Scott Radley Show

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Graeme MacKay: Paying for Twitter checkmarks, Dangers of space travel, Who should be on our money & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Graeme Mackay, the outstanding editorial cartoonist for the Hamilton Spectator. Scott and Graeme discuss whether or not airlines should accommodate overweight people with regards to the size of seats, if the City of Hamilton should be in the golf business, putting King Charles III on our money, paying for Twitter, space travel & more. Guest: Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator

How could Ontario's contribution to the new VW factory impact you? Did the pandemic actually make our kids meaner? & Is there a problem with music made by AI?

The news that St. Thomas is getting a massive factory from VW got many people really excited. This doesn't mean it's coming without a catch. Ontario is going to be throwing a big chunk of change into the pot to make this happen, how will that impact everything else? Will it? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - Did the pandemic cause our children to get more aggressive and less empathetic? A sociologist from right here in Ontario sure th...

Why is the City of Hamilton having problems with employee retention? & Is there a glimmer of hope for the Maple Leafs (even a little)?

We're hearing that the City of Hamilton is having issues with retaining staff. Is the issue simply a matter of money or is there something larger going on? Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 City Councillor, City of Hamilton - The Maple Leafs have started their playoff run and it feels like the trend is getting followed rather than broken. The fans are used to it and after seeing their performance last night, is there even a glimmer of hope for the Leafs this year? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anc...

How will 155,000 striking federal workers impact our economy? Meet the new Hamilton Cardinals & Why don't we have a museum dedicated to Terry Fox?

How will 155,000 federal workers going on strike impact our economy on the large scale? Could this cause a ripple effect through to the other unions? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics & Implications of Monetary Growth, Toronto Metropolitan University - Have you ever heard of the Hamilton Cardinals? Chances are pretty good that you might run into them soon as their new owner plans to revamp the baseball team. What does the fu...

How does the HWDSB want to change naming schools? Why does the CBC take issue with being labelled as "government funded media?" & Are the Leafs going to break their losing streak this playoff season?

The Hamilton-Wentworth District Schoolboard is making some changes to the way it names schools. What are these changes and why? Guest: Todd White, Wards 5 & 10 Trustee, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board - According to the CBC, it takes issue with being labelled as government funded media. Is this an issue that extends to any potential bias or is it merely saying that it doesn't like the fact that it receives funding by the Canadian government? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Past President, Lib...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Annette Hamm: Beginning construction on Hamilton's LRT, Continuing to wear masks, Charging cyclists with crimes, Aging gracefully, Potential benefits from a SAT-type test, & more

On this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio, Scott sits down with Annette Hamm from CHCH's Morning Live to talk about if our education system would benefit from an SAT-type test, what the point is of having gender-specific tournaments for things like chess, charging cyclists with traffic crimes, aging gracefully and more! Guest: Annette Hamm, Co-host, Morning Live, CHCH-TV

Why might Hamilton house prices see a bump? Will Canadians see cheaper phone plans soon? & What happened to comedic cartoons?

While it's no secret that houses aren't cheap, there are some signs on the horizon that they might be getting pricier. Why is this and could it just be a seasonal thing? Guest: Judy Marsales, Broker of Record, Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd. - Canada is home to some of the most expensive phone plans on planet Earth. There's a possibility that won't be the case for much longer - assuming things go to plan. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster Universit...

Can free transit in Hamilton be reasonably done? How can we mitigate losing 40% of farmers? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Is free public transit something that could be a reality in Hamilton someday? How would the costs to run our transit system be offset by this? Guest: Tammy Hwang, Ward 4 Councillor, City of Hamilton - We are set to see an incredible drop of 40% of farmers over the next 10 years. If people are going to leave, they are going to need to be replaced. How do you get into farming and who might we see entering the business in Ontario? Guest: Keith Carrie, President, Canadian Federation of Agricultur...

Revisiting the history of Pink Floyd's infamous Ivor Wynne concert, Controversial changes may be coming to Hamilton minor hockey & What's our relationship with religion?

The Pink Floyd concert that was held here in Hamilton is held in infamy with crazy stories from all around the stadium. It would appear that inside the stadium, things were super packed but not as crazy. What's the actual story here? Guest: Jon Wells, Reporter & Feature Writer, The Hamilton Spectator - A quick way to make a stir here in Canada is to talk about hockey, more specifically youth hockey. Some proposed changes to house league hockey here in Hamilton have certainly done just that. G...

