Scott Radley Show
1,633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingScott 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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Will Vladimir Putin increase his war effort against Ukraine on May 9? Why isn't the CFL's draft that big of a deal? & Should broadcast cameras be brought into Canadian courtrooms?
May 04, 2022 02:34 - 44 minutesMay 9 is known as Victory Day in Russia, marking the defeat of the Nazis in World War II. The intelligence community is warning that there's a chance Vladimir Putin may use the holiday to increase his war effort against Ukraine. What would this look like and what could it mean for the conflict & the world as a whole? Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute - The NFL draft ...
Green Party of Ontario's leader joins the show, Major food interruption is coming for some & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
May 03, 2022 02:14 - 53 minutesThe Green Party of Ontario's leader, Mike Schreiner, was in Hamilton today where he made a few campaign promises. Scott welcomes Mike to the show to talk more about what he wants to get done, his thoughts on potentially working with the other parties and more. Guest: Mike Schreiner, Leader, Green Party of Ontario - The war in Ukraine has interrupted a major element in the world's food supply. How large will this impact be? Dr. Sylvain Charlebois has written an article about this exact topi...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Lorraine Sommerfeld: Selfish drivers, trusting autonomous cars, equalizing the workforce, governing space, someday kissing each other through the internet & more
April 30, 2022 03:07 - 56 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Lorraine Sommerfeld who joins Scott to talk about the safety of Hamilton's streets, trusting autonomous cars, creating laws for space, equalizing the workforce, the prospect of kissing each other through the internet someday and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media; Motherlode columnist, The Hamilton Spectator; Host, Lemon Aid Car Show
What should we make of Ontario's budget? & Should 24 Sussex Dr. be fixed up or torn down?
April 29, 2022 02:19 - 32 minutesOntario has released its proposed budget however as we near a provincial election, you can be sure a portion of it was made with reelection in mind. Does any of it come as a surprise? How likely are we to see changes made to it? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor, Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University - 24 Sussex Drive is known to many as the home of the Prime Minister however it currently is anything but. We hear about how it's fallen into disrepair and how the PM doesn't even live ...
How will Canada address its aging & aged population's concerns? & What changes are coming to the CFL's rulebook?
April 28, 2022 02:44 - 31 minutesThe most recent census information released included the topic of aging. How will things like housing and medical attention be addressed differently to address Canada's aging and aged population? Guest: Dr. Lauren Griffith, Co-Principal Investigator, Canadian Longitudinal Study On Aging; Associate Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact, McMaster University - A press release from the CFL was sent out today announcing some changes that are being made to the...
How can Hamilton tackle its immense infrastructure deficit? Why aren't Ontario's political parties including fiscal restraint in their platforms? & What's pushing concert ticket prices to go higher and higher?
April 27, 2022 03:12 - 42 minutesMaintaining a city costs a lot of money but the income doesn't always match the costs a city faces so what's a council to do? Guest: Maureen Wilson, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton - We've just seen a ton of spending be done by Doug Ford's Conservative government thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic however as we near a provincial election, it seems like every party is announcing billions and billions in spending. Why isn't anyone considering cutting back spending and trying to get things ...
Red Hill Valley Parkway judicial inquiry begins, Ontario's NDP reveals its platform & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
April 26, 2022 02:37 - 56 minutesA judicial inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway began today and as this inquiry begins, there are lawsuits waiting in the queue to enter the courts. One such lawsuit is a class-action worth $250 million and the lawyer leading this suit joins Scott to talk more about what his suit is hoping to achieve and why it's being pursued. Guest: Rob Hooper, Lawyer, Grosso Hooper Law - As the Ontario provincial election nears, the political parties are putting out their platforms just as the NDP d...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Mike Fortune: Remembering Guy Lafleur, Campaign promises, Tuning out from the troubles of the world, Fasting from social media, Perfect games of Pacman & more
April 23, 2022 02:40 - 56 minutesScott welcomes Mike Fortune back to the show for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Together they tackle topics like gun bans, the passing of Guy Lafleur, becoming one of the few to score a perfect game of Pacman, tuning out from the troubles of the world, fasting from social media and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Co-host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14
We've reached the highest rate of inflation in 3 decades! Do we feel optimistic about the government in Ottawa? & More information surfaces about the driver who killed Boris Brott
April 22, 2022 01:31 - 39 minutesThis year marks the highest rate of inflation in 3 decades! It's not something we should celebrate but it certainly is something that we need to talk about. Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor, Macroeconomics, Ryerson University - How do we feel about the government in Ottawa? It's a question that has varying answers depending on where you live but if there's one thing that appears to be prevalent, it's a sense of pessimism. Guest: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist & Founder, Nanos Research - ...
