With some very consequential global elections over the past few weeks, and developments in Europe, Greg Fish, from World of Weird Things, thought it might be interesting to talk with Shane Hewitt about how AI and automation flipped politics on its head, and what comes next. Greg, connects some dots between an article, a video, and some of our past topics. Read more at: https://www.wowt.news/ 

Tech Expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift for a conversation about the week in technology including, Netflix's new AI-powered interface, Skype's shutdown, and Disney's upcoming lifelike animatronic recreation of Walt Disney himself at Disneyland. Follow Kris Abel: https://krisabel.com/ 

Ritesh Kotak is an internationally recognized digital and cybersecurity strategist and he joins Shane for an update on the Powerschool data breach. Kotak explains that while school boards across the country paid the ransom, the hackers still leaked the stolen data. Ritesh says “never pay the ransom”. Want to know more about cybersecurity? https://riteshkotak.com/about/  

Originally aired on 2025-05-07

With some very consequential global elections over the past few weeks, and developments in Europe, Greg Fish, from World of Weird Things, thought it might be interesting to talk with Shane Hewitt about how AI and automation flipped politics on its head, and what comes next. Greg, connects some dots between an article, a video, and some of our past topics. Read more at: <a href="https://www.wowt.news/">https://www.wowt.news/</a>&nbsp;
Tech Expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift for a conversation about the week in technology including, Netflix's new AI-powered interface, Skype's shutdown, and Disney's upcoming lifelike animatronic recreation of Walt Disney himself at Disneyland. Follow Kris Abel: <a href="https://krisabel.com/">https://krisabel.com/</a>&nbsp;
Ritesh Kotak is an internationally recognized digital and cybersecurity strategist and he joins Shane for an update on the Powerschool data breach. Kotak explains that while school boards across the country paid the ransom, the hackers still leaked the stolen data. Ritesh says &ldquo;never pay the ransom&rdquo;. Want to know more about cybersecurity? <a href="https://riteshkotak.com/about/">https://riteshkotak.com/about/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-05-07

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.

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