Scott gets Marvin Ryder's insight on SNC-Lavalin, and the argument that construction and engineering firm is "too big to fail." Guest: Marvin Ryder, Assistant Professor with the DeGroote School of Business, specializing in marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy - Some psychologists are expressing concern for the mental well-being of the woman who was recorded throwing a chair off of a Toronto balcony, due to the backlash she received from people online. Scott asks if this should be a...
Feb 15, 2019•46 min
Scott Radley declared one of tonight's stories to be the very best stories he has ever shared on the show. The question is, which is it? Listen to this bonus segment and find out!
Feb 15, 2019•7 min
On the debut of 'Your Say' Wednesday, Scott hands the reins over to callers to let them have their say on whatever's on their mind. One of the big topics that came up was school closures during bad winter weather and whether or not callers think schools need to be closed as often as they have this winter. - Scott and CHCH's Bubba O'Neil discuss CFL free agency and why it seems that all of the best teams in the league - aside from the Ticats - are based in the west.
Feb 14, 2019•57 min
It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Mike Fortune returns to the studio, so get ready for a fun, thought-provoking podcast of The Scott Radley Show! Guest: Mike Fortune, Cable 14
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Check out this bonus segment from Scott's conversation with Mike Fortune, which can be heard in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. Do sports teams need to do more to connect with their fans? Guest: Mike Fortune. of Cable 14
Feb 09, 2019•8 min
Check out this interview and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! The Scott Radley Show airs Monday to Friday, from 6pm to 8pm.
Feb 08, 2019•2 min
Is it time for Tim Hortons to change their Roll Up The Rim contest by making it more environmentally friendly? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois,professor and researcher in food distribution and policy, Dean of the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University - A story went viral this week about a supposed brawl between hockey parents in Simcoe. While the situation wasn't actually as dramatic as was initially reported, the phenomenon of angry sports parents isn't unusual, so this wasn't too difficult...
Feb 07, 2019•48 min
Too much screen time can negatively affect a young child’s development, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Calgary. Guest: Dr. Sheri Madigan, assistant professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, specializes in clinical psychology and child & adolescent development - How often are customers taken advantage of by airlines? A Toronto man was shocked when he didn't get a promised $800 voucher from Air Canada after he gave up his seat on an overcrowded f...
Feb 06, 2019•51 min
CBC President Catherine Tait expressed concern that Netflix could be encroaching on Canadian culture, in a way that is reminiscent of colonialism. Scott thinks she is missing a major point to be made here, one that is rooted in self-awareness or a lack thereof. - Don Robertson is in the studio for Sports Talk. He and Scott break down the Super Bowl. and how long they were able to stay interested in it, as well as what to expect from the Raptors and the Leafs this season, and more. Guest: Don Rob...
Feb 05, 2019•52 min
This week Scott brings you the story of a criminal whose ambition seemed outmatched his education, a robbery gone spectacularly wrong, and a story of wild romance at a zoo. Which is the best story? You decide!
Feb 05, 2019•8 min
It’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Scott has brought in CHML's weather reporter Jay McQueen, to weigh in on top news of the week as well as answer for the weather we have experienced lately. And the two reflect on the legacy of Ron Joyce after listening to Scott’s 2015 interview with the co-founder of Tim Horton’s. Guests: Jay McQueen, weather reporter with 900 CHML Global News Radio Ron Joyce, co-founder of Tim Horton’s (replay)
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Jay McQueen joins Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. But first, they have some unfinished business, and some weather to discuss.
Feb 02, 2019•6 min
In 2015 Scott Radley spoke with co-founder of Tim Horton’s Ron Joyce about the early days of the business and what it has become. We replayed the 2015 interview in honour of Ron’s legacy. For more, check out the Scott Radley Show Podcast with guest Jay McQueen, subscribe to the Scott Radley Show Podcast wherever you find your favourite podcast. Guest: Ron Joyce, cofounder of Tim Horton’s
Feb 02, 2019•19 min
With the temperature rising and falling repeatedly over the last few weeks, Hamilton has experienced the ideal conditions for the development of potholes. Dan McKinnon of Public Works joins Scott to talk about this and what will be done. Dan McKinnon, of Public Works Hamilton - Should the consequences faced by distracted and reckless drivers be different, are they different crimes altogether? Should we base punishments more on intent and the risk involved rather than the consequences? Scott digs...
Feb 01, 2019•50 min
Hamilton city council may still have a decision to make when it comes to paying for the construction of Hamilton's LRT project. During an interview with CHML's Bill Kelly, Flamborough Glanbrook Conservative MPP Donna Skelly made it clear that the province's commitment is "a billion and only a billion." Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 councillor - What are “DeepFakes”? Scott speaks with a journalist who specializes in technology to learn about these videos, which involve superimposing a person’s face o...
Jan 31, 2019•49 min
The sentencing hearing continued today for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who pleaded guilty to 29 charges of dangerous driving in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Scott is joined by 680 CJOB reporter Richard Cloutier for an update on what happened. Guest: Richard Cloutier, reporter with 680 CJOB in Winnipeg - Hamilton is a hotbed of musical talent and musicians from this city are no strangers to the JUNO Awards. Diana Panton is a musician and local high school teacher who has just been nominated for a JU...