Steven Del Duca on his plans for Ontario if he wins upcoming election, Arber Xhekaj's outlook on playing for the Bulldogs as they enter the playoffs & What's going on with streaming services?
April 21, 2022 03:06 - 43 minutesSteven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, joins Scott to talk about some of the things he wants to enact should be voted in as premier of Ontario and how he plans on actually getting them done. Guest: Steven Del Duca, Leader, Ontario Liberal Party - The Hamilton Bulldogs are crushing the competition this year in the OHL. The entire regular season yielded only 4 losses which means there's an obviously huge amount of pressure on the team. Luckily they've got loads of talent in th...
Do we want our municipal politicians associated with political parties? & Is it time for 'robot umpires' in baseball?
April 20, 2022 01:34 - 36 minutesWe've seen many city councillors move on to provincial and federal politics under the banners of various parties while others have come from those domains into municipal politics. Is having municipal politicians associated with political parties something that we should strive for or avoid altogether? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Host & Community Producer, Cable 14 & Former Hamilton Mayor - When athletes, coaches and general managers do poor jobs, they get replaced however this doesn't seem to b...
Would voters support a Conservative party led by Pierre Poilievre? Why would anyone want to remove a pitcher who's doing amazing mid-game? & Will Canadians someday forget the story of Easter & why it's a holiday?
April 15, 2022 02:18 - 43 minutesWhat's the likelihood of voter support surging to the federal Conservatives if they had Pierre Poilievre at the helm? A study found something interesting about how voters would feel about the Tories should Poilievre be chosen as their leader. Guest: Kate Harrison, Vice Chair, Summa Strategies - When its the 7th inning and you've got a pitcher who's been so far throwing a perfect game with only 80 pitches thrown, why would anyone think it's a good idea to swap him out? Scott wants to get to...
Will raising interest rates actually help in the fight against inflation? & How can music positively impact our work and the way we do things?
April 14, 2022 01:51 - 31 minutesThe Bank of Canada has raised our national interest rate but how will it actually influence the scourge of inflation? Will we be seeing any meaningful changes or will this simply be an ineffective method hailed as a way of fighting inflation? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - A study has found that surgeons who were operating while listening to hard rock were able to do the same quality of work but faster. How is it th...
How Oliwia Dabrowska, 'The Girl in the Red Dress' from Schindler's List, is helping Ukrainian refugees on the Polish-Ukrainian
April 13, 2022 02:58 - 21 minutesIf you've seen the movie "Schindler's List" you probably remember a little girl who wore a red dress as the symbol hope. She has grown up and is now helping Ukrainians who are fleeing the war by way of the Polish border. Scott welcomes her onto the show from the Polish-Ukrainian border to talk about her life after the movie, why she's helping at the border and more. Guest: Oliwia Dabrowska, 'The Girl In The Red Dress' from Schindler's List & Volunteer at the Ukrainian-Polish border helping U...
Remembering Gilbert Gottfried, What would happen if interest rates go up? & How 'The Girl In The Red Dress' from Schindler's List is doing her part in helping Ukrainians on the Ukraine-Polish border
April 13, 2022 02:36 - 40 minutesGilbert Gottfried may have passed on today but a wonderful video will live on for a long time. That video happens to involve Karen Cumming, a then-reporter with CHCH, who had an opportunity to interview Gottfried which turned into a laughing fit like no other. She joins Scott to relive that moment and more. Guest: Karen Cumming, Former Reporter, CHCH-TV, Mars 100 Candidate & Author - There's word about a potential rise that may be coming to our interest rate. What kind of implications woul...
