What’s the price of happiness — literally? Shane Hewitt breaks down a new ranking of Canada's happiest cities cross-referenced with real estate prices, revealing what a single point on the happiness index actually costs in places like Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Calgary. From shocking housing gaps to the real value of joy, this is a playful but eye-opening look at lifestyle, money, and mood.

Plus, hear about the team’s personal moments — including Ryan O'Donnell’s birthday, an unforgettable homemade gift, and a Throwback Thursday tribute to the Beach Boys. Also on deck: floor-crossing drama in federal politics, new Remembrance Day features, and a sneak peek into tomorrow’s powerful interview with a man 

Originally aired on 2025-11-06

What&rsquo;s the price of happiness &mdash; literally? Shane Hewitt breaks down a new ranking of Canada's happiest cities cross-referenced with real estate prices, revealing what a single point on the happiness index actually costs in places like Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Calgary. From shocking housing gaps to the real value of joy, this is a playful but eye-opening look at lifestyle, money, and mood.
Plus, hear about the team&rsquo;s personal moments &mdash; including Ryan O'Donnell&rsquo;s birthday, an unforgettable homemade gift, and a Throwback Thursday tribute to the Beach Boys. Also on deck: floor-crossing drama in federal politics, new Remembrance Day features, and a sneak peek into tomorrow&rsquo;s powerful interview with a man&nbsp;
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-06

Shane Hewitt & 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—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’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

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.

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.

How Much Does Happiness Cost in Canada?

Mark Carney's WEF speech came during active tariff negotiations with Trump. You're watching Canada's new Prime Minister deliver his first major international speech. He's supposed to be de-escalating Trump's tariff threats. Instead, he's signaling partnership with China on rare minerals. You're thinking: is this brilliant negotiation or political suicide?

Tony Chapman calls it "one of the riskiest speeches of Canada's history" because Carney sided with "Trump's greatest adversary, China" mid-negotiation. The strategy: G7 countries pooling buying power for rare minerals the way China does, the country buys for all companies. Tony's assessment of Trump: "This isn't the Donald Trump on The Apprentice. This is a very different person, ranting and raving almost like your old uncle." The contrast: Trudeau's WEF speech the day before was "word salad," his girlfriend in the front row. Tony's test for Carney: expose all Auditor General allegations, prosecute if criminal, be "a leader of Canada versus a leader of party."

Discover why Tony calls this the riskiest Canadian speech in history and what siding with China during Trump negotiations actually means. Learn what the G7 rare minerals strategy is and why it mirrors China's playbook. Understand the transparency test Carney must pass and why his legacy depends on it. This gamble will either be "studied for centuries" or remembered as desperation.

Topics: Mark Carney WEF speech, Trump tariff negotiations, Canada China strategy, political leadership, Auditor General transparency

GUEST: Tony Chapman | http://chatterthatmatters.ca

Originally aired on 2026-01-21

Mark Carney's WEF speech came during active tariff negotiations with Trump. You're watching Canada's new Prime Minister deliver his first major international speech. He's supposed to be de-escalating Trump's tariff threats. Instead, he's signaling partnership with China on rare minerals. You're thinking: is this brilliant negotiation or political suicide?
Tony Chapman calls it "one of the riskiest speeches of Canada's history" because Carney sided with "Trump's greatest adversary, China" mid-negotiation. The strategy: G7 countries pooling buying power for rare minerals the way China does, the country buys for all companies. Tony's assessment of Trump: "This isn't the Donald Trump on The Apprentice. This is a very different person, ranting and raving almost like your old uncle." The contrast: Trudeau's WEF speech the day before was "word salad," his girlfriend in the front row. Tony's test for Carney: expose all Auditor General allegations, prosecute if criminal, be "a leader of Canada versus a leader of party."
Discover why Tony calls this the riskiest Canadian speech in history and what siding with China during Trump negotiations actually means. Learn what the G7 rare minerals strategy is and why it mirrors China's playbook. Understand the transparency test Carney must pass and why his legacy depends on it. This gamble will either be "studied for centuries" or remembered as desperation.
Topics: Mark Carney WEF speech, Trump tariff negotiations, Canada China strategy, political leadership, Auditor General transparency
GUEST: Tony Chapman |<a href="http://chatterthatmatters.ca"> http://chatterthatmatters.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-21

NEW - Why Mark Carney's WEF Speech Was Canada's Riskiest Gamble

Cancer cure conspiracy theories flood your social media feeds daily. You see the testimonials. Someone's uncle cured stage four with broccoli. Another swears by lemon water. Those med bed videos keep circulating. Nathan Radke asks one question that flips the entire premise: if pharmaceutical companies are driven by greed, why wouldn't they cash in on an actual cure?

