Language is more than words—it’s culture, land, and identity. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Lorna Williams to explore the global movement to revitalize Indigenous languages and the essential role they play in community and connection. From the impact of colonization to the innovations of young people leading new programs, Dr. Williams shares stories of…
What language would you love to learn? Shane Hewitt welcomes Ryan O’Donnell, Noah Scanga, and Tony Tedesco for a lighthearted conversation about the challenges—and fun—of picking up new languages. From Noah’s interest in learning computer code, to Ryan’s goal of speaking Spanish, to Tony’s use of Babbel ahead of a trip to France (with his…
Is the age of free speech online coming to an end? Shane Hewitt talks with Greg Fish, author of The Cyberpunk Survival Guide, about the growing wave of government-led web censorship in the name of “safety.” They explore why governments now believe they can finally rein in the internet, the risks this poses to open…
As Parliament resumes, the political landscape is shifting. Shane Hewitt welcomes Rob Breakenridge to unpack what lies ahead for Pierre Poilievre, Justin Trudeau, and a sidelined NDP. Rob argues that Mark Carney is not Justin Trudeau and cautions that Poilievre will need to navigate carefully as tensions reset in Ottawa. They also explore how organized…
What happens when your favorite treat disappears from the menu? Ryan O’Donnell joins Shane Hewitt to share the heartfelt (and hilarious) letter he wrote to Starbucks after the loss of his beloved Vanilla Bean Scone—and then compares it to a version written by ChatGPT. Which one makes the stronger case? Along the way, Shane suggests…
From smartphones to science fiction made real, Shane Hewitt and tech expert Kris Abel break down the latest in technology. Health Canada has just approved Google Pixel phones to use their built-in temperature sensor for personal health checks, making forehead scans part of everyday life. At the same time, Google’s Pixel 10 lineup is unveiled—featuring…
Shane Hewitt talks with Dino Ambrosi of Project Reboot about the real costs of screen time on youth and families. From social media addiction to the normalization of endless scrolling, Dino shares why kids often feel trapped in their habits and how visualizing time spent online can spark change. They explore the generational divide in…
Shane Hewitt is joined by Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton for a wide-ranging conversation that blends politics, personal gripes, and tech news. Jamie returns from his summer off with a good news story before the panel dives into full “Karen mode,” venting frustrations about delivery bikes, bad drivers, and the agony of poor customer support.…
It’s a lighter night on Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift as the team swaps personal stories and good news. Noah shares the painful lessons learned from eating too many yummy cookies, Shane looks back on a hard lemonade mishap, and Ryan celebrates finally beating the notoriously tough video game Bloodborne—a victory a decade in the…
Shane Hewitt talks with Patrick Sojka from Canada’s Premier Credit Card, Points and Miles Resource | Rewards Canada about the rising threat of scams targeting loyalty programs. From stolen e-vouchers to full account takeovers, fraudsters are finding new ways to cash in on rewards points. Patrick explains how loyalty fraud works, why it’s growing worldwide,…
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