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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss spiking oil prices and the economic fallout from escalating conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran. They examine how spiking oil prices threaten to push North America into recession, impact household budgets and mortgage rates, and expose vulnerabilities in Canada's debt-dependent economy. They also explore whether market pressures will influence President Trump's war strategy and question the sustainability of America's unilateral approach without consulting allies. 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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Vahid Salemi/AP Photo - Photo Credit

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 - The number of federal public servants per Canadian hits a 30-year high, by Sean Speer and Taylor Jackson   5:06 - Canada has a lot to learn from the courage of Iran's exiles, by Stephen Staley   This 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/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the conservative response to the escalating Israel-Iran-US conflict, questioning whether lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan have been forgotten. They analyze the risks of supporting regime change in Iran and critique the full-throated endorsements from Canadian conservatives, including Pierre Poilievre. In the second half, they discuss Prime Minister Carney's surging poll numbers, exploring why he's become a psychological anchor for anxious voters and what an early election could mean for the Conservative Party. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement on potential Canadian military involvement in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. They analyze Carney's shift from support to qualified backing, and his refusal to rule out deploying Canadian troops. They also explore whether this is a political misstep or a response to Trump administration pressure, question the war's legal basis, and debate Canadian participation in what can be characterized as a war of choice with unclear objectives.   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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Justin Tang/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

In this episode of Hub Politics, David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, joins Sean Speer to discuss Canadian public opinion on the Iran war and its political implications. They examine Prime Minister Carney's evolving response, the challenges of balancing domestic political pressures with Canada-U.S. relations, and how different party leaders are positioning themselves. In the second half of the show, they explore surprising new polling from Abacus Data suggesting that the political landscape in Alberta may be shifting. They analyze what may be driving these changes and discuss the Alberta government's plan to hold a series of referendum questions in October, including one on the province's place in Canada.   If you are enjoying the free version of Hub Politics, 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Editor  Sean Speer - Host

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Canadian government's confusing messaging on the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. They examine how Prime Minister Carney's initial support for American military action was subsequently walked back by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, creating diplomatic confusion, and what this means for Canada's role in the conflict moving forward.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprising endorsement of Trump's military strikes on Iran. They explore the political calculations behind Canada's break with European allies, questioning whether domestic electoral considerations or trade strategy drove the decision. They also examine tensions between Carney's Davos speech and his support for what has been characterized as an illegal war 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Hadi Mizban/AP Photo - Photo Credit   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

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 weaknesses, rejection of the 'rupture thesis' that frames Trump as the permanent new normal, and his tougher stance on China. They also discuss the weaknesses of the Conservative leader's speech, including his tone toward Trump, which lacked the nationalist edge some expected, and his embrace of economic nationalism and digital sovereignty. In the second half, they discuss AI's potential economic disruption, exploring competing economic projections about labour displacement. They examine whether society can manage the transition to an AI-transformed economy without significant political and social upheaval. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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 - Pierre Poilievre stays the course—but is it enough?, by Sean Speer   5:52 - Doug Ford's free speech protections at Ontario universities have failed miserably, say academics, by Graeme Gordon   This 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/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss President Trump's recent State of the Union address. In particular, they examine the speech's lack of substance and what it may tell us about the mid-term elections and the remainder of Trump's term in office. In the second half, they discuss the U.S. Supreme Court striking down his emergency tariffs, what it means for the Trump administration's trade policy, and its implications for Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.   If you are enjoying the free version of In Conversation with David Frum, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version: 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss a new Citrini Research report about how AI could trigger an unprecedented economic recession within the next two years. They argue that rapid AI adoption—particularly tools enabling non-technical users to replicate expert work—threatens knowledge workers who have sustained the modern economy, and that, unlike previous technological disruptions, this transition may happen at a faster rate. They explore how this disruption challenges existing policy frameworks and requires urgent political attention before widespread labour market dislocation occurs.   Read the Citrini Research paper here: https://www.citriniresearch.com/p/2028gic.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Host Andy Wong/AP Photo - Photo Credit   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca  

