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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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Is a housing crash imminent? How does provincial culture impact how regions feel about each other? & Should strong mayor powers play into who'll you vote for?

October 21, 2022 02:04 - 40 minutes

Housing prices are dropping which some are celebrating while others are concerned. Could this housing market lead to a crash? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor, Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University - How do the different regions of Canada feel about each other? Do we properly understand the culture of the provinces and are they properly presented? Guest: Charles Breton, Executive Director, Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation - There's a likelihood that strong mayors powers...

Why would anyone want to combine two different strains of COVID? & Is this the year for the Raptors or are they planning for next year's championship?

October 20, 2022 03:44 - 34 minutes

Why would anyone want to mix two different strains of COVID? Is making a more powerful variant uncommon in labs nowadays? How dangerous is it to make something like this? Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy PhD graduate and Queen Elizabeth Scholar - As the Toronto Raptors begin their season, do they have a good chance at winning the championship this year or could they be working towards making next year's championship their target? Will the NFL see Tom Brady truly retire part way th...

Is Andrea Horwath's lead enough to win Hamilton's mayoral race? & Sass Jordan is performing in Ancaster this Friday!

October 19, 2022 01:46 - 35 minutes

A poll is showing that Andrea Horwath is currently leading Hamilton's mayoral race. Is name recognition enough to win this and is she too far ahead for the second-place candidate to catch up? What else does the electorate think? Guest: Robert Martin, Data Analyst, Main Street Research - Sass Jordan is coming to Ancaster this Friday! Chances are pretty good that you've heard her name before and now you can come see her live. She's done a lot of amazing things and Scott welcomes her to the show...

What have we learned about cannabis since legalization? Should someone's race impact a court case? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

October 18, 2022 02:50 - 57 minutes

It's been 4 years since cannabis' legalization here in Canada. What knowledge has been gained about the drug in this time? Guest: James MacKillop, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University & Director, Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Should someone's upbringing, race or socio-economic circumstance be brought into consideration as a factor that could influence a court case? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Former Prosecutor; Crimi...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio: Disney parks are pricing people out, Lacking A/C as grounds to cancel school, Voting for a candidate based solely on gender & more

October 15, 2022 01:31 - 1 hour

When your Friday shows are called The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio, you need someone who's both really bright and really good at conversation and there are few comparable to the one and only Annette Hamm. She joins Scott to talk about canceling school on hot days because the building has no air conditioning, social media user slamming candidates rather than supporting others, Disney's theme parks pricing people out of visiting, voting for a candidate based solely on their gender a...

What's the point of an inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act? Why are we obsessed with getting new things? & Big losses get dealt to broadcast TV shows

October 14, 2022 02:49 - 39 minutes

What's the point of having an inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act? Will anything be changed by this inquiry? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Host, The LeDrew Three Minute Interview & Former President, Liberal Party of Canada - What's with our obsession with getting new things? A new book aims at tackling that question and how it is that we always find a way to acquire more stuff. Guest: Paul Berton, Author of "Shopomania: Our Obsession With Possession" & Editor-in-Chief, T...

The Maple Leafs' season opener is tonight! Were you taught how to work with money? & Speaking with a 2022 Kona Ironman Champion

October 13, 2022 02:47 - 40 minutes

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be playing their season opener tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. What can fans expect to see this year and the age old question surfaces once again, could this be the year? No, not win the Stanley Cup! Will they win a round in the playoffs? Guest: David Alter, Publisher & Reporter, Inside The Maple Leafs, SI - Were you taught about how to work with money? A Leger poll found that around 65% of Canadians said no in response to that question. Why is this? Guest...

What's with the dramatic swing from seemingly no one hiring to everyone hiring? Celebrating the 1972 Tiger-Cats and Danny McManus & Happy Canadian Beer Day!

October 06, 2022 02:52 - 36 minutes

It used to be hard to find a job not too long ago however it now seems like everywhere is looking employees. What's changed and why does it seem like every business is hiring so suddenly? Guest: Dr. Wayne Lewchuk, Professor, Labour Studies, McMaster University - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Alumni Association will be putting on a dinner tomorrow night to honour Danny McManus who'll be getting his name put up on the Wall of Honour in addition to the 1972 Tiger-Cats team who won the Grey Cup at thei...