The answer reshapes everything. Any company that developed a real cure would become the wealthiest corporation on earth. Cancer isn't a single disease pharmaceutical companies can fix with one solution. It's more than 100 different diseases. The people selling you miracle cures while warning about Big Pharma? Their industry is larger than the pharmaceutical industry itself.

Understand post hoc ergo propter hoc: after this, therefore because of this. It's the thinking error that builds superstitions and false hope. Discover why professionals recommend complementary approaches, not replacement therapies. Learn the difference between trying alternatives alongside chemotherapy versus replacing proven treatment with untested claims. This isn't about crushing hope. It's about protecting yourself with informed decisions.

GUEST: Nathan Radke | @‌theuncoverup

Originally aired on 2026-01-21

Cancer cure conspiracy theories flood your social media feeds daily. You see the testimonials. Someone's uncle cured stage four with broccoli. Another swears by lemon water. Those med bed videos keep circulating. Nathan Radke asks one question that flips the entire premise: if pharmaceutical companies are driven by greed, why wouldn't they cash in on an actual cure?
The answer reshapes everything. Any company that developed a real cure would become the wealthiest corporation on earth. Cancer isn't a single disease pharmaceutical companies can fix with one solution. It's more than 100 different diseases. The people selling you miracle cures while warning about Big Pharma? Their industry is larger than the pharmaceutical industry itself.
Understand post hoc ergo propter hoc: after this, therefore because of this. It's the thinking error that builds superstitions and false hope. Discover why professionals recommend complementary approaches, not replacement therapies. Learn the difference between trying alternatives alongside chemotherapy versus replacing proven treatment with untested claims. This isn't about crushing hope. It's about protecting yourself with informed decisions.
GUEST: Nathan Radke | @&zwnj;theuncoverup
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-21

Shiftheads - Cancer Cures and the Alternative Medicine Industry's Bigger Secret

The curiosity conspiracy trap starts with innocent questions. You pause the movie mid-scene. That spaceship rotation in 2001: A Space Odyssey looks impossible for 1968. You need to know Kubrick's technique before you can continue watching. Your brain won't let the story proceed until you understand the mechanism. Is this healthy learning or the first step toward believing moon landing conspiracies?

 

One approach: pause movies to research visual effects, becoming "a walking talking bank of facts and weird things of knowledge" through constant fact-chasing. The counterpoint: magic tricks are "sacred" and revelation "destroys" the art, so some curiosity deserves boundaries. A third path: skip the trick mechanics entirely and focus on watching crowd faces during the reveal, studying emotion instead of process. The warning that ties them together: "curiosity killed the cat" and without verification, you "fall into some conspiracy trap, some misinformation trap."

 

Discover why your movie-pausing habit reveals your misinformation vulnerability. Learn why one person protects magic trick secrets while another obsessively researches 2001 effects. Understand the difference between chasing facts and chasing feelings, and why curiosity without fact-checking opens conspiracy doors. Your learning style determines whether you become knowledgeable or gullible.

 

Topics: curiosity conspiracy trap, fact-checking habits, healthy curiosity, misinformation awareness, learning styles


Originally aired on 2026-01-21

The curiosity conspiracy trap starts with innocent questions. You pause the movie mid-scene. That spaceship rotation in 2001: A Space Odyssey looks impossible for 1968. You need to know Kubrick's technique before you can continue watching. Your brain won't let the story proceed until you understand the mechanism. Is this healthy learning or the first step toward believing moon landing conspiracies?
&nbsp;
One approach: pause movies to research visual effects, becoming "a walking talking bank of facts and weird things of knowledge" through constant fact-chasing. The counterpoint: magic tricks are "sacred" and revelation "destroys" the art, so some curiosity deserves boundaries. A third path: skip the trick mechanics entirely and focus on watching crowd faces during the reveal, studying emotion instead of process. The warning that ties them together: "curiosity killed the cat" and without verification, you "fall into some conspiracy trap, some misinformation trap."
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Discover why your movie-pausing habit reveals your misinformation vulnerability. Learn why one person protects magic trick secrets while another obsessively researches 2001 effects. Understand the difference between chasing facts and chasing feelings, and why curiosity without fact-checking opens conspiracy doors. Your learning style determines whether you become knowledgeable or gullible.
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Topics: curiosity conspiracy trap, fact-checking habits, healthy curiosity, misinformation awareness, learning styles
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-21

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