Best Cuture Podcasts (2025)

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Trump's UN chaos and Carney's European gamble 15:59

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss President Trump's controversial address to the UN General Assembly and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. They examine the contradictions in Trump's approach, with him criticizing European allies while claiming to pursue "America First" isolationism, yet simultaneously telling other countries how to o…

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Carney's UN speech and Canada's constitutional controversy 43:07

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In this episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer, along with Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's performance at the UN General Assembly meeting this week and his controversial decision to recognize the state of Palestine. They then cover the delayed November…

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Canada's brain drain crisis: Why tech startups are fleeing 10:23

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Lucy Hargreaves, co-founder and CEO of Build Canada think tank, discusses new research showing that the number of Canadian-founded tech startups remaining headquartered in the country has plummeted between 2015 and 2024. Hargreaves argues that while Canada has the talent and resources to compete globally, the country has chosen "safe incrementalism…

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Indigenous leaders and industry should set the terms for Canada's major projects 14:16

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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. 0:30 - Trust, not speed—If Ottawa wants major projects built, it must let Indigenous leaders and industry set the terms, by Karen Restoule 8:08 -…

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Rustad survives, but can he lead? 11:52

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Kirk LaPointe, The Hub's B.C. correspondent, discusses the precarious position of B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad following his leadership review victory. Despite Rustad winning a majority of support, LaPointe explains why, given the small number of people who actually voted across the province's 93 ridings, serious questions about the legitim…

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How bad is Canada’s condo crash? 12:12

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Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage joins Rudyard Griffiths to discuss Canada's escalating real estate crisis, as foreclosures reach levels not seen since 2009. He explains how power-of-sale properties are creating new lower-price comparables that drag down neighbourhood values, with the condominium market experiencing a "horror show" of plummeting price…

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Why is Carney trying to blow up our constitutional order? 14:18

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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. 0:30 - Liberals push for constitutional change, notwithstanding national unity, by Howard Anglin 5:24 - Is the Liberal government trying to do aw…

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Canada recognizes a Palestinian state. Symbolism over substance? 13:49

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Canada's official recognition of a Palestinian state, examining the timing and implications of Prime Minister Carney's announcement. They critique the government's decision, arguing it rewards terrorism after October 7th and undermines Israel at a critical moment. The discussion explores the practical challe…

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Canada should embrace Washington’s call for a ‘grander bargain’ 13:19

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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. 0:28 - Canada should embrace Washington’s call for a ‘grander bargain’, by Ed Fast 8:06 - Politics and un-discovered islands, by Howard Anglin Th…

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The Ancient Somali Calendar 26:41

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In Somali culture, time is not just hours on a clock — it is life, spirit, and ancestral memory. This episode explores the ancient Somali calendar (dayax-tiriska and amin-tiriska), where moon phases, seasonal rains, and star patterns guided pastoral migrations, harvests, and spiritual life. From the bonfires of Dabshiid to the wisdom of weather lor…

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Somali Traditional Medicine 14:26

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In our first episode, Araaweelo explores Somali traditional medicine (dhawo daqamed) — from its deep ties to ancient Egypt and the land of Punt, to the sacred resins that reached Rome, Christianity, and even Chinese medicine. We uncover the plants, herbs, and healing rituals still used by Somali herbalists today, blending science with spirituality.…

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The Liberal government’s radical gamble to rewrite Canada’s constitutional order 7:25

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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. 0:33 - The Weekly Wrap: The Liberal government’s radical gamble to rewrite Canada’s constitutional order, by Sean Speer This program is narrated …

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Poking the section 33 bear 17:24

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the federal government's controversial intervention in a Supreme Court case that could fundamentally reshape how Canada's notwithstanding clause is used. They examine how the Carney government's request for the Supreme Court to impose new constraints on section 33 is a significant departure from the constitu…

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Why Canadian LNG is crucial for Asia's energy future 32:12

