The Ontario sex education curriculum is undergoing further changes, and once again this is a controversial move. What are the pros and cons, and are these the changes that should be made? Guest: Barbara Kay, columnist with the National Post - Former Maple Leafs goalie Peter Ing is one of the few people to face a penalty shot from Wayne Gretzky, and one of the few to make the save. Recently, Todd Arkell reunited Ing with a piece of hockey history related to that game. Guests: Peter Ing Todd Arkel...
Jul 13, 2018•45 min
Tim Hortons has ambitious plans for China. But what chance does the chain have, and how will they have to change and adapt to the culture? Guest: Marvin Ryder, from the DeGroote School of Business - Burlington, Ontario, will host an Outdoor Adventure game on July 14. Puzzles and riddles, like those found in escape rooms, will be incorporated into local businesses and landmarks. But how did the organizers pull this off, and how can people join the game? Guest: James Foley, of Mission Possible Esc...
Jul 12, 2018•53 min
Toronto’s chief medical officer of health is calling on the federal government to decriminalize all drugs as part of a strategy to treat addiction as a public health matter. Why is this being suggested and is it actually a good idea? Guest: Scott Bernstein, senior policy analyist with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, lawyer based in Vancouver - In an era where there is no shortage of political satire out there, how important is it to understand the relationship between politics and comedy? Mc...
Jul 11, 2018•50 min
As Canada is becoming more secular, a new poll from Angus Reid and Cardus has found that immigrants are twice as likely as third-generation Canadians to say that religion should have a significant influence on public life in Canada (20% to 10%) and half as likely to say there should be no influence (15% to 29%). Guest: Ray Pennings, Executive Vice-President, Cardus - The City of Hamilton has released the results of a survey of its citizens that asked which city services they were most satisfied ...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min
With Vito Sgro now running against Fred Eisenberger for mayorship of Hamilton, will we see a seriously heated race? Guest: BRad Clark, Principal with Maple Leaf Strategies, former MPP - How will changes at the Canadian Open affect Hamilton and the Canadian Open? Guest: Bill Paul, Chief Champtionships Officer for Golf Canada - Bubba O'Neil weighs in on events from the world of sports, including the world cup and comeptitive eating. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, CHCH Sports anchor...
Jul 05, 2018•49 min
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to allegations that he groped a young female reporter at a music festival in 2000 by saying he doesn't remember any "negative interactions". This story has been picking up traction because of Trudeau's stance as a feminist, as well as his zero tolerance" approach to sexual misconduct allegations within the Liberal party. What's likely to happen with this story moving forward? Guest: Tim Harper, National Affairs columnist with The Toronto Star, column::...
Jul 04, 2018•56 min
Scott welcomes Jen Watson back to the studio for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Get ready for your long weekend with clever discussions and some fun stories, in the newst podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Jen Watson, of Food 4 Kids, former news anchor with 900 CHML
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Whenever violent acts are committed, we naturally search for a cause. But often it seems like we forget to acknowledge personal responsibility. Where do we go wrong, and how does this change our understanding of events in the news? - Ed Sheeran is being sued by one of the writers of Marvin Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On. How can we identify musical plagiarism, and how do the courts handle cases like this? Guest: Kurt Dahl - Scott has gathered a list of three sodd stories from around the world. Get ...
Jun 29, 2018•45 min
We finally have an idea of how much the federal carbon tax will cost the average household. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Winter, assistant professor in economics and director of the energy and environmental policy area at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary - A surprising twist of events as we near the halfway point of the World Cup - defending champion Germany has been eliminated in the first round by South Korea. What's happened so far and what can we expect from the second half of the W...
Jun 28, 2018•48 min
Have you seen the Carpool Karaoke video with Paul McCartney? You may be one of the 18 million people who has watched the video on YouTube since the segment aired on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The segment ended with McCartney giving a surprise performance at a local Liverpool pub. What would it be like to have been at that impromptu performance? Mike Smith was there, and he joins Scott to explain what it was like. Guest: Mike Smith (and friends), from Liverpool - NHL commissioner Gary ...
