It's time for Ben's Story of the Day! Scott will present his producer, Ben, with three different stories all of an unusual or silly nature in the search to find what is his story of the day. Today's menu includes an Indian man who literally gets caught with his pants down and his car pays the price, a town that's pleading to its residents to stop calling 911 for a bizarre reason & an intoxicated woman who discovered that her artisanal soap was more edible than soap. Which story will Ben choo...
Mar 19, 2020•7 min
If you check social media you'll find a bunch of true and false statements about how to immunize yourself against COVID-19 a.k.a. coronavirus, ways to cure it, how it works and more. A major problem that stems from these statements is that it can be really hard to tell the difference between the truth and the lies. How could people believe things that clearly go against common sense and logical thinking? Guest: Dr. Mark Busser, Professor & Academic and Experiential Learning Coordinator, McMa...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Medical professionals around the world are looking to see what the cure or treatment could be for COVID-19. How does one develop a vaccine though? Is it as simple as throwing enough chemicals at the disease until it succumbs? Guest: Dr. Matthew Miller, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University & Member of the Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster Immunology Research Centre - The stock market had a quick spike today but that d...
Mar 18, 2020•47 min
It appears that a major player that's sparked hoarding and the buying of random things en masse is fear. One of those fears is that we might not have enough food in Canada so Scott finds out if we actually do. Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University - COVID-19 has caused the sports world to be put on hold for the time being but that isn't stopping Sports Talk with Don Robertson! Since there isn't anything live for the sports broadcasters to a...
Mar 17, 2020•52 min
You've heard about COVID-19 and how events are still falling to cancellations and suspensions all over the place. Something that you haven't heard much about is what it's like to have COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus) or what life is like while you have it. Scott tackles that issue by talking with someone who's not only been infected with it but survived. Guest: Rose Yerex, COVID-19 survivor - Could the cancelled championships and suspended seasons of pretty much every major sports league cause some...
Mar 14, 2020•35 min
Scott has called an audible which has brought The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton to Thursday night! Joining the show tonight is Jamie West who chats with Scott about things like when the last time something has affected the world like COVID-19 has, why the borders weren't closed to flights from China sooner & more. Guest: Jamie West, Host of 'What Were You Thinking' on Global News Radio 900 CHML
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min
It's no secret that COVID-19 and cruise lines haven't been getting along very well. With many ships being quarantined for the virus and governments advising against going on cruises, surely this hasn't been good for business. Guest: Shawna Curtin-Weatherill, Owner of Expedia Cruise Ships Centres Waterdown - Things are still looking bleak in the world of economics as the stock market continues on a downward trend. Where could things be going from here? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing,...
Mar 12, 2020•46 min
The Canadian National Basketball team is coming to Hamilton in June. It's been about 25 years since NBA level players have played in FirstOntario Centre which makes this upcoming game a big deal. Guest: Mike Morreale, Commissioner & CEO of Canadian Elite Basketball League - The severity of COVID-19 is becoming more and more apparent but what do you do if your job depends on giving people a good chuckle based off what's going on in the world? Editorial cartoonists are tackling that issue and ...
Mar 11, 2020•37 min
COVID-19 has put a pretty big dent into the side of the stock market but it doesn't stop there. The recent dropping of the price of oil is looking like it's also got some roots that come back to COVID-19. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Keeping with the coronavirus, would people still be reacting this way if social media existed back in the day of SARS? With the flu being much deadlier than COVID-19, could that mean what people are ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Annette Hamm from CHCH's Morning Live joins Scott for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Today's topics include tweaking the Amber Alert system, tickets to Disney World being extremely expensive, coronavirus and the importance of looks vs credentials in TV reporting.
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
A new face has taken the seat that oversees the city's economic development. This comes after Glen Norton has retired from the position. Now with the new director in place, what's the first order of business? Guest: Norm Schleehahn, Director of Economic Development, City of Hamilton - It's been said before and it's still being said, Hamilton's housing market is on the rise to incredible highs. With homes averaging astronomically high numbers, people are starting to wonder if this could start cau...
