Alpine divorce is the term circulating online for something that is not a divorce at all. Tony Tedesco and Jen Kirsch say it is abandonment with a trendy name, and the conversation it opens is about what a partner does when things get genuinely hard.

The term comes from a climber in Austria who left his exhausted girlfriend at a summit. She died. He was convicted. But the conversation Tony Tedesco and Jen Kirsch build around it is not about mountains. It is about the smaller versions most people have actually lived: being left on the side of a road mid-argument, being abandoned in an unfamiliar place, being with someone who disappears the moment the situation demands more than they want to give. Tedesco puts it plainly: big moments do not change people. They expose them.

Topics: alpine divorce, relationship abandonment, emotional maturity, relationship red flags, dating advice

GUEST: Tony Tedesco, Jen Kirsch

Originally aired on 2026-04-27

Alpine divorce is the term circulating online for something that is not a divorce at all. Tony Tedesco and Jen Kirsch say it is abandonment with a trendy name, and the conversation it opens is about what a partner does when things get genuinely hard.
The term comes from a climber in Austria who left his exhausted girlfriend at a summit. She died. He was convicted. But the conversation Tony Tedesco and Jen Kirsch build around it is not about mountains. It is about the smaller versions most people have actually lived: being left on the side of a road mid-argument, being abandoned in an unfamiliar place, being with someone who disappears the moment the situation demands more than they want to give. Tedesco puts it plainly: big moments do not change people. They expose them.
Topics: alpine divorce, relationship abandonment, emotional maturity, relationship red flags, dating advice
GUEST: Tony Tedesco, Jen Kirsch
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-27

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Alpine Divorce: When Leaving Is Not a Breakup, It Is Abandonment

Canada's new $25 billion sovereign wealth fund was announced today, and the panel's first question is the one nobody in Ottawa is rushing to answer: who gets to the front of the line?

 

The Investment Canada Needs and the History It Cannot Escape

Andrew Caddell points to the infrastructure bank and the business bank as cautionary tales: government investment vehicles that did not deliver. Lesley Kelly asks whether this fund will be transparent enough for Canadians to actually track where the money goes. The idea of investing public dollars to generate returns has merit. Canada's track record of keeping those decisions clean does not inspire confidence.

 

Diesel, Fertilizer, and the Cost of Things That Cannot Wait

Lesley Kelly is weeks away from planting. Diesel is climbing. Farm margins are gone. The sovereign fund is a long ball. The separation conversation is happening almost daily in the West. Andrew Caddell says Carney cannot be judged yet, but both panellists agree: the international work means nothing if the cost of living at home keeps squeezing the people doing the actual work.

 

Topics: Canada sovereign wealth fund, Mark Carney, diesel prices, cost of living, western separation

 

GUEST: Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com; Andrew Caddell


Originally aired on 2026-04-27

Canada's new $25 billion sovereign wealth fund was announced today, and the panel's first question is the one nobody in Ottawa is rushing to answer: who gets to the front of the line?
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The Investment Canada Needs and the History It Cannot Escape
Andrew Caddell points to the infrastructure bank and the business bank as cautionary tales: government investment vehicles that did not deliver. Lesley Kelly asks whether this fund will be transparent enough for Canadians to actually track where the money goes. The idea of investing public dollars to generate returns has merit. Canada's track record of keeping those decisions clean does not inspire confidence.
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Diesel, Fertilizer, and the Cost of Things That Cannot Wait
Lesley Kelly is weeks away from planting. Diesel is climbing. Farm margins are gone. The sovereign fund is a long ball. The separation conversation is happening almost daily in the West. Andrew Caddell says Carney cannot be judged yet, but both panellists agree: the international work means nothing if the cost of living at home keeps squeezing the people doing the actual work.
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Topics: Canada sovereign wealth fund, Mark Carney, diesel prices, cost of living, western separation
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GUEST: Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com; Andrew Caddell
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-27

NEW - Trust Us: Canada's New Sovereign Fund and the Questions Nobody Is Answering

Trail camera surveillance has become a break-and-enter tool, and the reason it works is the same reason it is hard to detect. Mark Mendelson says criminals are not parking on your street anymore. They are already in your tree.

Camouflaged trail cameras mounted at eye level give burglars everything the old stakeout provided with almost none of the risk. Mark Mendelson points to recent discoveries in York Region and Halton Region as evidence the tactic is active in Canadian neighbourhoods. A camera positioned on the right tree captures your comings and goings, your kids' schedules, whether a dog is in the house, and exactly how long the property sits empty. The foliage coming in this spring makes them harder to spot. Mendelson says a slow walk around your front yard every few days is the best defence.

Topics: trail cam burglary, home surveillance, break and enter, GTA crime, home security

GUEST: Mark Mendelson | @‌mendelsonmark

Originally aired on 2026-04-24

Trail camera surveillance has become a break-and-enter tool, and the reason it works is the same reason it is hard to detect. Mark Mendelson says criminals are not parking on your street anymore. They are already in your tree.
Camouflaged trail cameras mounted at eye level give burglars everything the old stakeout provided with almost none of the risk. Mark Mendelson points to recent discoveries in York Region and Halton Region as evidence the tactic is active in Canadian neighbourhoods. A camera positioned on the right tree captures your comings and goings, your kids' schedules, whether a dog is in the house, and exactly how long the property sits empty. The foliage coming in this spring makes them harder to spot. Mendelson says a slow walk around your front yard every few days is the best defence.
Topics: trail cam burglary, home surveillance, break and enter, GTA crime, home security
GUEST: Mark Mendelson | @&zwnj;mendelsonmark
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-24

How Burglars Case Your Home Without Ever Sitting Outside It

AI in everyday life is no longer something you opt into. Mohit Rajhans makes the case that it arrived through your last app update, and most people have no idea it is already at the table.

WhatsApp. Instagram. Facebook. The tools families use every day have added AI layers that shape what you see, what gets validated, and what disappears. Mohit Rajhans describes it as a third voice in the room, one that is not human, does not have your interests as its first priority, and is actively building a picture of your household based on everything it hears. Ask your smart speaker right now about its own privacy risks, he suggests. It will tell you. The mic is on. The inputs are being used. Most people just never thought to ask.

Topics: AI in everyday life, social media AI, smart speaker privacy, technology and family, digital filter

GUEST: Mohit Rajhans | http://thinkstart.ca

Originally aired on 2026-04-24

AI in everyday life is no longer something you opt into. Mohit Rajhans makes the case that it arrived through your last app update, and most people have no idea it is already at the table.
WhatsApp. Instagram. Facebook. The tools families use every day have added AI layers that shape what you see, what gets validated, and what disappears. Mohit Rajhans describes it as a third voice in the room, one that is not human, does not have your interests as its first priority, and is actively building a picture of your household based on everything it hears. Ask your smart speaker right now about its own privacy risks, he suggests. It will tell you. The mic is on. The inputs are being used. Most people just never thought to ask.
Topics: AI in everyday life, social media AI, smart speaker privacy, technology and family, digital filter
GUEST: Mohit Rajhans | <a href="http://thinkstart.ca">http://thinkstart.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-24

Alpine Divorce: When Leaving Is Not a Breakup, It Is Abandonment

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