Jun 27, 2018•47 min
Should we be boycotting U.S. products in response to the Trump administration's tariffs on Canadian goods? Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor and researcher in food distribution and policy, Dean of the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University - We now know when recreational marijuana will be legal in Canada - October 17. A lot of people are celebrating, but not everybody is excited about this news. Why is there still some concern about the legalization of recreational pot? Guest: Dr...
Jun 26, 2018•58 min
Tonight Pete Dyakowski upholds his reputation as “Canada’s Smartest Person” by joining Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Get ready for insights on the CFL, debates about the future of the auto industry, and an appearance from a special guest in the latest podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Pete Dyakowski, former offensive lineman for the Tiger-cats, Roughriders and the Argonauts
Jun 23, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Max Kerman talks with Scott about The Rally stadium concert on June 24 at Tim Hortons field, not taking success for granted, how their new single, and one of the biggest questions on the minds o Arkellians. Guest: Max Kerman, the Arkells’ lead singer - Anita Joldersma took up walking in 2014. She hated it. So how did she wind up on a mission to walk every street in Hamilton? And what has she discovered about our city while on her walks? Guest: Anita Joldersma - Scott recaps three absurd news sto...
Jun 22, 2018•55 min
What's it like to be a new MPP? Scott sits down with new Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly to ask how it feels to make the transition from Hamilton City Hall to Queen's Park. Guest: Donna Skelly, MPP elect for Flamborough-Glanbrook, former ward 7 city councillor - The pantsless man who leapt onto the field during a BC Lions game and was tackled by Lions’ player Marcell Young may be taking legal action against the CFL team. Does he have a case, even though he instigated the incident by actin...
Jun 21, 2018•44 min
Marvin Ryder joins Scott in the studio, to clear up the convoluted issues that have lead some to call for a trade war between Canada and the U.S. Guest: Marvin Ryder, DeGroote School of Business - Some high schools in Hamilton will be bringing therapy dogs in during exam times, in order to help alleviate stress. But are the dogs needed, and are they a real solution to the problems students face? - Scott discovered a surprsing connection between 900 CHML and Blue Jays history, which calls for a r...
Jun 20, 2018•59 min
Premier-designate Doug Ford has put the public service under a hiring freeze as part of a series of measures meant to limit spending as he re-examines the province’s books. Is this a good first step that sends the right kind of message to Ontarians? Guest: Brad Clark, former Hamilton city councillor, former MPP and Minister of Transport & Labour, currently a principal at Maple Leaf Strategies - There continues to be debate over the name of the new public high school being built at Scott Park...
Jun 19, 2018•57 min
The Scott Radley Show Podcast The brightest conversation in Hamilton is here to send you off into the weekend. Mike Fortune returns to the show tonight, fun and informative conversation about parenting, marijuana laws, the Prime Minister's eyebrows, The Hamilton Honey Badgers and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, of Cable 14
Jun 16, 2018•54 min
The Scott Radley Show Podcast Scott breaks down the potential danger behind hashtags like “#NotMyPremier” and “#NotMyPresident,” and the attitudes that lead to their creation. - Save the Mothers is an international organization working to improve the health of mothers and babies in developing countries. While in Uganda, Scott was able to see some of what STM has accomplished and learned how he and others can help. Guest: Dr. Jean Chamberlain Froese, M.D., Founder of Save the Mothers - Bubba O’Ne...
Jun 15, 2018•50 min
The World Cup starts tomorrow, beginning with Russia facing Saudi Arabia at 11am EST. As fans prepare to tune in for the biggest sporting event in the world, it was announced today that Canada will co-host the World Cup in 2026. A joint bid between Canada, the United States and Mexico was selected as the tournament host today in Moscow in a vote of FIFA's member associations. The current plan calls for Canada to stage 10 preliminary-round games. What can we expect from this year's World Cup and ...
