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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 episode originally aired on February 25th, 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 (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)    Want more Hub? Get a FREE 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Ricki Gurwitz - Producer David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected].

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 (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)    Want more Hub? Get a FREE 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer & Editor Harrison Lowman - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected].

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 you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)    Want more Hub? Get a FREE 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Ricki Gurwitz - Producer David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected].

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 country doesn't double down on both accuracy and civility. This episode originally aired on September 30th, 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 (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)    Want more Hub? Get a FREE 1-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Harrison Lowman - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email [email protected]

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 automated voices.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 30-day trial membership for our premium content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao  – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email [email protected]