Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to spotlight TOTechWeek as a bold new blueprint for civic tech culture, showing how decentralized, city-wide events can turn Toronto into a global model for tech as a public good. With Collision gone, this grassroots…
Relationship expert Jen Kirsch joins Shane Hewitt and producer Tony Tedesco to share how couples are building stronger, more fulfilling connections through radical transparency. With heartfelt stories and shared experiences, they explore how honesty, vulnerability, and open communication can deepen…
In this insightful conversation, Shane Hewitt sits down with Alyssa B from Nourished.ca to explore how Canadians can embrace local ingredients as part of a healthier lifestyle. Alyssa highlights the nutritional benefits of homegrown staples like berries, potatoes, and maple…
In this episode, Shane sits down with Dr. Jonathan O’Neil, Earth sciences professor at the University of Ottawa, to discuss a groundbreaking discovery that could rewrite our understanding of early Earth. O’Neil and his team have confirmed that rocks from…
Catriona Le May Doan joins Shane Hewitt to share surprising stories from her journey to gold, her unexpected path into speed skating, and why she’s championing a new vision for sports in Canada. From parenting in the world of athletics…
The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois, currently in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, joins the Nightshift to discuss food inflation and supply management. Brazil’s inflation rates are high (5% overall, 8% for food, 17% interest rates). The professor notes that Canada’s food inflation…
Last Call On The Nightshift with Shane Hewitt, Richard Crouse dives into Anne Murray’s surprise 80th birthday album Here You Are, a treasure trove of unreleased classics from her golden years, while also unpacking Don Cherry’s not-so-final podcast farewell and…
Throwback Thursday on the Nightshift as Shane Hewitt welcomes historian Ed Conroy for a deep dive into Canada’s hidden fingerprints on global pop culture. From comedy stages to music charts, and even the way we consume news—Canada’s influence runs deeper…
Technology expert Kris Abel joins Shane Hewitt to explore the launch of Gander, a Canadian-made social network aiming to rival global giants, and the debut of a beach-cleaning robot patrolling Ontario’s shores this summer. They also dive into Meta’s latest…
Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to explore how social media platforms have weaponized outrage to drive engagement, tracing the roots of this phenomenon through history and psychology. Together, they unpack how algorithms exploit human emotions, creating a digital ecosystem where…
Kevin Greene, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director of Health & Happiness: Counselling and Wellness, joined Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to discuss the growing disconnect in modern relationships and childhood development. Drawing from his clinical experience, Greene highlighted how technology…
Tony Chapman joined The Nightshift to share a moving story about an immigrant who rebuilt their career with help from Windmill Microlending, and to highlight Adidas’ tribute to Terry Fox through a fundraising shoe for cancer research. He also reflected…
Alberta journalist and commentator Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to unpack Alberta’s evolving political climate, focusing on the province’s growing push for autonomy amid rising tensions with Ottawa. The conversation also explores whether this sentiment reflects genuine…
Robert Kokonis, President of AirTrav Inc., emphasized that allowing greater foreign investment in Canadian airlines could enhance competition and improve customer service by introducing more global standards and innovation. He noted that the Competition Bureau’s recommendations signal a pivotal opportunity…
Communications expert Lindsay Broadhead joins Shane Hewitt for a jam-packed episode of Smart Speakers, kicking off with “Good News Tuesday” and spiraling into hilarious tales of dental disasters and minor surgeries—including wisdom teeth, ingrown toenails, and the mysterious world of…