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's emergency tariffs. They examine how this ruling undermines Trump's trade agenda and creates uncertainty for U.S. businesses and fiscal policy. They also examine how the court's ruling impacts Canada and whether this would further inflame Trump's foreign policy agenda. In the second half, they discuss the explosive growth of government employment in Canada and the stagnation of entrepreneurship. They argue that this trend makes Canada vulnerable, especially when economic resilience is most needed against U.S. economic pressure. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss the political implications of Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux's floor crossing to the Liberals, examining how it affects Prime Minister Mark Carney's path to a majority, and Pierre Poilievre's electoral prospects.    In the second half of the show, they discuss Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's controversial Washington trip and what it reveals about tensions within the Conservative caucus.   If you are enjoying the free version of Hub Politics, 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss reports that the Trump administration plans to negotiate separately with Canada and Mexico on CUSMA, rather than trilaterally. They examine how this strategy maximizes U.S. leverage, the implications of prolonged trade uncertainty for Canadian investment and manufacturing, and why Mexico appears better positioned in its relationship with Washington.    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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Stephanie Scarbrough/Pool AP Photo - Photo Credit   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca  

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the floor to the Liberal Party, which brings Carney within three seats of a majority government. They examine whether upcoming byelections could deliver Carney a majority without a general election, the political implications of governing with a narrow majority versus a larger mandate, and Pierre Poilievre's weakened position. They then explore Carney's ruthless political pragmatism, the legitimacy of floor crossings in parliamentary democracy, and the Conservative Party's diminished standing.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca  

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's appointment of Janice Charette as Canada's chief CUSMA negotiator with the Trump administration. They examine Charette's extensive Ottawa credentials and debate whether her traditional bureaucratic background is an asset or liability when facing off against a MAGA White House. They then explore Carney's broader pattern of appointing Trudeau-era establishment figures, and whether this technocratic, Ottawa-centric approach creates vulnerabilities in an era of populist politics.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca    

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the growing likelihood of a spring federal election, specifically how President Trump's has transformed Canadian politics and created unprecedented advantages for Prime Minister Mark Carney over Pierre Poilievre. They explore why Conservative messaging has faltered on cross-border relations, as well as the strategic calculations driving potential election timing. In the episode's second half, they discuss AI's accelerating disruption of white-collar work, questioning who will sustain society economically and psychologically in our increasingly automated future. Read more here: Something big is happening in AI — and most people will be blindsided by Matt Shumer.  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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil. As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP Deputy Commissioner. Sean Speer, an editor-at-large at The Hub, explains how A.I. disruption could influence Canadian politics. As we continue to grapple with the high cost of living, a new BMO survey sheds light on how today's Canadians are navigating today's dating culture. We dig deeper with Sumit Sarkar, who is the Head of Everyday Banking Products at BMO. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: Are we smelling a fresh scent of harmony in the House of Commons? There appears to be a new tone of cooperation between the Carney government and some of the opposing parties. Can this pact bear significant fruit, and for how long? Topic 2: How will A.I. disruption influence Canadian politics? Topic 3: We have breaking news from the country's highest court, as the Carney Liberals have lost another seat in the House of Commons. This comes after the Supreme Court of Canada annulled a 2025 election result in Quebec's Terrebonne riding. Topic 4: Saturday is Valentine’s Day. Is the 'holiday of love' all it’s cracked up to be?