Spreading disinformation while trying to stop it, CHCH has a new home & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
April 12, 2022 00:54 - 59 minutesThe government wants to get rid of disinformation online but at the same time, there are politicians who've spread disinformation themselves! How can this actually be enacted while making sure that any punishment is dealt to everyone and not just those the government disagrees with? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Political Commentator; Host, The LeDrew Three Minute Interview; Former President, Liberal Party of Canada - CHCH has a new home here in Hamilton! One of the first people to help break it ...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Jay McQueen: Pedestrians' safety while on Hamilton's streets, inspecting kids' backpacks for too many snacks at school, freedom of speech in the classroom & more
April 09, 2022 01:57 - 55 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Jay McQueen who joins Scott to talk about the safety of Hamilton's streets, inspecting kids' backpacks for too many snacks at school, freedom of speech in the classroom and more. Guests: Jay McQueen, Weather Reporter, Global News Radio 900 CHML & Real Estate Agent, Realty Network
Federal Liberals table their newest federal budget, What do the homeless have to say about the decisions that affect them most? & Who would you put on a list of famous Hamiltonians?
April 08, 2022 03:03 - 44 minutesThe newest federal budget has been released which means Canadians get to find out how their hard-earned money is being spent. What is the goal of this budget and what are the notable parts of it? Guest: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University - Whenever major decisions concerning any group of people is made, efforts should be made to consult those it affects most. This isn't always the case with the homeless which is why some people are undertaking ...
Stelco Holdings wants Hamilton to rezone 800 acres of land on Willcox street, Are Canadians disliking each other more? & Nirvana's influence on the music landscape
April 07, 2022 01:01 - 36 minutesStelco Holdings Inc., at a city planning meeting, asked the city to consider rezoning 800 acres of surplus land on Wilcox street. Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 City Councillor, City of Hamilton - Are we disliking each other more in Canada? A survey conducted by the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research seems to say that this is so. Guest: Jason Disano, Director, Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research - Eric Alper tweeted recently "On this day in 1994, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain...
Remembering Boris Brott, Will we see any justice come from the war in Ukraine? & How likely is it that we'll actually see Tiger Woods play at the 2022 Masters?
April 06, 2022 02:35 - 41 minutesBoris Brott, one of the most internationally recognized Canadian conductors, was the victim in a fatal hit-and-run in Hamilton on April 5, 2022. He was the founder and artistic director of the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and the Brott Music Festival, both based in Hamilton. Guest: Steve Paikin, Canadian journalist, author, and documentary producer - When the war in Ukraine comes to an end, will there be any tangible justice served? Will those who've committed things like war crim...
What should teachers do to regain discipline in the classroom? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
April 05, 2022 01:03 - 47 minutesIs it time for teachers to regain discipline in the classroom? How would this even be done and is it something that can be done effectively? Guest: Michael Zwaagstra, Columnist; Senior Fellow, Frontier Centre for Public Policy; Author, "A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning" & Public High School Teacher in Manitoba - Don Robertson joins the show every Monday to talk all about what's going on in the sports world and there's definitely no shortage of things t...
Has Hamilton missed the chance to build affordable housing along the LRT's route? A veteran goalie's perspective on Team Canada closing in on a return to the World Cup & Why is a St. Joe's ICU nurse doing 333 Polar Bear Dips?
March 25, 2022 03:01 - 37 minutesOne of the things we've heard a lot about when it comes to Hamilton's hotly contested LRT project is that affordable housing can be built along the route but has that opportunity been missed? Guest: Karl Andrus, Community Benefits Manager, Hamilton Community Benefits Network - Back in 1986, Canada played in the FIFA World Cup for its first and, so far, only time. Tonight might change that as Team Canada is right on the door step of making it for a second time. Scott welcomes the goaltender...
How should Hamilton deal with encampments in city parks? & Who are the most underrated Canadian musical acts?
March 24, 2022 01:15 - 34 minutesHow should Hamilton go about managing homeless encampments here in the city's parks? The City of Hamilton had a sit down where this topic came up, Scott speaks with one of the councilors who's been involved in these talks. Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 Councillor, City of Hamilton - Eric Alper joins the show again to talk about who are some of Canada's most underrated and overrated musical acts are. Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist, Music Commentator & Shameless Idealist
How much higher will taxes go with the new Liberal-NDP agreement? & Would 4-down football even help the CFL if it was introduced?
March 23, 2022 01:14 - 30 minutesIt's not being called a coalition but it might as well be one between the federal Liberal and NDP parties that will secure the Liberal's government until 2025 while fulfilling what the NDP have been calling for. The catch is that of all those government programs there's nothing about how to they're going to pay for them nor grow the economy. Surely this means the one thing no one likes to hear, more and higher taxes for everyone! Guest: Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Fede...