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Tatsuya Terazawa, chair and CEO of the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, discusses Japan’s energy security strategy, the growing importance of Canada as an LNG supplier to Asia, and why Canada must show a nationwide, long-term, and pragmatic commitment — across governments and Indigenous communities alike — to be seen as a truly reliable energy…

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A plunge in federal revenues may mean soaring budget deficit 18:17

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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. 0:30 - Get ready—a potential $12 billion plunge in federal revenues may mean a soaring budget deficit, by Livio Di Matteo 8:36 - More than just o…

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The left's political violence problem: From Charlie Kirk to Luigi Mangione 16:41

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss whether the political left has a problem with violence in the wake of the recent Charlie Kirk assassination. They examine in particular how the far-left lacks self-policing and how ideologies rooted in oppressor-versus-oppressed frameworks can legitimize violence as a tool of resistance. They emphasize the n…

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How Alberta could lead the AI revolution 47:27

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Artificial intelligence could fuel Alberta’s next big tech boom. Three leaders in the field—Cam Linke, CEO of Amii; Nicole Janssen, co-founder of AltaML; and Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI with PwC—dig into how AI is transforming everything from energy to healthcare and even space. They share why Edmonton is a world leader in reinforceme…

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The far-Left has a problem with violence 13:27

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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. 0:29 - The far-Left has a problem with violence. Its elites need to speak up, by Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer 5:49 - Should conservatives be …

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A high-stakes fall federal budget and immigration policy at the forefront 33:41

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In this inaugural episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, to analyse the opening of Parliament and the political landscape facing Prime Minister Carney's government. They discuss Carney's leadership style and the challenges of managing a broad Liberal coali…

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CUSMA renegotiations start: What does Trump want? 11:28

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the formal launch of CUSMA consultations by the Trump administration as the first step toward its renegotiation. They examine revelations from U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra that a broader "grand bargain" economic and security agreement may have been on the table but it ultimately fell apart. They look ahead …

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Is Canada already in a recession? 16:17

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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. 0:26 - Is Canada already in a recession?, by Trevor Tombe 7:29 - Buying more F-35 fighter jets is a great option for Canada—but it’s not the only…

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Sam Tanenhaus on Bill Buckley's life and legacy in the conservative movement 42:35

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In this two-part episode, best-selling author and journalist Sam Tanenhaus discusses his much-anticipated biography of William F. Buckley Jr., entitled, Buckley: The Life and the Revolution that Changed America. In the second part, Tanenhaus covers Buckley the man, including his closest friendships and relationships, including his marriage to Canad…

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Parliament returns. What are the challenges facing Carney and Poilievre? 25:03

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Crestview Strategy partner Ginny Roth provides analysis on Parliament's return and the key political dynamics shaping Canadian politics. She examines Pierre Poilievre's strategic challenges as Conservative leader, including his efforts to moderate his tone while maintaining his authentic "fighter" persona, and his party's focus on immigration as a …

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Mark Carney’s Build Canada Homes agency won’t solve Canada’s housing crisis 11:36

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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. 0:30 - Mark Carney’s Build Canada Homes agency won’t solve Canada’s housing crisis, by Sean Speer 5:36 - Buying F-35 fighter jets are in Canada’s…

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How Carney's Build Canada Homes plan misdiagnoses the housing crisis 14:12

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Chris Spoke, partner at Toronto-based development company Toronto Standard, discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly announced Build Canada Homes agency and its approach to addressing Canada's housing affordability crisis. He argues that while the agency aims to boost affordable housing supply, it fundamentally misdiagnoses the problem. He expl…

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Sam Tanenhaus on Bill Buckley's rise as America's leading conservative intellectual 41:14

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In this two-part episode, best-selling author and journalist Sam Tanenhaus discusses his much-anticipated biography of William F. Buckley Jr., entitled, Buckley: The Life and the Revolution that Changed America. In the first part, Tanenhaus covers Buckley's early life, his fast-paced career trajectory, and the ideas and values that animated his dec…