Newly elected Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus is escorted into the House of Commons by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press.

Carolyn Tuohy on why optimism is essential to progress in politics

Carolyn Tuohy, professor emeritus of political science and distinguished fellow at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, discusses her must-read long-form essay published in late 2023 entitled, “To be a policy optimist, try some rose-coloured realism.”

Publications are displayed on a table in the newsroom of the San Quentin News during a media tour at San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Eric Risberg/AP Photo.

Amy Mitchell on the transformation occurring in journalism

This episode of Hub Dialogues features Amy Mitchell, the founding executive director of the Center for News, Technology & Innovation, on how information and technology are transforming journalism, the role of public policy in supporting the sector, and how we can ultimately cultivate a pluralistic and diverse media ecosystem.

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Major Roei Meldasi mourn over his grave during his funeral in Afula, Israel, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Ariel Schalit/AP Photo.

Yossi Klein Halevi on Israel's determined mood following the Oct. 7 attacks

This episode of Hub Dialogues features executive director of The Hub, Rudyard Griffiths, in conversation with best-selling author and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute Yossi Klein Halevi about Israel after the October 7th attacks, what is at stake for Israeli democracy and security, and the future of a potential peace process with Palestinians.