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Scott Radley Show

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Scott Radley is a seasoned journalist, who has written a column for over 15 years in Hamilton. He will ask questions that you want answers to. He will bring an inquisitive mind and a unique perspective to daily news that will push the boundaries in order to make people think and to challenge the norm.

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jason Farr: Tax Increases, Tiny Homes, Encampment Meetings, First Ontario Centre Renovations and more

September 16, 2023 00:25 - 1 hour

Scott welcomes Jason Farr to the show for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio. What a week it was in the Hammer. Lots of news to discuss including tax increases, tiny homes, the cancelled encampment meeting earlier this week, First Ontario Centre and so much more. GUEST: Jason Farr, former councilor for Ward 2 in the City of Hamilton. 

Toronto Rock Will Play At First Ontario Centre?? Lots Of Books In School Library's Weeded Out? Cannabis Registrations Gone Down? Ok, Blue Jays Having Trouble

September 15, 2023 13:01 - 56 minutes

So the renovation timeline at First Ontario Centre might be seeing a shift? And so the Toronto Rock is set to play their entire 2023-24 season, from start to finish, in the arena. Guest: Vito Sgro is a Former Mayoral candidate in 2018, and Liberal Candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook in the 2021 election - Books from 2008 or earlier are being removed from school shelves in the Peel District School Board thanks to what appears to be a seemingly inconsistent approach to a book weeding process im...

Why is Hamilton's 2024 tax increase set to be 14.2%?! Can Ontario optimize the way it buys mundane things? & How do Canadians view the growing culture war that is our modern day?

September 14, 2023 01:28 - 38 minutes

A city report released today says an incoming tax increase in 2024 will be 14.2 per cent! Guest: Matt Francis, Councillor for Ward 5 in Hamilton - Whenever the government buys mundane things like office supplies, the price tags tend to bloat to astronomical amounts. Is there a better way to do this in a way that optimizes the process of public procurement in Ontario? Guest: Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce - As the world seems to divide ever further, a study w...

Are these loyalty programs actually beneficial to consumers?

September 13, 2023 19:58 - 10 minutes

What is with this growth in the number of loyalty alliances among businesses? Are consumers actually benefiting from them? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author

What went wrong with the City's attempted tiny shelter meeting? Why must Poilievre reject the Conservative's transphobic policies? Is Canada too easy when sentencing or is the US too harsh? & Do we know the true story of JFK's assassination?

September 13, 2023 02:21 - 59 minutes

A meeting that was supposed to held to get public input on tiny shelters had to be cancelled which turned the already tumultuous topic into an even larger debacle. What went wrong? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - There seems to be a transphobic slant that's being taken by the Conservative party and Justin Ling says it's time for Pierre Poilievre to reject those policies. GUEST: Justin Ling is a freelance investigative journalist and writes the Bug-eyed and Shameless newslett...

Is Doug Ford just trying to divert attention from the Greenbelt scandal? Are these loyalty programs actually beneficial to consumers? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

September 12, 2023 02:44 - 59 minutes

Doug Ford is drawing attention to school boards in Ontario "indoctrinating" students on gender identity but could this just be him trying to divert eyes away from the Greenbelt scandal? Guest: Sabrina Nanji, Publisher of the Queen’s Park Observer - What is with this growth in the number of loyalty alliances among businesses? Are consumers actually benefiting from them? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author - After a weeks-long drought of Don Robertson, he makes his glorious return to t...

Greenbelt development discussions, Potential big pay increase for Canadian employees, Should Canada be attempting to curb youth energy drink consumption? & The Ticats need this next win!

September 08, 2023 01:21 - 51 minutes

An open house was held for people to voice their opinions on Greenbelt development and hundreds turned up for it. One of those people joins Scott to talk about what she thinks about the situation. Guest: Sandy Shaw, NDP MPP for Hamilton West Ancaster Dundas - Canadian employees may be getting a major boost to their paycheck next year... but will they really? Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - How is Canada dealing with youth energy ...