Mar 05, 2020•46 min
The province of Ontario has stood down on many key issues in the negotiations with the teachers' unions. Class sizes, online learning and more changes are set to be proposed to the unions by the government. So what was the point of them standing up to unions if they were going to stand down anyways? Guest: Bill Kelly, Host of 'The Bill Kelly Show' on Global News Radio 900 CHML - Scott & Don Robertson talk about electronic chips in hockey pucks, high-tech cheating, cheating in general and mor...
Mar 04, 2020•52 min
Everyone likes lower taxes but that's got to come at a cost somewhere else. Council has decided that place will be at the parking meter both on Hamilton's streets and municipal parking lots. While the price of parking will go up here, how will it lower taxes everywhere else? Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 Councillor, City of Hamilton - COVID-19, a.k.a. coronavirus, has been shutting events down around the world and the next major event on the chopping block is the Olympics that are set to be held in ...
Mar 03, 2020•52 min
Hamilton 100 is being given a cautious go-ahead for its bid to host the Commonwealth Games on its 100th anniversary. With past competitions running over budget, is there any way to prevent that from happening in this case should we be picked? Guest: PJ Mercanti, President of Hamilton 100 - You've read headline after headline about the coronavirus but what do you actually know about it? Is there something that you've been wanting to know that the news just hasn't covered? Why hasn't influenza rec...
Feb 28, 2020•48 min
Across Hamilton, not everyone is paying the same amount of taxes and just the same, not everyone receives the same level of transit service. Should that change? Guest: Chad Collins, Ward 5 councillor, City of Hamilton - We've heard that one of the blockades near Hamilton has disbanded peacefully but there's still some that are up all across Canada. What should be done about the blockades? Is there a right way to go about this? Scott opens up the lines to hear from you. - You've likely heard abou...
Feb 26, 2020•46 min
The Coronavirus has impacted the lives of many people around the world and now even more people are feeling its effects. This time, it's people's pocketbooks who are taking the hit as the stock market dives amid concerns over the virus. How long will this keep going for? Guest: Sean Moir, portfolio manager, Mandeville Private Client Incorporated - Don Robertson joins Scott tonight to talk about the potential for a door to be opened allowing women to play in the NHL, the emergency back up goalie ...
Feb 25, 2020•49 min
Feb 22, 2020•53 min
Stephen LaDrew and Scott talk about the cacophony surrounding the Canadian National Railway Company protests, the protestors and the Wet’suwet’en people. Bill Kelly joins Scott to talk about their greatest memories in their radio careers and from their childhoods! Lesley Stewart from CH Morning Live comes on to talk cheerleading and whether it truly is misogynistic or not.
Feb 14, 2020•45 min
Feb 14, 2020•2 min
Scott is not impressed with how the Canadian military is trying to recruit more women. But he wants to know, should the military be focused on specific demographics or just accept those who are willing and able to serve? The average price of a home in #HamOnt has risen to $617,496. Scott is joined in studio by Judy Marsales, to discuss what this means for homeowners and prospective homeowners. Rick Zamperin joins Scott to talk football and baseball...
Feb 12, 2020•38 min
Feb 12, 2020•7 min
Feb 12, 2020•2 min
Scott has a nice conversation with himself about how happy he is with a decision City Council made... for once. Dr. Adam Chapnick elucidates to Scott why, exactly, Canada wants a seat on the UN Security Council so badly. And sports with Don Robertson! The XFL and even talking about Youngblood!
Feb 11, 2020•45 min
Feb 11, 2020•2 min
Feb 06, 2020•49 min
The Carmen's group is looking to building an entertainment district in Downtown Hamilton and PJ Mercante tells Scott what his vision is for redevelopment. Scott has a nice little conversation with himself about the proposed changes to news regulation. Steve Buist of the Hamilton Spectator tells Scott just who is paying for medical equipment... and the answer may shock you.
Feb 05, 2020•48 min
Feb 05, 2020•3 min
Scott talks with some callers about whether the issues with the teachers' union is rooted in sexism. Johnathan Kay tells Scott what would happen with the proposed government regulation of news media. Don Robertson and Scott address the elephant in the room: Why is Scott dressed like J Lo?
Feb 04, 2020•59 min
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Jan 31, 2020•55 min
