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AI sovereignty: Is Canada falling behind?

Shane Hewitt speaks with Vass Bednar about Canada’s approach to AI sovereignty, regulation, and the risks of moving too fast on adoption. They explore gaps in governance, global competition, and emerging concerns like “surveillance pricing” in the digital economy. Connect…

Clip culture: Are we losing focus?

Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the rise of “clip culture” and its impact on attention spans and learning. He warns that short-form content may be changing how people process news, education, and long-form thinking. Connect with 580 CFRA…

When familiar places start to disappear

CTV Ottawa’s Stefan Keyes joins Shane Hewitt to reflect on nostalgia, memory and the demolition of Ottawa’s historic Westgate Shopping Centre. The conversation explores how changing city landscapes can feel like losing pieces of childhood and human connection. Connect with…

UFO over Lake Huron?

Nathan Radke says widely shared footage of a so-called UFO shot down over Lake Huron in 2023 likely shows a balloon. Speaking with Shane Hewitt, Radke explains how wind movement and known aerial phenomena could account for the incident and…

Jerry Agar on delayed gratification

Jerry Agar reflects on purchasing a brand-new motorcycle and the idea of delayed gratification later in life. Speaking with host Shane Hewitt, Agar explains why the decision felt irresponsible and why it also made sense. Connect with 580 CFRA Online:…

Why AI needs humans

Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt to explain why AI isn’t a “set it and forget it” solution and why humans must stay in the loop. He argues that context, intent, and individual use cases will ultimately determine how effective AI…

Can you pass this 1983 throwback quiz?

A ‘Throwback Thursday’ quiz revisits 1983, testing knowledge of the era’s biggest toy craze and most questionable fashion trends. Shane Hewitt puts guest Colin Potts on the spot during Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe…

Ozempic and big pharma: Shortcut or health risk?

Shane Hewitt speaks with Tony Chapman about the growing use of Ozempic beyond diabetes treatment. Chapman questions whether pharmaceutical marketing is pushing prescription shortcuts over long-term lifestyle changes, and warns about potential health consequences. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe…

Canada’s defence weakness is a fair criticism

Shane Hewitt speaks with commentator Matt Gurney about long‑standing concerns over Canada’s defence posture. The discussion focuses on why criticism of Canada’s military readiness is difficult to accept, even when it reflects widely acknowledged realities within government and defence circles.…

Do boys really mature later than girls?

Shane Hewitt speaks with Calissa Ngozi about research showing differences in brain development between boys and girls. They explore why many boys mature later, how that affects behaviour, and why understanding the science matters. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe…