Margaret MacMillan on why Canadians should stop condemning their history (re-release)
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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. This episode originally aired on February 4th, 2025. 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...
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Ross Douthat on why everyone should be religious (re-release)
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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: Why Everyone Should be Religious, is on sale now. This episode originally aired on April 3rd, 2025. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when...
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Chief Aaron Pete: Why we need truth before reconciliation (re-release)
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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 be done in the present to respond. Harrison Lowman speaks to Aaron Pete, Chief of Chawathil First Nation in B.C. and host of the Nuanced Podcast about why he thinks the right and left risk making reconciliation performative and brittle if the...
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Conservatives may not be winning elections—but they are winning the argument
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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 - , by Sean Speer This program is narrated by automated voices. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content: (Apple) (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium content: The Hub on X: CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact...
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The emerging civil war within the MAGA movement
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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 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...
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David Frum breaks down 2025's defining moments
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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 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...
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After Bondi Beach: Why Canada Is not immune to anti semitic terrorist attacks
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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 antisemitism and calls for terrorism. He emphasizes that the threat extends beyond the Jewish community to all Canadians, calling for coordinated action from all levels of government and law enforcement to address radicalization before tragedy...
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Hub readers’ health-care horror stories highlight the need for real reform
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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 - , by The Hub Staff 5:32 - , by Richard Shimooka, Alexander Lanoszka, and Balkan Devlen 14:41 - , by Alicia Planincic 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: Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best...
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Canadian politics in 2025: A Shakespearean year
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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 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...
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A 'discombobulating' year that pushed Alberta to the centre of power
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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 economic foundations, political incentives, and fault lines. They argue that trade disruption and geopolitical uncertainty forced a rare turn toward pragmatism, culminating in a tentative reset between Alberta and Ottawa. At the same time,...
info_outlineNew 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: Why Everyone Should be Religious, is on sale now.
This episode originally aired on April 3rd, 2025.
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