TD is the most shorted banking stock... what does that mean - Inconsistent alcohol dangers in studies - The Masters are underway

50-Years since the FIRST cell phone-call

Dollarama is planning to open 17 new stores across Canada. They also owned 60+ stores this year. It's a boom time for discount stores right now. Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail analyst, Author of ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ - Since Trudeau was elected into office, the Cdn Fed. Gov has hired up to 80,000 new employees. This means as well that we are paying an extra $151 BILLION a year to run government then we did 2014/15 Guest: Sahir Khan. Executive Vice-President, Institute for Fisc...

Niagara Falls named best bucket-list destination! Canadian going to the moon! & Sports talk with Don Robertson

In two different surveys, Niagara Falls was named the 4th "Most Popular Bucket-list Landmark". In a separate survey, it was named the Biggest tourist trap in Canada. We talk with the Mayor of Niagara Falls about this. Guest: Jim Diodati. Mayor of Niagara Falls - This story is a "wow" moment, learning that a Canadian astronaut is going to be on the next moon mission to orbit the moon. His name is Jeremy Hansen. Guest: Jesse Rogerson. Assistant Professor in the division of Natural Science, Yor...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: Winning the lottery, Banning participation trophies, Why baseball coaches wear uniforms, People being unable to distinguish then vs. now & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Mike Fortune who joins Scott to talk about winning the lottery, banning participation trophies, actors who look creepy no matter what role they play, why baseball coaches wear uniforms and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14

The massive increase to Hamilton's property tax almost didn't happen & Hamilton's Heralds of Hot Sauce

The whopping 5.8% increase to Hamilton's property tax saw a vote of 10-6. Is there a positive that can be found in this? Though this budget received approval, is there something larger that can be extrapolated from the voting numbers? Guest: Matt Francis, Ward 5 Councillor, City of Hamilton - Believe it or not, multiple hot sauce companies call Hamilton home. They are alive and well with some of their sauces available all over the place and starring online in the series, Hot Ones. Scott welco...

Hamilton city council approves 5.8% tax increase for $1.07 billion operating budget

Why did City Council's budget almost get rejected? Why are more students getting suspended? & Could this be the year the Blue Jays win the World Series?

Hamilton almost had a pretty monumental event occur at City Hall as Council's budget nearly didn't pass. In fact, it wouldn't have passed if only a few votes went the other way. What swayed their votes? Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton - What is with the increase in the number of suspensions at our schools? Are the assaults, weapons, hate and more indicative of something larger going on? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Founding Director & Lead Consultant, Schoolhouse Consu...

Do we benefit from the budgets announced by the province and/or feds? How do you ride every operational ride at all 12 Disney parks in 12 days & Is there a stigma attached to soap opera actors?

Two budgets released within quick succession of each other means it's the perfect time to welcome Ian Lee back to the show. Is there anything in these budgets that will benefit us without slapping us down the road? Guest: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - There are 12 Disney theme parks throughout the world which means there's a plethora of rides and attractions to experience. How long would it take to visit all of them? What about ri...

How you're paying more money for less food, How can we improve supports for immigrants? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Imagine getting taxed more for something and in exchange you receive less. Believe it or not, that's something you can find happening at the grocery store right now. The Food Professor is here to explain how you can pay more for less. Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution & Policy and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University - Many immigrants to Canada are finding that the cost of everything is much more expensive than expected. Is there anything...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jason Farr & Mike Nabuurs: Hammer Down with Jay & Mike, Running the Around the Bay Road Race, Staying in a $6,000/night hotel room & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Jason Farr & Mike Nabuurs who join Scott to talk about their new upcoming project called Hammer Down with Jay & Mike which will be coming to Cable 14 and wherever you get your podcasts, running the Around the Bay Road Race, partisan politics bleeding into local politics, the federal government's handling of the story involving Trudeau's stay in a hotel room that costs $6,000 a night and more. Guests: Jason Farr, Soon...

What does Ontario's latest budget mean for residents? How do Canadians feel about Canada's national security? & How did these famous musicians never have a #1 hit?

Ontario's budget has been released with some applause and groans. Scott welcomes Ian Lee on to help breakdown the budget and what it means for the residents of Ontario. Guest: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - How well has the federal government been dealing with the allegations against MP Han Dong? Are Canadians keeping up with the news surrounding the national security of Canada? Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and M...

Discussing the breaking news surrounding MP Han Dong & Will the world change from the US dollar to the Chinese yuan?

