With the removal of a 50 year old totem pole at a Hamilton elementary school, we are having more and more conversations about what represents cultural appropriation these days. How do you determine cultural appropriation vs. inspiration or honouring a culture or something of history? And what criteria could possibly be used, seeing as everyone has their own opinions and views? Guest: Latham Hunter, Writer; Professor of Communications and Cultural Studies - Are analytics taking the fun out of spo...
Aug 27, 2019•54 min
There has been an increase recently of children being diagnosed with autism. The number of cases of autism may not actually be increasing as much as this number says. What could these other possible reasons be for the increase? Also, the definition and diagnosis criteria of autism has been changing over the years, causing people to be diagnosed as autistic, when they are not. This in turn, takes away the help and funding from many people who really do need it. Guest: Dr. Isabelle Soulieres, The ...
Aug 23, 2019•30 min
Check out Scott's interview with Dr. Isabelle Soulieres and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! Listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Aug 23, 2019•2 min
What rights does an employer have when an employee isn't performing anymore? Jon Pinkus discusses what employers and employees can do. Guest: Jon Pinkus, Employment Lawyer - Do you believe everything you read on the internet? People are having a harder time deciphering satire from the truth. Kelly Garrett discusses the trend of satirical news articles and how we can find the truth among them. Guest: Kelly Garrett, Professor of Communication, Ohio State University - Monday night sports talk with ...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Does Ontario's debt make Doug Ford's funding cuts necessary? Scott talks to Jason Farr about the recent cuts. Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 Councillor - The revokal of Jack Letts' British citizenship puts Canada in an awkward position. Do you think Canada should revoke a citizenship for turning against your country? Scott takes calls from the listeners. - Scott talks Ti-Cats with Rick Zamperin. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of The 5th Quarter
Aug 20, 2019•57 min
What are the issues and problems with the growing protests in Hong Kong? No countries seem to be trying to help the situation or want to get involved with a fight between two different countries - this includes Canada. Is it time Canada says something? Or would it risk creating more problems for our own country? A Hamilton City Hall IT employee was recently let go, or as it is reported, he agreed to leave his job, after it was found he was once involved with a white supremacist group in Canada. ...
Aug 17, 2019•53 min
Check out Scott's interview with Jay McQueen and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! Listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Aug 17, 2019•2 min
Many financial reports are talking about the fact that the yield curve is inverting. What is the yield curve, and why does it matter that it is inverting? Should we be concerned? Could market problems or the next recession be on the way? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business - This year's most weird and bizarre food choices offered at the CNE. Would you try any of these? What thoughts go into creating unique foods like these? Guest: Michael Cipollo, Chef, Owner...
Aug 16, 2019•37 min
Check out Scott's interview with Marvin Ryder and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! Listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Aug 16, 2019•2 min
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was found to have violated a section of the Conflict of Interest Act with his conduct in the SNC-Lavalin scandal. Scott discusses the issue with Stephen LeDrew, past president of the liberal party of Canada Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Contributor to the National Post - Scott picks up again on last night's debate on whether or not parents should be held responsible for the criminal actions of their children. - In her new podcast, 'Confronting: OJ Simpson with Kim Goldman'...
Aug 15, 2019•51 min
The Scott Radley Show Podcast - Scott talks with the Mayor of Burlington, ON, the community just voted as the best in all of Canada. Guest: Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor of Burlington, ON - Scott talks about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky and speaks with callers about the role that parents play in the criminal actions of their children. - Scott talks sports with Bubba O'Neil of CHCH Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, Weather & News on CHCH News, TSN 1150, etc....
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 18 min
The Scott Radley Show Podcast - Is Hamilton finally going to see all-day Go Train service? Ward 4 Councilor Sam Merulla joins Scott c to discuss. Guest: Sam Merulla, Councillor for Ward 4 in the CIty of Hamilton - Following the apparent suicide Jeffery Epstein, talk of conspiracy theories have been whipped into a flurry. Even skeptics like Scott are considering them. He talks to Mark Busser, of the Department of Political Science at McMaster University. Guest: Mark Busser, Instructor at McMaster...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Scott has three very strange stories from around the world (of course one of these stories is from Florida.) Which one of these cringeworthy news items will be crowned Story of the Day? Listen and find out!
Aug 13, 2019•7 min
Hear Scott's full conversation with Mark Busser, Instructor at McMaster U in Social Sciences, in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show! Never miss an episode of the Scott Radley Show Podcast, subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your favourite shows. And listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm on 900 CHML, streaming online at player.900chml.com!
Aug 13, 2019•3 min
Scott is joined by Jeff Mahoney from the Hamilton Spectator, the brightest conversation in Hamilton Radio. An Indigenous woman who was found not guilty of drunk driving...because of colonialism. With numerous studies coming out that come to the exact conclusion we all have, it is time to ask: are they a waste of money? Fifty years on from the moon landing, Scott and Jeff talk about whether or not it could happen nowadays. As well, could an astronaut become a symbol and a sensation like Neil Arms...
