Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the return of Parliament next week, including the soon-to-be-expected federal budget, and what it means for Prime Minister Mark Carney whose policy record thus far has been less ambitious than he promised during the election campaign. In the back half of the show, they update The Hub community on the opportunities and challenges facing The Hub itself in light of ongoing news media subsidies, the threat posed by artificial intelligence, and the growing engagement with The Hub's podcast and video content.

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Peter Stoicheff, the president of the University of Saskatchewan and outgoing chair of the U15 group of Canada’s research-intensive universities, discusses the role of the humanities and social sciences in a world increasingly shaped by technological disruption, artificial intelligence, and polarization, and why, in his view, their value is not diminishing but in fact growing.

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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.

0:27 - The danger of Canada’s domesticated foreign policy, by Howard Anglin

6:06 - Charlie Kirk and the price of speech, by Stephen Staley

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of five "national interest" projects that will undergo an expedited review process under new federal legislation. They examine whether these projects meet the scale of Carney's promise of Canada becoming an energy superpower during the federal election campaign in response to Trump's tariffs.

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Abacus Data founder and CEO David Coletto joins The Hub to analyze the latest federal polling as Parliament prepares to reconvene with Prime Minister Mark Carney facing off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He discusses the government's approval ratings, which have tightened significantly since Carney's post-election honeymoon period, and analyzes the politically explosive debate over the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

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0:30 - Isn’t it obvious we should side with homeowners defending themselves, not the violent criminals who break in?, by Joanna Baron

8:32 - Are Canadians using AI at work? It depends on who you ask, by Alicia Planincic

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Charlie Kirk, a prominent American conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at age 31. Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss how his assassination highlights the escalating political violence in the U.S., drawing parallels to the attempt on President Trump's life. Kirk's influence extended beyond traditional politics, leveraging podcasts and social media to build a powerful youth movement on U.S. college campuses.

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Christine Van Geyn, litigation director for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, discusses the controversial case of a Hamilton man ordered to remove 10 security cameras from his property under a 2010 municipal bylaw. She argues that the bylaw is being misapplied, and is potentially a violation of rights. The conversation explores broader themes around property rights, privacy expectations in the digital age, and Canadians' ability to protect their homes amid rising concerns about crime and perceived gaps in law enforcement response.

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Harrison Lowman - Host

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