Tonight's breaking news surrounding Liberal MP Han Dong's recommendation to a Chinese diplomat to delay the release of the Two Michaels came as a massive shock. Scott is joined by CHML's very own Bill Kelly to talk more about this. Guest: Bill Kelly, Host of The Bill Kelly Show, 900 CHML - There are talks about the world's economy changing away from the US dollar and moving towards the Chinese yuan. Would this cause a practical shift in the world or would it merely be symbolic? How likely is ...

Is Hamilton seeing a decline in the number of tickets from red light cameras? & Why are public servants getting performance bonuses despite poor performance?

Most people would expect the number of red light tickets to decline with time at any given intersection. As Hamilton continues to chug along with its red light camera program, is that sentiment one that's being seen? Do some areas of Hamilton see more people run red lights than others? Guest: Mike Field, Director, Transportation Operations & Maintenance, City of Hamilton - Performance bonuses are meant to serve as an incentive for employees to increase their performance. Why are we seeing pub...

Are any other banks at risk of closing? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

With the news of certain banks closing up shop, there are questions surrounding the remaining banks and their stability. Are some banks' fate something we can use to gauge other's? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Is slap fighting even fighting? Do we need to outlaw fighting in hockey or is it getting phased out on its own? Is there a better option than shootouts to determine who wins a game? These questions and more get debated and possibly e...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Lorraine Sommerfeld: What actually goes into writing a book, Who determines what is considered misinformation?, Buttons that do nothing & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Lorraine Sommerfeld who joins Scott to talk about her upcoming book, the work she's put into it thus far, buttons that seem to be connected to nothing, who should determine what is and isn't considered misinformation and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV

What's with having pointless meetings? Is it good the average Canadian doesn't know much about our supreme justices? & Is the CFL ever going to expand east?

We've all been in meetings that seem to have no point or purpose. Why have them to begin with? Would businesses be the same without them? Guest: Vijay Pereira, Professor of International & Strategic Human Capital Management, NEOMA Business School - Justice Russell Brown of the Supreme Court of Canada has found himself embroiled in a scandal but that doesn't seem to have been put him at the forefront of every conversation around the country. Actually most Canadians likely don't know that he is...

Is it time for Canada to sever its ties with the monarchy? & What kind of impact will consumers see if there is another writers strike?

With the coronation of King Charles III set to happen on May 6, how do Canadians feel about the monarchy and its relationship with Canada? Does anyone actually care about the coronation? Guest: Nathan Tidridge, Teacher at Waterdown District High School & Author of six books on the Crown and its role in Canada - What happened with the NHL last night? Will we see the day that a digital overlay on players becomes a regular thing? Also, if the writers in Hollywood go on strike, will we see much o...

How does a big jump to interest rates impact our economy? & Why are vinyl records seeing such a powerful resurgence?

Interests rates continue to jump as Canadians continue to owe money. With more money going to paying down the interest on debt, what does this mean for the economy on a larger scale? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, Toronto Metropolitan University - For the first time in decades, vinyl record sales topped CD sales. Why has this medium for listening to music made such a resurgence? Guest: La...

Why hasn't Doug Ford seen a boost or decline in popularity? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

It would appear that the numbers haven't moved for Doug Ford in either direction despite the controversies that have been coming up for him. What's made for this to be the case and how hasn't he, or his party, slipped or gained in popularity? Guest: David Coletto, Founding Partner & CEO, Abacus Data - Should a sports league ever be allowed to publicly criticize the referees and linesmen? What should be done if they do? And Scott spent how much for tickets to a sports game? It's all coming up ...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jamie West: Closing schools at the hint of snow, Hamilton's impending tax increase, Policing thought crimes & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Jamie West who joins Scott to talk about why there seems to be more weather-related school closures now versus before, the impending increase to Hamiltonians' taxes, preventing our children from learning how to overcome challenging situations and more. Guest: Jamie West, Founder & CEO, Westpro Media

Why will Canadian MPs will be getting a fourth pay raise since the start of COVID? & A Live Aid-style concert in support of Ukraine

Canadian MPs are set to receive another pay raise pretty soon. Yes, another one. HOW? Wouldn't it be great to get a raise of about $5,000? How about a little over $10,000? Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Would a concert like Live Aid work today? It looks like we won't have to wonder because it sounds like a lot of work is being put in for exactly that only this one will be in support of Ukraine. Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist, Music Commentator & Sham...

What life might look like for the Bulldogs in Brantford, Canada's response to Chinese election interference & Why would the NHL even consider another expansion into Atlanta?

