentian capitalism" approach—where government... 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.

0:24 - Ottawa unveils $36-billion productivi... more

Robson Fletcher joins Alberta Edge to unpack fresh polling from Abacus Data on how Albertans are weighing the risks and rewards of separation ahead of the October referendum. He explains why many Albertans can feel deeply attached to Canada while als... more

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Recent Guests

Giacomo Prandelli
Founder of The Merchant's News, commodities and geopolitics newsletter
The Merchant's News
Episode: How much slack is left in the global oil market?
Ian Lee
Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Carleton University
Episode: Trump trade war: Is Canada destined to lose?
Stephen Frank
President and CEO, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association
Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association
Episode: Will private capital solve Canada's infrastructure crisis?
Nate Glubish
Alberta Minister of Technology and Innovation
Alberta Government
Episode: Could AI become Alberta’s next source of national leverage?
Andrew Hale
Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom
Advancing American Freedom
Episode: Has the Republican Party abandoned free trade?
Geoffrey Moyse
Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy
Episode: Ottawa’s new-agency habit isn’t working
Megan Gill
Executive Director of the Alberta Direct Connect Consumer Association
Alberta Direct Connect Consumer Association
Episode: Can Alberta’s industrial base coexist with its emerging AI economy?
Bacchus Barua
Research director at secondstreet.org
secondstreet.org
Episode: Why we support the now-dead Canada–U.S. deal
Avi Lewis
Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Episode: Why Avi Lewis believes ‘democratic socialism’ will save Canada

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 488 ratings
  • 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
    Canadaa month 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
    Canada4 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
    Canada4 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
    Canada5 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AgamemnonsAshes
    Canada7 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.

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

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#37
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#107
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#172
Saudi Arabia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#200
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Apple Podcasts
#220
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#227
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Has the Republican Party abandoned free trade?
Q: What does the future look like for Canada in this evolving US policy landscape, and how should Canada respond?
The host and Hale discuss diversifying trading partners, reducing over-reliance on the U.S., and building resilience through broader international engagement to mitigate potential adverse effects of a protectionist tilt in American policy.
Has the Republican Party abandoned free trade?
Q: How do the new right's trade-offs—accepting higher costs for national resilience—fit with traditional free-market arguments?
Hale argues that the new right explicitly accepts higher costs and reduced efficiency to protect domestic industries and jobs, but he emphasizes that such trade-offs must be weighed against real-world consumer impacts and overall economic vitality.
Has the Republican Party abandoned free trade?
Q: What aspects of the post-Cold War consensus are worth defending, and which should be revisited in light of new challenges?
Andrew Hale defends core free-market principles while acknowledging that some post-war policies require rethinking, particularly around industrial capacity, security considerations, and the need to recalibrate approaches to globalization to address contemporary risks.
How much slack is left in the global oil market?
Q: What is the potential impact of China re-entering more aggressively into oil exports?
If China ramps up production and exports, it could increase overall supply and ease some price pressures on diesel and jet fuel, but it could also sustain higher crude prices if volumes requested by Chinese refiners rise faster than anticipated.
How much slack is left in the global oil market?
Q: How big of a difference could the SPR drawdown make if tensions persist?
The guest suggests that drawing on the SPR provides a safety net, but once levels are too low there's a risk of losing that tool's effectiveness, making it harder to moderate prices during fresh disruptions.

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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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Hub Podcasts launched 5 years ago and published 2029 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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1. Giacomo Prandelli
2. Ian Lee
3. Stephen Frank
4. Nate Glubish
5. Andrew Hale
6. Geoffrey Moyse
7. Megan Gill
8. Bacchus Barua

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