Jun 14, 2018•50 min
The provincial election that is currently going on is easily the nastiest we've seen yet and we have to ask, are things getting out of control? Is the name calling and personal comments making you more likely to vote or are our politicians doing the exact opposite? - All of the stories you have come to love follow a pattern and mathematicians, yes mathematicians, from the University of Vermont have found that there are 6 story arcs for a story to follow. What are these story arcs and how can it ...
May 30, 2018•55 min
Following the leaders debate on Sunday night, Scott and Brad Clark rip into all three main party leaders for their performances - both during the debates and over the course of the campaign so far. Guest: Brad Clark, former Hamilton city councillor, MPP and Minister of Transport & Labour, currently a principal at Maple Leaf Strategies - A new estimate says between 15% and 20% of all packaged food in Canada has shrunk over the past 5 years. It's called "shrinkflation". Guest: Dr. Sylvain Char...
May 29, 2018•54 min
It’s Friday night and Scott is hosting the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Mike Fortune returns to the studio, after moderating political debates, and is ready for any topic that Scott throws at him. Start your weekend in the best way by listening to the newest podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Mike Fortune, host Cable 14
May 26, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Why don't Hamilton police officers wear cameras that document their conduct, and should they? Guest: Clint Twolan, President of the Hamilton Police Association - Do the new NFL rules, regarding what a player may and may not do during the national anthem, violate the rights of the players? Guest: Jon Pinkus, Associate with Samfiru Tamarkin LLP - Once more the question of of bringing an NHL team to Hamilton has entered the conversation. Scott and Bubba get to the heart of the issue: how realistic ...
May 25, 2018•44 min
There are poles about every little thing going on with the provincial election where we can see a few interesting trends. One of the most interesting things is how many people are voting for the NDP not because they want the NDP to win but becuase they don't want the Liberals or PCs to. Will you be voting because you believe in a party or because you don't want another to win? - There's some idea that Hamilton did, in fact, have an NHL team at one point. Too bad there isn't any jersey or sweater...
May 24, 2018•55 min
Time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton, with Brad Clark joining Scott in the studio for a lively conversation about the news of the week. Guest: Brad Clark, Principal at Maple Leaf Strategies, Former City Councillor, MPP, Minister Transport & Labour
May 19, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Whenever elections roll around, politicians love saying that they'll cut taxes and spend more on the people. That can only run for so long before you end up billions of dollars in debt like we are right now. Now our politicians need to do something but what is it? Are our politicians focused on the most urgent issues, or the the most emotionally charge ones? Guest: Bill Kelly, Host of the Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio 900 CHML - The upcoming royal wedding isn't going to be following tradi...
May 18, 2018•50 min
Everyone is arguing about whether they hear Laurel or Yanny after listening to this clip -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCGpl0E95cM -- so we thought we'd find out how our hearing actually works and how it's possible two people can listen to the same sound but hear two totally different things. And what does this mean for other things, like music? Could we be listening to the same song but actually be hearing it differently? Guest: Laurel Trainor, Director of McMaster's Auditory Development L...
May 17, 2018•51 min
How much do Ontarians owe? Do the math and you'll discover that when you factor in provincial plus federal debt, the amount we owe is equal to each family being on the hook for more than $400,000. For how much longer will this continue to grow? Guest: John Robson, Columnist for the National Post - Another foot washed up onto the Vancouver shoreline this week. That's 14 this decade. Is this the work of a twisted serial killer or some weird coincidence? Guest: Sasha Reid, Criminologist and Serial ...
May 16, 2018•43 min
The Carmen's Group is bidding to operate the entertainment venues in Hamilton's downtown. Now they have teamed with Oakview Group, a major management and concert-booking company based in Los Angeles. What is the benefit of Hamilton this organization, and how could this change Hamilton? Guest: Scott Warren, of Carmen's Group - The Ontario Provincial election is only weeks away. Scott talks to Dr. Barry Kay of the Laurier Instittute for Public Predictions and Policy, to get a picture of what Ontar...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Tonight Scott is joined by Cadillac Bill for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Prepare for serious talk, lighthearted topics, history lessons and some strange words of wisdom in the newest podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Cadillac Bill of The Cadillac Bill Show on Cable 14
May 12, 2018•56 min
