Best Legacy Media Hub Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Carney’s first major tests 3:15

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Hub Notebook features Theo Argitis, editor-at-large for business and economics, and his analysis and insights on the week that was in economics. For more of Theo's commentary and journalism, check out his articles here. This edition of Hub Notebook was narrated by an automated voice. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outl…

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Trump's tariff tantrum 22:08

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Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss President Trump's letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that threatens 35 percent tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States, including what it means for the ongoing trade negotiations and how the Carney government should respond. On the back half of the show, they cover the gr…

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What Trump wants to gain from his latest tariff threat 15:27

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Sean Speer and Joseph Steinberg, an associate professor of economics at the University of Toronto. They discuss the implications of President T…

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S10 Ep11: From Books to TikTok: The Great Dumbing Down of the Modern Mind 1:14:46

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Are you ready to dive into one of the most thought-provoking discussions of the year? Join me Nathaniel Schooler today, along with distinguished guests Michael Tobin CBE (recently promoted by King Charles III) and Renowned Business Leader Steven J. Manning as we tackle this crucial topic: “From Books to TikTok: The Great Dumbing Down of the Modern …

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Carney’s next budget will be built on a shaky fiscal foundation 6:25

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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. 0:29 - Carney’s next budget will be built on a shaky fiscal foundation, by The Hub Staff This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive…

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Roqe Ep.380 - How Dictators Stay in Power - Dr. Fathali Moghaddam 1:06:05

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How do authoritarian regimes survive decade after decade? In this episode of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi breaks down the “7 Rules of Modern Dictatorship” — and how Ayatollah Khamenei continues to cling to power in Iran despite global outrage, economic hardship, and internal dissent.Then, acclaimed psychologist and author Dr. Fathali Moghaddam joins Jian fr…

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Are debts and deficits about to balloon? 16:25

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Rudyard Griffiths and Trevor Tombe, professor of economics at the University of Calgary, discussing the fiscal challenges facing Canada and the…

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'It's not yeehaw, it's yahoo': Why Calgary Stampede is the ultimate political, cultural equalizer 19:20

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This special episode of Alberta Edge explores the Calgary Stampede as more than just a rodeo. It’s a political, cultural, and business gathering that draws Canadians from coast to coast. Host Ryan Hastman speaks with former Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak and member of the Calgary Stampede strategy committee Anila Umar about what the Stampede means for…

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Mark Carney is facing a fiscal reckoning 7:36

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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. 0:28 - How is Carney going to pay for his commitments?, by Trevor Tombe This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full-length edit…

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How the Calgary Stampede captures Alberta's spirit 10:09

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Rudyard Griffiths and Ryan Hastman, host of Alberta Edge. He discusses the significance of the Calgary Stampede, a major cultural and economic …

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Something big is about to happen to the news in Canada 9:39

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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 - Brace for impact: something big is about to happen to the news in Canada, by Rudyard Griffiths This program is narrated by automated voice…

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Will Google AI Mode disrupt the news media industry for the better? 27:49

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discussing the current impact of Google AI Overview on the news industry, as well as the announcement of Googl…

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S10 Ep10: Future of Work: The Skills Gap Crisis in 2025- Manning and Schooler 40:20

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The world of work is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving global demands. At the heart of this shift lies a critical challenge: the widening skills gap. Leading Business Expert Steven J. Manning and I (Schooler) delve into the core of this pressing issue, analyzing its profound implicat…

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How Canada can catch up in the race towards AI adoption 37:39

4d ago37:39

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John Stackhouse, senior vice president at RBC, Janice Stein, the founding director of the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and Jaxson Khan, the CEO of Aperture AI, discuss their latest report titled, 'Bridging the Imagination Gap: How Canadian companies can become global leaders in AI adoption.' In particular,…

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Unlocking the domino effect of family-friendly housing 9:05

4d ago9:05

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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. 0:16 - Ontario is missing millions of homes. Here’s where the government is failling—and how it can actually make a meaningful difference, by Chr…

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Michael Ignatieff on how Canada can save itself 43:20

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Michael Ignatieff, professor of history at Central European University and former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, speaks about how Canada can save itself in a world that appears to care less about it, gives his advice to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and explains how liberalism lost its way. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digi…

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Pierre Poilievre is right to favour pro-worker policies over increasing immigration 7:56

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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. 0:17 - Pierre Poilievre is right to favour pro-worker policies over increasing immigration, by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated v…

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Carney’s One Big Beautiful Tax Cut, and fresh budget lessons from the U.K. 7:23

