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    Why companies collapse during scandals and how to navigate one

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 22:22


    Jaime Watt, executive chairman of Navigator and author of Director's Crisis Playbook, discusses modern crisis management for companies and governments. He examines how new technologies and media have transformed corporate accountability, the worst mistakes institutions tend to make, the importance of moving quickly to an "endgame" rather than delaying inevitable decisions, and why silence equals surrender in today's less forgiving business environment. Watt also analyzes high-profile cases like the Bud Light boycott scandal, why companies should avoid taking political stances, and emphasizes that Canadians remain fair-minded when organizations own their mistakes and demonstrate genuine accountability.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why we should not overreact to the Canada-U.S. military board being paused

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 15:42


    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.0:23 - The Trump administration just paused an 86-year-old Canada-U.S. military board—here's why we shouldn't overreact, by Richard Shimooka and Alex Lanoszka8:09 - We must harness the energy of this turbulent populist moment, not reject it, by Preston ManningThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stay or leave? Alberta barrels toward a high-stakes fall referendum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 29:55


    Keith McLaughlin and Amber Ruddy agree that one way or another, Albertans are heading toward a defining political moment involving some kind of reckoning around stay versus leave. A strange, chaotic last-minute legislative committee meeting has left open the question of whether Alberta's looming referendum will ultimately include a vote on separation, but all signs now appear to point in that direction.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the UN scrutinizes Israel more than authoritarian regimes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 33:01


    Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, discusses his organization's mission to monitor the United Nations' adherence to its own charter and mandate. He details the UN's disproportionate focus on Israel compared to other nations, the systematic elevation of authoritarian regimes in human rights bodies, and the problematic appointment of what he characterizes as biased special rapporteurs. He also examines how dictatorships manipulate UN institutions, the complicity of Western diplomats in these processes, and questions the utility of various UN bodies for democratic nations. This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorAlex Gluch - Sound Editor Stephen Staley - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 takeaways from Ben Shapiro's keynote at the World Symposium Against Antizionism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 18:29


    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 - Reject evil': 5 takeaways from Ben Shapiro's keynote at the World Symposium Against Antizionism, by The Hub Staff9:37 - The Alberta-Ottawa pipeline agreement gets Canada off the starting blocks, by Heather Exner-PirotThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why faster pipeline approvals won't matter without investment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 13:11


    Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future, says Canada is finally moving from endless debate toward clearer rules and timelines around major energy infrastructure — but warns investor confidence, Indigenous buy-in, and legal risks will ultimately determine whether a new bitumen pipeline actually materializes. She argues Canada's LNG sector offers a roadmap for how oil projects can succeed through regulatory certainty, faster approvals, and Indigenous ownership models.Energy for a Secure Future is a member of The Hub's Corporate & Industry Council.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer and Sound EditorAmal Attar-Guzman - Video Editor Falice Chin - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Should the government mandate work-from-home for public servants?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 12:14


    Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss parliamentary petition e-7142, which seeks to mandate three-day work-from-home arrangements for federal public servants and all federally regulated industries. They argue that this represents excessive government intervention in employer-employee relations and could create significant market distortions. They also explore how such policies might exacerbate existing advantages enjoyed by public sector workers, potentially causing brain drain from the private sector and undermining Canada's productivity.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorElia Gross - Sound EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - HostsAdrian Wyld/ The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Despair is not an option

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 14:48


    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.0:17 - Despair is not an option, by David Polansky8:22 - Canadian e-commerce growth slowed in 2025 as the rest of the world surged ahead, by Graeme GordonThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Education expert reveals why Canada's teachers abandoned objective truth for identity politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 46:33


    Stephen Reich, a PhD student at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, researching the proliferation of critical theory in K-12 in educational policy, discusses how critical theory and identity politics has replaced objective truth when it comes to how young Canadians are taught.He argues that neo-Marxist frameworks which divides society into “oppressors” and “oppressed” have created classrooms often focused on activism rather than transmitting civilizational knowledge to the next generation. Reich also examines how these ideological shifts have contributed to a rise antisemitism and offers solutions for fixing the education system, including structured curriculums, historical literacy, and cultivating a shared Canadian identity.This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer Amal Attar-Guzman - Video EditorDavid Matta - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Netanyahu's government is pursuing legal action against the New York Times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 13:24


