Strategic communications veterans Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join to sort through the agreement to sign an agreement that may eventually become a peace deal in the Strait of Hormuz, and what any of it actually means for global energy markets, Canadian foreign policy, and the geopolitical leverage Iran just quietly secured for itself.

The ceasefire may be good news for oil markets in the short term. But closing the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be the most powerful card Iran held, and the world just watched them play it successfully. Jamie and Lindsay dig into what the American position actually accomplished, why G7 leaders are cheering for a deal they can't fully explain, and where Israel fits into the aftermath.

The conversation opens with something lighter: what makes a gift genuinely memorable. A hand-forged Japanese knife, a wooden cutting board, a power drill. The things nobody would call flashy that end up changing how you live.

Topics: Strait of Hormuz deal, Iran ceasefire, global energy markets, Canada foreign policy, meaningful gifts

GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | canaptus.com / Lindsay Broadhead | broadheadcomms.ca

Originally aired on 2026-06-17

Strategic communications veterans Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join to sort through the agreement to sign an agreement that may eventually become a peace deal in the Strait of Hormuz, and what any of it actually means for global energy markets, Canadian foreign policy, and the geopolitical leverage Iran just quietly secured for itself.
The ceasefire may be good news for oil markets in the short term. But closing the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be the most powerful card Iran held, and the world just watched them play it successfully. Jamie and Lindsay dig into what the American position actually accomplished, why G7 leaders are cheering for a deal they can't fully explain, and where Israel fits into the aftermath.
The conversation opens with something lighter: what makes a gift genuinely memorable. A hand-forged Japanese knife, a wooden cutting board, a power drill. The things nobody would call flashy that end up changing how you live.
Topics: Strait of Hormuz deal, Iran ceasefire, global energy markets, Canada foreign policy, meaningful gifts
GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | canaptus.com / Lindsay Broadhead | broadheadcomms.ca
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-17

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

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