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The dangers of existential politics: David Frum on young conservatives and the far Right (re-release)

This episode is part of The Hub’s bi-weekly series featuring Sean Speer in conversation with leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum. The two discuss recent high-profile cases of young conservative activists and journalists who have fallen down a far-Right path, including what is behind these trends and what can be done to reverse them. The episode was originally published on August 4th, 2023.

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Fred Rogers puts on his jacket between takes on the set of his television program "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" in Pittsburgh on June 8, 1993. Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo.

Why Mister Rogers still matters today: Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski on his enduring lessons for raising kids (re-release)

This episode of Hub Dialogues features Sean Speer in conversation with child advocate Gregg Behr and award-winning writer Ryan Rydzewski about their poignant book, When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids. The episode was originally published on April 27th, 2023.

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David Frum on the big issues of 2023

This is the forty-sixth episode of The Hub‘s bi-weekly series featuring Sean Speer in conversation with leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum. The two discuss the big issues and questions from 2023, including the Israel-Hamas war, the Conservative Party of Canada’s strong political year, and Donald Trump’s stronghold over Republican politics.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press.

The Roundtable on recent polling trends and potential pitfalls for the Conservatives

This week’s Hub Roundtable highlights new polling showing support moving away from the Conservative Party and towards the Liberals. They discuss whether this trend will continue, as well as potential pitfalls for the Conservatives moving forward. They also discuss the wedge politics over period products and how it became a new front in the culture war.

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