Dr. Scott Harding of Memorial University joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the surprising results of Canada’s first sugary drink tax—revealing a 12% drop in sales and a 24% decline in weekly consumption—while questioning why the policy is being repealed just…
Military expert Richard Shimooka joined Shane Hewitt on the Night Shift to discuss global military events, highlighting the US military’s use of B-2 bombers and decoy tactics in Iran and the ongoing development of air defense systems. Shimuka noted the…
On Shane Hewitt’s Nightshift Friday Round Up, Andrew Caddell—Kamouraska town councillor, Hill Times columnist, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy—and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, joined to unpack Canada’s evolving political landscape, from…
Media strategist and author Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to explore how the digital transformation has permanently blurred workday boundaries, emphasizing that productivity in 2025 demands new strategies for managing after-hours demands and asynchronous collaboration. Drawing from…
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, the mic is graced by none other than the original disruptor of Canadian media—George Stroumboulopoulos. @Strombo, with his signature blend of insight and intensity, Strombo dives deep into what it means…
This week on What the Heck Are You Watching, Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to break down a thrilling lineup of new releases. In theatres, 28 Years Later revisits the rage virus saga as a survivor ventures from a secluded…
Shane Hewitt is joined by The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois — Canada’s leading food policy expert from Dalhousie University — to dig into why fresh summer produce should mean fair prices, and why sometimes… it doesn’t. They unpack…
This week on Last Call with Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to dive into a wave of retro revival and pop culture oddities, from Paul Williams bringing Phantom of the Paradise to the stage, to the Beatles’ kids forming a…
Trailblazing aviator Cathy Press joins Shane Hewitt to share her incredible journey from flying solo at 16 to becoming Canada’s only dual Transport Canada Pilot Examiner — and the first woman in the country certified to instruct under EASA. She…
Shane Hewitt chats with Ed Conroy, founder of RetrOntario.com and expert in Canadian pop culture nostalgia, to relive the defining moments of 2002 — from MuchMusic mania and cringey fashion trends to political shifts and tech growing pains. Together, they…
Pat Ferns and Shane Hewitt dive into In The Big Picture, exploring Ferns’ journey from early Canadian TV shoots to defining moments in independent Canadian production — from gritty docudramas to the rise of regional storytelling. They reflect on how…
Tech expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift to explore cutting-edge innovations—from AI systems that block smartphone distractions in fleet vehicles, to a robot tattooist capable of replicating legendary ink artists, and Apple’s new F1 movie that makes your iPhone vibrate…
Pete Bombaci, founder of the GenWell Project, joins Shane Hewitt to discuss a troubling StatCan report showing that working-age Canadians are spending significantly less time with friends. Drawing on his expertise in social connection, Bombaci explores the mental health impacts…
In this eye-opening interview, Shane Hewitt is joined by Neil Seeman, author of Accelerated Minds, who explores the hidden mental health costs of hustle culture, warning against the dopamine-driven addiction to entrepreneurship and the myth of overnight success. His book,…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Greg Fish, who dismantles the hype around Apple’s AI, exposing how marketing spins basic tools into futuristic magic. Later Greg debunks a wild claim that chatbots will help us conquer the galaxy by 2030, reminding…
