Best Cuture Podcasts (2025)

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Margaret MacMillan on why Canadians should stop condemning their history (re-release) 27:24

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Renowned Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan defines the historical moment we now find ourselves in — where might makes right on the international stage and populism spreads throughout the western world. She also discusses the harm Prime Minister Trudeau had on how Canadians view their history, and the concerning rise of "anti-history" historians…

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Ross Douthat on why everyone should be religious (re-release) 38:34

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New York Times columnist Ross Douthat makes the case for religion that extends beyond typical utilitarian arguments. He explains why a religious outlook has a more compelling understanding of the universe, human consciousness, and other fundamental questions than is often understood even by religious believers themselves. Ross's new book, Believe: …

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Chief Aaron Pete: Why we need truth before reconciliation (re-release) 30:19

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On September 30th, Canada marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a day to look back at the legacy of residential schools, the 150,000 Indigenous children who attended, and the abuse they suffered under the state-run project. It's also a day to take stock of what Canadians make of that history and what they believe should or shouldn't …

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Conservatives may not be winning elections—but they are winning the argument 5:03

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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. 0:21 - Conservatives may not be winning elections—but they are winning the argument: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer This program is narrated by a…

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The emerging civil war within the MAGA movement 21:20

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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 …

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David Frum breaks down 2025's defining moments 20:21

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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 a…

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After Bondi Beach: Why Canada Is not immune to anti semitic terrorist attacks 15:36

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Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, discusses the threat of terrorist violence in Canada following a recent CSIS intelligence report and the antisemitic attack in Australia. He argues that Canadian authorities must enforce existing laws against incitement to violence, particularly regarding protests that have normalized ant…

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Hub readers' health-care horror stories highlight the need for real reform 17:57

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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. 0:25 - 'We were shocked': Hub readers' health-care horror stories highlight the need for real reform, by The Hub Staff 5:32 - Trump's National Se…

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Canadian politics in 2025: A Shakespearean year 31:33

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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 op…

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A 'discombobulating' year that pushed Alberta to the centre of power 41:01

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The year 2025 became a stress test of Canadian leadership and federalism, with Alberta repeatedly at the centre of the turbulence. Former Alberta trade minister Deron Bilous and former Alberta senior representative to Washington Gitane De Silva join The Hub's Alberta bureau chief Falice Chin to assess what the chaos revealed about the country's eco…

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The oilsands have created a different kind of oligopoly 28:03

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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. 0:18 - The oilsands have created a different kind of oligopoly, by Falice Chin 13:07 - College football has a money problem, by Matthew Grills 20…

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Can the Carney-Smith MOU deliver a pipeline? 14:26

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Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future, analyzes the key provisions in the landmark MOU between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, including the lifting of the tanker ban, forthcoming changes to the industrial carbon price, and Indigenous ownership requirements. Joseph also discusses Canada's comparative adv…

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AmericaFest 2025: Why this isn't conservatism anymore 16:14

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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 Tru…

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Bondi Beach is a warning Canada cannot ignore 22:58

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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. 0:18 - Bondi Beach is a warning Canada cannot ignore, by Alan Kessel 5:54 - Are younger Canadians getting their fair share? It's time to have a s…

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Why open debate is important for shaping Israel's future 8:30

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Toronto lawyer and Substack author, Adam Hummel, discusses the recent Munk Debate about the two-state solution and the challenges facing diaspora Jewish communities in debating contentious issues around Israel. He argues that avoiding difficult conversations makes communities brittle rather than strong, and that diverse viewpoints must be openly di…

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Why Alberta should go even further with its health-care reforms 18:48

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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. 0:23 - What Alberta could learn from universal health-care systems in other countries, by Nadeem Esmail 6:04 - A warning written in blood, by Rud…

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Why the energy transition is an innovation problem 33:05

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Kevin Krausert, CEO and co-founder of Avatar Innovations, discusses his venture platform's unique approach to energy innovation by partnering major energy companies with entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems. He argues the energy transition is fundamentally an innovation challenge requiring industry collaboration rather than disruption, challe…

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What do we know about the world's largest carbon capture proposal? 26:21

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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. 0:20 - What we know—and don't know—about the world's largest carbon capture proposal, by Falice Chin 11:00 - The B.C. government is making reconc…

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Australia's antisemitic terrorist attack: A wake-up call for Canada and the West 16:15

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the deadly terrorist attack against the Jewish community at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia. They talk about the parallels of this attack to October 7th in Israel and how this further demonstrates the rise of antisemitic violence in the West. They also argue that this moment is a wake-up call for law e…

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Should Canadian immigration levels be lowered? 1:00:48

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In this special episode of Hub Dialogues, former Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne debate the motion that Canada's immigration levels should be lowered. Kenney argues the Trudeau government dismantled a model system by abandoning human capital selection and allowing unsustainable population growth that exce…

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Prime Minister Carney ends 2025 on a high note 5:25

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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. 0:32 - Prime Minister Carney ends 2025 on a high note: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to …

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Will Carney get his majority government without an election? 19:45

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the political shockwaves from ex-Conservative MP Michael Ma crossing the floor to join the Liberal Party, which puts Carney within one seat of a majority government. They examine the strategic implications of securing a majority without an election, the growing restlessness within Conservative ranks, and wha…

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Breaking a Canadian record: Male seniors now earn more than young men 14:12

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Missing Middle Initiative founding director, Mike Moffat, reveals new data that shows for the first time in Canadian history, the average 65-year-old man now earns more than the average 25–34-year-old man, with their median incomes falling by $14,300. The economist explains how this happened, and what the implications are for generations of younger…

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Canada's economy is falling behind our OECD peers 18:18

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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. 0:20 - Reality check: Canada's economy is falling behind our OECD peers, by Alicia Planincic 3:25 - Stolen Canadian cars are ending up all over t…

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Is Carney dismantling Trudeau's legacy? 28:06

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In this episode of Hub Politics, 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 discuss how since becoming prime minister, Mark Carney has systematically dismantled key parts of Justin Trudeau's policy legacy, including with respect to carbon taxes, immi…