That free mobile game might be costing more than you think. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveal how intelligence agencies and tech companies use games like Angry Birds and other apps to collect personal data — not just from…
Everyone feels busy — but what are we really busy doing? Shane Hewitt and Tony Chapman unpack how technology, social media, and automation have blurred the lines between productivity and distraction. They explore how AI is transforming work, the risk…
If Artificial General Intelligence ever arrives, would it want anything to do with us? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish explore a thought-provoking scenario where an all-knowing digital mind might find human life — with its emotions, customs, and contradictions —…
AI and cloud computing are booming in Canada — but so are the data centres behind them. Shane Hewitt and Carmy Levi dig into the environmental and economic tradeoffs of this rapid growth, questioning whether the country is truly ready…
What if your favorite mobile game was spying on you? Shane Hewitt and Ryan unpack the hidden layers of gaming culture — from Halo nostalgia and World of Tanks strategy to the unsettling idea that apps like Angry Birds might…
From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate — maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore two new innovations that blur the line between useful and unusual: a smartphone from Honor that transforms into a tiny…
When dating feels stagnant, sometimes you need to change more than your profile — you need a new place. Shane Hewitt, Jen Kirsch, and Tony Tedesco explore how travel reshapes the way people meet and connect, and why stepping out…
Concerts are no longer just a night out — they’re becoming full travel experiences. Shane Hewitt, Eric Alper, and Ryan O’Donnell explore how Live Nation’s new concert-and-travel packages could reshape fan culture, letting people book flights, hotels, and tickets all…
Board games don’t just bring families together — sometimes, they build something brand new. Teen creators Adam and Kiara Palma share the story behind American Dictator, a game that started as a cottage idea and evolved into a thoughtful, funny…
A single outage can shut down half the internet — and that’s a problem. Shane Hewitt and Sam Jenkins break down the ripple effects of the recent Amazon Web Services disruption, exposing just how dependent global systems have become on…
Fandom used to be about love of the game — now it’s about the cost of keeping up. Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney break down how inflation and consumer fatigue are changing the way Canadians connect to sports, concerts, and…
When the world feels heavy, stories of progress and kindness remind us what’s still possible. This episode of Good News Tuesday is a reset button — proof that good things don’t just happen, they’re built every day. From breakthroughs that…
When sports meet sentiment, the stories get personal. Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison reflect on what it means to be loyal to a team — even when they break your heart. From Bob’s Mariners memories to Shane’s love of retro…
As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, new challenges — and opportunities — are emerging. Shane Hewitt speaks with Laura LaChance from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society about the We Deserve Care campaign, an initiative raising awareness and…
From skyrocketing insurance rates to cars built for obsolescence, the auto industry is testing the patience — and wallets — of everyday drivers. Shane Hewitt and Lorraine Sommerfeld unpack how planned obsolescence, limited repair options, and corporate control have created…
