Rob Breakenridge joins Shane Hewitt to assess Ottawa’s latest economic update, warning it offers little change as deficits continue to balloon. The discussion examines missed opportunities in oil and gas development and questions the logic behind borrowing to launch a…
Is it always allergies, or are other conditions being misdiagnosed? Shane Hewitt speaks with allergist Moshe Ben‑Shoshan about seasonal allergy triggers, common misconceptions, and how pollen cycles affect symptoms across spring, summer, and fall. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe…
Tony Chapman joins Shane Hewitt to explain how Canada is evolving into two distinct economies, divided by wealth and consumer experience. He points to airlines and rising fees as examples of how affordability pressures are reshaping daily life for most…
Canada’s spring fiscal update shows a smaller deficit, driven largely by higher energy revenues, despite years of policy aimed at limiting energy investment. Shane Hewitt speaks with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead about the proposed sovereign wealth fund, P3 risks…
Commentator Matt Gurney questions why Canada is failing to attract massive private investment flowing into AI data centres and infrastructure. Speaking with Shane Hewitt, he argues governments keep creating new institutions instead of addressing why investors see Canada as a…
Shane Hewitt questions whether Canada is truly prepared to diversify its trade relationships beyond the United States. As Prime Minister Mark Carney urges broader global engagement, Hewitt examines how pipeline debates expose a gap between political rhetoric and follow‑through. The…
Cultural theorist Lee Kuhnle explains how jokes and metaphors can slowly evolve into sincerely held conspiracy beliefs through repetition and lost context. Speaking with Shane Hewitt, he outlines how social media and click-driven content accelerate this phenomenon. Connect with 580…
Criminal lawyer Tyler Hatch explains why video evidence of violent altercations does not always result in assault charges. Speaking with Shane Hewitt, Hatch outlines how courts assess self-defence, proportionality, and whether force continued after a threat was neutralized. Connect with…
Shane Hewitt speaks with political strategists Lindsey Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton about rising tensions in Canada–U.S. trade talks, including pressure on Canada’s dairy sector and new access fees. Brodhead argues U.S. domestic politics are driving negotiations and assesses whether Canada…
Shane Hewitt explores why electricity bills don’t drop as much as expected when households use less power. Experts explain how fixed costs—such as transmission lines, poles and infrastructure—make up a large share of every bill, regardless of consumption. The discussion…
Shane Hewitt reflects on why control and certainty are often illusions—and why people are increasingly being sold a feeling rather than reality. Drawing on themes from politics, business and personal life, he explains how expectations shape anxiety, decision‑making and frustration.…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Carleton University professor Ian Warley about the Strait of Hormuz and why it remains one of the most critical and vulnerable shipping routes in the world. Warley explains how geography, narrow shipping lanes and decades of…
Shane Hewitt reflects on an unexpected conversation at an urgent care clinic and how a brief moment led to an ongoing connection. The segment explores why some people are ready to talk to strangers—especially in stressful places like medical waiting…
Shane Hewitt explains why pilots occasionally joke or share updates on shared aircraft radio frequencies—and why it often spirals into chaos. What starts as harmless humour or sports updates can quickly turn into mockery when someone hits the wrong switch.…
Shane Hewitt breaks down why economic uncertainty—especially threats of U.S. tariffs—can hurt Canada more than tariffs themselves. He explains how investment stalls when businesses can’t plan ahead and why Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing to diversify trade and stabilize…