Jul 27, 2019•41 min
Check out Scott's chat with Jeff Mahoney and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! Listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Jul 27, 2019•2 min
Check out Scott's interview with Joanna Frketich and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! Listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Jul 26, 2019•2 min
Scott Radley Podcast Ontario's healthcare system has undergone a very unpopular reworking, but what is an appropriate course of action? Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator's Health Beat shares her insight. Could tomorrow's game between the Blue Bombers and the Tiger-Cats be a Grey Cup worthy game? Ed Tait Director of Content/Writer, Winnipeg Blue Bombers talks predictions with Scott. Parachute Club vocalist Lorraine Segato talks remix and sampling with the Rise Up (Diesel Mix)....
Jul 26, 2019•49 min
Hamilton is home for one of the world's premier dragon boat racing teams. Knot A Breast has won multiple world championships and most recently the Canadian title, how did they come to be and what's their connection to breast cancer? Guest: Kathy Levy, founder of Knot A Breast dragon boat team - There's a high likelihood that either you or someone you know has used Faceapp, the phone app that makes you look like you've aged decades in your selfies. There's almost always a catch with free things a...
Jul 25, 2019•46 min
Now that marijuana has been legalized, people often associate that with being safe. Research out of McMaster University might be saying otherwise, citing long time users are at risk for memory loss and slowed reaction time. What could this also mean when numbers are showing an increase in pregnant mothers saying they smoked it while expecting. Guest: Dr. James McKillop, Head of the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research - What constitutes a human right? What about when someon...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Jul 23, 2019•27 min
There is a debate whether or not politicians should be blocking people on social media. At what point is it okay to start blocking, or should politicians be required to always be available for contact as part of their job? The continuing fight between Canada and China. Is Canada being too nice? Should Canada be stepping up to save their own Canadians held in prison, and be taking away the resources from China that would affect them? Why doesn't Canada cut all ties and communication with China al...
Jul 06, 2019•53 min
What MAD Magazine is doing to commemorate its past issues before saying goodbye. Do you remember reading this? Who was the magazine aimed at? Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor, Radio, Television & Film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television & Popular Culture, Syracuse University - If you went to summer camp, those memories - good and bad - stay with you. What are the benefits of attending summer camps? What are some activities kids can do that you might not be aware of? Guest: Ste...
Jul 05, 2019•45 min
The population of Earth is rising and showing next to no signs of slowing down. With this increase in population comes the problem of how are we going to feed so many mouths? A solution may be showing itself and that answer is, insects. Could we actually be seeing insects become a primary part of our diet? Guest: Darren Goldin, co-founder of Entomo Farms - Some more weird things have happened around the world which means it's the perfect time for Ben's Story of the Day. Which story will Ben choo...
Jul 04, 2019•42 min
A Canadian MP tweeted that Kawhi Leonard will be able to get free healthcare if he stays with the Toronto Raptors. One of the biggest problems with this is the fact that Canada's healthcare system is far from being free and Scott isn't happy that the Federal Minister of Health, would say it is. - Ontario's high school students will soon be taught about finances and how to manage their own. What will they actually be taught and what else will be a part of this new curriculum? Guest: Teresa Cascio...
Jul 03, 2019•52 min
Hamilton's Mayor Fred Eisenberger and his family woke up to protesters on his property. Is this an appropriate way to get your message across? Where should the line be drawn when it comes to protesting? Mandarin Restaurant's will be offering a free dinner to anyone who can prove they are a Canadian citizen for Canada Day on July 1st. Some people are not happy with this and say it is discrimination. If this is true, then what should we do about all other discounts and special offers based on coup...
Jun 29, 2019•37 min
A group of Canadian stand up comedians are looking for funding from the government to help support stand up comedians. Will this be helpful for comedians or will it force comedians to censor their jokes so they can still get paid? Guest: Ben Guyatt, local stand up comedian - You've probably heard that listening to classical music will help make you smarter. A study out of BC is looking to prove how true this is. Could practicing music be more beneficial than listening to it or is this all a myth...
Jun 28, 2019•48 min
How do different generations and ages differ in dealing with "fake news"? How you can avoid your decisions being affected by news and censorship. Believing what is real or important is becoming more difficult with the advance of technology and social media. Guest: Frank Connolly, Director of Communications and Research, Mind Edge - Are the Olympics about to add new sports to their games? Who should decide what games are added, and under what conditions? Should the audience watching the sports ha...
Jun 27, 2019•36 min
The City of Hamilton is taking a look at making some changes to Aberdeen Avenue. Is the street as dangerous as people are making it out to be or are these changes that'll might be made for no other reason than because they want to make changes? - Studies are showing that millennials are are buying less cars. How could this shift affect the car industry, something that has become so ingrained in our society and economy? Guest: Marvin Ryder, professor of marketing at the DeGroote School of Busines...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
The Canadian Women's Soccer Team has been eliminated from the Women's World Cup despite being one of the top ranked teams in the world. What went wrong, why didn't Christine Sinclair take a kick she could have made and is VAR hindering the sport of soccer more than it's helping it? Guest: John McGrane, Hall of Fame soccer player - Finding a long-term care facility is a lot harder and more challenging than you might think. There are many factors that go into choosing a home and with prices and qu...
Jun 25, 2019•50 min
