1995 was a year of turning points — politically, culturally, and technologically. Shane Hewitt takes a look back at a year when Jean Chrétien led Canada through debates over Quebec sovereignty, while Bill Clinton was shaping U.S. politics.
The O.J. Simpson trial dominated TV screens, redefining the relationship between crime and media. At the same time, Canadian culture thrived through shows like Hockey Night in Canada and Due South, while music from Mariah Carey to Tom Cochrane filled the charts. On the technology front, the commercialization of the internet and the rise of early platforms like PHP signaled the digital era ahead.
This episode blends nostalgia with reflection, showing how many of the conversations from 1995 still echo nearly three decades later.
Originally aired on 2025-10-02
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