Can Hamilton find new ways of raising money without costing money? Will Pierre Poilievre's early campaigning pay off? What problems stem from miscounting our population? & The NFL is getting ready to start its regular season

September 07, 2023 01:14 - 59 minutes

Hamilton City Councillor Maureen Wilson has asked staff to find some new municipal revenue streams. What does that mean? Are new taxes a foregone conclusion? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Pierre Poilievre is in full campaign mode nearly 2 years out from an election. Is this unprecedented? Guest: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Professor at the Faculty of Management with Dalhousie University - According to some economists, the under-counting of an estimated one million non-permanent res...

Will a new housing minister fix the Greenbelt debacle? Is co-owning a house a good idea? What determines if you'll get to keep working remotely? & Is there a demand for new music from The Rolling Stones?

September 06, 2023 01:25 - 48 minutes

Ontario has a new housing minister following Steve Clark's resignation yesterday. How will this shuffle change the way messaging gets sent out from the government and will there be much of a shift in the Greenbelt debacle and how it's being handled? Guest: Sabrina Nanji, Publisher of the Queen’s Park Observer - A lot of Canadians are deciding to buy homes together rather than on their own. Is co-owning a house with a parent, sibling or friend even a good idea? Guset: Karen Yolevski, Chief Ope...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: TiCat Troubles, Housing for New Canadians, Taylor Swift Mania and more

August 19, 2023 02:23 - 1 hour

Mike Fortune returns for another edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio where he and Scott trade words about the Tiger-Cats latest fumbles, our ability to accommodate people who are new to Canada, the mad dash for Taylor Swift tickets, and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14

More Cdns than expected are dying in 2023

August 18, 2023 01:56 - 12 minutes

More people than expected are dying in Canada in 2023 for reasons that are not yet clear. GUEST: Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health and a Professor in the Department of Medicine with McMaster University

Is Hamilton's unionized city workers' looming strike surprising? Tiger-Cats need to beat Edmonton tomorrow but is that all? & Will China's disapproval of Canada as a travel destination be problematic?

August 17, 2023 02:53 - 36 minutes

With the looming strike by the City's unionized workers, there are multiple services that may by disrupted. Should we be surprised by this? Guest: Vito Sgro is a Former Mayoral candidate in 2018, and Liberal Candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook in the 2021 election - Tomorrow will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats play the currently winless Edmonton Elks here in Hamilton. Short of being a game that the Ticats should win, does this game have any larger significance? Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist w...

Did Hamilton City Council accomplish much in its lengthy meeting about homelessness? What does Ontario's financial situation look like? Hamilton's 2023 vs 2021 Grey Cup celebration & Are we misusing 'trauma' in relation to mental health?

August 16, 2023 03:18 - 51 minutes

Yesterday saw an amazingly lengthy meeting surrounding the combating of homelessness in Hamilton at Hamilton City Hall. Did councillors actually accomplish anything or merely burn a bunch of time? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - What is the Government of Ontario's state when it comes to finances? We're hearing about inflation and interest rates wreaking havoc across the country, is our provincial government suffering similarly or managing rather well? Guest: Colin D’Mello, ...

Hamilton City Hall continues to debate how to combat homelessness & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

August 15, 2023 03:12 - 44 minutes

The topic of homelessness and debate surrounding how to combat it continues at Hamilton City Hall. Larry Di Ianni joins the show to talk about how this debate may change things at City Hall and if something usable may or may not come out of this. Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton - After a month away from the mic, Scott Radley & Don Robertson make their return to talk about the plethora of things that have happened in the world of sports. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Lorraine Sommerfeld: A Face In The Window by Lorraine Sommerfeld, Apprehensiveness in buying EVs, Hamilton's LRT woes, How our sociability has changed and more

July 15, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour

Scott welcomes Lorraine Sommerfeld to the show for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio. Together they cover everything from Lorraine's upcoming thriller, A Face In The Window, why many people are apprehensive about buying an electric vehicle, Hamilton's LRT woes, how our level of sociability has changed with time and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spectator and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on R...

What's with the rise of violence in the classroom? & How will the Ticats perform in Edmonton tonight?