What are the rules of war and do they apply to defenders? Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
March 22, 2022 03:39 - 59 minutesAs we hear more and more about the atrocities coming out of Ukraine, you have to start asking whether or not the old adage, "All is fair in love and war," is a true statement or just something people like to say to sound cool. What are the rules of war, if any, and do they apply to both sides equally? Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute - On World Down Syndrome Day, yo...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Mike Fortune: Defending Canada, Truck driver from Humboldt Broncos accident getting deported, Doing silly things are kids & more
March 19, 2022 02:48 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Mike Fortune who joins Scott to talk about staying and fighting to defend Canada if we were invaded, the driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos accident in the process of being deported, doing silly things as kids and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Co-host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Mike Fortune: Defending Canada, Truck driver from Humboldt Broncos accident getting deported, Doing silly things as kids & more
March 19, 2022 02:48 - 57 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Mike Fortune who joins Scott to talk about staying and fighting to defend Canada if we were invaded, the driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos accident in the process of being deported, doing silly things as kids and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Co-host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14
What role do deep fakes play in the invasion of Ukraine? & A Hamilton man's journey to the Ukrainian border to rescue friend's 7-year-old sister
March 18, 2022 03:17 - 34 minutesA video of Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was circulating for a bit until people started realizing that it was actually a deep fake, a video that was created by a computer. Whenever the topic of deep fakes was brought up in the past, the severity of what could be done with it was often overlooked. Is that still the case and could we be seeing more deep fakes of not just Ukraine's president but many other major political and cultural figures? Guest: Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovatio...
How Jude Strickland's father & family is coping with his death
March 17, 2022 02:43 - 20 minutesThe story of what happened to Jude Strickland story is unfortunately one that many Hamiltonians know but as the case returns to court after around a year, it's sure to stir up many emotions. How is Jude's father, Jamie, coping with this truly horrendous situation and how has his faith helped him forgive the driver who killed his son? Guest: Jamie Strickland, Father of Jude Strickland
Should Hamilton keep its area rating system? How Jude Strickland's family is coping with his death & Why the Blue Jays are the AL team to watch this year
March 17, 2022 02:19 - 50 minutesThe area rating system here in Hamilton is set to be debated whether it should be kept or scrapped and while that may make your eyes glaze over, it's role in determining how much you pay in taxes might be enough to make your ears perk up. That now begs the questions of what exactly is the area rating system, how does it work and is it something worth keeping? Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 City Councillor, City of Hamilton - Losing a child is never easy and it's even harder when it's sudde...
Fixing Ontario's doctor shortage, What could be coming to Russia's economy? & Sad news from the professional wrestling world
March 16, 2022 02:44 - 43 minutesAs Ontario faces a shortage of doctors, a plan is being formed to help bring more doctors to the province as well as encourage Ontarians to become doctors. Guest: Dr. Adam Kassam, President, Ontario Medical Association - We're hearing that Russia's economy isn't doing so well thanks to the sanctions that have been put in place by the international community. As this continues on, what could we see start to develop in the country and what kind of impact could it have to companies outside of...
How unhealthy is Daylight Saving Time for us? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
March 15, 2022 02:34 - 38 minutesIt's that time of year again when we set our clocks forward an hour and while it may make for an inconvenience when you're trying to wake up or simply tell the time, we're told that daylight saving time comes with some really serious impacts on our health. Just how unhealthy is DST though? Guest: Dr. Richard Cytowic, Neurologist, Speaker & Author - A major player in the goalie pad game has passed away, outdoor hockey games are being played in Hamilton & Tom Brady has come out of retirement...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Diana Weeks: Battling infertility, 2nd anniversary of COVID-19's declaration as a pandemic, Should social media platforms allow calls for violence against Russian soldiers and Putin? & more
March 12, 2022 03:34 - 51 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Diana Weeks who joins Scott to talk about the 2-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether social media platforms should allow for the calling of violence against Russian soldiers & Vladimir Putin, Diana's battle with infertility & more. Guest: Diana Weeks, News Anchor, 900 CHML
How many sex offenders live in Hamilton? The Endurance found below Antarctic waters & The MLB can play ball once again
March 11, 2022 03:40 - 39 minutesHow many sex offenders live in Hamilton? Are they spread out or concentrated to only a few areas? How does this rate compare to Ontario as a whole? Scott gets answers to these questions and more with help from a reporter who looked into these exact questions and more. Guest: Katrina Clarke, Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator - Traveling to Antarctica is an arduous journey nowadays let alone back in 1915 when Sir Earnest Shackleton was leading expeditions. His ship, The Endurance, was sunk an...
