Global conflict is hitting your wallet in ways nobody is connecting for you. You saw the fuel price and kept driving. You got an email apologizing for a service outage. Your AI tool started ignoring your instructions. Iranian drones hit data centres in the UAE and Bahrain and knocked out Amazon Web Services. You felt all of it. You just did not know why.

Diesel hit $1.73 a litre in Ottawa. Bitcoin jumped $4,000 USD in roughly 24 hours, a 5% move in a single day while a bond earns that in a year. Gold is up 100% over the past year. Europe is not getting its liquid natural gas. Shipping is being disrupted broadly. The cost of getting goods from there to here is climbing, and it is heading for your grocery bill next.

These are not distant stories. They are the reason your screen buffered, your mailing list went quiet, and your birthday gift suddenly cost more than you planned.

Topics: global conflict hitting your wallet, fuel prices Canada, Bitcoin surge, supply chain disruption, cost of living

Originally aired on 2026-03-04

Global conflict is hitting your wallet in ways nobody is connecting for you. You saw the fuel price and kept driving. You got an email apologizing for a service outage. Your AI tool started ignoring your instructions. Iranian drones hit data centres in the UAE and Bahrain and knocked out Amazon Web Services. You felt all of it. You just did not know why.
Diesel hit $1.73 a litre in Ottawa. Bitcoin jumped $4,000 USD in roughly 24 hours, a 5% move in a single day while a bond earns that in a year. Gold is up 100% over the past year. Europe is not getting its liquid natural gas. Shipping is being disrupted broadly. The cost of getting goods from there to here is climbing, and it is heading for your grocery bill next.
These are not distant stories. They are the reason your screen buffered, your mailing list went quiet, and your birthday gift suddenly cost more than you planned.
Topics: global conflict hitting your wallet, fuel prices Canada, Bitcoin surge, supply chain disruption, cost of living
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-04

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.

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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.
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.