    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 Benjamin Netanyahu's government is pursuing legal action against the New York Times, by Stephen Staley6:50 - I can't believe we're still arguing about Sir John A. Macdonald statues, by Jerry AmernicThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Indigenous rights laws deserve more scrutiny than they're getting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 7:58


    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 - Indigenous rights laws deserve more scrutiny than they're getting, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the updated Alberta–Ottawa energy deal still comes with lingering uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 22:12


    Bill Whitelaw, executive director of Rextag and a fellow with the Energy Futures Lab, says the updated Alberta–Ottawa energy MOU is designed to create enough certainty to attract private investment into a proposed West Coast bitumen pipeline. While the agreement raises Alberta's effective industrial carbon price to $130 a tonne by 2040, he argues investors will be paying closer attention to the future floor price beginning in 2030, since that is what will ultimately shape long-term capital decisions. He also warns Indigenous consultation, legal challenges, public buy-in, and doubts around the Pathways carbon capture proposal could still derail the project.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How I got fooled by the activist CBC prank show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 19:50


    Author and political commentator Jerry Amernic recounts being lured to Vancouver under false pretenses by a CBC-linked prank show targeting critics of mainstream Canadian history narratives. He explains the elaborate deception involving fake producers and a staged interview about Sir John A. Macdonald, raising questions about the CBC's role in publicly mocking conservatives. He argues that this emboldens activists who misrepresent Canadian history and, consequently, undermine national institutions.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorElia Gross - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What the Trump–Xi summit means for Canada and the West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 17:44


    Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze the Xi–Trump summit in Beijing and its implications for Western democracies. They examine Trump's apparent openness to Xi's overtures despite his previously hawkish stance, and ask whether U.S. policy toward China is undergoing a fundamental shift. They also explore how this evolving relationship leaves allies like Canada caught between American strategic pressure and Chinese economic opportunity.In the second half, they discuss Canada's drift toward Brussels-style state intervention rather than market-oriented reforms aimed at unleashing entrepreneurship and growth. They also examine the divide between “old Europe” and “new Europe” economic models—the former often characterized by sclerotic regulation and slow growth, and the latter focused on deregulation, competition reform, and technological innovation.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Canada is looking to the wrong Europeans for economic policy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 17:33


    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 - Canada is looking to the wrong Europeans for economic policy, by Charles Lammam9:13 - Growing Canadian companies finding no VC investment a ‘wake-up call' for Ottawa, by The Hub StaffThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why women are the hidden economic force reshaping Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 35:17


    Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn join Alberta Edge to discuss why women remain underrepresented in leadership, investing and entrepreneurship—even as women control a growing share of wealth in Canada. The co-founders of The51 argue that many of the economy's biggest blind spots stem from systems historically designed without women in mind, from health care to venture capital allocation. The conversation explores the coming wealth transfer, the rise of women-led innovation, and why unlocking women's economic participation could become one of Canada's biggest growth opportunities.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Millennials are living at home longer than previous generations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 13:04


    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 - Canadian Millennials living with parents into adulthood double the rate of Boomers at same age, by The Hub Staff7:03 - Canada released an ISIS recruiter. Here's why—and how to prevent it from happening again, by Ches W. Parsons and Sheryl SaperiaThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The CBC activist prank show made to humiliate conservatives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 32:31


    Full Press explains why a new publicly funded CBC prank show is luring unsuspecting conservatives into embarrassing exchanges, asks if the noble pursuit of objectivity in Canadian journalism is dead and buried, and welcomes an American invasion in the form of The New York Times sending more and more journalists to our shores.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - ProducerAlisha Rao - EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How big tech stopped creating wealth and started extracting it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 9:27


    Tim Wu, author of the Donner Prize-shortlisted book The Age of Extraction, discusses how tech platforms have transformed from tools that enriched the broader economy into monopolistic forces that extract wealth for a few companies. He argues that platform dominance drains economic vitality across sectors, challenges the notion that protecting tech giants is essential for innovation and geopolitical competition with China, and advocates for decentralized innovation.This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer and EditorSean Speer - HostSean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How a new pro-Canada coalition is starting to find its voice in Alberta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 17:10


    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 - Frenemies against separation: How a new pro-Canada coalition is starting to find its voice in Alberta, by Falice Chin9:06 - Canada's 112,000 jobs lost in private sector in 2026 more pronounced as government cuts employment and hiring too, by Graeme GordonThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Canada is seeing record levels of antisemitism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 17:41