Mayoral Mondays: Interviews with Andrea Horwath, Keanin Loomis & Bob Bratina

October 04, 2022 03:23 - 1 hour

These last few weeks have seen some of Hamilton's top mayoral candidates join the show to talk about their plan for Hamilton, should they be voted in, on what Scott likes to call Mayoral Monday. Hear the interviews Scott conducted with Andrea Horwath, Keanin Loomis & Bob Bratina.

Bob Bratina's plan for Hamilton & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

October 04, 2022 02:38 - 53 minutes

Scott welcomes on one of the candidates running to be Hamilton's next mayor, Bob Bratina, to the show where they talk about his plan for Hamilton, should he be elected as mayor. Guest: Bob Bratina, Mayoral Candidate, 2022 Hamilton Municipal Election - There is no shortage of things to talk about in the world of sports this week! From the cheating allegations in competitive fishing to Mackenzie Hughes' second PGA win, Don and Scott cover it all. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio: National Truth & Reconciliation Day & more

October 01, 2022 02:11 - 1 hour

With another Friday evening comes another edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio, this week featuring Jamie West! Today is also National Truth & Reconciliation Day which has Scott and Jamie talking about what this day is designed to mark, if today should be a stat holiday and more in addition to the benefits and drawbacks of having inexperienced politicians, almost catching a baseball that would be worth a ton of money and what's with peoples' fascination with true crime & se...

How do things look for Hamilton as the municipal election nears? The impact of taking over 11 years to build a LRT system & What's next for CHCH's Bob Cowan as he enters retirement?

September 29, 2022 02:43 - 43 minutes

After moderating 16 political debates, has Mike Fortune's sanity been permanently altered? How does he feel about the future of Hamilton's political scene? Guest: Mike Fortune, Host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14 - The topic of LRT in Hamilton is enduring with many for and against but in an area of Toronto, it's actually being built. The catch is that this project began construction 11 years ago, is still underway and its deadline to be finished just came and went. If this project is still b...

Why did the feds give out so many bonuses to executives over the pandemic? How might Europe's power problems impact Canada? & What's the greatest moment in Canadian sports history?

September 28, 2022 03:47 - 44 minutes

Lots and lots of bonuses were given out to government executives even during the pandemic and yet the reasons for those bonuses are so flimsy! Bonuses are supposed to be given out for performance that is above and beyond what's expected, did the bare minimum even get achieved? What kind of message does this send to the public? Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Many European countries have some major questions that will need answers as the weather gets...

Keanin Loomis' plan for Hamilton & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

September 27, 2022 03:17 - 57 minutes

Scott welcomes on one of the candidates running to be Hamilton's next mayor, Keanin Loomis, to the show where they talk about his plan for Hamilton should he be elected as mayor. Guest: Keanin Loomis, Mayoral Candidate, 2022 Hamilton Municipal Election - What injury was sustained by Tua Tagovailoa? Is the NFL's concussion protocol a sham? What makes a player one of the greats? And should you put more effort into getting into the playoffs or saving your best pitchers so you can do well in the ...

Should City Council be deciding on anything during an election? Who wants the government influencing Canadians' online viewing? & Can the Ticats recreate last week's performance?

September 23, 2022 02:13 - 44 minutes

What should happen to Hamilton's city council during a municipal election? Are small things worth settling or should it all be decided by the next council? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton - Bill C-11 wants to govern what Canadians view online by promoting Canadian content over others. Is that actually how it would work or is there something more going on? Does anyone other than the government actually something like this put in place? Guest: JJ McCullough, Political Commentato...

Are your thoughts & opinions still going to be challenged at university? & M*A*S*H turns 50 this week!

