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…
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…
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…
The numbers are big, the language is complex, and the communication? Lacking. Economist Fred O’Riordan joins Shane Hewitt to unpack what’s actually inside Canada’s latest federal budget — and why it feels so disconnected from everyday Canadians. From a $78.3 billion deficit to luxury tax changes, O’Riordan explains what matters, what’s misunderstood, and why the…
Dining out is about more than food — it’s about community, youth jobs, and economic resilience. Kris Barnier joins Shane Hewitt to talk about what’s really at stake as restaurants face growing financial pressure, with 41% barely staying afloat. They discuss the proven boost of a GST holiday, how restaurants anchor neighborhoods, and why affordability…
Solitude takes center stage — not loneliness, but the rich, reflective time alone that sparks creativity and memory. Shane Hewitt kicks things off with a philosophical lens on alone time before diving into tech with Kris Abel, where this week’s gadget talk hits deep. From next-gen earbuds powered by AI to hologram companions for kids…
Good News Tuesday goes beyond headlines with two unforgettable personal stories. First, CTV’s Omar Sachedina chronicles Kirk Neff’s fight against a neurological tremor that once threatened his career — and the transformative surgery that brought his world back into focus. Then, Dakota Joshua’s return to hockey after testicular cancer reminds us how sports, survival, and…
In a city where 25,000 public sector jobs could be on the chopping block, Shane Hewitt reflects on how living in Ottawa reshapes the way federal budgets feel. This episode opens with a grounded look at the public service boom — and what job cuts really mean when they land in your backyard. But the…
What happens when “generational” becomes a punchline? Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to analyze a federal budget loaded with recycled infrastructure projects and fuzzy timelines. With a $40+ billion deficit and no clear relief for young Canadians, the message missed its mark. Gurney critiques the disconnect between political framing and economic reality — and why…
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