Jan 30, 2019•49 min
It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton on the Scott Radley Show! Tonight, Jamie West, host of What Were You Thinking on CHML, joins Scott in the studio for a night of lively discussion and debate. Guest: Jamie West, of WestPro Media, host of What Were You Thinking on 900 CHML, Executive Producer of the Scott Radley Show
Jan 26, 2019•46 min
Jamie West joined Scott Radley for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton tonight. In this Bonus Segment. he and Scott pick apart the issue raised by how often we hear calls for the government to intervene in matters of funding and employment. Guest: Jamie West, host of What Were You Thinking? on 900 CHML
Jan 26, 2019•22 min
Ward 9 Councilor Brad Clark has brought a motion to City Council regarding transparency and the systemic issues with Grey Cup bids. Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councilor - A new study shows that many adult Canadians are extremely unaware of the history of the Holocaust. Guest: Carson Phillips, of the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre - How would you react if you discovered that you have been nominated for an Oscar? One Hamiltonian found out just the other day. He joins Scott to ...
Jan 25, 2019•47 min
Scott shares three odd stories from the headlines, only two of which are gross. The most surprising engagement you will hear of this week, a questionable mail-order service for people looking to boost their immune system, and a part of job that flight attendants did not sign up for – which story is the best?
Jan 25, 2019•8 min
Hamilton is apparently the 'sperm capital' of Canada. What exactly does this mean? Guest: Haimant Bissessar, President of Can Am Cryoservices - Hamilton's John C. Munro Airport is reporting that almost 726 thousand passengers went through the airport last year. That's a 21% increase over 2017 and up about 80% from 2016. Is this growth sustainable? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Everyone knows about the controversy over the officiating ...
Jan 24, 2019•53 min
How does the city of Hamilton come up with enough money to pay for all of the infrastructure improvements and repairs that need to be made? Guest: Terry Whitehead, councillor for Ward 14 - A nurse who was fired after she was caught stealing opioids from the nursing home where she worked has been re-hired because a labour arbitrator ruled that her employer didn't treat her addiction with the proper care it deserved. How is this possible? Guest: Jon Pinkus, employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin ...
Jan 23, 2019•52 min
Following this weekend's snowstorm, Hamilton city councillors have requested a report that recalculates the cost of the city taking over responsibility for clearing sidewalks. Meanwhile, Scott noticed that bike lanes were cleared right away on Sunday morning. So why isn't the city prioritizing clearing snow from sidewalks over bike lanes? Scott shares his thoughts and asks callers for their opinions. - The federal government is aiming to create a quota system that sees bureaucrats nominated for ...
Jan 22, 2019•59 min
Famed broadcaster Sue Prestedge joins Scott Radley, to share her insight on the top stories of the week. Get ready for the weekend and the bad weather with the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Guest: Sue Prestedge
Jan 19, 2019•1 hr
A major snowstorm is expected to hit parts of Southern Ontario this weekend. Scott is skeptical, but famed broadcaster Sue Pretedge is almost hoping for the storm. Did you get prepare for the weekend's weather? And if you are trapped in doors with Netflix, what are you going to watch all day? Guest: Sue Prestedge
Jan 19, 2019•7 min
What is a professional shoplifter, and how do businesses handle shoplifting in general? Why are employees often not allowed to intervene? And what can be done about the seeming shoplifting problem at the LCBO? Guest: Stephen O’Keefe, Retail Security Consultant - Ward 9 Brad Clark joins @radleyatthespec to talk about why City Council's discussion about Hamilton's bid for a Grey Cup was held behind closed door. Why was Council being being so secretive? Guest: Brad Clark, Hamilton City Councillor f...
Jan 18, 2019•46 min
Scott relays three strange, entertianing, and only mildly unnerving stories from the news. Which one will be dubbed the Story of the Day?
Jan 18, 2019•7 min
The 10 Year Challenge on Facebook seems innocent enough - you post a photo of yourself this year next to a photo of yourself from a decade ago. However, an article in Wired poses a theory that suggests the meme may be used to enhance facial recognition technology. Guest: Adam Oldfield, host of "Tech Talk" on The Bill Kelly Show, technology expert - How big of a problem is the illegal cigarette black market and could it potentially have implications for the future of the cannabis black market? Gu...
Jan 17, 2019•48 min
Hamilton city councillors continue to pursue the idea of photo radar on the Linc and the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Guest: Sam Merulla, councillor for Ward 4 - Reports suggest that Canada's new food guide could have as many as 28 food categories, which is quite a step up from the 4 food groups in the old guide. Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, professor and researcher in food distribution and policy, Dean of the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University - Scott and Bubba O'Neil discuss how some at...
Jan 16, 2019•49 min
Hamilton city council symbolically voted 10-6 to “opt in” late Monday afternoon, but that had already been decided when Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla’s motion to “opt out” was defeated in an 8-8 stalemate. In short, Hamilton will be opting in on allowing legal pot shops. Scott asks callers how they feel about this. - Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams? Scott speaks with a dream expert and asks all of his dream-related questions. Guest: Dr. Deirdre Leigh Barrett, assistant professor of...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr
