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…
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…
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…
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…
Getting older doesn’t mean getting boring. On Good News Tuesday, Shane Hewitt hosts a conversation that challenges everything we assume about aging. From Ryan O’Donnell’s fears about turning 30 to the quiet wisdom of an aunt who smoked her way to 87, this episode celebrates life in all its imperfect, beautiful stages. Expect real advice…
It’s Giving Tuesday — but is it just post-Black Friday guilt, or does giving back actually pay off? Shane kicks off Good News Tuesday with a deeper look at generosity, community, and why some charities are struggling to connect with younger generations. Special guest Liz Bryce from CanadaHelps joins the show to unpack a surprising…
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the simplest. On this edition of Good News Tuesday, Shane Hewitt shares a memory of buying a solar radio for someone without a home — and how it changed his own outlook on gratitude. The episode also spotlights Angel Tree programs making the holidays brighter for people in need,…
After Black Friday’s frenzy and Cyber Monday’s chaos, Giving Tuesday hits differently — especially when 2.2 million Canadians are turning to food banks each month. Kirsten Beardsley joins Shane Hewitt for a raw, human conversation about what’s changed and why food insecurity is no longer someone else’s problem. From skipped meals to freezer economics, this…
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