Brantford is talking about building a new 5,000-seat arena to keep the Bulldogs around. Guest: Kevin Davis, Mayor of Brantford - The latest on the Chinese election meddling and the government's response. Guest: Kate Harrison, Vice Chair, Summa Strategies -  Is the NHL REALLY thinking of putting an expansion team in Atlanta? Again? And, how will the addition of a pitch clock change baseball? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH-TV

Why is Hamilton expecting such a huge jump in taxes? & 299 Queen Street West, a documentary about MuchMusic

Hamiltonians were hit with a tax increase last year and it's looking like this year will be following suit. The catch is that this year will see a much larger jump. How necessary is this increase and what will the money collected go towards? Guest: Tom Jackson, Ward 6 Councillor, City of Hamilton - A documentary about MuchMusic is set to come out. Whether you know about this staple TV channel or not, this documentary will set the stage and tell the story of the place that built many careers. ...

Can a franchise truly be cursed? If so, are the Leafs?

Guests: Trudeau just held a press conference this afternoon to address the recent news about Election meddling from China… It sure was something. Stephen LeDrew   Could some of downtown Hamilton's vacant office buildings be turned into residential? Would that even be a good idea? Judy Lam.   Sports talk with Don Robertson. Are the Leafs cursed? Also, the NHL Draft Lottery is coming up. And, John Morant in trouble for his night at the club. Don Robertson.

Are We Prepared for the Advances in AI and Deepfakes?

Guests: We're getting close to hearing what the tax increase is going to be here in Hamilton. In a letter to council, the head of the Realtors' Association says Hamilton is becoming too expensive. Lou Piriano   The Jays first spring training game drew more viewers on TV than any other team's average for regular season games. Are we that great a fan base or is something else going on? Steve Foxcroft   Another very realistic deepfake is confusing people like the Joe-Rogan-Justin Trudeau one did...

What does it mean if COVID really did start in a Wuhan lab? Should we inquire into election interference by China? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

A new by the U.S. Energy Department says COVID probably did start in a Wuhan lab. What does this mean? Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute -  The Prime Minister says Canada will not hold an inquiry into Chinese interference in our election. Should we? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Political Commentator; Host, The LeDrew Three Minute Interview; Former President, Liberal Party of Canada - Don Robertson is not unavailab...

Who stayed in a $6,000/night hotel room on the taxpayer's dime? Why are fewer immigrants becoming Canadian citizens? & Do the Tiger-Cats have a shot at the Grey Cup this season?

Sending a large delegation can make sense in certain scenarios but why would someone from the government need a hotel room that costs $6,000 a night? Even more puzzling is why the federal government is going to such lengths to try and hide who was staying in that room? Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Becoming a Canadian citizen is the aim of many immigrants both past and present however the rate of people becoming citizens has dropped drastically. W...

Why do people believe the media is intentionally misleading them? Potential for big spending as the feds prepare to negotiate with 300,000 employees & The brand new documentary "Offside: The Harold Ballard Story"

A U.S. study suggests half of the people believe the media is not just biased but intentionally misleading them. How did we get here? Guest: Don Gibb, Professor Emeritus, School of Journalism, Toronto Metropolitan University - The federal government is about to start negotiating with 300,000 employees who surely all want raises. How is this going to go? Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data  - A terrific new documentary is out about former Ticats...

The end of Hamilton's Commonwealth Games bid & How to find out if caffeine might lead to kidney damage

Hamilton's Commonwealth Games bid is something that we've heard much about over the years however it sounds like that will be coming to an end. Guest: PJ Mercanti, CEO, Carmen’s Group & President, Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group - Science now tells us coffee is terrible for some of us. The catch? We can't easily know if we're one of the ones for whom it's terrible. So enjoy your morning java... Guest: Dr. Sara Mahdavi, Researcher with the Department of Community and Family Medicin...

Isn't it wild that we're actually shooting down UFOs? What should be done with people as they age? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

UFO is one of those acronyms that brings about many preconceived notions. Despite this, Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) are being identified with some frequency and now we're hearing about them being shot down. While this probably doesn't have anything to do with aliens, what does it mean? Is it a sign of something larger? Guest: Chris Rutkowski, Ufologist - A Yale professor is suggesting the solution to government overspending on the elderly in Japan is mandated euthanasia. Sounds crazy. B...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: People filming everything, Granting leniency to organ-donating criminals, Infusing party politics into local politics, Should we be talking about privatization in Canadian healthcare? & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Mike Fortune who joins Scott to talk about why it seems like pretty much everyone is on their phone recording everything at sporting events rather than living in the moment and watching with their eyes, if imprisoned criminals should be granted leniency for donating organs, local politicians infusing party politics into their own politics, whether the conversation of introducing a private element into Canadian health...

