The final full moon of 2025 isn’t just beautiful—it’s revealing. Dr. Elaina Hyde joins Shane to break down what’s really happening when the moon rises high in Canada’s winter sky. Learn why the cold moon sits higher than usual, how latitude and planetary tilt change what we see, and why Australians view the moon upside…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead to talk about the Ottawa press gallery dinner and Alberta’s proposed “Jordan Peterson law.” They explore the public optics of politicians and the media socializing together, and debate whether employees should be protected from workplace consequences for their political opinions. Can Free Speech and Professionalism…
Quiet quitting, viral complaints, burnt-out teams—what’s missing? Tony Chapman says the answer is simple: purpose. This episode is a masterclass in how leaders can inspire belief instead of just enforcing rules. The right mindset turns a courier into a mission-driven legend—or a flight into a lifetime memory. Learn how smart leaders unlock enthusiasm, why staff…
Think Bigfoot is pure fantasy? Think again. Dr. Lee Kuhnle came to debunk Sasquatch—but ended up questioning his own assumptions. This episode unpacks why some academics are taking the Bigfoot question seriously, what fossil history says about upright apes, and why blurry photos aren’t the most interesting part of the story. We dig into real…
A simple hotel room photo could help rescue someone from sex trafficking. Tech expert Kris Abel shares the groundbreaking AI tool Traffic Cam, which empowers everyday travelers to fight back against abuse. Developed by Professor Abby Stylianou at Saint Louis University, the app uses crowdsourced hotel images to help law enforcement locate victims using geotagged…
Over 80% of the RCMP’s drones were made in China — and now they’ve been pulled from sensitive use. Former CSIS Asia-Pacific chief Michel Juneau-Katsuya joins Shane Hewitt to break down how Canada’s reliance on foreign tech has become a national security risk. They cover everything from the Huawei delay fallout to the baffling decision…
Matt Gurney doesn’t pull punches — and in this episode, he lays out why much of Canadian political theatre feels scripted. From gala speeches to staged relatability, what the public sees is rarely the full story. He explains why politicians adopt narrow personas, how media bailouts damaged trust, and what makes political hypocrisy so visible…
Getting older isn’t about slowing down — it’s about waking up. Helen Valleau, founder of Elegant Aging, joins to reframe what it means to grow older with presence, purpose, and power. This conversation goes beyond the medical to the soulful: how belief systems shape aging, why purpose can (and should) evolve, and what it really…
Four voices, one purpose — to bring harmony, hope, and holiday magic across Canada. Mark Masri of The Tenors joins from the road to reflect on what makes their cross-country Christmas tour so powerful and personal. From opera to Motown, their shows aren’t what you’d expect from a group called The Tenors. Masri explains how…
As adult giving declines across Canada, a new idea is taking hold: what if the future of philanthropy lies with kids? Shane Hewitt talks to Lizz Bryce from CanadaHelps about how their new book Violet’s Song helps families talk about generosity, empathy, and community action — one poop joke at a time. From a squirrel…
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