Feature: Depleted Leadership
Tony Chapman – Host of Chatter That Matters
Tony Chapman – Host of Chatter That Matters
Handy Andy joins Shane Hewitt to share stories that blend humor, nostalgia, and practical know-how. He recalls his early days soldering chips for black market cable boxes and the odd jobs of a different era, including selling cigarettes as a minor. The conversation moves into the home workshop, where Handy Andy breaks down the difference…
Online fraud isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a global criminal industry stealing billions from Canadians each year. Detective Dave Coffey explains how AI has supercharged scams and why the most dangerous ones now look completely legit. From tax “loophole” cons to phishing emails that know your name, address, and banking info, this episode uncovers…
In this conversation on the Nightshift Mohit Rajhans of Thinkstart.ca joins to talk about how AI, specifically Google’s Gemini, has been used to manipulate news, resulting in generative content being mistaken for factual information. The conversation then shifts to AI-generated music. Mohit argues that this new generation of AI music is similar to the rise…
Shane Hewitt explains the dangers of giving AI agents unrestricted access to a personal computer, including real‑world incidents where systems rewrote websites or deleted irreplaceable files. As autonomous tools grow more powerful, users risk losing photos, documents and personal data without any backup or warning. The segment highlights the need for clear safeguards, consent and…
Pellet smoker season is here, and whether you’re new to the grill or years in, there are fundamentals most people skip. Ted Reader has been cooking over live fire his whole life. He’s got the tips that change everything. The smoke mistake almost everyone makes: too much wood, too long. Reader says all your flavour…
Diesel fuel prices are already painful for Canadian truck operators, and Dan McTeague says the number people are watching at the pump is not the number that tells the real story. The supply that kept prices stable is gone and the replacement is not coming quickly. Emergency reserves globally are nearly exhausted. The floating oil…