September 21, 2022 01:26 - 32 minutes

University is often something that's touted as being the bastion of debate and alternative points of view. Some research has found that may not be the case anymore as the political leanings and opinions of professors has shifted across Canada. Guest: Dr. Christopher Dummitt, Professor, Canadian History, Trent University & Podcast Host, 1867 & All That. - This week marks a big milestone for M*A*S*H but that's not the only big TV news that's happened and is happening. Scott welcomes Bill Brioux...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Transitioning to a cashless society, Increasingly higher tipping, The Tiger-Cats' situation and more

September 17, 2022 02:33 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features Dave Woodard who joins Scott to talk about Australians wanting Steve Irwin on their money, the CFL and the position the Tiger-Cats find themselves in, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, transitioning to a cashless society and more. Guest: Dave Woodard, News Anchor, 900 CHML

Do Canadians even want to stop working from home? How is government spending contributing to inflation's rise? & Pop music's recycling seems to be faster than ever

September 16, 2022 03:06 - 41 minutes

Are you preparing to start going back to work on-site or hunkering down to keep working from home? Do you even want to stop working from home? Guest: Dr. Andrew Parkin, Executive Director, Environics Institute - Why does it seem like there isn't a government nor party who has any intention of saving or cutting back on spending? Could all this spending, this time from Doug Ford, be part of what's contributing to inflation's rapid rise? Guest: Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director & Interim Atlantic D...

Is a recession worse than inflation itself? What does the law say about the police's use of your DNA? & How does music help reconnect with dementia patients?

September 15, 2022 01:35 - 41 minutes

What is worse for us to face, a recession or inflation? That's seemingly the choice that's having to be made as the fight against inflation continues but could a third, and albeit worse, option be on the table, we get both a recession and more inflation? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor, Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University - If you voluntarily give your DNA to the police and it gets used for more than just that case, were your rights violated? Where is the line drawn and if it hasn'...

Have we lost the art of conversation? & Gerry Dee is coming to Hamilton

September 14, 2022 02:33 - 25 minutes

Having a conversation requires two people but it simply can't happen when one of those people is belligerent, rude and inconsiderate. Unfortunately, that's the nice way of describing how some people conduct themselves online and someone has found this to be a major hindrance to their business. How is The Conversation dealing with problematic users who make it impossible to have a conversation? Guest: Scott White, Editor-in-Chief & CEO, The Conversation Canada - Gerry Dee has found a way onto ...

Andrea Horwath's plan for Hamilton & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

September 13, 2022 02:56 - 55 minutes

Scott welcomes on one of the candidates running to be Hamilton's next mayor, Andrea Horwath, to the show where they talk about her newly released plan for Hamilton. Guest: Andrea Horwath, Mayoral Candidate, 2022 Hamilton Municipal Election - Do you feed an easy pitch to a batter who's about to break a milestone? What should be done about the Montreal Canadiens' new captain who doesn't speak any french? These questions and more get answered in this weeks' edition of Sports Talk with Don Robert...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio: The future of the monarchy, Simplifying how governments speak, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats & more

September 10, 2022 03:57 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio features none other than CHML's very own, Bill Kelly! He's worked all morning and now Scott is pulling him in to work all evening long where they talk about what the future of the monarchy may look like, simplifying the way governments and their subsidiaries speak about things, the state of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and more. Guest: Bill Kelly, Host, The Bill Kelly Show (9a-12p), 900 CHML

Remembering the Queen and What Comes Next for the Monarchy?

September 09, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour

The Scott Radley show for September 8th: Guests: Nathan Tidridge - Presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Prince of Wales in 2012. Author of Beyond Mainland, Canada's Constitutional Monarchy, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Robert Finch - The Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada. Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies

Why might we have to pay more to heat our homes? What's the wider impact of another interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada? & Should we continue enjoy entertainers' works after they're accused and/or guilty of horrendous acts?

September 08, 2022 02:31 - 40 minutes

As winter approaches, it's possible we could be seeing a massive 30% jump to the price to heat your home. This comes after an already staggering jump of 50% to the price. What's happened to all of the liquid natural gas (LNG) that's purported to be under Canada? Can't we just use that for cheap? Guest: Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis, Gasbuddy.com - The Bank of Canada is set to have another hike to its interest rate which could be very threatening to jobs all over Canada in additio...

Hamilton's new 'nuisance bylaw' & Is there something wrong with the Ticats & CFL?