    Simon Wolle, CEO of B'nai Birth Canada, discusses the alarming rise of antisemitism across Canada. He examines how online platforms have normalized hatred, the troubling conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism, and why this represents a broader threat to Canadian values. He also argues that antisemitism is evolving into new forms while maintaining historical patterns of Jewish demonization, and calls for urgent action, including digital literacy strategies and stronger law enforcement mechanisms to combat hate.This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorElia Gross - Sound Editor Stephen Staley - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What happened to Canada's world-class immigration system?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 20:09


    Tony Keller, Globe and Mail columnist and author of the Donner Prize-shortlisted book Borderline Chaos, examines Canada's immigration transformation. He explains how the country shifted from a stable, selective system focused on permanent residents to an explosion of temporary immigration through international students and foreign workers. Keller details the business and political pressures driving this change, the lack of government oversight, and how institutions exploited the system. He assesses current reform efforts and discusses whether Canada can restore public confidence in immigration policy.This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer & EditorHarrison Lowman - HostSean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are Conservative MPs posting about Poilievre less?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 18:22


    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.0:25 - Poilievre featured in only 9.5% of CPC MP Facebook posts since the 2025 federal election began, by Edward Ngai11:56 - The fairness problem in the Canada Pension Plan debate everyone is ignoring, by Charles LammamThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Danielle Crittenden Frum on losing a child and moving forward after profound loss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 47:27


    Author and journalist Danielle Crittenden Frum discusses her profound new book, Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable. In our conversation, she chronicles the devastating loss of her daughter, Miranda, and how such a sudden loss shatters one's sense of reality. Danielle also discusses why maternal grief carries a distinct weight, the complications modern technology adds to mourning, and why conventional narratives about healing and closure are, at best, incomplete and, at worst, outright wrong. She offers guidance on supporting those experiencing profound loss, ultimately reflecting on marriage, memory, and what moving forward actually means. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorDavid Matta - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14.3% youth unemployment: Why young Canadians are struggling to find work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 16:15


    Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey, which shows that full-time employment fell by 47,000 in April, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.9 percent and youth unemployment to 14.3 percent. They examine these recent trends, especially their impact on younger Canadians, and question whether current immigration levels remain appropriate given AI's disruption of entry-level employment. They also explore the disconnect between immigration policy and economic realities, arguing for a more formulaic approach that responds to labour market conditions rather than political considerations.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer & EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - HostsDarryl Dyck/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Canada ready to move on from the Indian Act?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 26:39


    Bob Joseph, author of Donner Prize-shortlisted book 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government, discusses his vision for dismantling the Indian Act while preserving the Crown's fiduciary duty to Indigenous Peoples. He explains how self-government agreements offer a path forward, drawing on examples like the Nisga'a treaty. Joseph addresses contentious issues around Aboriginal title in British Columbia, the duty to consult, and why working within Canada's constitutional framework—rather than abandoning it—remains essential for reconciliation and economic certainty.This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer & EditorFalice Chin - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The many jeopardies of federal Indigenous rights legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 11:08


    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 - How federal Indigenous rights legislation could jeopardize new pipelines, infrastructure, and investment across Canada, by Dwight Newman6:24 - 30 years ago, I tried to unite Canada's conservatives. Today, the coalition is as divided as ever, by David FrumThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Canada should not emulate Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 6:19


    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 - Europe is falling behind. Canada should emulate more productive countries, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Carney's governor general pick shows Ottawa's elite problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 17:21


    Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman discuss the recent appointment of Louise Arbour, former Supreme Court justice, as Canada's new Governor General, examining whether it signals elite Ottawa insularity. In the second half, they discuss how The Hub plans to approach media subsidies given the new media landscape.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    One year into Carney's government, has anything changed?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 15:02


    Pollster Darrell Bricker and journalist John Ibbitson discuss their Donner Prize-shortlisted book, Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk, examining Canada's mounting crises. They explore deepening generational divides, potential sovereignty referendums in Alberta and Quebec, the broken immigration system, and strained federal-provincial relations. They also assess whether Prime Minister Carney's government is addressing these challenges, noting his understanding of the issues but questioning actual progress. This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer & EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What 2 big energy mergers reveal about Canada's oilsands future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 11:39


