A University of Toronto psychologist says aggressive gambling ads are shaping youth behaviour and increasing addiction risk. Steve Joordans joins Shane Hewitt to explain how marketing tactics exploit developing brains and why new legislation aims to curb exposure. The conversation highlights growing concern over online betting and its impact on young Canadians. Connect with 580…
Host Shane Hewitt speaks with Jean Daillant, associate professor at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, about the death of cartel leader El Mencho and the parallels to Pablo Escobar’s fall in 1993. Daillant explains how cartel structure, extradition pressure and cross‑border drug markets shape violence levels. The discussion explores whether Mexico could…
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 is transparency and trust, and the lost opportunity to help Canadians understand modern farming technologies….
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 low‑probability scenarios require preparation. The segment examines risk, media saturation, and political messaging. #trump #FloodTheZone…