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Scott Radley Show

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Scott Radley is a seasoned journalist, who has written a column for over 15 years in Hamilton. He will ask questions that you want answers to. He will bring an inquisitive mind and a unique perspective to daily news that will push the boundaries in order to make people think and to challenge the norm.
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Episodes

Is 'The Crown' harming the Royals' reputation? And Don Robertson talks the Masters, Baseball HoF and more!

Author, teacher, and monarchist Nathan Tidridge talks to Scott about whether The Crown's attention to detail is convincing viewers that the drama in the show is fact, instead of historical fiction. And Don Robertson joins, as he does every week, to talk sports. The riveting cinematography of The Masters, the philosophical challenge of "Why does every athlete want to be in golf?" and of course the Baseball Hall of Fame candidates.

Nov 17, 2020•49 min

The Masters begins play in November & Photo radar caught 5,600 speeders in October

When The Masters rolls around, it usually is signalling that spring is here but in true 2020 fashion, what's typical and normal isn't happening. Instead, this year The Masters is starting in November mid-pandemic. Is having no patrons influencing the way players are playing? How have the drone-mounted cameras been faring? Guest: Adam Stanley, Golf Writer & Contributor, The Globe and Mail's Report on Business - The month of October saw one photo radar camera on one street catch at least 5,600...

Nov 13, 2020•28 min

What kind of flu season can we expect this year? Should we start calling the Hamilton mountain 'uptown Hamilton'? Are bottles of wine worth thousands of dollars really worth it?

This year's flu season is looking to be a small blip on the radar likely thanks to COVID-19 precautions. Should we keep the mask wearing, physical distancing and more even after COVID-19? Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy PhD graduate and Queen Elizabeth Scholar in Strengthening Health Systems - Where would you consider uptown Hamilton to be? Some people are making the switch from calling it the Hamilton mountain to uptown Hamilton but why would that be? Could it be Torontonians movin...

Nov 12, 2020•49 min

Is our healthcare really as good as we like to say it is? How essential is travel to our psyochology? & Who do you want to see on the $5 bill?

Canadians can often be cited as loving their "free healthcare" and for a country that spends the second most amount of money on it, we should! Despite this, is our healthcare really as good as we like to say it is? Guest: Bacchus Barua, Associate Director, Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute - COVID-19 has caused many vacation plans cancelled and delayed even more travel plans. Could that be impacting our mental health and psychology? More specifically, is traveling and a change of scenery g...

Nov 11, 2020•52 min

Will the world of economics gain some stability with a Joe Biden presidency? What's it like competing on Jeopardy! & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The US' new president-elect is showing to be Joe Biden which likely will bring some stability to the world of economics. Does that mean now is the perfect time to be investing your money or should you be waiting until a better time comes? Guest: Don Fox, Principal, IG Private Wealth Management & Co-host, Planning Your Financial Future on Global News Radio 900 CHML - With the death of Alex Trebek over the weekend, Scott gets a better look into what it was like competing on the game show, Jeop...

Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min

What changes should be made to our education system? & What's it like working on a cruise ship?

The education system we see isn't the education system we need. That's essentially the message a new book about education reform wants you to know. From coast to coast there's similar traits and as such, similar downfalls. What changes need to be made and how easy would it be to make them? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Founding Director & Lead Consultant, Schoolhouse Consulting and Author, "The State of the System" & Educhatter blog - Going on a cruise is supposed to be a relaxing and refresh...

Nov 05, 2020•35 min

Can anyone predict what will happen in the US presidential election? & Who do you think will win the election?

Scott welcomes Roy Green to the show to talk about what we could see during this year's US election. Looking back at what has happened so far is easy but can anyone predict what the outcome will look like? Guest: Roy Green, Host, The Roy Green Show, Corus Radio Network - You've been bombarded and hounded about nearly everything that's happened with this year's US presidential election and now Scott would like to hear from you. He has one question, who do you think will win?...

Nov 04, 2020•30 min

Can Hamilton maintain its services without hiking taxes? & Should a former-NHL tough guy fight Mike Tyson?

