Shane Hewitt speaks with tech analyst Carmi Levy about how children in Australia are already bypassing strict age‑verification laws by using their parents’ IDs, raising questions about Canada’s upcoming Online Harms Act and its new minimum age of 14. Levy…
Shane Hewitt discusses why AI adoption feels less like a targeted “laser” and more like a “bulldozer” that requires broad guardrails before delivering narrow benefits. The segment explains why organizations must exclude 99 per cent of unintended capabilities to safely…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Sylvain Charlebois about newly approved pork imports and the lack of labelling that will prevent consumers from knowing where the meat comes from. While the expert notes the product is safe, he argues the real issue…
Shane Hewitt speaks with a political analyst about Alberta’s separation debate, Premier Danielle Smith’s response and concerns over groups seeking support from American officials. The conversation examines the difference between holding separatist views and actively pursuing foreign involvement, as well…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Robyne Hanley‑Dafoe about her research into hope, rooted in her survival of a near‑fatal accident and the reframing that followed decades later. Hanley‑Dafoe explains why hope is not optimism or luck, but a repeatable practice…
Shane Hewitt speaks with columnist Matt Gurney about Canada’s growing inability to control the narrative during fast‑moving international events. Gurney argues that other countries run coordinated information strategies while Canada often responds slowly or not at all, allowing others to…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Dr. Michelle Grimes about new findings showing that 91 per cent of mental health practitioners see social media as harmful to well‑being. Grimes explains how comparison culture and algorithm‑driven feedback loops contribute to youth anxiety and…
Shane Hewitt speaks with loyalty expert Patrick Sojka about Shell ending its 34‑year partnership with Air Miles and the transition to Blue Rewards. Sojka explains why Shell is shifting to Scene Plus and how consumers may see inflated point balances,…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Helen Valleau about menopause as both a biological shift and a meaningful stage of personal growth. The guest highlights how regulating the nervous system, embracing authenticity and reframing aging can help women navigate this transition with…
Shane Hewitt speaks with Mario Gregorio, a long‑time dementia advocate from Burnaby, B.C., about living with dementia and the stigma that often isolates those affected. Gregorio explains the tools he uses to navigate daily life and stresses the importance of…
In conversation with Shane Hewitt and Vassy Kapelos discusses whether Donald Trump is deliberately using a “flood the zone” media strategy to deflect attention from other controversies. The guest argues that Trump’s statements must be taken seriously, noting that even…
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsey Broadhead about Canada’s role in global energy markets. They debate oil’s future, pipeline politics, and whether Canada risks irrelevance. Connect with 580 CFRA Online: Subscribe to 580 CFRA: Visit the…
License plate tracking isn’t science fiction — it’s already here. Former police officer and TikTok traffic expert Sean Shapiro joins Shane to uncover the rise of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology and how cities across Canada and beyond are…
Start your day with intention and science. In this episode, habit-change expert Katie Faloon-Drew reveals how the first few minutes of your morning can transform your energy, mindset, and purpose. Discover the neuroscience behind morning routines, why your brain’s “algorithm”…
Is emotional growth always healing—or could it be a form of hiding? Therapist Hailey Boggess joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the viral rise of “tough truths” and why social media mental health advice is often more fiction than fact. From…
