Black holes supposedly swallow everything, yet our galaxy has one at its centre and we’re still here. Jesse Rogerson helps you replace that alarming picture with an explanation of what can stay nearby, what gets torn apart and why the difference matters.

A star strays too close and gravity pulls it to pieces. You might expect everything to disappear, but the surrounding material has a much more complicated fate. Jesse studied actively feeding supermassive black holes, where the action extends far beyond the meal itself.

Then comes the question that brings this home: how did our galaxy become a place where the Sun could form? Its central black hole grew alongside it. Jesse explains why astronomers look at that relationship when asking how a galaxy gets built.

Topics: black holes, gravity, quasars, Milky Way, galaxy formation

GUEST: Jesse Rogerson | jesserogerson.ca

Originally aired on 2026-10-07

Black holes supposedly swallow everything, yet our galaxy has one at its centre and we&rsquo;re still here. Jesse Rogerson helps you replace that alarming picture with an explanation of what can stay nearby, what gets torn apart and why the difference matters.
A star strays too close and gravity pulls it to pieces. You might expect everything to disappear, but the surrounding material has a much more complicated fate. Jesse studied actively feeding supermassive black holes, where the action extends far beyond the meal itself.
Then comes the question that brings this home: how did our galaxy become a place where the Sun could form? Its central black hole grew alongside it. Jesse explains why astronomers look at that relationship when asking how a galaxy gets built.
Topics: black holes, gravity, quasars, Milky Way, galaxy formation
GUEST: Jesse Rogerson |<a href="http://jesserogerson.ca"> jesserogerson.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-07

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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.

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