It's currently projected that in order to keep the current services Hamiltonians enjoy, taxes need to go up by 4%. Despite this, some members of Hamilton's city council are requesting that there's no tax hike at all. Is there a way we can keep the services without raising the taxes? Guest: Judi Partridge, Ward 15 Councillor - Does the greatest player in the game have a bigger impact than the greatest coach in the game? Can a good coach do more than a good player? Could a former NHL tough guy go ...

Nov 03, 2020•53 min

How did a run-down home in Hamilton manage to sell for over $400,000? & What's the OHL's plan for a 2021 season?

A house in Hamilton that sells for over $400,000 isn't news however when it's a house that prospective buyers aren't even allowed to enter due to safety concerns, some heads are going to turn. Scott welcomes Rob Golfi to find out more about both this situation and Hamilton's real estate market as a whole. Guest: Rob Golfi, Real Estate Agent, The Rob Golfi Team, Remax Realty - The OHL might have a plan for a new season but would it be financially feasible for them to do it or would it make more s...

Oct 30, 2020•27 min

Should the federal government apologize for its actions during the October Crisis? Should changes be made to Bill C-7? An inside look at the Canadian National Women's Hockey Team and The weirdest tour riders ever

The premier of Quebec is looking for an apology for the action taken by the federal government during the October Crisis that shook Quebec during 1970. How might Justin Trudeau's response be influenced by the fact that his father, Pierre Trudeau, was Canada's prime minister at the time? Is this just a bid to make Trudeau look bad and embarrass him? Guest: D'arcy Jenish, Magazine Journalist and Author, The Making of the October Crisis: Canada’s Long Nightmare of Terrorism at the Hands of the FLQ ...

Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Would more drive throughs and technology help or hinder Tim Hortons? & How does a loving relationship help a child's brain?

Tim Hortons has seen some less than ideal sales numbers thanks to COVID-19 but they're not going to lay down and take it. Could more drive throughs and AI-powered smart boards be what they need? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Love builds brains is both the name and the message behind a new book that's come out about children's psychology. For an era that seems to have a medication for everything, the idea that you can hel...

Oct 28, 2020•30 min

How do things look as Hamilton approaches budget season? What will we see in the new Teenage Head documentary? Remembering David Braley & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The time to start budget talks is nearing ever closer. What kind of financial picture is Hamilton looking act and what's in store for its residents? Guest: Mayor Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton - A documentary about one of Hamilton's most famous bands, Teenage Head, is set to come out next week. It will give viewers a glimpse into the life of, and challenges faced by, the bands' members like Frankie Venom and Gord Lewis. Scott catches up with Gord Lewis to find out more about how the b...

Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Ron Foxcroft: Remembering Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, Fluke Transport turns 100 and doing business during COVID-19

Ron Foxcroft joins Scott Radley on the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton to talk about the 6th anniversary of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo's murder, Fluke Transport turning 100 years-old, businesses having cases of COVID-19 and more. Guest: Ron Foxcroft, Philanthropist, Founder & CEO, Fox 40 International Inc and Chairman, President & CEO, Fluke Transport & Basketball Referee

Oct 24, 2020•51 min

Why are so many Canadians unhappy with their work? Is Hamilton's city council doing a good job? Could trouble be coming to baseball? & Ways you can keep people laughing even after death

A study from Hays Canada has found that unhappiness and dissatisfaction seems to be running amuck in many workplaces across Canada. Many Canadians are ready to leave where they work in favour of working somewhere else but what's causing this and if you're one of those people, should you do it? What can employers do to ensure their employees are happy? Guest: Travis O'Rourke, President, Hays Canada - Hamilton's city council is approaching the half-way mark of its term. How good of a job has our c...

Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min

What happened in the House of Commons' confidence vote? & Why isn't "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" airing on network TV?

Today's confidence vote in the House of Commons has resulted in the Liberals keeping their minority government and no snap election being called. Though it may seem like that means nothing has changed, there are still some political spin-offs that come with the ruling. Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Political Commentator and former President of the Liberal Party of Canada - For the first time in decades "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will not be shown on network television. On top of that the s...

Oct 22, 2020•33 min
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