Sue Prestedge returns to the The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton tonight, to talk about the “War for Waterdown,” the editor who decided to publish Jian Ghomeshi’s essay in the New York Review of Books, The World Anti-Doping Agency’s vote to lift Russia’s probation from the Olympics and more. Guest: Sue Prestedge, Broadcasting legend, retired from her positon as Program Coordinator for Journalism, and Pre-Media and Entertainment, at Mohawk College
Sep 22, 2018•52 min
The Ontario Police College is getting rid of their physical fitness testing for new recruits. Is this a good idea? Do we not want our police officers to be in shape? Guest: Terry Coleman, veteran of the Calgary Police Service, former Chief of Police in Moose Jaw, has an extensive background in policing, currently a professor of Criminal Justice at Athabasca University - Why are so many new movies seemingly remakes or sequels to classic films? Is Hollywood out of original ideas? Guest: Dr. Scott ...
Sep 20, 2018•48 min
Burlington mayor Rick Goldring says he has made a request to the province to hand the Hamilton community of Waterdown over to the city of Burlington. Guest: Rick Goldring, mayor of Burlington - What does Hamilton's mayor think of this request from the mayor of Burlington? Guest: Fred Eisenberger, mayor of Hamilton - Scott and Don Robertson are in studio for their sports chat a day later this week. Scott and Don discuss how the legacy of athletes and coaches should be honoured, Vontae Davis walki...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Graeme MacKay joins Scott Radley for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. International politics, Hamiltonian culture, art, the coolest toys ever made and more are all on the docket for tonight’s discussion. Guest: Graeme MacKay, editorial cartoonist with The Hamilton Spectator, author of ‘You Might Be From Hamilton If …’
Sep 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min
The University of Wateroo has had a secretly formula that they have been using for a number of year that they applied to applicants from different high schools. The formula gauges what the grades from different high schools might translate to, as far are academic performance in concerned, if applicants were to be accepted. This is all tied into the more troubling issue of grade inflation, which our guest says is not only a Canadian issue but a world-wide one. Guest: Dr. Anton Allahar, Sociology ...
Sep 14, 2018•56 min
Supercrawl is coming up this weekend. How did Hamilton's biggest event of the year get started and where is it headed in the future? Guest: Tim Potocic, co-owner of Sonic Unyon and festival director of Supercrawl - Scott asks callers to weigh in on what they think about the Ford government using the notwithstanding clause to push through cutting Toronto's city council nearly in half. - Did you know Canada has a national karaoke competition? If so, you may also be aware that some of this year's b...
Sep 13, 2018•41 min
Cannabis has been said to have beneficial effects for everything from arthritis to ADHD. But how much research has actually been done, and how many hypotheses have been validated? Our guest clarifies the records on what we understand and misunderstand about cannabis and its beneficial qualities. Guest: James MaKillop, Peter Boris Chair in Addictions Research, Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, Co-Director of the Michael DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, Pr...
Sep 12, 2018•50 min
For the first time in the province's history, the Ontario government will invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to uphold legislation slashing Toronto city council nearly in half. What is the notwithstanding clause and what does this mean? Guest: Asher Honickman, partner with Matthews Abogado LLP - It was announced today that construction on Ottawa's LRT is facing another delay. What can Hamilton learn from what other cities are going through in regards to LRT? Guest: Jon Willing, cit...
Sep 11, 2018•57 min
Jamie West is welcomed into the studio by Scott Radley for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Get ready for exciting discussion, intelligent debate, and a few tangents in the newest podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Jamie West, host of the new 900 CHML show ‘What Were You Thinking?’
Sep 08, 2018•1 hr 3 min
A new study from the Business Development Bank of Canada says that there is a huge shortage of skilled trade workers to fill available positions at companies across the country. Guest: Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan - If the Olympics are going to come back to Canada, how much will it cost Canadian taxpayers? Are we prepared to pay the price? Guest: Michael Heine, Director, International ...
