Smart Speakers: Founding partner at Conaptus and advisor to political and business leaders Jamie Ellerton joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for a discussion about his recent experience at the Big Apple on the 401, highlighting its unexpected charm and suggesting it’s worth the stop for families. The discussion then shifts to political trust, and the need for a budget in the current climate. Connect with Jamie https://conaptus.com/

Matt Gurney is on the Nightshift to discuss the challenges of obtaining information from the Canadian government and whether the public can trust the Prime Minister. Gurney highlights how government officials often avoid answering direct questions, a practice he believes is counterproductive to transparency. He concludes that citizens should approach all politicians with skepticism and demand evidence for their claims. https://readtheline.ca

Military expert Richard Shimooka, joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss concerns about Canada’s purchase of F-35 fighter jets on the Nightshift. The primary concerns revolve around the U.S. retaining ownership of spare parts and the reliability of the U.S. as an ally, especially given past unpredictability. Despite these concerns, Shimooka believes the F-35 is still the best option due to its advanced capabilities and the growing threats from China and Russia.

Originally aired on2025-05-20