July 14, 2023 02:05 - 30 minutes

Why has there been such a massive increase to the number of cases of violence in the classroom? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Founding Director & Lead Researcher, Schoolhouse Institute - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are in Edmonton tonight to play against the Elks. Though he won't be hosting the show tonight, Rick Zamperin joins Scott to talk about the Ticats' performance so far, what he's expecting to see tonight and more. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & 5th Quarter, Senior Sport...

Creating the sparkling wine for celebration spraying at the Toronto Indy & What's the point of Threads' existence?

July 13, 2023 01:30 - 31 minutes

With the Honda Indy in Toronto this weekend, you can be sure there's going to be some good wine sprayed in celebration. Sometimes you've got to wonder just how fancy the stuff is that the winners will be spraying each other with. As such, Scott is joined by the guy who'll be having a hand in the creation of the celebratory libations. Guest: Curtis Fielding, President, Fielding Estates Winery - Is Meta's new social media platform, Threads, going to accomplish much? Is it being aimed directly a...

Are these interest rate hikes designed to hurt people in order to help them? How an increase in diabetes diagnoses will make for more than just a medical burden & The Canadian musicians who'll be joining Canada's Walk of Fame

July 12, 2023 03:16 - 39 minutes

With another interest rate hike set to come, people are asking what the actual purpose of these hikes are? How does hurting people help them? Guest: Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, Toronto Metropolitan University - The rise of diabetes across humanity is something that will cause more than just a medical impact on us but a financial one too. Guest: Dr. Greg Steinberg, Professor of Medicine, Co-Direct...

Could Hamiltonians really be looking at a 10% tax increase? How could the Conservatives win a majority but not form the government? & Don Robertson is back for more Sports Talk

July 11, 2023 03:30 - 54 minutes

Hamilton has seen some pretty large tax hikes in the past but buckle up for this next one as it's slated to be a doozie. Why is the number 10% being thrown around and could it be the minimum that City Council is looking at handing down rather than the maximum? Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Concillor, City of Hamilton - Winning the majority of the seats in a federal election doesn't necessarily mean that you form the government. If the Liberals and NDP decide to form a coalition they could ta...

What life with ALS is actually like, Did those federal byelections amount to much? & Are the Ticats going to snap their losing streak at tomorrow's home opener?

June 23, 2023 01:16 - 42 minutes

We've heard of the disease ALS and maybe even participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge but do you know what life with ALS is actually like? Scott's good friend Phil does and he joins Scott to talk about his battle with the neurodegenerative disease. Guest: Phil Serez, Scott's friend afflicted with ALS - Did those federal byelections that were just held amount to much? Both Liberals and Conservatives will claim they won but did anyone actually come out on top? Did anything even really chan...

The Future of Encampments in Hamilton? The Story of the Forgotten Beatle and More!

June 21, 2023 00:16 - 1 hour

Guests: Mike Spadafora Dan Kelly Jim Berkaenstadt

What locations should tourists visit here in Hamilton? & Sports Talk with Steve Foxcroft

June 20, 2023 00:57 - 44 minutes

If/when you bring people to Hamilton, is there an obvious location or business that you take them to? Toronto has the CN Tower, Niagara Falls has... well Niagara Falls but what does Hamilton have? Guest: Ryan McHugh, Manager, Tourism & Events, City of Hamilton - Don Robertson is away which leaves some large shoes to fill. Thankfully, Scott knows just the guy who can fill them and you've heard his voice before, it's Steve Foxcroft! With the Tiger-Cats falling to 0-2, betting being opened up fo...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Nabuurs: Being the stadium voice of the Ticats, Hammer Down with Jay and Mike, Redesigning downtown Hamilton, Favourite Hamilton restaurants & more

June 17, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Mike Nabuurs who join Scott to talk about being the stadium announcer for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, if downtown Hamilton could someday be designed to force you onto public transit, the transfer of Paul Bernardo, what is your go to Hamilton restaurant that makes this city what it is, Mike's journey to getting his AZ licence and Hammer Down with Jay and Mike & more. Guest: Mike Nabuurs, Host of Hammer Down with Jay & Mi...

