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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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Episodes

It's time for the Indians to change their name and logo, Why is Hamilton Health Sciences facing shortages? And what were the World Series ratings on TV?

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in game 7 of the World Series, which means it could be the perfect time for a switch. At times this year Hamilton has had one single ambulance able to answer emergency calls. How does this happen? Guest - Joanna Frketich The World Series is over so how did it fair on television? Guest - Chris Zelkovich

Nov 04, 201647 min

Can football be made safer? Where should you travel this winter? And what are Hamilton's top tourist destinations?

Cam Newton is publicly criticizing his treatment at the hands of the officials and his opponents. How can football be made safer for quarterbacks or any other position. Guest - Mike Morreale The winter is supposed to be a nasty one and people may be looking to escape if even for a weekend. Where should you head? Guest - Shawna Curtin-Weatherall A website has Hamilton's top tourist spots ranked, and you may not agree with them.

Nov 02, 201646 min

Hamilton's overvalued housing market, city council and ward boundaries, and the Ticats take on the Eskimos in a "must win" game

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that most of Canada's housing markets - including Hamilton - are overheated. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business - Scott rants about city council’s decision regarding redrawing Hamilton’s ward boundaries after hiring a consultant for $270,000. - The Ticats will take on the Edmonton Eskimos at Tim Hortons Field tomorrow night - and the pressure is on. Guest: Rick Zamperin, senior sp...

Oct 28, 201650 min

How can we avoid the case in Woodstock happening again? Do you have to be rich to make the OHL? And are TV shows too violent?

The case of the nurse in Woodstock who killed eight residents at a long term care facility has shocked Southern Ontario, how can we make sure something similar never happens again. Guest - Dr. Carolyne Byrne People have always assumed that to make it in hockey you needed to have money, but now we have real proof of that. Guest - Teri Pecoskie Are television shows too gory. Is it really necessary or are they just doing it for the eyeballs.

Oct 27, 201656 min

The LRT meeting today was lengthy, Millennials have a tough time finding work, And what determines which sports team your child cheers for?

A well hyped LRT meeting was today and it did not disappoint. Guest - Fred Eisenberger Justin Trudeau is feeling the heat lately on many fronts including millennials who are frustrated with the job market. Most parents have assumed that their child will be a fan of the sports teams that they are, but is that actually the case? Guest - Craig Hyatt

Oct 26, 201656 min

What could Hamilton have looked like? Does the CFL have a replay problem? And how bad is city council?

A new book shows some of the myriad of ideas that people have come up with for Hamilton over the years, and some of them are pretty off the wall. Guest - Mark Osbalderston The Blue Jays live to fight another day, do they have a shot? And CFL replay is causing some controversy. Guest - Rick Zamperin Hamilton City Council gets a lot of flack but do they deserve it? Guest - Brad Clark

Oct 19, 201654 min

The panel reconvenes once again.

The smartest panel in Hamilton radio reconvened this week to discuss everything from cigarette packaging to school lunches. You can catch it all here! Guest: Sara Cain, Reporter, AM900 CHML. Guest: Scott Urquhart, urkedfreelance.com...

Oct 15, 20161 hr 13 min

Explore Hamilton's food scene, The CFL trade deadline was today, And what is the history of the name Cleveland Indians

Hamilton has a large and diverse food scene that has come onto the scene very recently. Guest - Heather Peter Were you glued to the TV for CFL trade deadline day? No? Probably because no trades happened. Why isn't it a big deal? Guest - Rick Zamperin The Cleveland Indians are about to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS which raises the issue around their name. Is it racist? Many people point to the history of the name to answer that question so find out what it is and make the decision fo...

Oct 13, 201652 min

A new twist in the Caledonia saga, Hamilton is at the forefront of an exciting medical initiative, And meet the man behind 'OK Blue Jays'

An Ontario judge recently rebuked the OPP stating that they put the rights of occupiers ahead of other citizens. What does this mean for residents of Caledonia? Guest - Christie Blatchford Hamilton has begun a doctor exchange program with developing countries which will allow these nations to get experience for their physicians. Guest - Alan Sharpe Keith Hampshire is the singer on the now famous OK Blue Jays song. Find out how he is enjoying the fame of the song. Guest - Keith Hampshire...

Oct 12, 201654 min

Blue Jays vs. Rangers this weekend.

Blue Jays vs. Rangers in Toronto this weekend. Are you excited? Guest: Jay McQueen, CHML Weather Specialist. Guest: Mike Fortune, Cable 14.

Oct 08, 20166 min

Should police have released the picture of the beer can thrower? The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame has their new class, And is Bigfoot real?

The police released the photo of the suspect in the thrown beer can incident from the wild card win by the Blue Jays and a newspaper identified him. But should the police have done that? The new Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame class is a little less recognizable than usual but no less important. Guest - Brian Lewis A camera in an eagle's nest captured what some are saying is definitive proof of bigfoot. Guest - Dr. Jeff Meldrum

Oct 07, 201652 min

How big is the anti-LRT crowd? Meet Hamilton's best author, And is the CBC still important?

An op-ed in the Spectator is raising new questions in the LRT debate. Guest - Margaret Shkimoa Does the title 'Yiddish for Pirates' intrigue you? Because it's author is from Hamilton and he is getting accolades from far and wide. Guest - Gary Barwin The CBC gets a great deal of funding from the federal government, is that stifling private journalism? Guest - Sue Prestedge

Oct 05, 201651 min

Is Kent Austin's penalty fair?

The Ticats coach was barred from the sidelines on Saturday but not from the game entirely. He was also fined $10,000. Is that penalty too lenient?

Sep 28, 20165 min
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