Good News Tuesday has a payphone story tonight. It is yellow, it sits in a university coffee shop in Boston, and it is connected to a seniors home in Nevada. Young people pick it up. Older people answer. The research says both groups are among the most socially isolated. The payphone says maybe that is not an accident.

 

There is also something closer to home. Thirteen years after a divorce made buying a house financially impossible, child support payments finally done, kids grown and gone, next week there are keys. The people who listened through the hard years get to hear the other side of it.

 

Two of the most isolated groups in the country. One yellow phone between them. That is the kind of good news that takes a minute to sit with properly.

 

Topics: Good News Tuesday, call a boomer payphone, divorced dad buying house, cross-generational connection, Celine Dion comeback


Originally aired on 2026-03-24

Good News Tuesday has a payphone story tonight. It is yellow, it sits in a university coffee shop in Boston, and it is connected to a seniors home in Nevada. Young people pick it up. Older people answer. The research says both groups are among the most socially isolated. The payphone says maybe that is not an accident.
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There is also something closer to home. Thirteen years after a divorce made buying a house financially impossible, child support payments finally done, kids grown and gone, next week there are keys. The people who listened through the hard years get to hear the other side of it.
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Two of the most isolated groups in the country. One yellow phone between them. That is the kind of good news that takes a minute to sit with properly.
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Topics: Good News Tuesday, call a boomer payphone, divorced dad buying house, cross-generational connection, Celine Dion comeback
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-24

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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 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.