Why the Liberals are cheering for a weak but enduring NDP—and why the CPC should be paying attention
2026-04-04 | 8 mins.
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.
0:27 - Why the Liberals are cheering for a weak but enduring NDP—and why the CPC should be paying attention, by Sean Speer
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One year of Trump tariffs: Why 'Liberation' Day failed
2026-04-03 | 21 mins.
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the one-year anniversary of President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs and their impact on Canada-U.S. relations. They examine whether the tariff strategy achieved its stated goals of boosting U.S. manufacturing and reducing trade deficits. They also discuss the geopolitical implications of Trump's approach, and debate Canada's negotiation strategy for CUSMA.
In the second half, they explore how new NDP leader Avi Lewis might reshape Canadian politics and affect Conservative electoral prospects.
You can read Joseph Steinberg's analysis "One year of Trump’s tariffs—are they working? Here’s what the numbers say," here: https://thehub.ca/2026/04/01/one-year-of-trumps-tariffs-are-they-working-heres-what-the-numbers-are-saying/
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Canadians are leaving at record levels. Can anyone solve it?
2026-04-03 | 13 mins.
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0:20 - Canadians are leaving the country at record levels. Can anyone solve this pressing problem?, by Charles Lammam
7:59 - Was the Air Canada CEO turfed for his lack of French—or for something more concerning?, by Art Korpach
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Could Avi Lewis save the NDP?
2026-04-02 | 24 mins.
In this episode of Hub Politics, Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss Avi Lewis' NDP leadership victory and its implications for his party and Canadian politics. They debate whether Lewis' radical positioning could reshape progressive politics or marginalize the party further, examining his potential to galvanize new voters versus reconnecting with traditional NDP supporters.
In the second half, they discuss Pierre Poilievre's opposition to the Toronto-Montreal high-speed rail project, exploring whether it signals a broader ideological divide with the Carney government over state-led versus private sector economic growth.
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The Iran War’s ripple effects: Are oil prices set to keep surging?
2026-04-02 | 16 mins.
Peter Tertzakian of Studio.Energy and Susan Bell of Rystad Energy examine the escalating Iran conflict and its impact on global energy markets, including the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s televised live address offering no clear roadmap to ending the war. They discuss the longer-term implications of the uncertain timeline, how it strengthens the business case for Canadian LNG, and the paradox of countries turning back to coal even as they race to expand renewable energy. They then explore regional price variations, potential demand destruction, and the broader implications for food security and the global economy.
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Welcome to Hub Podcasts, the audio version of the big ideas and in-depth conversations found at TheHub.ca, Canada's fastest growing digital news outlet with half a million people engaging weekly with our content. Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer and managing editor Harrison Lowman engaged in longform conversations with leading thinkers on the big issues and ideas shaping the public conversation. In Conversation with David Frum features the insights and analysis of leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum, who weighs in monthly on global and Canadian news events. 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. Every week, editor-at-large Sean Speer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, to dig into the drama and strategy of Canadian politics. Topics range from the issues dominating headlines, the communications battles behind the scenes, to the trends shaping parties, leaders, and voters. Some weeks, they'll focus on the hot story in Ottawa. The Hub's media criticism podcast Full Press looks at how the media in Canada is covering the major stories of the day. Full press is hosted by The Hub's managing editor Harrison Lowman, and features journalist Tara Henley, and veteran news media executive Peter Menzies. Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. Each Friday, The Hub Roundtable features Hub co-founders Rudyard Griffiths' and Sean Speer's take on the big political and economic stories making the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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