The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio pairs perfectly with Lorraine Somerfeld! Scott welcomes Lorraine to the show tonight to talk about if Remembrance Day is being honoured less with time, if highly processed foods should be classified as drugs, whether or not airlines should charge more based on your size, if we're witnessing the death of social media and more. Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Author of the Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the L...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Is there a curse on all of Buffalo's sports teams? It seems like they haven't been able to catch a break for the longest team and this year was looking like it could be the one for the Bills until their superstar quarterback got injured. While this hasn't completely wiped their chances right off the board, it has certainly followed in the footsteps of many other unfortunate events of years and teams past. What's going on with Buffalo? Guest: Steve Foxcroft, Sports Commentator, NFL Chain Gang Mem...
Nov 11, 2022•35 min
How does someone's attractiveness impact their grades in school? Does it make someone more likely to get good grades all throughout or is it only certain subjects? Guest: Adrian Mehic, Doctoral Student, Lund University - A lot of interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators has been expressed and one of the names that's being thrown around is Michael Andlauer, owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs. How likely is it that he'll make the move and if he did buy the team, could the team move to Hamilton? Gues...
Nov 10, 2022•44 min
What can we expect to see out of the US' midterm elections? How might the outcomes impact Canada and its relationship with the United States? Guest: Dr. Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Border Coalition - Jewelry can be made out of many different materials but this lady has discovered you can make it out of more than just metal and gems. Try something more along the lines of breast milk or semen! Guest: Amanda Booth, Artist & Founder, Trinkets by Amanda Booth - While many of us don't...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min
According to recent information from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada's 2019 federal election saw China covertly fund candidates associated with the Chinese Communist Party, place employees in the offices of MPs with the intent of influencing policy to benefit China and more. Scott welcomes Elliot Tepper to the show to talk about this incursion. Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor, Political Science, Carleton University
Nov 08, 2022•11 min
According to recent information from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada's 2019 federal election saw China covertly fund candidates associated with the Chinese Communist Party, place employees in the offices of MPs with the intent of influencing policy to benefit China and more. Scott welcomes Elliot Tepper to the show to talk about this incursion. Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor, Political Science, Carleton University - Should a sports team hire someone who was a bul...
Nov 08, 2022•50 min
Last year around this time, the people behind Hamilton Day had brought it back after a long time without it. Now we hear it's returning this year as well, possibly becoming an annual tradition going forward. Chrystia Freeland, the Finance Minister gave her mini-budget. The good news: the federal government brought in revenues of roughly $40 BILLION more than what was projected (though most of the reason might be because of inflation). The Bad News (depending on who you ask): is sounds like the F...
Nov 04, 2022•45 min
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Some people - maybe because they haven't lived here all their live - are now adults who have NEVER experienced Halloween. A piece at The Spec: "I’m 27 years old and have never been trick or treating" by Spec Reporter Beatriz Baleeiro. She's going out trick-or-treating tonight for the first time. One week ago, we were talking about the election as the votes were coming in. One week later, we see the electoral map of Hamilton, showing where votes from various polling stations went for Mayor. What ...
Nov 01, 2022•59 min
On this edition of The Scott Radley Show Podcast, we are joined for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio by Graeme Mackay. The outstanding editorial cartoonist for the Hamilton Spectator. We’re going to be talking about the local election, Andrea Horwath, drawing, art, free speech, and if a Prince throw his family under the bus in a memoire? Lots more on The Scott Radley Show Podcast.
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Less than 72 hours after the Hamilton election was finalized (an election that was meant to change everything, get rid of the division), Councilors are already taking shots at other Hamilton politicians, including one open letter saying they will not talk to the Hamilton Spectator because of a police story that was covered, claiming it was racist. Sports talk with Bubba O'Neil! We're hearing Aaron Judge may get a contract for 10 years $500 million judge! If you own a baseball team and a few bill...
Oct 28, 2022•41 min
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min
We've talked about it a couple of times this year because it keeps happening. Analysts and "experts" keep raising interests and ringing alarm bells. And yet it keeps happening! Which might mean that the alarm bells don't need to be rung, or it might mean that there will come a day where if you cry wolf enough times a wolf might appear. IPSOS did a poll about Hockey Culture. 6 in 10 Canadians say they believe there is a problem with Hockey Culture. Is that the case? Is it worse than it use to be?...
Oct 26, 2022•31 min
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 wi...
Oct 21, 2022•41 min
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 throu...
Oct 20, 2022•35 min
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 to...
Oct 19, 2022•35 min
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; ...
Oct 18, 2022•57 min
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 and ...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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-C...
Oct 14, 2022•40 min
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? Gues...
Oct 13, 2022•41 min
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 their h...
Oct 06, 2022•37 min
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.
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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, Dunda...
Oct 04, 2022•53 min
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 &am...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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 bein...
Sep 29, 2022•43 min
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 co...
Sep 28, 2022•44 min
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 pla...
Sep 27, 2022•57 min
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 Commentator &...
Sep 23, 2022•44 min
