Tonight, Scott welcomes Mike Fortune to the table, for the brightest conversation in Hamilton. Guest: Mike Fortune, television host and professional Master of Ceremonies
This could be a great time to be getting into the housing market if you're looking to buy. That's because the rate of growth for the price of homes is growing a lot slower than it has in the past but that isn't so good for those looking to sell their homes. Are you finding it challenging to sell your home? Guest: Rob Golfi, Hamilton Realtor - Canadian's are at a recording setting high of debt per household. We currently owe 171.1% of debt to disposable income and when we put this into perspectiv...
Unpublishing, if you haven't heard about this yet, is exactly as it sounds, the removal of a story about something that did happen. If someone stood trial and was found not guilty, the stories published would say that but would remain in existence. If those stories were to be unpublished, all of those stories, URLs, etc would be removed and effectively eliminated from history. Should the media be allowed to remove information about an event that did happen and is based in fact from history? Gues...
During a memorial for Yousef Al-Hasnawi, the good samaritan that was shot and killed, MP Bob Bratina said something that upset many people. It's being said that he used this event as a way to promote his political ideals. Was this an appropriate place to say what he did? Guest: Bob Bratina, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek - A study has shown that over two thirds of front-line hospital workers (nurses, personal support workers, cleaners, etc) have been assaulted, harassed and ...
Authorities have arrested a suspect following an “attempted terrorist attack” on a New York City subway. How easy is it for terrorists to get ahold of weapons to commit these attacks? Could they happen anywhere? Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, specialty in national security issues and terrorism - EQAO test results for the 2016-17 academic year show that only 49% of Grade 3 girls...
Scott welcomes editorial cartoonist Graeme MacKay to the show, for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Guest: Graeme MacKay, editorial cartoonist with The Hamilton Spectator, author of 'You Might Be From Hamilton If ...'
Although Russia is banned by the International Olympic Committee, it's athletes are not. Something seems to have changed within the IOC because this kind of decision would have never happened before. The question does still remain, why would Russia do something like this on such a large scale for an athletics competition? Are the Olympics just about sport? Guest: Bob Barney, Founder of the International Centre for Olympic Studies at Western University - Though it's pretty much common knowledge t...
We often hear about how amazing bike lanes are to have in the city and that they will encourage more people to ride their bikes instead of driving their cars. We rarely hear about how much of the city streets these bike lanes take up and the many other drawbacks of bike lanes. Do you support the creation of bike lanes? Guest: Lawrence Solomon, Author of "Ban the Bike! How cities made a huge mistake in promoting cycling" - Safe Injection Sites are a very polarizing topic that is great on paper bu...
19-year-old Yosif Al-Hasnawi was shot in downtown Hamilton Saturday night while trying to help a man who was involved in an altercation with two men. Guest: Tom Raczynski, a neighbour who overheard a troubling interaction between Al-Hasnawi and paramedics - Why have there been so many shootings in Hamilton this year? Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 councillor - A new poll shows that 69% of Canadians favour a complete ban on guns in urban areas. Guest: Wendy Cukier, gun control advocate - Scott and Don...
For tonight's Brightest Panel in Hamilton, Scott Radley goes one-on-one with Brad Clark. Panel Guest: Brad Clark, Principal Consultant for Maple Leaf Strategies and former Hamilton City Councillor and Ontario's Minister of Labour and Minister of Transportation
Just how much of your information is being tracked and recorded? Those ads you've seen about things that you were just looking at aren't there by coincidence, it's because just about everything you do on the internet is being tracked, is that as bad as it seems? Guest: Allen Mendelsohn, Internet Lawyer - There has been a pretty big resurgence of stand up comedy content on everything from Netflix to Hulu. If we don't have some of the comedy legends we once did, why is stand up coming coming back ...
We are constantly hearing about the incredible value of Bitcoin but you probably don't know how Bitcoin works. That's ok! Scott brought Marvin Ryder from the DeGroote School of Business to help explain what Bitcoin really is, why it exists, who owns it and more. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - Toronto FC is looking to beat the Columbus Crew to advance to the MLS championship. After it felt like TFC was just losing every game and we were getting us...
If an autistic student has an outburst that results in a teacher being hit, what should be done? How do you balance the needs of a child with the safety of teachers and educational assistants? Studies have shown that these students benefit most when they're in the "normal" school system. The question still remains, what should be done when a student with special needs hits a teacher or EA? Guest: Dr. Jacqui Specht, Director of the Canadian Research Centre for Inclusive Education - The Hamilton B...
Metrolinx says that while HSR can run Hamilton's LRT line, the Crown transit agency recommends against the idea. In a letter to City Manager Chris Murray, Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster warns that Hamilton would be forced to shoulder a list of onerous responsibilities and legal obligations as part of a local operations agreement.
Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys and Com/Choice Realty talk about the latest from the world of sports, including the 105th Grey Cup and Stampeder Marquay McDaniel blaming teammate Kamar Jorden for a late fumble that may have cost Calgary the game and the trophy. - Metrolinx says the HSR can operate the city's LRT, but there are some things the city should know before they take on the responsibility. Guest: Fred Eisenberger, mayor of Hamilton...
