Shiftheads – Food Prices, Tariffs & the Dairy Dilemma – with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Shane welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois—Canada’s go-to expert on food policy—for a straight-talking look at what’s really driving food prices. They dig into: 🥛 Canada’s supply-managed dairy system — who it protects, and who it leaves out🌎 Tariffs and trade tensions — are they helping farmers or hurting families?🍎 The gap between food affordability and food…

SH&TNS – Libation Day!

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Wednesday, and the Shifties start the show talking about what we heard from US President Donald Trump today with regards to Tariffs. In Their Own Words, we take a listen to some of what Trump said, as well as reaction from Canada’s politicians. Professor Perspective: Mina…

ICYMI – Axe The Beer Tax and Pure Evil

Greg Fish from World of Weird Things joins Shane Hewitt for a chat about the common perception of evil as solely the actions of outwardly monstrous individuals. He cites, G.M. Gilbert who found that war criminals, despite their horrific actions, appeared outwardly normal. Gilbert identified a lack of empathy as the common trait, a point…

SH&TNS – It’s A Good News Tuesday!

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Tuesday, and the Shifties share their Good News Tuesday stories! TSN’s Matt Cauz, joins to talk about how close Alexander Ovechkin (Ovi) is to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record…. And then Shane said “J’Lor” and the conversation went sideways.

ICYMI – Be Scared and Smart Speakers

Shane Hewitt has a provocative conversation with Matt Gurney, journalist, broadcaster and writer/Editor of The Line. They discuss how tragedy usually leads the media that people consume and appreciates when readership of his publication is increased by positive news, which allows him to have a hopeful outlook. He is a Trekky, after all. Read more…

NEW – Green Shirt Day and Unlearn Bullying

Green Shirt Day is observed on April 7 to honor the memory of Logan Boulet, a victim of a tragic crash, and to promote organ donation awareness. This day encourages Canadians to register as organ donors, continuing Logan’s legacy and inspiring others to make selfless decisions regarding organ donation. In 2025, April 7 has been…

SH&TNS – Brews and Snacks

🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 It’s Monday! And the Shifties are back from the weekend to discuss wine, the middle class, and home ownership, all in an effort to prepare you for what’s coming up on the show! Put away the “Josh” and “J’Lor”. The risk of tariffs will make Canadians…