Part 1: Behind the Curtain: Oz, Optics & Ottawa’s Political Theatre
What do Conservative MPs hiding from a vote and the Wizard of Oz have in common? More than you'd think. This week, Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt for a spirited breakdown of Ottawa’s latest budget drama—complete with theatrical metaphors, sharp critiques, and a few unexpected laughs.

From dancing on YouTube to drawing parallels between political optics and flying monkeys, the conversation veers from playful to pointed. Ellerton calls out party posturing, Broadhead defends the budget’s deeper work, and Hewitt holds everyone to account. Through it all, they ask: if everyone’s playing politics, who’s actually leading?

Part 2: Cash-for-Votes, Cursive, and the Curtain in Canadian Politics
Is corruption getting more blatant—or just more boring? Shane Hewitt sits down with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead to unpack a week where Canadian headlines felt like they were written by a satire generator. A Liberal leadership scandal in Quebec sparks big questions about trust, shortcuts, and whether political ambition still means something.

Ellerton defends the majority of good-faith politicians while acknowledging how campaigns invite chaos. Broadhead sees the slow erosion of trust but holds space for optimism. And Shane, naturally, compares it all to Stranger Things portals and Oz-like illusions. Add in a Canada Post crisis and a cursive debate, and you’ve got a conversation that’s insightful, weirdly relatable, and sharper than a ruby slipper heel.

GUEST:
 Jamie Ellerton
conaptus.com

Lindsay Broadhead
broadheadcomms.ca

Originally aired on 2025-11-19

Part 1: Behind the Curtain: Oz, Optics &amp; Ottawa&rsquo;s Political Theatre What do Conservative MPs hiding from a vote and the Wizard of Oz have in common? More than you'd think. This week, Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt for a spirited breakdown of Ottawa&rsquo;s latest budget drama&mdash;complete with theatrical metaphors, sharp critiques, and a few unexpected laughs.
From dancing on YouTube to drawing parallels between political optics and flying monkeys, the conversation veers from playful to pointed. Ellerton calls out party posturing, Broadhead defends the budget&rsquo;s deeper work, and Hewitt holds everyone to account. Through it all, they ask: if everyone&rsquo;s playing politics, who&rsquo;s actually leading?
Part 2: Cash-for-Votes, Cursive, and the Curtain in Canadian Politics Is corruption getting more blatant&mdash;or just more boring? Shane Hewitt sits down with Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead to unpack a week where Canadian headlines felt like they were written by a satire generator. A Liberal leadership scandal in Quebec sparks big questions about trust, shortcuts, and whether political ambition still means something.
Ellerton defends the majority of good-faith politicians while acknowledging how campaigns invite chaos. Broadhead sees the slow erosion of trust but holds space for optimism. And Shane, naturally, compares it all to Stranger Things portals and Oz-like illusions. Add in a Canada Post crisis and a cursive debate, and you&rsquo;ve got a conversation that&rsquo;s insightful, weirdly relatable, and sharper than a ruby slipper heel.
GUEST: Jamie Ellerton conaptus.com
Lindsay Broadhead broadheadcomms.ca
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-19

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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.
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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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.