Is journalism dying or changing? Should Canada make spanking illegal? & As we near 40 million Canadians, how do we support that population?

June 16, 2023 01:12 - 38 minutes

Bell recently announced layoffs and the closing of radio stations while Mohawk College has said they won't be taking in a new class for its journalism program, questions surrounding journalism as a profession and business are coming up more than ever. Is the business dying or simply changing? Guest: Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief, The Hamilton Spectator - Corporal punishment and spanking are things that people usually think of as something that comes with parenting rather than something that co...

What's happening to Swoop Airlines? Should youth soccer referees start wearing body cams? & AI will bring back the Beatles... sort of

June 15, 2023 01:26 - 39 minutes

Hamilton's international airport has seen Swoop planes gracing it's runways but that doesn't sound like it'll be the case for much longer. Has the ultra-low-cost airline failed or is it growing into something larger? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - Have things gotten so bad that youth soccer referees will need to start wearing body cameras to capture the aggressiveness of parents? It sure sounds like it. Guest: Neil Lumsden, Hamilto...

How Do Businesses Small and Otherwise Deal with Shoplifting? McMaster's Cross-Country Winner and More

June 14, 2023 00:37 - 1 hour

Guests: Ryan Mallough Max Turek and Paula Schnurr Bubba O'Neil

When will the City of Hamilton be unable to pay employees more without a massive tax hike? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

June 13, 2023 00:59 - 46 minutes

It seems like there's always one union or another demanding more money for its members from the City of Hamilton. The City always ends up having to capitulate to the union's demands which has led to greater and greater demands. At what point will the City be forced to raise taxes in order to raise the rate of its employees? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton - Nick Taylor is the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open in 69 years with a spectacular putt for the win. Where does th...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: David Johnston's resignation, Our Governor General's effectiveness, First date etiquette and more

June 10, 2023 03:20 - 48 minutes

Mike Fortune returns for another edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio where he and Scott talk about now former Special Rapporteur David Johnston who tendered his resignation just before the start of the show, our Governor General's neutral response in the wake of monarchs' statues being defaced, first date etiquette and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14

How close are we to the financial end times? Is the longest Grey Cup drought ending this year? How legitimate are the recent claims that the US government has an intact UFO? & Our love of the shows and performers we watched as children

June 09, 2023 01:03 - 50 minutes

How close are we to the financial end times? While some are trying to make it sound sooner rather than later others seem to be convinced it's far off into the future. Where do we sit in actuality? Guest: Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be starting their regular season tomorrow night and with that comes the question that's on everyone...

Why is Hamilton City Council choosing encampments as a topic to survey the public on? & A look inside the mind of an open-water swimmer

June 08, 2023 01:41 - 33 minutes

Hamilton City Council is surveying public opinion on what should be done in regards to encampments in Hamilton. What prompted this decision when others haven't received the same treatment? Guest: John Paul Danko, Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton - Ultra marathons exist to challenge the most extreme runners and there are similar events held for the swimming world. Whether it's the English Channel or the Strait of Magellan, there are people willing to get in the water and make the crossing ...

If new info is available to David Johnston, why doesn't he want to further investigate? Do we actually understand what a 'medium-security' prison is? & What is the big news that's shaking up the golf world?

June 07, 2023 02:43 - 40 minutes

If there is information that wasn't available to David Johnston while he was creating his report, why wouldn't additional investigation be needed upon its availability? Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder, Democracy Watch - The story about Paul Bernardo being moved to a medium security prison has caused an incredible uproar in Canada. Is that reaction because of a misunderstanding with what 'medium security' entails? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney - ...

Is the federal government setting a dangerous precedent with these massive subsidies? How are the Hamilton Tiger-Cats looking this year? & How you can get a piece of James Comisar's amazing TV memorabilia collection

June 02, 2023 01:04 - 40 minutes

It seems like the federal government is handing out more and more money to businesses just so they set up shop here in Ontario. Why are they subsidizing the cost of these big businesses like VW and Stellantis and does it set a dangerous precedent? Guest: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are continuing their preseason campaign which will bring them to Montreal tomorrow night. As we watch their progress before t...