    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 - What 2 big energy mergers reveal about Canada's oilsands future, by Falice Chin9:54 - Canada's AI debate has a mile-wide blind spot. It's our immigration policy, by Rudyard GriffithsThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Deal or no deal, energy markets may never return to normal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 19:48


    Kevin Birn, oil analyst and head of carbon research with S&P Global, says the conflict in Iran has permanently altered global energy markets, pushing countries to prioritize energy security and supply diversification. Even if a peace deal is struck and the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately, he argues it could still take months to reconnect damaged supply chains, clear vessel backlogs, and restore disrupted production across the region.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Amal Attar-Guzman - Video AssistantMark Schiefelbein/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Canada's government contributing to our nation's underperformance?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 20:25


    Former senior public servants Jim Mitchell and Kevin Lynch discuss their Donner Prize-shortlisted book examining Canada's governmental dysfunction. They diagnose corrosive imbalances plaguing Ottawa, including excessive PMO centralization, diminished ministerial authority, and political communications dominating policy delivery. Mitchell and Lynch argue Canada's prolonged underperformance stems from how government operates, not just its policies. They advocate for empowering ministers and MPs, streamlining bureaucracy, eliminating internal trade barriers, measuring public sector productivity, and rebalancing power between political staff and the professional public service.This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer & EditorStephen Staley - HostSean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Inside the escalating fight over Alberta separatism and political culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 32:15


    Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin say the latest controversy surrounding Alberta's separatist petition is rapidly escalating beyond a simple referendum debate, particularly after the alleged voter-list breach and doxxing of former premier Jason Kenney. Speaking with Alberta Edge host Falice Chin, Ruddy argued the episode undermines the separatist movement's credibility, while McLaughlin warned the turmoil could deepen divisions inside the UCP. Despite the tensions, both pointed to unusual alliances emerging across the political spectrum in defence of a united Canada. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Canada's new governor general has a troubling track record when it comes to Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 11:39


    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 - Canada's new governor general has a troubling track record when it comes to Israel, by Stephen Staley7:07 - Louise Arbour has the resume to be governor general—her vice-regal temperament is an open question, by Yuan Yi ZhuThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Canada's ‘real estate economy' is costing us—here's how

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 13:25


    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 - Canada's ‘real estate economy' is costing us—here's how, by Charles Lammam5:50 - The many questions surrounding Carney's Canada Strong Fund, by Art KorpachThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How provincial frameworks could unlock rideshare across Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 23:23


    Laura Miller, head of public policy and communications at Uber Canada, discusses the fragmented landscape of ride-sharing regulation across Canada, where neighboring municipalities can have completely different rules, and why that matters for both drivers trying to earn income on a flexible basis and residents trying to get to medical appointments or simply travel home safely. Laura walks us through the emerging provincial frameworks in Quebec, British Columbia, and Newfoundland that are expanding access to underserved communities, and explains why standardization doesn't have to mean centralization.This episode is presented in partnership with Uber.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer and EditorSean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Make Canada wealthy again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 15:34


    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 - Here's how to make Canada wealthy again, by Heather Exner-Pirot8:32 - Carney's anti-Americanism is costing Canada—even if it feels good, by David PolanskyThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)xWatch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why a Palestinian peace activist says a shared humanity can help heal the Israel-Palestine conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 27:37


    Ali Abu Awwad, Palestinian peace activist and founder of Taghyeer, discusses his journey from violent resistance to non-violence advocacy. He shares how personal tragedy transformed his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and argues that both sides must recognize each other's legitimate belonging to the land. He also advocates for identity-based dialogue over border disputes, challenges diaspora communities to support solutions rather than taking sides, and emphasizes non-violence as an identity, not merely a tactic.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - ProducerElia Gross - EditorStephen Staley - HostMahmoud Illean/AP Photo - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Filmmaker exposes how universities became woke war zones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 38:07


    Emmy award-winning filmmaker Ric Esther Bienstock discusses her new documentary "Speechless” – a 10-year investigation into campus culture, cancel culture, and our crisis of free speech.The Canadian addresses the tension between DEI initiatives and protecting students from harm versus fostering open debate. She asks whether universities can self-correct their increasingly polarized environments or whether government needs to step in. Bienstock also explores how ideological movements have now spread from campuses into broader society.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorAlex Gluch - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Shröedinger's narrative about Alberta separatism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 13:25