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss the possibility of an early federal election amid shifting dynamics in the Liberal and Conservative parties. They examine how Donald Trump's renewed focus on Canada is shaping the political landscape, creating challenges for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's messaging strategy.    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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Hong Kong media publisher Jimmy Lai being sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Chinese government-controlled court. They examine what this means for press freedom and human rights in Hong Kong, criticize the Carney government's muted response, and argue that Lai's imprisonment violates the 1997 Sino-British treaty guaranteeing democratic freedoms. They then explore Canada's reluctance to confront China's authoritarian actions and the costs of prioritizing trade relations over democratic principles.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer  Elia Gross - Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Chiang Ying-ying/AP Photo - Photo Credit    To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent election supermajority in Japan and its implications for Canadian politics. They explore how she used loose fiscal policy, tax cuts, and deficit spending to secure electoral victory—a playbook potentially being replicated by Prime Minister Mark Carney. They then address the political appeal versus economic risks of transactional policies, structural reform challenges, and the dangers of fiscal profligacy for Canada's long-term economic health and borrowing costs.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer  Elia Gross - Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Host Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo - Photo Credit    To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Pierre Poilievre's resounding leadership review victory and the Conservative convention's strategic messaging. They analyze Poilievre's focus on affordability over Trump, the significance of the 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper's first election win, and new Abacus Data polling revealing widespread Canadian nostalgia for the 1950s. They then explore emerging political risks around artificial intelligence and job displacement, questioning whether the Carney government's embrace of AI is a vulnerability.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Carney government's multi-billion dollar auto industry strategy, and its attempt to walk back unrealistic EV mandates while preserving Ottawa's climate commitments. They critique how the policy will create a captive market that will lead to less consumer choice and higher prices. In the second half, they discuss major developments this week in the world of Artificial Intelligence and what it means for different industries and workers, including the so-called "laptop class."  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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss policy expert Charles Lammam's new analysis in The Hub, which challenges the narrative that Canada is fiscally prudent. They examine how Canada ranks among the world's most indebted nations, when accounting for combined household, corporate, and government debt. They also explore why Canadians remain complacent about debt accumulation, the real costs of rising borrowing levels, and how government deficits drive up interest rates for mortgages and consumer loans, warning of potential unsustainability ahead.   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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit 

Parliament is back and Davos seems like an eternity ago. With Sean Speer, we'll take a second look at the Prime Minister's “New World Order” and the future of Conservative politics, on No Nonsense. 

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions and whether Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's controversial comments on Alberta separation is foreign interference. They also question whether Prime Minister Carney's Davos speech was strategic or reckless given upcoming CUSMA negotiations, assess the growing gap between Carney's bold rhetoric and modest policy execution, and predict the likelihood of a spring federal election. In the second half, they discuss Pierre Poilievre's upcoming speech at the Conservative Party convention held in Calgary and the existential stakes facing his leadership. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's consequential week, particularly his Davos speech arguing the post-war international order has "ruptured." They debate whether this represents a fundamental global transformation or an episodic response to Trump's presidency. In the second half, they explore challenges the Conservative Party is facing, the gap between Carney's rhetoric and policy execution, and whether his diagnosis justifies major economic restructuring. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Prime Minister Carney's major speech at Davos and its domestic political implications. They analyze whether Carney's articulation of global disorder will resonate with Canadians, debate the government's lack of concrete policy proposals, and examine new polling on Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

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 - Why Canada should think twice before building more refineries, by Trevor Tombe   8:50 - Carney defines his doctrine, by Sean Speer and Taylor Jackson   This 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/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths analyze Prime Minister Carney's speech at Davos, examining his assertion that America's shift away from being a global leader represents a permanent "rupture" rather than a transitional moment. They debate whether Carney's claim that "integration is subordination" signals the end of Canada's free trade era, and question the gap between his ambitious international rhetoric and domestic reforms. 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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo - Photo Credit 

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss an AI-generated video impersonating former UN Ambassador John Bolton discussing Mark Carney's China visit. The fake video has garnered over 180,000 views and fooled thousands of commenters who believed it was authentic. They explore the growing threat of AI-generated fake content polluting political discourse, YouTube and Google's failure to remove such content, and the urgent need for tech companies to self-regulate before government intervention becomes inevitable. Watch the AI-video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-SI6WSOSdM   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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts John Bolton Insights/YouTube - Photo Credit 

