In Conversation with David Frum: The big issues of 2023

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Published 2023-12-22
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 in spite of his legal issues, as well as the ones that may animate the upcoming year.

The Hub Dialogues feature The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. The episodes are generously supported by The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation.

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All Comments (21)
  • @phildupuis1084
    We need to get David back to this country and the sanity that comes with thinkers of this quality.
  • I just discovered these videos. I love David’s perspectives and his succinct deliveries of his points. Excellent questions. I hope all Canadians get a chance to listen to these words of wisdom, especially our ‘leaders.’
  • @briguylor
    A really excellent conversation, I learned a great deal. As a retired History teacher, I deeply appreciated David’s comments about removing our statues and renaming our streets.
  • @troyboyd3100
    Excellent, rational, rant at the end. I will try to remember those points for future conversations.
  • @nzs316
    Absolutely, what have the "professionally offended" accomplished in their lifetimes!
  • @billhayward1585
    Thank you. Thats the BEST thing I've heard anywhere in a very long time. I wish every Canadian could see this.
  • Please. David Frum for President(I know it’s not possible but I can dream. Can’t I) !!!
  • @normhall1622
    David really got me at the end. Yes we make mistakes but this country is a good place to live. Where else do you think is better? Then go there. We are not perfect, but we do the best we can.
  • @advocate1563
    Sanity from David Frum. Thank you from Blifghty.
  • @SuperBellalucy
    A great conversation & end-of-year message, thankfully moderately optimistic for the New Year 🍁 Movingly forward it would be brilliant to arrange an episode / interview between David Frum & Jordan Peterson 🍁 I truly hope you can make this happen 🎄🍁Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah 🍁
  • @stephenruben4131
    David is in a unique position to distinguish between the US and Canada and their discrete perspectives...and he does. Canadians do not understand that the US cares little about Canada despite its locality. Canadians can be proud of their country and they should be but from an American perspective despite the trading alliances, Canada is a matter of general indifference. Take it from Bill Murray in Meatballs...it just doesn't matter
  • @iamanomas
    Democratic pluralism. Yes that is the issue we have to confront because as an immigrant myself I do not want inter-ethnic and racial divisions to destroy our country as a result of violent protests, vandalism and hatred. Immigrants need to become Canadians. Yes, Canada is not immune to the influx of very nasty social, cultural and political trends in the United States. Do we want that for ourselves?
  • @stevesmith997
    Common sense, intelligent, compassionate conservatism at it's best!
  • @ianleslie6971
    Thank you Mr Frum, though as usual you leave more questions on the table than actual options. But I suppose that's the nature of discussion. Your last thought was one I immediately thought 8 years ago. Nobody with a backbone stood up to out shout the government and its apologists. Thanks again
  • @dewiz9596
    9:53 I remember Al Capp’s “SWINE” . .. Students Wildly Indignant About Everything