How does vaccination status change throughout Hamilton & Meeting Maryanne Oketch, Hamilton's link to season 42 of Survivor
March 10, 2022 03:35 - 33 minutesHow does vaccination status vary throughout Hamilton? Can any extra information be gleaned from this? Guest: Joanna Frketich, Health Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator - It's always fun to root for a team or player from your hometown and now fans of the TV show, Survivor, who happen to be living in the GTA have someone to cheer on! Scott catches up with this contestant, who's also a former McMaster student, just before the 42nd season of Survivor airs its first episode. Guest: Maryanne Oket...
Should Hamilton want more waterfront development? Time for a carbon tax?
March 08, 2022 01:58 - 1 hourWard 2 Councillor Jason Farr joins Scott to discuss a potential 45-story condo on the Hamilton waterfront. Scott is also joined by Don Robertson where they discuss a variety of topics including the Maple Leafs goaltending situation and Marie-Philip Poulin turning down an ECHL contract.
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Jamie West: Trading one life in exchange for many others, Out of touch politicians, Moving Hamilton's men's shelter & more
March 05, 2022 03:21 - 54 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Jamie West who joins Scott to talk about whether or not you'd be willing to kill Vladimir Putin if it means saving the lives of thousands or more, Canadian politicians who are out of touch with gas prices and how they can help lower them, the potential for moving Hamilton's shelter for men and more. Guest: Jamie West, Host, The Jamie West Podcast & CEO, Westpro Media
What kind of impact will come from Canada's interest rate increase? & Will good music always make for a hit?
March 04, 2022 02:47 - 32 minutesInterest rates are being raised and though it is a minor increase, will it yield a minor impact on Canada or should we be preparing for a major hit? Guest: Thie Convery, Financial Columnist, The Hamilton Spectator; Wealth Advisor, Convery Wealth, IPC Securities Corporation - Many people agree that a good piece of music sounds pleasing regardless of what genre you play it in but does that mean it would be as big of a hit now, as it was when it was released? Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist, Mu...
Why is baseball still not being played in the MLB? & Ben's Story of the Day
March 03, 2022 04:34 - 28 minutesThe baseball world is still in a bit of a standstill as fans continue to wait on spring training or games of any kind to be played. Where do we stand in this battle and why does it seem like it's billionaires fighting with millionaires over not getting paid enough? Guest: Mike Wilner, Baseball Columnist, Toronto Star & Podcaster - Today's edition of Ben's Story of the Day features a child who was born with an extremely rare disease called Uncombable Hair Syndrome, two animals start getting...
Investigation opens into potential war crimes by Russia, Wider impact of economic sanctions on Russia & Will sports organizations' actions against Russia & Putin have a big impact?
March 02, 2022 03:44 - 43 minutesAs the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, an investigation into potential war crimes committed by Russia has begun. What might get found and if Putin is found to be guilty, is there any way to actually arrest and imprison him? Guest: Dr. George Fletcher, Cardozo Professor of Jurisprudence, Columbia Law School - As the Russian ruble collapses and banks get isolated from the world, how could we see the sanctions impact the Russian people and Vladimir Putin's plans as a whole? Guest: Mar...
How has support changed for Canada's federal parties? Why did China insist on an apolitical Olympics and then get political in a press conference? & A better look at what's happening in Ukraine
February 18, 2022 03:02 - 37 minutesA lot has been going on involving the federal government and that's certainly going to have an impact on how Canadians perceive the different parties. Nanos Research did some polling to find out how respondents feel about the parties and Scott welcomes Nik Nanos back onto the show to help analyze the results. Guest: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist & Founder, Nanos Research - All throughout the Olympics, China has said that it doesn't want things to get political however it recently held a ...