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Hub Notebook features Theo Argitis, editor-at-large for business and economics, and his analysis and insights on the week that was in economics. For more of Theo's commentary and journalism, check out his articles here. This edition of Hub Notebook was narrated by an automated voice. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outl…

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Trump's Big Beautiful Bill may become Carney's ugly reality 24:47

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Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the Trump administration's recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill that cuts taxes and increases spending and its implications for the Carney government's own tax and spending plans in the lead up to its much-anticipated budget in the Fall. On the back half of the show, they also dis…

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Justin Trudeau’s legislative legacy is still haunting the Liberals 6:42

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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. 0:16 - Justin Trudeau’s legislative legacy is still haunting the Liberals, by Peter Menzies This program is narrated by automated voices. To rece…

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The future of resource development in Canada under Bill C-5 44:26

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Sharon Singh, partner at McMillan and the co-head of the firm's Indigenous and Environment practices, discusses the evolution of Canada’s permitting regime – from the growing emphasis on Indigenous partnerships to the risks of duplication, delay, and regulatory overload, as well as the promises and limitations of the recently passed Bill C-5 and it…

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Roqe Ep.379 - Did Trump Drop the Ball? - Ari Aramesh, Bijan Kian 1:06:43

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Just weeks ago, the world watched as tensions between Israel and Iran surged and the Iranian people appeared to be approaching a pivotal moment. The conditions for an uprising were aligning.Then came a ceasefire.Then… Trump’s shift - signalling a willingness to work with the same Islamic Republic regime he once vowed to crush.So: Did Trump blow a r…

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Canada's digital services tax problem was a long one coming 16:50

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Michael Geist, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. He discusses the…

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Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the revival of Canadian nationalism 14:43

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Leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum and The Hub’s editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the state of Canada-U.S. relations, including the ongoing trade negotiations as well as the revival of Canadian nationalism in the lead up to this year's Canada Day festivities. They also cover the dynamics within the pro-Trump and anti-Trump politic…

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Why is the trans debate the third rail of Canadian journalism? 22:06

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Full Press discusses why the transgender discussion appears to be happening abroad but remains the third rail of journalism in Canada, reveals fresh numbers on how much Canadians trust the news, and discusses a CBC story that appears to advocate for prisoners openly consuming the drugs they smuggle into their cells. To receive full-length editions …

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Carney is dismantling Trudeau’s tax legacy. What comes next? 6:04

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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 - Carney is dismantling Trudeau’s tax legacy. How will he pay for his plan?, by Theo Argitis This program is narrated by automated voices. T…

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Are Canadian news media subsidies actually worth it? 14:24

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Sean Speer, editor-at-large at The Hub. He and Rudyard Griffiths, publisher at The Hub, discuss a recent Reuters Institute's annual Digital New…

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The state of Canada's economy halfway through 2025 8:20

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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. 0:16 - The state of Canada’s economy halfway through 2025, by Theo Argitis This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length e…

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Let’s celebrate our rights this Canada day—and remember our responsibilities, too 5:39

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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 - 'A place where anybody, from anywhere, can do anything': The Hub celebrates Canada Day, including commentaries by Karen Restoule and Ben W…

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Bill Browder on how to stop Putin and end the War in Ukraine 29:06

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Bill Browder, head of the Global Magnitsky Justice campaign and self-described “enemy number one” of Vladimir Putin tells managing editor Harrison Lowman why he thinks Ukraine can still win its war against Russia, how Russia is circumventing Western sanctions, and whether oligarch travel bans and assets freezes will be cancelled under President Tru…

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Why Don Cherry deserves the Order of Canada 6:41

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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. 0:15 - Don Cherry deserves the Order of Canada, Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length editions of Hub H…

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S10 Ep9: Living with AI: The Smart Home Revolution of 2025 and Its Impact 29:28

12d ago29:28

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What will your home look like in 2025? Join me, Ex-IBM Futurist Nat Schooler, as I interview AI Expert and EU Digital Ambassador Nicolas Babin to uncover the exciting reality of AI-powered living. We'll reveal how intelligent automation is moving beyond simple commands to truly anticipate your needs, while next-generation smart home technology tran…

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S10 Ep8: The Rise of AI Agents: What's Next for Jobs? Manning and Schooler 45:54

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Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million jobs could be lost or diminished by this fast-growing technology. Yes AI. You cannot ignore AI, try as hard as you like to do so will cause you realy problems. Career problems and personal ones, why not take the time to listen to business expert Steven J Manning and I discuss this crucial topic befor it is too la…

