Jim Richards is hosting the Nightshift while Shane takes a few days. We start the show observing Dyngus day but first we need to find out what that is. Newstalk Chief Dyngus Correspondent Mike Catherwood joins the show live to explain. Later, Jim brings back Slow News Day, these are the news stories from around…
In this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane welcomes Jess Ahrens to explore new research connecting cannabis use and psychosis, with a spotlight on the brain’s dopamine system. They dig into: 🧠 How frequent cannabis use may disrupt dopamine balance🔍 Why this matters for mental health diagnoses and treatment📣 How doctors can better…
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane welcomes tech journalist Greg Fish from World of Weird Things to dive into the eccentric world of Bryan Johnson—the billionaire biohacker who claims his $2 million-a-year anti-aging routine could make death and taxes optional. From high-tech trackers to extreme diets and supplements, Johnson believes he’s…
Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane teams up with cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak to dig into the shady world of free VPNs—and why some have been pulled from app stores for spying on users. They break down:🔐 How free VPNs can actually track your data instead of protecting it📱 Why Apple and Google are cracking…
In this eye-opening episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane sits down with Tony Chapman to unpack the growing trend of bypassing tariffs by buying directly from Chinese factories—and the ripple effects it’s having on North American business. They explore: 🏭 Why some companies are cutting out distributors to slash costs ⚖️ The ethical…
Broadcaster and Journalist Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift with an early look at the French language leaders’ debate and observes the following. Blanchette’s strong debate performance; Differing views on oil production as the parties presented contrasting approaches to Canadian oil production. Breakenridge points out the Conservatives showing strong poll numbers, yet the…
In this Smart Speakers segment on Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, political strategist Jamie Ellerton joins Shane to dig into Button Gate and preview the English-language leaders’ debate. What’s at stake for Canada’s major political parties? Who needs to make a move—and who’s just trying to survive the headlines? Then, Lindsay Broadhead steps in to…
Another day, another medical procedure—this time, it’s a gastroscopy (because Bob’s body is basically a medical subscription service at this point). And Bob’s going out in style: 🍗 Chicken Parm🎂 Tuxedo Cake (Costco-sized, obviously)🥣 Late-night cereal and a rogue yogurt tube🥨 Possibly some Bits & Bites—because branding. Plus:🥚 Eugene Levy’s shockingly simple trick for better…
Award-winning journalist Avery Haines joins Shane Hewitt to unpack her latest Avery Haines Investigates episode on Twin Flames Universe, a group promising “true love” but accused of using cult-like tactics, emotional manipulation, and identity coercion. They explore the dark side of online love communities—how vulnerable people are targeted, controlled, and pulled into a world where…
In this candid episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, journalist Matt Gurney joins Shane to cut through the noise of Canadian politics. They dig into Button Gate, tribalism in modern discourse, and the deeper truth that politics isn’t just strategy or a game—it’s about real Canadian lives. Matt reflects on our human need to…
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