How Theatre Aquarius' new program will help the future of theatre in Canada, What would make voting more enticing to Hamiltonians & The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new GM but is it enough?

June 01, 2023 02:01 - 33 minutes

Theatre Aquarius will be introducing a massive new program that will serve as an incubator for new shows all of kinds as they go through the development and rehearsal process. How will this change theatre productions not just here in Hamilton but across the country? Guest: Kelly Straughan, Executive Director, Theatre Aquarius - Following the municipal election, the City of Hamilton had their auditor look a bit closer into the voter turnout. Surprise, surprise there wasn't a lot of voters. Why...

The Brady Bunch house is for sale!

May 31, 2023 03:36 - 14 minutes

Chances are really good that you know The Brady Bunch and by extension, their house. What are the chances that you could own that same house? Well if you've got $5.5 million and a willingness to part with it, those chances are a lot better than many of us! Guest: Danny Brown, Principal, Luxury Estates Division & Evangelist West Coast, Compass

Who is the housing market benefiting right now? The Brady Bunch house is for sale! & How is foreign interference, real or not, changing our elections?

May 31, 2023 03:29 - 41 minutes

The housing market sways from being friendly towards sellers and then buyers, where is it at now? Guest: Rob Golfi, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, The Golfi Team - Chances are really good that you know The Brady Bunch and by extension, their house. What are the chances that you could own that same house? Well if you've got $5.5 million and a willingness to part with it, those chances are a lot better than many of us! Guest: Danny Brown, Principal, Luxury Estates Division & Ev...

Why are some Hamilton neighbourhoods battling rats and what can be done about it? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

May 30, 2023 03:28 - 44 minutes

Some neighbourhoods in Hamilton are finding that rats are getting more and more common. Where are they coming from and is there anything that can be done before they become a major established problem? Guest: Jim Miner, President, Action Pest Control Services Inc. - This week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson gives you a little bit of everything from competitive high school barbequing in Texas to the future of Auston Matthews, it's got it all! Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owne...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Ben Straughan: Helping Hamilton's homeless, warning labels on bottles of alcohol, trust in who should regulate AI and more

May 27, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features our very own Ben Straughan! With topics like helping Hamilton's homeless population, putting warning labels on bottles of alcohol, slowing traffic in the City, trusting governments with the ability to regulate AI and more, you can be sure today's episode is going to provide a little more insight into the mind behind the soundboard. Guest: Ben Straughan, Technical Producer, The Scott Radley Show, 900 CHML

Doesn't it seem like everyone in David Johnston's investigation has also been touched by the Trudeaus? & Is the Blue Jays' season done?

May 26, 2023 00:36 - 35 minutes

Why does it seem like everyone who has touched David Johnston's foreign interference investigation has had some kind of prior relationship with the Trudeau family? Seems awfully convenient. Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Political Commentator; Host, The LeDrew Three Minute Interview & former President of the Liberal Party of Canada - Have the Blue Jays reached a point where they might as well stop trying this season? Should the Maple Leafs build a team that's more aggressive and hard-hitting in a lit...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jamie West: Getting offended for others, Silly stories from the past, Donald Trump's impact on ratings, What kids want to be when they grow up & more

May 13, 2023 02:12 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Jamie West who joins Scott to talk about people getting offended for other groups of people, silly stories from their times in journalism, how Donald Trump impacts television viewership, the difference between career aspirations for kids in the United States vs China. and more. Guest: Jamie West, Founder & CEO, Westpro Media

Why do Hamiltonians have such high car insurance rates? Removing Terry Fox from Canadian passports & Contradictions in the NHL playoffs

May 12, 2023 03:10 - 45 minutes

Living in Hamilton comes with many expenses and one of them puts Hamiltonians among the upper echelon of paying for car insurance. Why is this? Guest: Daniel Ivans, Insurance Expert, rates.ca - Canada's proposed redesign for our passports features a number of changes including the removal of iconic Canadian moments and people. One such person is the Canadian every Canadian knows and arguably reveres, Terry Fox. Why would anyone approve removing Terry Fox? What's it like seeing this change fro...

