The metaverse may look like fun and games, but a new documentary reveals its darker side. Director Ann Shin joins to talk about Dangerous Games, which follows three young women navigating platforms like Roblox and Minecraft—spaces that can be exploited by predators, extremists, and hate groups. The conversation highlights how these immersive digital worlds evolve…
How should parents guide their kids through a world where AI is reshaping education? Mohit Rajhans joins to talk about the creative ways children are already using technology, and why cultural connections remain essential in how kids learn. The conversation explores healthy skepticism toward AI, the role of critical thinking, and the promise of personalization…
Last Call: Shane Hewitt catches up with film critic Richard Crouse for a wide-ranging look at the entertainment world. They talk TIFF highs and lows, including the grind of festival days and the buzz around The Roses, a Benedict Cumberbatch–Olivia Colman drama drawing criticism for its handling of food allergies. The conversation revisits Charlie Sheen’s…
Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Rob Breakenridge dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends nostalgia with today’s big issues. They revisit 1995 through personal stories and hockey culture, reflecting on the enduring appeal of NHL third jerseys and colourful matchups on the ice. The discussion then turns to Alberta’s controversial school book policy and the…
Step back into 1995 with Shane Hewitt and pop culture archivist Ed Conroy. From the dawn of eBay, Amazon, and Yahoo to the arrival of Windows 95 and the first PlayStation, the year marked a seismic shift in how we lived, played, and connected. The conversation explores Britpop’s explosion, Toy Story’s debut, and niche TV…
What does an austerity budget really mean for Canadians? Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the government’s proposal, explaining how spending cuts and tax increases aim to reduce deficits while still allowing for long-term investments. The conversation connects federal fiscal policy to everyday personal finance choices, like taking on a mortgage for future benefits. They also…
Collectibles meet cutting-edge tech in this conversation with Kris Abel. From a lenticular Back to the Future Part II cap and the challenges of eBay vs. Etsy, to new parental controls for ChatGPT after a tragic case, the discussion bridges nostalgia with urgent tech issues. Kris also reviews the Google Pixel 10 Pro and explains…
Shane Hewitt and technology expert Carmi Levy take listeners back to 1995, when eBay and PlayStation reshaped how we shop and play. They explore eBay’s quirky beginnings—from a broken laser pointer to Beanie Baby mania—and how it pioneered consumer-to-consumer e-commerce. Carmi also reflects on PlayStation’s breakthrough moment in gaming culture and the arrival of DVDs,…
Shane Hewitt sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, widely known as The Food Professor, to unpack the complexities of Canada’s food and employment landscape. They explore how the agricultural and restaurant industries depend on foreign workers, the political stakes of employment policies, and the growing challenges for young people entering the job market. The conversation…
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