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Trump halts trade talks and Carney’s trade-offs 16:14

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Hub Notebook features Theo Argitis, editor-at-large for business and economics, and his analysis and insights on the week that was in economics. For more of Theo's commentary and journalism, check out his articles here. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best conte…

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Trump halting Canada-U.S. trade talks and immigration recklessness 19:45

15d ago19:45

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Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss President Trump’s online post that he’s halting trade talks with the Carney government over its digital services tax and its economic and political implications. They also cover some big developments in Canadian immigration policy, including Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s co…

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Ken Ash on why mining is an essential component in a happy and secure Canada 36:05

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Ken Ash, former OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture and a longtime Canadian trade official, discusses the global scramble for critical minerals, the impact of China’s dominance on strategic supply chains, and the role Canada should play in building resilient industrial capacity — including in processing and refining — across these supply chains…

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We’re not done building pipelines in Canada 8:01

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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. 0:16 - We’re not done building pipelines in Canada, Sabrina Maddeaux This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive full length edition…

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Roqe Ep. 378 - What Now? - Bahador Alast, Picasso Moin, Sadeq Bigdeli, Shirin Amani Azeri 1:34:30

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A fragile ceasefire. A fractured people. And a pressing question: What now?On this edition of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi leads a probing conversation about the aftermath of the Israel–Islamic Republic conflict, and what it has revealed about the state of Iranians today — politically, emotionally, and spiritually. While Trump, Netanyahu, and Khamenei claim…

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Can Canada even manage to meet its 5 percent NATO spending promise? 22:17

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Ann Fitz-Gerald, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor of international security at Wilfrid Laurier Universit…

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Why hordes of people still 'Go West' to Alberta 43:41

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In the second episode of Alberta Edge, host Ryan Hastman goes beyond oil and politics to explore something deeper: why Alberta continues to attract big dreamers. From cattle barons to tech founders, immigrants to rig hands, the province has long rewarded those who are willing to take a risk—on themselves and on each other. To dig into Alberta’s cul…

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Canada’s immigration absolutists are refusing to correct course 8:51

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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 - Canada’s immigration absolutists are refusing to correct course, no matter the cost, Sabrina Maddeaux This program is narrated by automate…

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Did Canada’s trade retaliation actually hurt the U.S.? 6:08

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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. 0:15 - How much did Canada’s trade retaliation actually hurt the U.S.?, Trevor Tombe This program is narrated by automated voices. To receive ful…

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Should Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize? 18:54

19d ago18:54

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On this special Hub Roundtable episode, publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the newest developments in the Middle East including the ceasefire of the Israel-Iran war, how it disproves the mantra of de-escalation that dominates foreign policy circles, and whether President Donald Trump should potentially win the Nobel …

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Israel’s precision, The Islamic Republic's peril 7:28

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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 - Need to Know: Iran’s no-win situation, including commentaries by Kaveh Sharooz and Andrea Charron This program is narrated by automated vo…

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On-the-ground: Reporting on Israel at war 21:24

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The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Adam Zivo, Hub contributor and National Post columnist. He is currently reporting from Israel for the National News Forum. He describes to Harr…

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Pierre Poilievre on the 2025 federal election, immigration, and Canada's place in the world 40:33

20d ago40:33

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On this special episode of Hub Dialogues, Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, joins The Hub in studio for his first in-depth, sit-down interview since April’s federal election. The wide-ranging conversation covers, among other topics, the election campaign and its outcome, Canada's position on the ongoing conflict in the M…

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Canada's housing pipeline is dry—here's why 14:03

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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. 0:15 - The new housing pipeline is dry. Here’s why, by Matthew Alexandris 6:29 - Canada can either keep falling behind or embrace AI as the techn…

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Canada-U.S. trade talks loom 9:35

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Hub Notebook features Theo Argitis, editor-at-large for business and economics, and his analysis and insights on the week that was in economics. For more of Theo's commentary and journalism, check out his articles here. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best conte…

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Elbows Down? 18:34

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Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer cover the recent talk of "elbows down" after Prime Minister Mark Carney's election win and recent G7 performance, and how it contrasts with the climate of fear and panic in the lead up to and during the election campaign. In the second half, they discuss a special guest who recently joined …

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S10 Ep7: CANCEL Culture Is CHOKING Free Speech! 30:50

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Manning, Schooler and Nicolas Babin discuss this crucial topic. Get MONDAYINFLUENCER.COM Visit Nat Schooler hereBy Legacy Media Hub