What is the link between heavy cannabis use and schizophrenia in American men? What's the point of having so many consultants for Hamilton's Farmers' Market? & So many Halls of Fame, so many snubbed people

May 10, 2023 02:25 - 46 minutes

A study out of the US has found that 3 in 10 men between 21 & 30 who heavily use cannabis have developed signs of schizophrenia. What could be causing this and isn't cannabis supposed to be something that isn't addictive? Guest: Dr. James MacKillop, Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research at McMaster University - The Hamilton Farmers' Market has had many consultants take a look at making changes to it. Why? What is being gained from all of these studies and do we really nee...

Would you support journalists getting barred from using confidential sources? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

May 09, 2023 02:57 - 50 minutes

The 2023 Liberal National Convention was held this past weekend and that's where there were something peculiar suggestions put forward. Would something like reporters not being allowed to report news from undisclosed sources be something you'd support? Guest: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering both Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill - Would you trade the entire roster of the Toronto Maple Leafs for the roster of the Seattle Kraken, assuming you were in a position ...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: Impactful mayors of Hamilton, Ordering a Gretzky at Tim Hortons, Distracted driving, Crowning King Charles III, Stupid criminals, New symbols for Canada & more

May 06, 2023 01:14 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Mike Fortune who joins Scott to talk about the crowning of King Charles III, if distracted driving is built into our cars, ordering a Gretzky at Tim Hortons, new symbols for Canada and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14

Will other unions follow in PSAC's footsteps of major demands? What was the CFL Draft thinking? & Should we worry about the future of our relationship with AI?

May 04, 2023 03:40 - 42 minutes

What is the likelihood that the PSAC strike will cause other unions to make demands for really large wage increases or else they'll strike? Are we at the beginning of something larger for unions as a whole? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University - Did you watch the CFL's draft or the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs? Is there a pairing that's worse than tha...

Why does China have its sights set on Canada? Should we prepare for an anger-fueled election? & Will the writers strike have much of a meaningful impact?

May 03, 2023 03:28 - 40 minutes

Why does China seem to be focused on interfering with and influencing Canada and her people? Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute - Divisiveness is clearly something that politicians are wielding to garner support for their campaigns and with an election on the horizon, should we be preparing for an aggressive and anger-fuelled race? Guest: Kate Harrison, Vice-Chair of Summa Strategies & Director of Aba...

Is building Hamilton's LRT going to cost 3 times what we expect? Why is a Canadian MP's family being targeted by China's government? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

May 02, 2023 04:02 - 53 minutes

If other LRT systems are seeing the price to expand them go up by 300%, what does that mean for the price of building brand new LRT for Hamilton? Guest: Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute & Professor of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto - Why is the family of a Canadian MP being targeted by the Chinese government and is our government effectively combating it? Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder, Democracy Watch - When Monday rolls around, you know it's time ...

What does the expert eye see in the Toronto Maple Leafs? & If EVs are good for the environment, is the creation of their batteries good too?

April 26, 2023 01:09 - 30 minutes

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a fan base who's used to having bad things happen to the team in the playoffs. Despite this, it didn't happen last night as the Leafs came back from a 4-1 deficit to not only tie things up at 4 but win in overtime. What does the expert eye see in this team? Guest: Ric Nattress, former NHL defenceman & Stanley Cup winner - The Volkswagen battery factory that's set to be built in St. Thomas, Ontario is bringing with it a lot of applause for green energy and electric...

Canada's tallest condo building to get built in Niagara Falls & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

April 25, 2023 02:29 - 46 minutes

Niagara Falls is going to be building the tallest residential condo building in Canada. How did they come to that decision and what kind of opposition did it face? Guest: Jim Diodati, Mayor, City of Niagara Falls - Scott is joined tonight by one of the winners of the 2023 Allan Cup. You know him, you love him and he's been here before. In fact, he's here every Monday! That's right, Don Robertson is back for more sports talk with the Dundas Real McCoys' Allan Cup win, today being the 30th anni...

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