ICYMI - The Illusion of Control in Social Media
Social media promises connection — but it’s built for conversion. In this solo episode, Shane Hewitt explores the false sense of control users feel over their feeds, the rise and fall of creative plat...
25 Sep 20258min
Social Media Feeds Are Just Catalogues Now
When was the last time a friend’s big life update sat at the top of a feed? In this solo episode, Shane Hewitt breaks down how algorithms have buried connection under commerce. What once promised comm...
25 Sep 20259min
Smart Speakers: Social Media’s Shift: From Friends to Feeds to Oversight
What happened to social media as a place for connection? In this conversation, Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Lindsay Broadhead explore how platforms like Instagram have evolved from sharing person...
25 Sep 202518min
The Algorithm Dilemma: Understanding Its Role in Our Lives
Algorithms shape what we see, share, and even think about — but do we really understand them? In this episode, Shane Hewitt and Ryan break down what algorithms are, how they’ve become central to digit...
25 Sep 20259min
NEW - The Dark Side of Migration: Smuggling and Refugees
Human trafficking is not just a distant problem — it is happening in Canada, often hidden within migration and refugee processes. The numbers are staggering, and the systems meant to protect are being...
25 Sep 20259min
ICYMI - The Joy Smith Foundation: Support, Healing, and Hope for Survivors
Survivors of human trafficking often emerge with nothing — no safety net, no support system, and deep trauma. Shane Hewitt speaks with Janet Campbell of the Joy Smith Foundation about how her team pro...
25 Sep 20259min
ICYMI: Has Social Media Lost Its Social Purpose?
Social media has changed — and most users feel it. In this conversation, Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish unpack how platforms have shifted from fostering community to optimizing consumption. From endless a...
25 Sep 20259min
NEW - Why Canada’s Gun Control Debate Misses the Mark
Canada’s latest gun control proposals are stirring controversy—and not for the reasons you might expect. In this episode, Shane Hewitt talks with journalist Matt Gurney about why these policies may be...
24 Sep 20259min