September 07, 2022 03:25 - 30 minutes

Hamilton will be implementing a new 'nuisance bylaw'. How does this one differ from other bylaws and laws that already exist and why is it being put forth? Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been performing terribly this year. Despite their 3 wins and 9 losses this season, they aren't completely out of the race in the East Division. Does that indicate something wrong with the league? On another note, how has the ideal NFL & CFL player ch...

How much does Hamilton spend on each resident? What can be trademarked and is there a case against Rob Golfi? & Is Serena Williams the greatest tennis player of all time?

August 26, 2022 01:57 - 44 minutes

Hamilton's city budget deal with large sums of money but how much of that money is actually being spent on each Hamiltonian? How does this compare to past spending and other cities? Guest: Jason Clemens, Executive Vice President, Fraser Institute - Rob Golfi, a local real estate agent, is being sued by another agent from the US over a pose that he does in advertisements. This other agent says that Golfi is infringing on his pending trademark pose. Is there an argument that can be made here an...

The impact of 1 in 5 Hamiltonians' being over 65 on the city, What should be done about athletes who fell foul of the law? & Has HGTV ruined everything to do with interior design?

August 25, 2022 02:01 - 44 minutes

When the federal government conducts a census, the findings don't get released in one big information dump, instead opting for a trickle. Some of that info trickle has been released and it would appear that 1 in 5 people in Hamilton is over the age of 65. How could that statistic impact the city and the rest of its population? Guest: Steve Buist, Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator - Roberto Alomar won't be joining in the commemoration of the Toronto Blue Jays' 30th anniversary of their 1992 Wor...

Can taxpayers afford giving a 35% raise over 3 years to education workers? Our mental health's relationship with music & What's the big issue this municipal election will tackle?

August 24, 2022 01:47 - 43 minutes

Is a 35% raise something that the government can afford to give to education workers over the next 3 years? While a strike voting is set to take place, will either side back down? Guest: Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - A British study found that 85.7% of respondents feel that music is vital to maintaining their mental health. Should this be surprising to us or has the ability to bring music with us allowed it to become a much more integral part of us? Guest: Er...

Another strike vote is coming, who's unhappy this time? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

August 23, 2022 00:40 - 46 minutes

Scott is back for another wonderful show to talk about the latest impending strike vote, which union this concerns and what they want this time. Scott also welcomes Don Robertson back to the show for another round of conversations about everything that's going on in the realm of sports. Guests: Laura Walton, President, CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Controversy in the Pacific, Why would you speak with a killer? & The mess that was Woodstock '99

August 03, 2022 02:29 - 40 minutes

Why are we hearing so much controversy surrounding Taiwan and China's anger over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? What is China and Taiwan's relationship like and could we see a similar situation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Guest: Dr. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, Macdonald-Laurier Institute - Why would a journalist agree to speak with Dellen Millard who, along with Mark Smich, was convicted of murdering Laura Babcock and T...

Traveling today becoming a nightmare! "Today Years Old" memes & the CFL's West Vs East

July 07, 2022 00:25 - 45 minutes

Problems at Pearson Airport have put into question convenient travel. How will this affect travel? Will it affect travel in the short term? Long term? Guest: Eric Kam Economics Professor Toronto Metropolitan University - "Today Years Old" is a meme on the internet surrounding all things you may not have known before today (e.g. "I was today years old when I learned _____"). Let's bring in technical producer Tom McKay and quiz him on things he may not have known! - There appears to be an ...

Are Hamilton's streets engineered for safety? What's it like having the Stanley Cup accidentally delivered to your house? & Why are jingles less common in commercials nowadays?

July 06, 2022 03:05 - 35 minutes

It seems like we keep hearing about incidents, some of which are fatal, on Hamilton's roads. Questions are starting to be raised around the safety of Hamilton's streets and if they're engineered to be safe. Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 City Councillor, City of Hamilton - Many people have traveled far and wide to catch a glimpse of the Stanley Cup. Could you imagine what it would be like to look out the front window to see it being hand delivered to your house? Guest: Kit Karbler, Accide...

