Best Cuture Podcasts (2026)

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Canadian foreign policy should prioritize the Americas 9:02

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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 - Harper was right—Canadian foreign policy should prioritize the Americas: The Weekly Wrap, by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automa…

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Carney's China trip: Is the risk worth the reward? 21:09

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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 Un…

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Why Trump's Venezuelan invasion will fail like the Iraq War 18:03

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Ben Rowswell, Canada's former ambassador to Venezuela, discusses how the U.S. military operation that captured leader Nicolas Maduro affects the likelihood of Venezuelans gaining democracy. He explains why the U.S. opposes that genuine democratic transition, prioritizing creating an oil extraction vassal state over supporting Venezuela's fairly ele…

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Canada's post-secondaries need a major wake-up call 22:42

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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 - Canada's post-secondaries need a major wake-up call, by Jack M. Mintz 10:41 - Stop appealing to international law—there's no such thing, b…

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Could Trump seizing Venezuela hurt Canadian oil? 12:31

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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 unlike…

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From Trump's geopolitical moves to Quebec separatism: What Canada should expect in 2026 33:21

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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 Po…

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Does the mainstream media have Bari Weiss Derangement Syndrome? 30:58

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Full Press diagnoses if Bari Weiss is in over her head as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News or whether the mainstream media are out to get her, dives into allegations that one of Canada's top military reporters is a secret Russian spy, and asks whether politicians who only do interviews with ideological allies are shooting themselves in the foot.…

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Is an Alberta budget crisis closer than we think? 24:13

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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 - An Alberta budget crisis? It may be closer than you think, by Trevor Tombe 7:33 - Trump's new 'Donroe Doctrine' leaves no room for Carney'…

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Trump's Debt Crisis: What's really driving America's overseas expansion 15:50

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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 t…

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Why Trump's Venezuela gambit won't break Canadian oil 22:56

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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 - Why Trump's Venezuela gambit won't break Canadian oil, by Falice Chin 9:10 - Canada keeps flaming out at the World Juniors—and it's no sur…

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Trump wants Greenland: How should Canada respond? 14:16

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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…

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The uncomfortable reason hate is festering in Canada 18:24

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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 uncomfortable reason hate is festering in Canada, by David Polansky 6:44 - The biggest media story of 2026—and why the mainstream pres…

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Trump's Venezuela invasion: How should Canada respond? 15:59

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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 paral…

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Why impatience may be Pierre Poilievre's only path to victory 22:35

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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. 0:17 - 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 …

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Janice Stein on Trump's Venezuela takeover 33:41

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Janice Gross Stein, Belzberg professor of Conflict Management and the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, discusses the Trump administration's military incursion into Venezuela and the apprehension of leader Nicolás Maduro to face charges in New York. She also discusses where the move…

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David Frum on what happened to Indigenous reconciliation in Canada 32:24

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Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum discusses his new article in The Atlantic on the growing questions about Canada's approach to reconciliation, including a possibly precedent-setting court decision that could upend property rights in the country. The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The …

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What will end Carney's political honeymoon? 26:13

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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 Car…

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Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Canada's flag and national pride (re-release) 40:01

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Former Prime Minister Harper joins us to talk about his book, Flags of Canada, which chronicles the political battles and passionate discourse that gave us the iconic Maple Leaf in 1965. He argues that Canadians must tap into their national pride and independent identity in the face of open hostility from American President Donald Trump. This episo…

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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…