There’s $115 billion for infrastructure—but just $680 million for agri-food. In this candid breakdown, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois scrutinizes Canada’s 2025 federal budget through an economist’s lens, revealing who benefits, who’s left out, and what voters should watch for next. Learn why automatic tax filing could ease food insecurity, how changes to the temporary foreign worker…
What looked like a fun cameo at a Blue Jays game was actually a million-dollar marketing masterstroke. Tony Chapman reveals how a $10,000 seat behind home plate—occupied by a faux Colonel Sanders—sparked global buzz, sidestepped official sponsorship deals, and revived an iconic brand. This episode uncovers the deeper story behind the “Curse of the Colonel,”…
Think you’re just ignoring a scam call? You might be ignoring a cry for help. Dr. Lee Kuhnle reveals a harrowing reality: many call center scammers are victims of human trafficking, trapped in brutal compounds and forced to defraud strangers under threat of violence. In this episode, hear how criminal syndicates across Southeast Asia turned…
What started as a billing disaster turned into a digital wake-up call. After blowing past his shared data limit, Shane decided not to top up—but to opt out. With just calls, maps, and dial-up-slow messages, he stripped his smartphone back to basics. The surprising result? Relief. In this solo episode, Shane gets honest about tech…
Seven years after legalization, cannabis is mainstream—but Canada’s policies still treat it like a liability. David Coletto reveals new polling that shows strong public support for expanding the cannabis sector, including jobs, exports, and economic investment. Despite 1 in 3 Canadians using cannabis regularly, the industry faces tight restrictions on marketing, product limits, and international…
Canada built 1.3 million vehicles last year—yet only about 10% of the cars Canadians actually bought were made here. Lorraine Sommerfeld breaks down this eye-opening stat and the hidden truths behind Canada’s shrinking auto industry. With exclusive data and sharp analysis, Lorraine reveals why Toyota and Honda are carrying Canadian production, how American lobby groups…
What happens when the scammer gets scammed—on camera? In this solo episode, Shane spotlights Jim Browning, the white-hat hacker from Northern Ireland who’s turned cyber-vigilantism into a YouTube sensation. Browning doesn’t just expose scam operations—he infiltrates them, records them, and sometimes watches their faces in real time as they realize they’re the ones being watched.…
Nuclear bombs might not even work—and that’s part of the strategy. Greg Fish joins the show to explain how today’s nuclear powers rely on computer models, not test detonations, to verify their arsenals. The science is sound, but the politics? Still terrifying. With tensions flaring and missile launches grabbing headlines, Fish breaks down why some…
It had no flash, no clear story, and no retail wins—so what was this budget for? Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead dissect the 2025 federal budget, suggesting it may be less about Trudeau’s vision and more about making space for Mark Carney’s. They break down what the budget offers (sector-specific nods, civil service cuts) and…
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness hurts — but solitude can heal. Dr. Robert Coplan joins Shane Hewitt to reframe what it means to be alone, offering science-backed insights on how choosing solitude can actually boost mental health, creativity, and relationships. They unpack the critical difference between loneliness and solitude, explore the concept of “companionate solitude,” and examine how short…
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