Remembering Charles Juravinski, Canada's Olympic Men's Hockey Team gets eliminated in quarterfinals & Big money being spent for not so big Olympic viewership
February 17, 2022 03:44 - 42 minutesCharles Juravinski, a true legend of Hamilton, has passed away at the age of 92. Scott replays an interview he did with Juravinski not too long after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when Charles and his wife, Margaret, donated $3.3 million to help bolster COVID-19 related and brain health research here in Hamilton. - Canada's Olympic Men's Hockey Team has been eliminated from the competition. Should this come as a surprise? Also, Steve shares some words and a story or two about Charles J...
Settlement reached in the case against Andrew York, Lots of pay raises for public servants while private businesses close & Why is baseball's spring training delayed?
February 16, 2022 04:09 - 43 minutesWe found out today that there was a settlement in the case against Andrew York but is this sort of an admission of guilt? How will this settlement be perceived by the public? Guest: Jeff Manishen. Former prosecutor; Criminal Defence Counsel, Ross & McBride LLP - There's a pretty big gap between the pandemic's effect on public servants and its effect on private businesses. While one was struggling with lay offs and closures, the other seemed to be flourishing with pay raises and bonuses. G...
Canada invokes the Emergency Measures Act & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
February 15, 2022 04:06 - 45 minutesNow that the federal government has invoked the Emergency Measures Act, what kind of weight does this bring with it? Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute - Why is an Olympic athlete who's been found to be using an illegal substance still being allowed to compete? Should we be cheering on an athlete who used to compete for Canada but is now competing for the United State...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Mike Fortune: The 2022 Winter Olympics, House prices in Hamilton, Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust comments, Missing ballots and more
February 05, 2022 03:44 - 59 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Mike Fortune who joins Scott to talk about the 2022 Winter Olympics, the potential for missing ballots, Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust comments, house prices in Hamilton, what sports should be returned to the Winter Olympics and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Co-host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14
Who would the Liberals want to lead the Conservative Party? A landmark class-action lawsuit gets filed by Brian Flores, Glass Tiger's lead singer Alan Frew to perform in Hamilton & Who's nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year?
February 04, 2022 03:16 - 56 minutesNow that Erin O'Toole has been removed from his role as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and an interim leader has been put in place, who would the Liberals want to take the helm of the federal Conservatives? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Political Commentator; Host, The LeDrew Three Minute Interview; Former President, Liberal Party of Canada - Brian Flores, former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, has had a lawsuit filed against the NFL and teams for what will certainly be a landmark c...
How do you "follow the science" when there are contradictions? Why are people increasingly cranky & bothersome? Unpacking the ousting of Erin O'Toole & What's it like on the ground at the 2022 Winter Olympics?
February 03, 2022 04:43 - 54 minutesHow do you "follow the science" when there's science that contradicts other scientific findings? Guests: Dr. Victor Menaldo, Professor, Political Science, University of Washington Dr. Mark Smith, Professor, Political Science & Adjunct Professor, Comparative Religion and Communication - Being locked down and isolated from others can be bad enough on its own however when you start factoring burn out's impact on a person, it starts to make sens...
How does Hamilton's financial transparency rank? How can tiny shelters help Hamilton's homeless population? & Who is the greatest player in each of North America's major sports?
February 02, 2022 04:06 - 43 minutesHow transparent is the City of Hamilton when it comes to the budgetary process? Is it better than the way that other cities are doing theirs or possibly worse? Luckily there's a study that was done on this exact topic and it looks like Hamilton's marks are improving. Guest: Bill Robson, CEO, C.D. Howe Institute - Wintertime is easily the most dangerous time of the year to be homeless however there's a plan that might be able to help Hamilton's homeless population while keeping them out of ...
How do many Canadians feel about COVID-19 restrictions? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
February 01, 2022 03:38 - 48 minutesA new Angus Reid poll has released its results and one of the things it asked respondents was their thoughts on restrictions and how responsible people should be for their own health. You might be surprised by the results but at the same time maybe you share the opinions expressed. Guest: Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute - We are nearing the start of the 2022 Olympic Games as well as the 56th Super Bowl. What can we be expecting to see? Will the Arizona Coyotes ever ...
The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Dave Woodard: Canada's support for Ukraine, The upcoming Olympics, How kids are learning about the Holocaust & If having no regrets is a good thing
January 29, 2022 03:49 - 56 minutesThis week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Dave Woodard who joins Scott to talk about whether or not Canada should be supporting Ukraine and to what degree, how kids are learning about the Holocaust, the upcoming Beijing Olympics and more. Guest: Dave Woodard, News Anchor, 900 CHML