Sep 07, 2018•46 min
With 15 people running for mayor of Hamilton, who should be covered? Does each member of the race deserve an equal amount of coverage? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, former Mayor of Hamilton - Halton Police Constable Norm Denault has given out over 5,000 traffic tickets. What is distracted driving, How can people avoid it and save themselves from tickets? Constable Denault joins Scott to answer these questions and more. Guest: Norm Denault, Halton Police Constable - Bubba O'Neil and Scott discuss the Bl...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Ward 9 councillor candidate Brad Clark and school board trustee candidate Cam Galindo are mutually endorsing each other in the upcoming municipal election. Has something like this ever happened before? Guest: Peter Graefe, associate professor of political science, McMaster University - What if kids could call the shots in the classroom? An unsual education model called "unschooling" involves no homework, no tests, and no emphasis on grades. A Calgary author, Judy Arnall, is releasing a book call...
Sep 05, 2018•48 min
Supply Management has been brought up over and over again in the discussion surrounding NAFTA and trade with the U.S. But Scott has found that many people do not have much of an idea of what supply management is. So Marvin Ryder has been brought in to explain it. Guest: Marvin Ryder, of the DeGroote School of Business - Christopher Garnier has been convicted of second degree murder for strangling an off-duty police officer during what he claims was consensual sex. He says that he has developed p...
Aug 30, 2018•54 min
What happens when celebrities with young fanbases condone or celebrate cannabis? Rebecca Jesse,am of the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse and Addiction talks with Scott about how cannabis in our culture and what celebrities often will and will not talk about. Guest: Rebecca Jesseman, Director of Policy for the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse and Addiction - If you find random mushrooms in the forest, do you eat them? The answer should be “no.” Scott has a cringeworthy story to share. - Do...
Aug 29, 2018•56 min
For the first time, Laura Hampshire of 900 CHML joins Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Prepare for deep topics and clever discussion, as well as more than a few fits of laughter. Guest: Laura Hampshire, News Anchor with 900 CHML Global News Radio
Aug 25, 2018•52 min
Historically the Ticats have not fared well in their first game following a biweek but they are back tonight and playing against Edmonton. What will they bring to field? And the CFL has new rules allowing for more eccentric celebrations from players. Rick Zamperin joins Scott to break down these issues and more. Check out The 5th Quarter podcast with Rick Zamperin on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Assistant Program/News/Senior Sports Director on 900 CHM...
Aug 24, 2018•41 min
A Nova Scotia man has decided to auction off all of his belongings - including his house and vehicles - for $200,000, putting into practice the phrase "live simply so others may simply live". Why is he doing this? Guest: Michael Bowden - There has been a lot of controversy over the idea of taking down sculptures of historical figures who may have done things that are unacceptable by today's standards. Is the issue more nuanced than it seems to be on the surface? What about figures like Joseph Br...
Aug 23, 2018•46 min
Lise Ravary talks with Scott about the issues that inspired her newest piece for the Montreal Gazette, 'It's not racist to question multiculturalism in Canada’. Guest: Lise Ravary, Journalist - The Story of the Week! Scott has brought together the three weirdest stories of the week. It is up to you to decide which is the best. (Remember, "best" is a relative term.) - Joe Montford is set to be added to the Hamilton Tiger-cats Wall of Honour this Thursday. He joins Scott to discuss his career and ...
Aug 22, 2018•58 min
For the past four years, Glen Grunwald has been the Athletics Director at McMaster University. Today he announced that he will be leaving. Glen join Scott to talk about the decsion, what is next, and why it had to happen now. Guest: Glen Grunwald, outgoing Athletics Director at McMaster University, former GM of the Toronto Raptors - Scott wonders about the practical applications of Rubik's Cube world records, if there are any. - Sports Talk with Teri Pecoskie!...