Why do we feel some things should be free? Is a big Russian offense imminent in Ukraine? & What's the biggest Super Bowl market in Canada?

Why do we feel that we shouldn't have to pay for some things? We don't expect to receive a car for free but why do we expect to get other things for free? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Is a big buildup of Russian troops an indication that Russia will be attempting a large offensive against Ukraine? Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University; Fellow, Macdonald Laurie...

What's with all the commotion at City Hall? & What does the future hold for television?

There has been a lot happening at Hamilton City Hall lately from protesters interrupting a meeting to a councillor getting ejected from another. What happened and what was it like being the Committee Chair for both of these events? Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor, City of Hamilton - It's no secret that streaming content has reshaped the world of entertainment especially television. What will TV look like in the next 5 years? This question was answered by several TV executives who had som...

What will happen to Hamilton's downtown during FirstOntario Centre's renovations? & What makes $1.7 million the special amount to have saved before retirement?

The Hamilton Bulldogs will be needing a new home while FirstOntario Centre gets some much needed renovations. This means that the usual patronage that many downtown businesses see will be dropping as multiple seasons will be played elsewhere in addition to the many concerts and events that get held at the arena. How big of an impact will this have on Hamilton's downtown? Guest: Ryan McHugh, Manager, Tourism & Events, City of Hamilton - The question of how much money should one have before ret...

Do Canadians feel like Canada's broken? How does a high school principal feel about ChatGPT? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Pierre Poilievre has been using the talking point of Canada being broken but do Canadians agree with that sentiment? Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, Leger - The topic of ChatGPT, an AI program capable of producing original essays and writing, has come to the forefront especially with regards to how it can impact the education system. How will educators manage the likelihood of students turning in schoolwork that's been completed by the AI program? What does a hig...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Diana Weeks: Infertility, Changing Canada's healthcare system, Is Nickelback a country band? & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features none other than CHML's own Diana Weeks! She's on maternity leave right now but that doesn't mean she's keeping away from the microphone as she and Scott talk about everything from infertility to a high-ranked restaurant that doesn't exist. Guest: Diana Weeks, Mom-to-be & Afternoon News Anchor, 900 CHML

Why is Willie Nelson nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? & Is it wise for stores to become cashless?

What has Willie Nelson done at 90 to suddenly earn a nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? And other questions from the typically puzzling annual announcement. Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist & Music Commentator - A new report says many of Canada's grocery stores will be cashless within five years. Digital currency only. Is this wise? Is this where we should be going with our financial system? Guest: Brett Scott, Author of Cloud Money

What happens once interest rates are high enough to control inflation? & Are modern day sports getting too hard to referee?

Once interest rates rise enough to control inflation, do we lower them again? In other words, are we ever going back to the way things were? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University - Social media has not been kind to the NFL officials from last weekend to the point that #NFLrigged has been trending on Twitter. By most accounts, it was a mess. And it wasn't just these games. It's been a mess a lot lately. Are officials getting worse or is the job simpl...

Why isn't the CRA going after billions of dollars sent to ineligible CERB recipients? Speaking with the police officer who stopped The Beatles' last live performance & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Billions of dollars were sent to people and businesses who aren't eligible to receive CERB. This was known at the time and we were told it would be sorted out at a later time but now the CRA is saying that it isn't worth their time to go and collect that money that shouldn't have even been sent in the first place. Even though it's known who received the money and how much they received, where is the challenge? Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder, Democracy Watch - On this day in 1969, The Beatle...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Dave Woodard: TV shows that couldn't be made today, Ticats's new acquisition, Canada's relationship with Turks & Caicos, CRA not recovering billions from those who shouldn't have gotten CERB & more

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features CHML's own Dave Woodard who joins the show to talk about everything from the CRA saying that recovering the billions of dollars that were sent to people who shouldn't have received CERB isn't worth their time to TV shows that couldn't be made today. Guest: Dave Woodard, Afternoon News Anchor, 900 CHML

Big news for John Mulwa & Is it worth spending hundreds of millions of dollars on a few World Cup matches?

There is some big news for John Mulwa, the Kenyan refugee who is due to be deported on Saturday. His lawyer joins us to explain. Guest: Joshua Makori, Immigration Lawyer  - Should the provincial government be spending hundreds of millions of dollars on four or five World Cup soccer matches in 2026? Some are saying it's way too much for too little. Guest: Neil Lumsden, Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport & MPP, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek