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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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It would appear that sanctioned encampments could command a price tag of around $30 million. How could this be the case and how is our view/opinion on encampments changed?
Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer
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We continue with the topic of sanctioned encampments and what that could look like in Hamilton.
Guest: Danielle Blake, Manager of Housing Focused Street Outreach with the City of Hamilton
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How can we improve the financial situation of our Olympians? Some of our top athletes are self-funded so what needs to be done so they can cash-in on their athletic success?
Guest: Erin Gee, Host of the Alt-Text podcast & former member of Canada’s national softball team
A link has been discovered between daily use of cannabis and cancers found in the neck and head. Was this known when it was legalized? How much do you need to consume in order for this to apply to you?
Guest: Dr. James MacKillop, Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research at McMaster University
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A Hamilton resident has been crowned the 2024 world poutine eating champion after downing 20.5 pounds of fries, cheese curds and gravy (not bad for his first time competing in the pro category, huh?). How do you even accomplish something like this?
Guest: Joel Hansen, Professional Eater & Newly Crowned World Poutine Eating Champion
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After a break that was weeks-long, you can be sure there's plenty for Scott and Don to talk about in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson including the Olympics, the Tiger-Cats, winning drafts and more.
Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty
Jason Farr returns for another edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio where he and Scott discuss Hamilton's police getting body cameras, mispronouncing player names as a stadium announcer, the Herculean task of setting up a barbeque, caring for Hamilton's homeless population, an unbelievable case of nepotism in the NBA and more.
Guest: Jason Farr, Host of Hammer Down with Jay & Mike and former Hamilton City Councillor
When Canada was pulling out of Afghanistan, was there a push to have the military save Afghan Sikhs before Canadians?
Guest: Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
How does City Council get tents out of city parks while still taking care of the homeless population? They want to know too and are working to find that answer. Where do we stand now?
Guest: Tammy Hwang, City Councillor, Ward 4, City of Hamilton
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When Canada was pulling out of Afghanistan, was there a push to have the military save Afghan Sikhs before Canadians?
Guest: Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
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Gene Champagne hosts an album release party for his first solo album “Let’s Jet” this Saturday June 29th at 8 p.m. at the Corktown Irish Pub with special guests The Jesse James Medicine Show and Dave Pomfret. Get your tickets for $11.98 at eventbrite.ca.
Guest: Gene Champagne, Drummer for Teenage Head
A film about Payne Stewart is on the horizon and it's being made by a local man from Burlington. What set Payne apart from the others on the PGA Tour and how does someone go from working in logistics to movies?
Guest: Mark Sutcliffe, Film Producer
The challenge that is building affordable housing is one that the public sector cannot tackle alone so how can the private sector play a larger role and what's holding them back?
Guest: Vito Sgro is a former mayoral candidate and provincial candidate, former board member of Infrastructure Ontario, and political analyst
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The projected future population of Canada is astronomically higher than where we are right now but how is that number determined? If we're struggling to house everyone now, how could we ever hope to house millions more?
Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
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A film about Payne Stewart is on the horizon and it's being made by a local man from Burlington. What set Payne apart from the others on the PGA Tour and how does someone go from working in logistics to movies?
Guest: Mark Sutcliffe, Film Producer
Which local MPs should be terrified by the result of the Toronto/St. Paul by-election? Also, why would Hamilton disregard a way of addressing homelessness in the city?
Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer
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Keeping with the Toronto/St. Paul by-election, does the Conservative win spell an end for Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberals? Is he ever going to step down?
Guest: Kate Harrison, Vice Chair of Summa Strategies
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The Florida Panthers have finally won their first Stanley Cup defeating the Edmonton Oilers. What does this mean for Connor McDavid's future? What of his refusal to come out and accept the Conn Smythe Trophy?
Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH and Analyst with the Ticats Audio Network
For a world full of increased sensitivity and cancel culture, there aren't many speaking out against the calls for violence against Jews. Victoria Mancinelli has noticed this and wrote about it in the National Post saying, "It is up to all Canadians to stand against the hate directed towards Jews."
Guest: Victoria Mancinelli is the Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships for the Labourers International Union of North America (LiUNA)
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Generally speaking, humans dislike being restricted and this is doubly so when it comes to the internet. Believe or not, Gen Z and millennials follow this trend by opposing the internet regulation plans put forth by Justin Trudeau.
Guest: Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President for Leger
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Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers square off against the Florida Panthers in Game 7 for the Stanley Cup. This past weekend, the Blue Jays and Ticats both had dismal performances. With the potential for greatness on the horizon and lacklustre showings in the past, you can be sure there's plenty for Scott and Don to talk about this week!
Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty
As we say goodbye to Jen McQueen, Scott welcomes her to The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio to discuss ways Hamilton can tackle homelessness encampments in the city, MPs going on summer break, weird celebrity quirks, greater response to stories involving animals vs people and more.
Guest: Jen McQueen, Afternoon News Anchor, 900 CHML
Encampments are back in front of Hamilton City Council as the debate over what to do with them and how to manage homelessness in the city. What changes could be coming to the encampment protocol?
Guest: Danielle Blake, Manager of Housing Focused Street Outreach, City of Hamilton
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$5.7 million is not a small amount of money but as the City of Hamilton recovers from a ransomware attack, will it and the projected $33 million in future spending make for a sufficient IT system that's resistant to another attack? What needs to be done to ensure another malware attack doesn't impact Hamilton like this last one?
Guest: Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist
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The 2024 ALS Canada Walk to End ALS in Hamilton will take place on June 22nd at Confederation Park.
Guest: Melissa Van Tuyl, Community Lead for the ALS Society of Canada
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Peter Menzies believes that Canadian consumers are going to be paying a hefty price whether they realize it or not thanks to a decision by Google to direct a $100 million fund towards one group of media outlets vs others. What is set to play out and how dire is the situation?
Guest: Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Former editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald, former vice-chair of the CRTC
The City of Hamilton has spent $5.7 million in its recovery from the ransomware attack it was hit with back in February. Is that above normal spending on this kind of thing?
Guest: Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist for ESET
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We often hear calls for the rich to pay their fair share but what determines if someone is "rich" and what their "fair share" is?
Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University
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Support for Justin Trudeau is approaching "rock bottom" according to an Ipsos poll that found 68% of respondents want him to step down.
Guest: Peggy Nash, Former NDP Finance Critic, and author of Women Winning Office: An Activist's Guide To Getting Elected available now
Should the City of Hamilton give the current location of Philpott Memorial Church a heritage designation? What would happen if they don't grant the designation? Are additional supports provided if it does get designated?
Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer
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Is it fair for people to criticize the Supreme Court of Canada if they haven't read everything from the Supreme Court pertaining to their criticism?
Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney
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When does a celebrity who's been cancelled get a second chance? Should they ever get one? Why some but not others?
Guest: Elissa Freeman, Communications Strategist, PR & Pop Culture Expert
Does the EQAO actually benefit anyone in the education system? How is the current way it's implemented work and can it be tweaked to provide more accurate or simply better results?
Guest: Todd White, Ward 5 & 10 Trustee, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
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Do we need to replace standardized testing to better serve students? Are we trying to change things so they sound good rather than actually doing students good?
Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting
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Excessively difficult golfing, seemingly impossible odds for the Oilers, professional teams needing to learn how to win and more are all on the docket for Sports Talk with Don Robertson.
Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty
This week, The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio welcomes none other than Keanin Loomis to the show. There's a really decent chance that you know his name as he's been involved with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce as well as the opponent of Andrea Horwath in Hamilton's last mayoral election. Now that approximately a year and a half has passed since that election, Scott wants to get Keanin's take on what's happened so far, what Hamilton and its residents need from City Council as well as what his new position is at the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, the importance of Father's Day and more.
Guest: Keanin Loomis, President & CEO, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction & former mayoral candidate
Watching an orchestra perform can be a moving experience but what about experiencing an orchestra like the musicians? Your opportunity for full immersion is coming soon and it'll be right here in Hamilton at the Brott Music Festival.
Guest: Tania Miller, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Brott Music Festival
Deepfake ads and videos are not just coming, they're here. How could this change the way politics, among other things, is conducted going forward?
Guest: Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch.org and Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute
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Watching an orchestra perform can be a moving experience but what about experiencing an orchestra like the musicians? Your opportunity is coming soon and it'll be right here in Hamilton at the Brott Music Festival.
Guest: Tania Miller, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Brott Music Festival
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Is it a good thing that the jays are this bad yet still in the playoff picture? Has baseball improved the game with so many wild cards?
Guest: Steve Foxcroft, NFL official and basketball referee
Is Hamilton becoming the site for other cities' homeless people? If we have superior supports, does that mean we should be supporting more than just Hamilton's unhoused?
Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
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How are cancelled passenger flights out of Hamilton International Airport impacting growth? YHM is a leader on the cargo side of air travel so why would WestJet cancel flights from it?
Guest: Cole Horncastle, Executive Managing Director with Hamilton International Airport
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Arena concerts/tours are storied and amazing to behold but it would appear they're starting to be undersold despite big name performers' presence. What's driving this decline and is it set to be a small dip or a lengthy nosedive?
Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist, music commentator
John Best joins us to chat about his piece in the bay observer on frayed relations on city council and much more local politics.
Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer
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‘Golden Era: The Legacy of Bob Morrow’ is the new documentary about the late, former mayor of Hamilton, by local filmmaker Scott C. Newman of White Dwarf Pictures. It is set to be premiered at the Westdale Theatre on June 16.
Guest: Scott C. Newman, Hamilton filmmaker with White Dwarf Pictures and Rosemary Baptista, co-producer of this film
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Bubba O'Neil and Scott get together to talk the controversy surrounding up-and-coming WNBA star Caitlyn Clark being snubbed from the Team USA roster for this summer's olympics.
Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH and Analyst with the Ticats Audio Network
On Fridays, Scott welcomes one guest for the whole show and today is no different as Teri Pecoskie, regional news editor for The Hamilton Spectator, joins the show to talk about MPs contributing to foreign interference, whether bylaw should rule in favour of "naturalized lawns" over mowing/manicured lawns, UltraBasic airline fees and if the model can be applied to other things like municipal taxes and more.
Guest: Teri Pecoskie, Regional News Editor, The Hamilton Spectator
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