Shane Hewitt speaks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the changing face of back-to-school shopping in Canada. From tighter family budgets and second-hand options to the rise of online retailers and shifting big-box store strategies, they explore how inflation and interest rates are reshaping what parents buy and how they shop. The conversation also digs…
As kids head back to school, many families feel like Labour Day is the start of a new financial year. Shane Hewitt talks with financial expert Anita Bruinsma about how to budget for education costs, from school supplies and tech to college planning. They share practical strategies—like using RESPs, shopping thrift, and considering refurbished technology—that…
From an 82-year-overdue library book (checked out during WWII!) that finally made its way home, to a dog proudly wearing the crown of “World’s Ugliest,” Shane and Ryan O’Donnell share the week’s quirkiest headlines. With equal parts curiosity and humor, they uncover the human (and canine) stories behind these viral moments—and why they resonate far…
What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend?MOVIES – Steve Stebbing lines up three very different cinematic rides this week. Nobody 2 sees suburban dad Hutch Mansell dragged back into a world of violence—and secrets—after a home invasion. Americana blends crime and small-town grit when a rare Lakota Ghost shirt sparks a deadly chain of…
Summer’s not quite ready to let go—but change is coming fast. Ryan O’Donnell’s love affair with cool weather (yes, he’s happiest at 18°C) gets the spotlight, along with a candid chat about rejection—why it stings, what we learn from it, and the school-day story young Ryan never forgot. Honest, warm, and a little unexpected—just the…
Think your flight insurance has you covered? Think again. Will McAleer breaks down the surprising gaps that could leave you stranded—like hotel stays and prepaid activities you thought were protected. We dig into why preparing for the worst isn’t pessimism, it’s smart travel, and how travel health insurance can turn a ruined trip into a…
Canada’s Victoria-class submarines have a complicated past—and an uncertain future. Defence analyst Richard Shimooka joins to trace their history, from purchase to persistent problems, and makes the case for why Canada urgently needs modern replacements to protect its coasts and meet global commitments. Originally aired on2025-08-15
This week’s Happy Friday Round Up takes on gossip in relationships—can it actually bring couples closer? Andrew Caddell and Jimmy Zoubris weigh in. We also unpack the high-stakes Russia–USA meeting in Alaska, where “the dealmaker” Trump walked away empty-handed. Plus, the Air Canada flight attendants strike that has Canadians asking how negotiations failed when key…
In this engaging conversation, Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco explore the dynamics of communication in relationships, particularly focusing on the role of gossip. They discuss how sharing thoughts and opinions about others can strengthen emotional bonds between partners, while also navigating the fine line between gossip and storytelling. The conversation delves into the boundaries…
Your child’s first steps, birthday, or school concert—are those posts harmless, or are they shaping a digital footprint they’ll never control? Mohit Rajhans joins Shane to unpack the long-term consequences of sharing children’s images online, how AI quietly learns from our personal data, and why managing our own digital presence is a critical form of…
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