MOVIES – From Killer Animatronics to Oscar Hopefuls: What to Watch This WeekendA horror sequel, a heartbreaking Shakespeare origin story, and a Broadway revival walk into your weekend.ShaneHewitt and Steve Stebbing break down this week’s top movie and streaming picks — from jump scares to tearjerkers to musicals that’ll surprise even the skeptics. The episode…
Should Politicians and Journalists Party Together?What happens when politicians, press, and power meet over dinner and jokes? This episode questions the integrity and optics of the annual Press Gallery dinner — a rare night when Parliament’s fiercest opponents drop the gloves and share a laugh. But does it strengthen democracy, or erode public trust? ShaneHewitt…
Four advent calendars. One hyped-up kid. Endless Christmas joy. Bob Addison returns with tales from Surrey, where his family’s holiday traditions have snowballed into something magical. From early decorating for a “favorite things” party to handmade advent boxes packed with daily surprises, Bob shows how intentional holiday rituals can create lasting impact. But the twist…
Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge tackle the latest controversy over Canada selling trucks to U.S. immigration enforcement — and ask whether we’ve confused moral posturing with smart policy. From how Mark Carney handles Donald Trump to why Canada sends money abroad instead of supporting its own industry, the conversation digs deep into foreign aid, domestic…
They’re predictable, cozy, and impossible to ignore—cheesy holiday movies have taken over. But why do we keep watching them? Richard Crouse breaks down the psychology behind the Hallmark formula, what comfort content really offers, and why it’s booming right now. From small-town love stories to royals at sawmills, Shane and Richard explore how these films…
Dating is weird now. In this special date night segment, Shane Hewitt teams up with Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco to explore “woke fishing” — when people fake political views to get matches — and what it says about where online dating has taken us. They dig into why people overshare on apps, how intensity…
December 4, 1980, marked the end of Led Zeppelin — but what if it didn’t have to? Music publicist and historian Eric Alper joins Shane Hewitt to revisit that pivotal moment in rock history and reflect on the band’s unmatched legacy. They break down the emotional and artistic weight of losing drummer John Bonham, why…
Get ready to spend more at the grocery store — again. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois returns with the 2026 Food Price Report, forecasting a 4–6% increase driven largely by meat and pantry staples. With 25+ experts and 9 universities behind the predictions, Charlebois breaks down the data, the modeling, and the surprising economic forces at play.…
What do Pac-Man, The Wall, and a VHS copy of The Shining have in common? They all helped define 1980—a year Ed Conroy says signaled the real start of the ‘80s. In this retro-fueled chat, Shane and Ed explore the cultural turning points of a strange and fascinating year. From Reaganomics to Rubik’s Cubes, microwave…
This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s history made personal. Shane Hewitt opens Throwback Thursday with a solo tour through 1980, blending hard numbers and soft memories into a sharp look at how much has changed — and what still hits the same. From Pierre Trudeau’s return to office to the soaring cost of homes, Shane…
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