The CN Tower's first pitch wasn't about daring anyone to look down. This trip through 1976 recordings offers a different way to see the landmark: through the broadcasting future it was built to deliver.

The political voices are just as revealing. Trudeau responds to the Parti Québécois victory, while Ford places America's bicentennial inside a much longer history. A jump to a present-day clip makes the comparison immediate. What sounds different when the speeches do the remembering for you?

A giant antenna eventually becomes somewhere people willingly step outside, hundreds of metres above Toronto. EdgeWalk and footage of an anniversary aerial stunt supply two very different versions of enjoying the view. Hear how the pilot describes his descent, then consider whether “flying downwards” would be your choice of words.

Topics: CN Tower, 1976, Toronto history, political communication, aerial stunt

Originally aired on 2026-10-15

The CN Tower's first pitch wasn't about daring anyone to look down. This trip through 1976 recordings offers a different way to see the landmark: through the broadcasting future it was built to deliver.
The political voices are just as revealing. Trudeau responds to the Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois victory, while Ford places America's bicentennial inside a much longer history. A jump to a present-day clip makes the comparison immediate. What sounds different when the speeches do the remembering for you?
A giant antenna eventually becomes somewhere people willingly step outside, hundreds of metres above Toronto. EdgeWalk and footage of an anniversary aerial stunt supply two very different versions of enjoying the view. Hear how the pilot describes his descent, then consider whether &ldquo;flying downwards&rdquo; would be your choice of words.
Topics: CN Tower, 1976, Toronto history, political communication, aerial stunt
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-15

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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.
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