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss former prime minister Justin Trudeau and partner Katy Perry's attendance at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos and argue that the gathering exemplifies what's wrong with global leadership. They highlight that the elites who attend the forum bear responsibility for rising populism through their promotion of policies favouring corporate interests over ordinary citizens. 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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit 

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss how Canada should respond to Trump's threats against Greenland and potential challenges to Canadian Arctic sovereignty. They examine whether Canada should join European troop deployments to Greenland and assess the risk of similar American incursions into the Northwest Passage. They also consider whether Canada should acknowledge the geopolitical realities of dealing with the Trump administrationrather than confrontation, as well as explore the tension between defending sovereignty and protecting vital economic interests.   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/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Alex Brandon/AP Photo - Photo Credit 

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's controversial trade deal with China, in which China lowers canola tariffs in exchange for Canada opening its market to Chinese EVs. They examine the political risks of this dramatic reversal from Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy, potential consequences for U.S. relations and CUSMA renegotiations, and concerns about deepening ties with an authoritarian regime. In the second half, they are joined by Stephen Staley to discuss The Hub's Fault Lines initiative to actively confront rising antisemitism and threats to Canadian pluralism. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to China and the political tightrope of balancing relations between an unreliable United States and untrustworthy China. They also cover the Carney government's forthcoming AI strategy and the unique political issues that artificial intelligence poses for policymakers.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. They examine how this latest move threatens the central bank's independence, a cornerstone of post-war economic stability, and how weaponizing the U.S. Justice Department represents authoritarian overreach. They then explore why politicians seek to manipulate monetary policy, the risks of abandoning independent rate-setting, and whether Canada's stronger institutional norms could become a competitive advantage.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor   Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's forthcoming diplomatic visit to China to meet with President Xi. They examine whether this represents a genuine reset in Canada-China relations or merely political theatre in light of President Trump's recent Venezuela intervention. In the second half of the show, they discuss York University's student union cancelling Conservative MP Garnett Genuis on-campus event. They explore broader questions about free speech, university accountability, and the performance crisis facing Canada's publicly-funded universities. 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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Falice Chin, The Hub's Alberta bureau chief, joins Sean Speer to discuss Trump's Venezuela intervention and the implications for Canada's natural resource sector. She argues that despite surface-level concerns about Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian exports, significant infrastructure deficits, and market dynamics make immediate competition unlikely.    They emphasize that energy remains a crucial source of geopolitical power and discuss whether Canada should expand oil production or reconsider its strategy in light of Venezuela's changing status.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor   Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host Matias Delacroix/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss how Trump's aggressive actions in Venezuela and toward Greenland may influence Canadian politics, potentially benefiting Prime Minister Carney while complicating Pierre Poilievre's positioning. They also debate political predictions for 2026, including the likelihood of a federal election, rising Quebec separatism under a potential PQ government, and the challenges of national unity amid Western alienation and U.S. unpredictability.   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=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss what could be behind Trump's aggressive foreign policy toward Greenland and Venezuela. They examine how America's deteriorating fiscal situation may be driving territorial ambitions and resource extraction strategies. As tariff revenues fall short of expectations, they argue that the administration appears to be seeking alternative revenue sources through control of foreign assets. They explore whether this represents a fundamental shift toward predatory foreign policy rooted in domestic fiscal pressures rather than security concerns. 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) Want more Hub? Get a FREE one month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor   Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's renewed interest in Greenland and its geostrategic importance. They examine the island's independence movement and whether the U.S. could leverage Greenlandic autonomy desires against Denmark. They also address White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller's provocative comments around military action in Greenland, the broader MAGA administration's approach to allied sovereignty, and Canada's stronger stance on Greenland compared to Venezuela.   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) 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: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor   Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Alex Brandon/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