Should certain Canadians get their criminal record wiped? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

July 05, 2022 02:22 - 44 minutes

There's talk of wiping the criminal record of Canadians who were convicted of possessing cannabis back before it was legalized. Is this a good idea or is there a major component that is being overlooked? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Former prosecutor; Criminal Defence Counsel, Ross & McBride LLP - Does tennis need a 'villain'? Is there any hope for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats? These questions and more get asked and addressed on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robert...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Phil Perkins: Ontario's right to disconnect legislation, Playing in controversial leagues, Signing controversial players, Getting into broadcasting & more

June 11, 2022 02:44 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Phil Perkins who joins Scott to talk about Ontario's right to disconnect legislation, taking incredible amounts of money to play in a new controversial golf league, a football team's decision to sign a player with many lawsuits and allegations, how Phil got into broadcasting and more. Guest: Phil Perkins, Evening News Anchor, CHCH-TV

Hamilton Bulldogs' GM wins Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award & Why is it about $670k/month for Hamilton to support 50 Ukrainian families?

June 10, 2022 02:23 - 25 minutes

The Hamilton Bulldogs' general manager, Steve Staios, has been voted as the OHL's general manager of the year. Scott welcomes Steve to the show to get his take on winning this award, the challenges of being a GM and more. Guest: Steve Staios, General Manager, Hamilton Bulldogs & Winner, Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award - The City of Hamilton is taking in and helping support 50 Ukrainian families who are fleeing the war in their country. This is unquestionably a good thing but how does the ...

Dr. Erin Panda on how kids are learning to read and if it needs changing

June 09, 2022 03:00 - 10 minutes

How did you learn to read? It's a question that you probably don't think about much however the way children are learning today likely differs from how you did. Should that change back or is this more modern method superior? Does the difference help kids with reading challenges like dyslexia? Guest: Dr. Erin Panda, Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University & Cognitive Neuroscientist

How are kids learning to read and does it need changing? How will the Hamilton Business Rally help local businesses? & Why has it been so long since a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup?

June 09, 2022 02:53 - 44 minutes

How did you learn to read? It's a question that you probably don't think about much however the way children are learning today likely differs from how you did. Should that change back or is this more modern method superior? Does the difference help kids with reading challenges like dyslexia? Guest: Dr. Erin Panda, Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University & Cognitive Neuroscientist - Many local Hamilton businesses are still recovering from the pandemic...

Why is Pearson Airport such a pain to travel through? & Welcoming Survivor 42 winner, Maryanne Oketch, back to the show

June 08, 2022 03:28 - 27 minutes

Air travel was once a glamorous endeavour however it's anything but that nowadays and much less so if you find yourself going through Toronto's Pearson Airport. What makes it such a slog to get through and is this something unique to YYZ or is there a larger issue at hand? Guest: Gabor Lukacs, President, Founder and Coordinator of Air Passenger Rights - The most recent season of Survivor has come to a close and we now know who the winner is. It turns out that we spoke with her a few months...

Possible Lime Ridge Mall Development, NHL Scouting Combine, Leafs Drafting, Bulldogs

June 07, 2022 01:12 - 1 hour

GUESTS: Neil Lumsden Incumbent MPP, Ontario Provincial Parliament for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Esther Pauls Ward 7 City Councillor  Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Inflation on the rise, the provincial election is upon us, KISS throwing in the towel

June 02, 2022 00:39 - 42 minutes

Inflation is biting all of us. The benchmark interest rate has risen by half a point by the Bank of Canada to hopefully stimulate the economy as we did when the pandemic started. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - This upcoming Ontario election has seemed fairly quiet in terms of smear campaigns, hostile ads and all around negative feelings towards the opposing parties. Guest: Michael Taube. Columnist for Troy Media an...

Did the media mess up its coverage of the unmarked graves? How? & Do we have any idea who's most likely to win the Ontario election?

June 01, 2022 02:41 - 24 minutes

An article about how journalists and the media at large has incorrectly covered the unmarked graves found throughout Canada has garnered an enormous amount of attention. What was actually said by the indigenous communities and how did that get misconstrued by the media? Guest: Terry Glavin, Ottawa Citizen & National Post columnist; Contributing Editor, Maclean's magazine; Senior Fellow, Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights - We are just days away from finding out who will be crowned Pr...

