Tech is moving fast — and it’s changing how we live, play, and even stay healthy. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel break down the newest innovations, from Amazon’s upgrades to the Ring doorbell to the much-anticipated launch of Xbox’s portable gaming system. Amazon’s latest features include a “Search Party” tool to help track lost pets…
Makeup may look glamorous on the surface, but beneath it can hide serious health risks. Microbiologist Dr. Keith Warriner joins Shane Hewitt to uncover the unseen dangers lurking in everyday beauty products. From mascara wands to lip gloss tubes, cosmetics often harbor harmful microbes like Staphylococcus aureus, with contamination made worse by humidity and frequent…
Shane Hewitt to break down the union pressures, funding misconceptions, and management failures shaping Canada Post’s uncertain future. source
Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the arrival of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actor created by Particle Six Productions. They explore what this experiment means for writers, actors, and the future of Hollywood. At the same time, nostalgia dominates headlines: Snoop Dogg is returning as an Olympic correspondent, and excitement is building for a…
1995 was a year of transformation — for culture, media, and the way we consume stories. Ed Conroy of Retrontario joins Shane Hewitt for a nostalgic look back at the year that reshaped television and celebrity. The OJ trial dominated screens, shifting daytime television and setting the stage for reality TV. Music, fads, and pop…
When the OJ Simpson verdict was announced in 1995, the world was divided — and even seasoned homicide detectives were stunned. Mark Mendelson, a former Toronto homicide detective, joins Shane Hewitt to reflect on the trial that gripped the globe. From the perspective of Canadian law enforcement, Mendelson explains why the outcome shocked investigators and…
Alberta’s teachers are on the brink of striking, and it’s a symptom of larger problems in education and public services. Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge break down why Alberta spends less per student than any other province, how strained relationships between government and educators complicate negotiations, and what this means for communities. The conversation widens…
1995 was a year of turning points — politically, culturally, and technologically. Shane Hewitt takes a look back at a year when Jean Chrétien led Canada through debates over Quebec sovereignty, while Bill Clinton was shaping U.S. politics. The O.J. Simpson trial dominated TV screens, redefining the relationship between crime and media. At the same…
The OJ Simpson trial wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it was a cultural earthquake that reshaped television and media. Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell revisit the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, the spectacle of the trial, and the way it captured global attention in 1994–95. This conversation looks at how live…
Few foods carry as much cultural weight as poutine. Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, known as the Food Professor, to talk about his new book that dives deep into the origins, traditions, and global rise of Quebec’s signature dish. And his NEW BOOK! The conversation explores how poutine grew from working-class roots…
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