A 64-year-old lady is suing a cemetery for $5 million but what could have possibly caused her to sue for this much money? Would being sucked into your parents' grave be enough of a reason? She thought so.
The teachers' union is taking issue with Ontario's government which is bringing back memories of strikes and yet another provincial government the union has fought with. Is it time the government declares teachers an essential service?
The conversation over whether or not Hamilton should bid to host the Commonwealth Games is growing. Scott has spoken with other people who've had a hand in the Commonwealth Games and if they'll be held in Hamilton and now it's time to talk with two of the guys who'll be a part of the presentation about if Hamilton should even consider a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Do you think it's worth it? Guests: PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen's Group Ron Foxcroft, Founder and CEO of Fox 40 International...
Time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton on the Scott Radley Show, with a special panel made up of the captains of McMaster’s champion women’s basketball team: Erinburns, Linnaea Harper and Hilary Hanaka. They are ready to talk basketball, McMasterSports, world issues and more. Guests: Erin Burns Linnaea Harper Hilary Hanaka
Cody Legebokoff, Canada’s youngest serial killer, was convicted in 2014 of the slayings of Loren Donn Leslie, Jill Stacey Stuchenko, Cynthia Frances Maas and Natasha Lynn Montgomery. But he has already been transferred to medium security prison located somewhere in Ontario. This raises a question for Scott: what needs to change about the Canadian corrections system? Guest: Joe Wamback, founder and Executive Director of the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation - Should Hamilton bid on the 2030 Common...
"Steel City Gangster", the story of Rocco Perri, is opening tonight at Theatre Aquarius. Scott asks critically acclaimed Canadian playwright George F. Walker about where he got the inspiration for this play and what Hamiltonians can expect from this show. Guest: George F. Walker, renowned Canadian playwright, two-time Governor General’s Award-winner, author of "Steel City Gangster" - 30 years ago, Tim Berners-Lee introduced us to the World Wide Web. How has the world changed in just three decade...
The federal government is investing $100 million to ensure the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized steel and aluminum producers in the wake of U.S. tariffs. How helpful will this funding actually be? Guest: Marvin Ryder, professor with the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Scott and CHCH's Bubba O'Neill chat sports, including why there is such a difference between women's and men's payouts at the curling national championships....
Last night, McMaster’s women’s basketball team won the university its first ever national basketball championship. Scott welcomes Coach Teresa Burns to the show to talk about the victory and the praise she is receiving. Guest: Teresa Burns, Head Coach of the McMaster University women’s basketball team - Don Robertson joins Scott in the studio for Sports Talk. Is the NHL broken? Should the Canadian Hockey League revert to the Canadian Only rule, to foster more Canadian Goalie talent? And the two ...
Does Go Transit ever check tickets? Scott has been a frequent rider recently, and he is sure he has never seen it happen once. But is this just his experience? Scott opens the phones to find out what other riders have seen.
Scott shares the story of a man who was so very sick of Christmas music that he was willing to commit a crime. Although, Scott points out that some judges might say the man’s actions were justified. Listen to find out the full story, and decide how you feel.
Scott and Don Robertson take a break from Sports Talk to discuss National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. Guest: Don Robertson, of the Dundas Real McCoys
It’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton starts now on the Scott Radley Show. Jen Watson, former broadcaster and long-time friend of the show, is the brightest conversationalist joining Scott in the studio tonight, to tackle some of the strange and tough stories of the week Guest: Jen Watson, former broadcaster
Scott welcomed Jen Watson, a familiar voice and long-time friend of the show, into the studio for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Check out this bonus segment, and listen to the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show for more. Guest: Jen Watson, former broadcaster
Scott asks callers if they still care about the SNC Lavalin affair or if they want the whole fiasco to be wrapped up already.
A new study in the United States has found that two thirds of millennials who have actually been able to afford to buy a home are regretting their decision. Guest: Deborah Kearns, mortgage reporter with Bankrate.com - Beach volleyball star Heather Bansley has won the 2018 Golden Horseshoe Athlete of the Year award. The Waterdown native joins Scott to share how it feels to be the top athlete in her sport and how she's preparing for the 2020 Olympics, where she's a favourite to win a gold medal. G...
Should should everyone in the city pay the same amount in taxes for transit service? It's the ongoing debate about area rating in Hamilton, and some councillors are in favour of getting rid of it, while others are strongly opposed. Guest: Sam Merulla, Ward 4 Councillor - Daniel Craig has said that the next James Bond movie will be his last one. Who should replace him? And why is this particular role scrutinized so intensely by so many people? Guest: Jeff Wybo, associate editor of James Bond Cana...