The Brightest Panel in Hamilton has been gathered together for a wide variety of topics, concerning Hamilton and the world. Panel: Loren Leiberman, co-host of The O Show on Cable 14 Emily Taylor, Journalism student at Mohawk College
We've been hearing a lot about celebrities being accused of committing sexual misconduct, harassment, etc and there doesn't seem to be an end to this list in the near future. Recently a female reporter from CHCH was sexually harassed on two occassions at Mohawk College who, while delivering an interview, had an offensive phrase yelled at her. Guest: Britt Dixon, Reporter at CHCH - This Saturday may be the best Vanier Cup game in history where the Western Mustangs will be going up against the Lav...
There are buildings in our city that are going to start falling apart quite literally. If nothing is done to fix the Hamilton Convention Centre, bricks will start falling off its walls! Elevators and escalators at FirstOntario Centre are in need of repair but the repairs for these buildings will cost millions of dollars. When the current budget for these repairs is only about $800,000, what should be done? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Hamilton Mayor & Politician - There was a time during ba...
Wilfrid Laurier University has been the centre as a result of how they decided to go about disciplining a teaching assistant that showed a debate video of the very controversial Jordan Peterson during class. They published an official apology to Lindsay Shepherd, the teaching assistant, but it wasn't really an apology. The staff that committed such an aggressive and unfair interrogation of Lindsay Shepherd aren't being disciplined themselves! What do you think of Laurier's apology? - The Vanier ...
As they do every Monday, Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys sit down to chat about the latest news from the world of sports, including an awful coaching decision that cost the Edmonton Eskimos a chance at the Grey Cup, Acadia's humiliating 81-3 loss to the Western Mustangs in the Uteck Bowl, and more. - Hamilton's municipal election is less than a year away and political "silly season" has kicked off. What exactly is "silly season"? Guest: Brad Clark, former MPP and Hamilton city ...
Tonight, the Brightest Panel in Hamilton features two radio broadcast students from Mohawk College, for their perspective on the Ontario college faculty strike and other news stories from this week. Panel: Ben Straughan, technical producer with 900 CHML Raasty Belbaas, radio broadcast student
There was a vote on whether or not the teachers would accept the current contract offer and thus end the strike. The vote returned with a negative outcome, prolonging the strike because the teachers rejected the contract offer. What is most frustrating about all of this is that the students are still forgotten about and are never taken into consideration. The students aren't getting their money nor are they getting the service they paid for, something MUST change. Guest: Amir Allana, co-author o...
Hamilton Bulldogs owner Michael Andlauer says it's time for this city to build a new arena to replace the aging FirstOntario Centre.
In recent years, it's been said that millennials aren't hard working, that they are lazy and that if they stopped whining and started working, their problems would be solved. A study has been released showing that it's not whining, its fact! If the current generation is having troubles getting into the workforce, how will that affect the economy? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - Is the First Ontario Centre the future of Hamilton? Should we look int...
A town in the Montreal area has decided to ban all nudity in changerooms of municipal pools which seems odd given that it's the place you go to change. Though at first it may seem like a dumb decision, once you think about it, do you really want to be seeing some old guy and his buddy chatting without any clothes on? - Almost half of all the students in the province have missed school due to anxiety. How can this be? Did we go wrong somewhere or is this simply being reported more? The funding to...
The Scott Radley Show Podcast Scott is joined by Don Roberston, of the Dundas Real McCoys, to discuss Dave Andreychuk's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the First Ontario Centre and more from the world of sports. Guest: Don Roberston, of the Dundas Real McCoys - Hamilton was chosen as one of the "Smart 21 Communities" in the world, which represents the best models of economic, social and cultural development in the digital age. Guest: Rob McCann President of Clear Cable, Chairman of the H...
It is time for the Brightest Panel in Hamilton! Scott has assembled a panel of Mohawk College students, to get their take on the Ontario college faculty strike, and current events. Panel: Mike Bain - Radio Broadcast Student Andres Billiald - Journalism Student Paige Petrovsky - Journalism Student
There are movies that make you stop flipping through channels and takes up an hour of your time. They're often movies that are your guillty pleasure movies and though you've probably seen it 100 times, seeing it another time doesn't hurt. What is your guilty pleasure movie that makes you stop and watch it everytime it comes on? - A number of players have anonymously said that they don't want to play for Kent Austin. An interesting tweet was put out by Bob Young, the owner of the Ticats, who said...
We have lost many legends from the musical world but unfortunately, the sports world has now lost a legend of their own. Roy Halladay, one of the best Blue Jays' pitchers, passed away today when his plane crashed in Florida. His focus while on the mound was unmatched as was his skill but even though he wasn't a very talkative person to the media or even his teammates; he'll be remembered by Jays and Phillies fans forever. Do you think Roy Halladay is the best Blue Jays pitcher ever? Guest: Ken F...
Tonight it is a Panel of one! Scott welcomes Jamie Smith for a discussion about the serious (and not-so-serious) news of the week. And Jamie's opinions as a pizza coinsure are brought to the table! Panel: Jamie West, Radio and TV host, Media and Advertising Consultant