    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.0:17 - Persecuted or unserious? A Shröedinger's narrative about Alberta separatism, by Falice Chin6:13 - Canada needs new friends—here's why Asia's middle powers are a great place to start, by Richard ShimookaThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mark Carney needs to get over his obsession with Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 9:10


    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.0:27 - Mark Carney needs to get over his obsession with Europe, by Sean SpeerThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Carney's economic vision moving Canada in the wrong direction?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 23:34


    Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer dissect the economic developments that dominated this week: the Carney government's spring economic update, the proposed sovereign wealth fund, ongoing deficit spending, and the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision. They critique the government's state-led economic approach and question why policymakers avoid proven supply-side reforms like tax, competition, and regulatory changes. In the second half, they examine Canada's deepening ties with Europe, focusing on Prime Minister Carney's plans to attend the European Political Community Summit in Armenia next week. They explore whether Canada's economic trajectory over the past decade signals a fundamental shift toward European-style governance, moving away from its North American identity and roots of meritocracy and opportunity.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What are the big numbers in Carney's fear-fuelled Spring Economic Update?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 14:41


    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.0:23 - Canada's $66.9 billion deficit—Breaking down the big numbers in Carney's fear-fuelled Spring Economic Update, by Livio Di Matteo8:08 - How Ottawa's latest tax change could reshape business ownership in Canada, by Falice ChinThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why no one can afford a home in Canada right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 39:19


    Ron Butler, principal of Butler Mortgage, discusses Canada's housing crisis. He analyzes the ongoing price correction in major markets, the collapse of investor-driven "dog crate condos," and rising mortgage defaults as pandemic-era rates reset. He argues that regulatory barriers, development fees, and the Greenbelt prevent new construction, while policy responses prioritize protecting existing homeowners over affordability for young Canadians. He also explores how Canada's housing market became financialized and whether fundamental reforms are politically feasible.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - ProducerElia Gross - EditorRudyard Griffiths - HostChris Young/The Canadian Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Does Canadian media have a love affair with PM Carney?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 33:55


    One year since the election, Full Press asks whether mainstream media is giving Prime Minister Carney a free ride in the name of Canadian national unity. The panel also questions a Canadian media union's pleas for government protection from online harm, and calls out veteran media personalities for debasing themselves in the hope of reaching young audiences.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - ProducerAlisha Rao - EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Canada must make entrepreneurial risk-taking ‘irresistible'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 36:47


    Jeff Adamson, the athlete-turned-entrepreneur who co-founded SkipTheDishes and Neo Financial, says Canada isn't producing many new household brands because it has become too focused on managing legacy institutions instead of building new ones. He argues both the business culture and regulatory environment need a major shift—making it not just admirable but irresistible for people to take risks, build companies, and stay in Canada.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Albertans and the rest of Canada agree more than you think

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 18:30


    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 - Albertans and other Canadians are not as divided as it may seem, new survey data shows, by Trevor Tombe and Brooks DeCillia11:00 - Fewer Canadian companies exported to U.S. in 2025 as trade war raged on, by Graeme GordonThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the Bank of Canada interest rate signals deeper economic troubles ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 13:59


    Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the interest rate at 2.25 percent amid rising inflation, weak economic growth, and the ongoing Iran War. They explore whether central banks are repeating past mistakes by downplaying inflationary pressures from the Iran War's energy shock, drawing parallels to the "transitory" inflation miscalculation after COVID-19. They also examine Canada's productivity crisis, structural economic impediments, and concerns that monetary policy may be losing effectiveness as government debt burdens mount and bond markets signal persistent borrowing challenges.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - ProducerElia Gross - EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - HostsSean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why a ‘better than expected' federal budget deficit isn't good enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 21:30


    Jack Mintz, well-known economist and president's fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, says that while the federal government's updated deficit may be “better than expected,” Canada is still running large, persistent deficits with a rising debt-to-GDP ratio and no credible path back to balance. He argues the bigger issue is the absence of clear fiscal anchors, warning the country risks drifting back toward the fiscal patterns of the 1970s and '80s if spending isn't constrained. On the new sovereign wealth fund, Mintz highlights key differences from international models, suggesting it more closely resembles a government-directed investment vehicle—with the risk of becoming a politicized “slush fund.” The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the government keeps giving media money

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 11:46


    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.0:22 - The media is begging for even more money. Here's why the government keeps giving it to them, by Peter Menzies6:16 - Why the Senate got antisemitism half-right, by Michael GeistThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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