What are younger voters' priorities? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

May 31, 2022 02:13 - 45 minutes

The ages of voters vary as do the priorities of those same voters. What kind of priorities does the younger voter have? Are they unique to young voters or are these priorities shared by many other voter demographics? Guest: Sarah Rana, Volunteer with Future Majority - This week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson features an interesting position that the Hamilton Bulldogs may have found themselves in, consistency in referees' and umpires' calls, if the Maple Leafs should stay the c...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Graeme Mackay: Holding politicians accountable, Main Street becoming a 2-way street, Bald shaming is sexual harrassment?

May 14, 2022 03:34 - 1 hour

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Graeme Mackay who joins Scott to talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger in Hamilton, holding politicians accountable for things they did/said as children, Hamilton counsel making Main Street a 2-way street, is referring to someone as bald sexual harassment? and much more! Guest: Graeme Mackay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator

A surprising endorsement, should a fraternity slave auction far in the past mean a resignation, the Leafs next steps and the Jays slow start

May 12, 2022 02:32 - 1 hour

Guests: Are the unions support of the Conservatives a surprise?  Eric Kam Economics Professor Toronto Metropolitan University Will the Leafs be able to avoid a game seven and defeat the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champ Lightning Thursday? Is the Jays current cold streak cause for concern or is it early in the season still? Bubba O'Neil Sports Anchor CHCH News

Are the bridges in Hamilton safe? Has anything changed to make us take UFOs more seriously? Are youtubers pretending to not know older famous songs for views?

May 11, 2022 01:51 - 1 hour

With the recent Wayne Gretzky bridge incident with large debris on the highway, could the same thing happen in Hamilton? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson Ward 12 Councillor   With the government taking UFO research more seriously, has anything changed to make this more warranted than in the past? Guest: Chris Rutkowski Ufolofgist  Are youtubers really reacting to famous classic songs for the first time, or are they faking it for likes? What artists are the future or rock and roll music, plus this ye...

Expected salaries for new graduates, reintroducing grade 13, Leafs struggles, accountability in officiating and the possibility of the CFL season being cancelled

May 10, 2022 02:15 - 1 hour

Should everyone go to University? If they do, will their post graduate salaries be close to their expectations? Guest: Trevor Buttrum, Executive Director Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers With the ongoing effects of the pandemic on education, does reintroducing Grade 13 makes sense? Guest: Paul Bennett, Director and Lead Researcher of School House Institute After the Leafs game four defeat to the Lightning, what is the outlook for the rest of the series? What is stand...

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Jamie West: Swearing in politics, Can people handle jokes anymore?, Should Hamiltonians have to pay the same taxes regardless of services they get? & more

May 07, 2022 02:10 - 55 minutes

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Jamie West who joins Scott to talk about whether people can handle a joke anymore, whether or not Hamiltonians  should have to pay the same taxes regardless of the services they receive, swearing in politics and more. Guest: Jamie West, Host, The Jamie West Podcast & CEO, Westpro Media

Do you get encouraged by all of these sports betting advertisements? Improving women's health in developing nations & Will a change to Canada's MAiD rules make it seem like we're trying to euthanize the poor?

May 06, 2022 03:28 - 44 minutes

If you spend any amount of time with your eyes open, you'll see an advertisement for some gambling site. Does constantly getting bombarded by these ads at all time of day make you want to place a bet or change the channel? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & The 5th Quarter, News Director & Sports Director, 900 CHML - With Mother's Day only days away, Scott welcomes Dr. Jean Chamberlain who's done incredible work to improve women's health in developing nations. How is thi...

What makes a politician more likely to be voted in? & Why did obesity begin rising in the mid-1970s?

May 05, 2022 02:26 - 24 minutes

What makes a politician more likely to be voted in? Well as we approach an election here in Ontario, a professor has written an article about who he thinks will win and why. Scott welcomes that same professor to the show to talk more about this and why people are more likely to vote for one type of politician than another. Guest: Dr. Robert Danisch, Professor, Department of Communication Arts, University of Waterloo - If you take a look at pictures from back in the day circa 1970, you migh...

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