Aug 21, 2018•56 min
It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Scott Radley and Mike Fortune bring you lively debate and share some strange stories, to start your weekend off in the best way possible. Guest: Mike Fortune, of Cable 14
Aug 18, 2018•48 min
When recreational marijuana is legal, police are going to faced with the difficult task of determining whether or not people are driving high. Is there a chance this could lead to problems when these cases actually go to court? How easy will it be to prove that drivers are impaired by cannabis? Guest: Jaime Stephenson, local criminal lawyer, president of the Hamilton Criminal Lawyers Association - Why don't nearly as many people watch women's sports compared to men's sports? Guest: Deanna Behnke...
Aug 17, 2018•38 min
Sir John A. Macdonald high school is closing. Its future is uncertain but the schoolboard has said they will not be selling the property to the city. But there are plans to revitalize the entertainment district, and the property could be considered crucial for these plans. Which raises the question, what can and will the city do if they decide that they want the land Sir John A. Macdonald high school currently sits on. Guest: Al Burton, partner with Thomas Rogers in Torotno, specialist in munici...
Aug 16, 2018•46 min
Sam Hammond, president of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has said that the union will defend any teacher that chooses to teach the sex education curriculum recently rescinded by Doug Ford’s government. Guest: Barry Kay, Political Science Professor at Wilfred Laurier University - Scott shares a cringeworthy story involving a crocodile and college graduation. - Scott talks with Rick Zamperin about Johnyy Manziel’s injury over the weekend, and the CFL’s protocol for handling concussi...
Aug 15, 2018•42 min
The city is looking at the possibility of conducting an independent study that would assess the needs of Hamilton’s entertainment venues (including FirstOntario Centre, FirstOntario Concert Hall, and the Convention Centre) and whether or not they need to be renovated or replaced. Carmen’s Group and several other partners are willing to spend up to $250,000 to contribute to that study to get the conversation started. Is this something that would be good for the city’s downtown core? Guest: Scott ...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min
It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Loren Leiberman joins Scott, to talk this week'd serious and ridiculous news. Guest: Loren Lieberman, of Cable 14
Jul 21, 2018•55 min
Many public areas already have bans on smoking, which leaves many the only choice to smoke at home. But condo boards seem to have the ability to ban smoking from their buildings. Why is this? And what is going to happen when marijuana is legalized? Guest: Denise Lash, of Lash Condo Law - What is the worst thing that could happen to you at the beach? Sunburns might come to mind but Scott has a story of something much stranger. - Andy Fantuz has announced his retirement today. Rick Zamperin joins ...
Jul 20, 2018•48 min
Four seats have opened up for Hamilton City Council, making room for potentially new perspectives. What does this mean for the race, and how might the future of Light Rail Transit in Hamilton be affected? Guest: Brad Clark, Principal at Maple Leaf Strategies - The Hamilton Bulldogs head coach, John Gruden, has left the team to join the New York Islanders. When Steve Staios first hired Gruden, he went off the beaten path, and it worked out very well for the team. How will he handle the search for...
Jul 19, 2018•49 min
What do you do when you've bought a new house but can't sell your current home? It happens more often than you'd think. Guest: Rob Golfi, realtor with Re/Max Escarpment - Scott is joined by 900 CHML sports director Rick Zamperin to discuss MLB's all-star week and whether or not anyone has had as much of an impact on their sport as Hulk Hogan has had on wrestling. Guest: Rick Zamperin, assistant program, news & senior sports director with Global News Radio 900 CHML - What would you do if you ...
Jul 18, 2018•33 min
What do Canadians know about their Supreme Court, and how is ours different from the U.S. Supreme Court? Andrew Lawton wrote about the low profle of Canada's Supreme Court for the National Post. Guest: Andrew Lawton, Broadcaster, columnist and speaker - What is the most appropriate place for a burglar to be trapped in? Scott shares a story of one hapless criminal's poor luck, and tells us how he would have handled the situation. Not that Scott plans on ever committing a burglary. - Scott and Don...
Jul 17, 2018•58 min
Tonight for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton, Mike Fortune fights off a migraine to join Scott and tackle some of the trickiest topics from this week in news. The lights might be turned down in the studio, but the conversation is as bright as it has ever been. Guest: Mike Fortune, Cable 14
Jul 14, 2018•56 min