Treasury Board president Jane Philpott, one of Justin Trudeau's most trusted ministers, has resigned from cabinet because of the SNC-Lavalin affair. How bad is this for the Trudeau government? Guest: Tim Harper, longtime political journalist, freelance columnist for the Toronto Star - A new study has demonstrated that fast food is even worse for us than we might think. The author of that study joins Scott to talk about how fast food has gotten even more unhealthy over the decades. Guest: Dr. Meg...
It’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Jamie West, host of What Were You Thinking, is in the studio with Scott Tonight. Start your weekend the best and brightest way possible, with the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. Guest: Jamie West, host of What Were You Thinking, Saturday mornings at 10am on 900 CHML; Executive Producer of the Scott Radley Show, founder of WesPro media
Bubba O'Neil and Scott Radley catch up on the world of sports – including the news surrounding John Tavares, Bryce Harper, Clay Buchholz, and the increasingly strange Johnny Manziel story. Guest: Bubba O’Neil, of CHCH News - The Scott Radley Show - Ward 12 councilor Lloyd Ferguson (@clrferguson) joins @radleyatthespec to talk about the debate about area ratings, improving transit service and taxes which took place at Hamilton City Hall today. Guest: Loyd Ferguson, Ward 12 Councilor - What do peo...
It's time for the Story of the Week! Scott has three stories from the news, and a lot of questions about them. Which is the best story? Listen and find out. Unless you order delivery food often – if you do, you might find one of these stories very distasteful.
Ottawa is currently having its LRT built and they've started seeing issues arise. Problems like the project costing way more than previously thought and the trains getting stuck on the rails because of the snow are happening, will Hamilton see similar things happen? Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor - Despite things happening politically between Canada and China, Tim Hortons is opening up 1500 locations in China. How well will this go? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroo...
10 years ago Steve Buist wrote the Code Red series for the Spectator, outlining weaknesses in social safety nets, and the effects of poverty on health. He joins Scott to talk about the "devastating" information he has learned while writing the sequel series, Code Red: 10 Years Later. Guest: Steve Buist, investigative reporter and feature writer with the Hamilton Spectator - Two schools in Quebec are now considering "rough play zones." Are these beneficial? Guest: Anthony DeBenedet, author of 'Th...
It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Loren Lieberman joins Scott in the studio tonight to discuss the 2021 Grey Cup coming to Hamilton, Jussie Smollett, and the Oscars. Get ready to start your weekend the best way possible, with the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. Guest: Loren Lieberman, of Cable 14
In the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show, Scott and Loren Lieberman take on the 2019 Oscars, and the lack of interest some are expressing. In this bonus segment, Scott gets Loren's thoughts on a list of the biggest Oscar snubs of all time. Which films would make your list? Catch all of Scott and Loren's conversation in the Scott Radley Show podcast. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or anywhere else you get your favourite podcasts! Guest: Loren Lieberman, of Cable...
If Canada could buy a state from the U.S., which one would you want? This is the question Scott poses to Loren Lieberman, in this bonus segment from the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. Don't want to miss a moment of scintillating conversation? Subscribe to the Scott Radley Show podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or anywhere else you get your favourite podcasts! Guest: Loren Lieberman, of Cable 14
Do you have concerns about how much your phones are tracking you? Scott Radley talks with Michael Geist about how much information is actually being gathered, and what companies are legally allowed to collect. Guest: Michael Geist, Law Professor, and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law - In a dual announcement from the Canadian Football League, it was revealed that Hamilton will host the 2021 Grey Cup, and Saskatchewan will play host in 2020. This might be an even better deal fo...
It's the return of "Your Say" Wednesday! Scott opens the phone lines and lets callers talk about whatever they want. One of the hot button topics this week was the issue of the government's plan for funding autism support in the province.
According to a new Ipsos poll, only 49% of Canadians are aware of the SNC-Lavalin controversy that has been dominating the news. Guest: Geoffrey Stevens, columnist, political science professor at the University of Guelph and Wilfred Laurier University - With the sheer amount of snow we've been seeing in Hamilton this winter, there has been concern that the snow-covered sidewalks are causing accessibility problems for citizens. Should the city be clearing sidewalks instead of putting the onus on ...
Sandy Shaw makers her triumphant return to the Scott Radley Show, for the first time since she became an MPP. She and Scott have some catching up to do, and some tough topics to tackle. So start your long weekend with good choices, and listen to the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton, in the newest Scott Radley Show Podcast. Guest: Sandy Saw, Member of Provincial Parliament, representing Hamilton West - Ancaster - Dundas
Scott and MPP Sandy Shaw discuss the idea of classes that teach people how to be respectful to others in their dating lives. In Seol, South Korea, high school classes are now being taught this. Guest: Sandy Shaw, MPP Hamilton West - Ancaster - Dundas
