The Shift with Shane Hewitt

The Shift with Shane Hewitt

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  • Constant power outages are taking a toll on Ukrainians.
    • RUOK with NASCAR?
    • Constant power outages are taking a toll on Ukrainians. Stepan Berko, lawyer and democracy advocate, shares the experiences of living through rolling blackouts and the unexpected ways the power outages are impacting Ukrainians 
    • Are Mobile Phones Becoming A Hacker’s Dream? Handy Andy Baryer has tips on securing your phone and some of the dangers of TikTok, plus three things you need to do to your phone if you’re over 50. 
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      56 min
    • How does your body react to a fluctuating sleep cycle?
      • Mykhailo Zhernakov, former Judge and lawmaker in Ukraine, joins us live from Kyiv to talk about day to day life during the war. Especially with the current situation involving the power grid to the city.
      • David Prerau, one of the worlds foremost authorities on Daylight Saving Time and author of "Seize the Daylight", takes us through the fascinating story behind why society started trying to regulate sunlight hours.
      • Wendy Hall, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia school of nursing, helps us learn the impact Daylight Saving has on our health, and shares tips and tricks about how we can mitigate the effects of sleep deprivation.
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      • In the age of digital advancement, cyber crimes have become the new normal.
        • GUEST HOST: Martin Strong
        • Tracy Po, and her partner, Logan Rudrum, join us to explain what it's like to be diagnosed with a rare debilitating disease, and her incredible path to recovery.
        • Steve Wilson, cybersecurity expert and the lead of BCIT Centre for Digital Transformation, takes us into the depths of dark web - where personal information can be sold to anyone for the right price.
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          59 min
        • Have you ever wondered just how real those Reality TV shows are?
          • GUEST HOST BRUCE CLAGGETT
          • Dan Pronovost, co-founder of the app Driftscape, tells Shane Hewitt how users can make their next Canadian vacation authentic with just the click of a finger.
          • Matt Pavle, house guest on Season 4 of Big Brother Canada, takes us through what actually goes on behind the scenes and just how much influence the production staff have on the final outcome.
          • Rebecca Tushner, Professor of Free Speech at Harvard Law, explains how song products that claim to be high in protein, veggies, and fruit, aren't always what they seem.
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            49 min
          • You know her name, you've heard her music, but do you know her story?
            • WITH GUEST HOST BRUCE CLAGGETT.
            • Simone Lis, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC, on tips and tricks to avoid the pressures of inflation
            • Bif Naked, Canada’s “Queen of Punk,” on the experiences and inspiration behind her upcoming documentary “Bif Naked: One of a Kind” 
            • Greg Fish, Blogger and Engineer, on how Generative AI products are stolen content that’s been repurposed 
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              55 min
            • Have you ever been stuck in a debate about municipal politics only to be left confused, not knowing how to respond?
              • Have you ever been stuck in a debate about municipal politics only to be left confused, not knowing how to respond? Are you looking to sharpen up your understanding of provincial politics? Andrew Sancton, Retired Political Science Professor and expert in municipal politics, breaks down the inner workings of how provincial elections vary across Canada and what role the Federal Government plays in the process.
              • A massive barrage of Russian missiles and drones hit critical infrastructure, knocking out power and water in multiple cities in Ukraine. How are Ukrainians coping without power and water? Yevgenia Gaber, originally from Odessa, joins us from Turkey and gives us a glimpse into how Ukrainians are handling these critical circumstances.
              • Have you ever wanted to know how to freeze kale grown from a Smart Garden? Are you concerned about the future of your Twitter account since Elon Musk’s takeover? Should we switch gears and take our social media presence to YouTube instead? Andy Baryer, our handy dandy DIY and Tech expert, gives us tips and tricks to help us navigate through the wonderful world of tech.
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                1 hr 2 min
              • Why is cancer-causing benzene ending up in hair products?
                • Over 1.5 million dry shampoo products have been recalled in Canada for containing elevated levels of the hazardous chemical benzene. What should you do if you were exposed to benzene? Are there any other products we should be concerned about? Dr. Paul Demers, Director of Toronto’s Occupational Cancer Research Centre and Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Toronto, helps us understand these chemicals and how to avoid them.
                • When you think of a scary story, what comes to mind? Of all narratives, why does that specific one stand out? Ruth Robbins, Author and Professor of English Literature at UK’s Leeds Beckett University, walks us through the darker side of literature to help us understand: what exactly makes a good scary story?

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                  42 min

                About The Shift with Shane Hewitt

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                The Shift with Shane Hewitt is talk radio done differently. It’s made for the Canadian community of night owls and early risers. Host Shane Hewitt looks at the news of the day under a new light,…

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