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 - Why impatience may be Pierre Poilievre's only path to victory, by David Coletto   6:06 - Trump, the rise of China, and the birth of AI—what stories from the last 25 years will stand the test of time?, by Sean Speer   16:24 - Disabled Canadians should never feel compelled to die. Let's give them the support they need to live, by Ramona Coelho   This 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/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the U.S. military's incursion into Venezuela, the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro, and its implications for a new world order. They examine whether President Trump's actions signal a broader hemispheric strategy and the erosion of moral principles in U.S. foreign policy. They then explore historical parallels, the risks of great power conflict, and urgent policy recommendations involving Canadian sovereignty and security.   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) 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: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor   Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths - Hosts Alex Brandon/AP Photo - Photo Credit To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's political standing as 2026 begins. They examine whether his post-election honeymoon can withstand persistent affordability challenges and stalled U.S. trade negotiations. They also explore the growing intergenerational divide in Canadian politics, with older voters supporting Carney's stability while younger Canadians focus on economic scarcity. In the second half of the show, they discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs and draw parallels between the hockey team's decade of underperformance and Toronto's broader struggles with complacency, mediocrity, and resistance to structural change. 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)   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: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the escalating civil war within the MAGA movement in the United States, sparked by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's recent high-profile speeches where he called out antisemitism and conspiracism on parts of the American Right. They explore how right-wing figures like Candace Owens are pioneering a new style of conspiracy-driven political discourse, the fragmentation of conservative media gatekeeping, and why these developments matter here in Canada. In the second half of the show, they discuss the highs and lows at The Hub in 2025, how the organization managed changing political and technological developments, and what to look forward to in 2026. 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)   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: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer reflect on the most significant political developments of 2025. They discuss a number of topics including the threats to Canadian sovereignty from the Trump administration, Canada's economic reckoning after the Trudeau era, the reconciliation debate in the aftermath of major Indigenous land claim decisions, and rising global antisemitism. In the second half of the show, they discuss what to expect in 2026, from the decline of President Trump's political power to whether Prime Carney will effectively grapple with the causes of Canadian economic underperformance over the last decade. 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)   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: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

In the final episode of Hub Politics in 2025, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to answer questions from The Hub audience about the big issues over the past twelve months. They discuss Mark Carney's political rise, the future of the NDP, the opportunities and challenges for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives, and the unpredictability that defined 2025's political landscape.   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)   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: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

In this episode, Matt speaks with Sean Speer about the rise of the so-called “New Right” and the growing tension between conservatism and classical liberalism. Speer defends a fusionist vision rooted in ordered liberty, pluralism, and institutional restraint, arguing that attempts to use state power to impose cultural outcomes misunderstand how culture actually evolves. Together, they explore elite anxiety, civil society, immigration, and why liberal means remain essential even for those with conservative ends. References Sean's author page at The Hub: https://thehub.ca/author/seanspeer/  What Is Conservatism? — edited by Frank S. Meyer https://a.co/d/5suzcP4  The Road to Serfdom — F. A. Hayek https://a.co/d/evGqw3L  The Crooked Timber of Humanity — Isaiah Berlin https://a.co/d/4PuAvLB  Bourgeois Dignity / Bourgeois Equality — Deirdre McCloskey https://a.co/d/8B7qlQV  The Anywhere vs Somewhere Divide — David Goodhart (interview) https://www.commonplace.org/p/somewheres-and-anywheres-with-david  --- Thanks to our patrons, including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask 

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Turning Point USA's major America Fest 2025 conference held over the coming days. They explore how the MAGA movement is evolving beyond traditional conservatism toward populist nationalism and more heterodox and fringe positions on immigration, Israel, and culture. They address the competition to succeed Trump's legacy, featuring figures like JD Vance and Tucker Carlson, while questioning whether these political currents still represent conservatism or something darker and different.    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/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE one-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Elia Gross - Audio Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Alex Goodlett/AP Photo - Photo Credit

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 - What Alberta could learn from universal health-care systems in other countries, by Nadeem Esmail   6:04 - A warning written in blood, by Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer   11:55 - Don Cherry: The last Canadian, by Howard Anglin   This 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/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca