California burns and Canada sends planes. Canada burns and the US threatens tariffs. Andrew Caddell digs into that double standard, plus the human causes behind fires most people assume are just bad luck, a barbecue that got away from someone, a lit tire tossed into the woods for fun.

Caddell heard the Nova Scotia stories directly from firefighters at a convention, the kind of detail that never quite makes it into the news coverage. He also makes the case that Canada's sheer size, and the wood that comes with it, is something American softwood negotiators have never fully understood.

Then the conversation turns to gambling. Lottery sales are dropping among young adults while sports betting ads are inescapable, and Caddell asks the question nobody in government seems eager to answer: where does that money actually go.

Topics: wildfire smoke, tariffs, lottery sales, sports betting, Canada wildfires

GUEST: Andrew Caddell

Originally aired on 2026-07-17

California burns and Canada sends planes. Canada burns and the US threatens tariffs. Andrew Caddell digs into that double standard, plus the human causes behind fires most people assume are just bad luck, a barbecue that got away from someone, a lit tire tossed into the woods for fun.
Caddell heard the Nova Scotia stories directly from firefighters at a convention, the kind of detail that never quite makes it into the news coverage. He also makes the case that Canada's sheer size, and the wood that comes with it, is something American softwood negotiators have never fully understood.
Then the conversation turns to gambling. Lottery sales are dropping among young adults while sports betting ads are inescapable, and Caddell asks the question nobody in government seems eager to answer: where does that money actually go.
Topics: wildfire smoke, tariffs, lottery sales, sports betting, Canada wildfires
GUEST: Andrew Caddell
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-17

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.

NEW - Tariffs Over Smoke? Andrew Caddell Weighs In

Little House on the Prairie true story details rarely match what actually happened to the Ingalls family, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum's Julien Nolan lays out exactly where the two split. Some of the biggest moments on screen, it turns out, never happened in Walnut Grove at all.

The real family did live in a dugout carved into the bank of Plum Creek, and that part of the story checks out. What doesn't: the hills, the forests, the lumber yard, none of which exist on the actual flat, nearly treeless prairie the Ingalls family settled.

That gap shows up most with visitors. History-minded guests want accuracy, while show fans sometimes arrive expecting mountains that were never there. Both are chasing the same real story though, a family whose constant westward moves became one of the most enduring in American history.

Topics: Little House on the Prairie, Ingalls family, Plum Creek, Walnut Grove Minnesota, Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

GUEST: Julien Nolan | walnutgrove.ca

Originally aired on 2026-07-20

Little House on the Prairie true story details rarely match what actually happened to the Ingalls family, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum's Julien Nolan lays out exactly where the two split. Some of the biggest moments on screen, it turns out, never happened in Walnut Grove at all.
The real family did live in a dugout carved into the bank of Plum Creek, and that part of the story checks out. What doesn't: the hills, the forests, the lumber yard, none of which exist on the actual flat, nearly treeless prairie the Ingalls family settled.
That gap shows up most with visitors. History-minded guests want accuracy, while show fans sometimes arrive expecting mountains that were never there. Both are chasing the same real story though, a family whose constant westward moves became one of the most enduring in American history.
Topics: Little House on the Prairie, Ingalls family, Plum Creek, Walnut Grove Minnesota, Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
GUEST: Julien Nolan |<a href="http://walnutgrove.ca"> walnutgrove.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-20

Shiftheads - Little House: The Show Got the Story Right. It Got the Prairie Wrong

Car theft technology finally got a real answer when Ford introduced Start Inhibit, a built-in immobilizer that stops a stolen key from starting your vehicle. Lorraine Sommerfeld from http://Driving.ca lays out why this matters if you've ever wondered whether your car is an easy target.

The stolen car lists everyone panics over aren't telling the full story, and the model at the top isn't always the one most likely to get taken. Insurance companies are slow to reward safer tech, and some are pushing aftermarket retrieval systems onto owners instead of pressuring manufacturers to fix the problem at the source.

The bigger tension underneath all of it: heated seats, GPS, and even basic modules are increasingly locked behind subscriptions and dealer fees, so owning a car doesn't always mean controlling it. Lorraine makes the case for asking harder questions before signing anything.

Topics: car theft, Ford immobilizer, Start Inhibit, insurance rates, vehicle subscriptions

GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld | https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/has-ford-finally-solved-car-theft

Originally aired on 2026-07-20

Car theft technology finally got a real answer when Ford introduced Start Inhibit, a built-in immobilizer that stops a stolen key from starting your vehicle. Lorraine Sommerfeld from<a href="http://driving.ca"> http://Driving.ca</a> lays out why this matters if you've ever wondered whether your car is an easy target.
The stolen car lists everyone panics over aren't telling the full story, and the model at the top isn't always the one most likely to get taken. Insurance companies are slow to reward safer tech, and some are pushing aftermarket retrieval systems onto owners instead of pressuring manufacturers to fix the problem at the source.
The bigger tension underneath all of it: heated seats, GPS, and even basic modules are increasingly locked behind subscriptions and dealer fees, so owning a car doesn't always mean controlling it. Lorraine makes the case for asking harder questions before signing anything.
Topics: car theft, Ford immobilizer, Start Inhibit, insurance rates, vehicle subscriptions
GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld |<a href="https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/has-ford-finally-solved-car-theft"> https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/has-ford-finally-solved-car-theft</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-20

ICYMI - Your Key Fob Isn't the Problem. Your Car Company Is

An AI lying on camera is one thing. Watching someone talk it into a crime is another. A YouTuber set up three AIs on three phones and asked them to count to one hundred together, then pushed one of them further, testing how far it would bend on a bad business idea before its guardrails kicked in.

The count to one hundred alone says something about how these systems work. Each response comes back long and padded, built to keep the conversation going rather than just answer the question.

From there, the questions turn sharper. The AI gets confronted about lying, pitched a business idea that edges toward breaking and entering, and asked to copy a picture as its own. When plagiarism comes up, it shuts the conversation down entirely.

Topics: AI lying, AI experiment, AI guardrails, artificial intelligence, AI plagiarism

Originally aired on 2026-07-17

An AI lying on camera is one thing. Watching someone talk it into a crime is another. A YouTuber set up three AIs on three phones and asked them to count to one hundred together, then pushed one of them further, testing how far it would bend on a bad business idea before its guardrails kicked in.
The count to one hundred alone says something about how these systems work. Each response comes back long and padded, built to keep the conversation going rather than just answer the question.
From there, the questions turn sharper. The AI gets confronted about lying, pitched a business idea that edges toward breaking and entering, and asked to copy a picture as its own. When plagiarism comes up, it shuts the conversation down entirely.
Topics: AI lying, AI experiment, AI guardrails, artificial intelligence, AI plagiarism
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-17

NEW - Tariffs Over Smoke? Andrew Caddell Weighs In

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