Scott Radley Show

Is it safer for our roads to lower or increase speed limits? How could doing each one of these help the safety of everyone? Can you believe these health studies that always seem to be changing? Including the most recent, which everyone has been talking about. Consistent penalties are needed for crimes, both to help the justice system and the fight against racism. How long can you go without looking at the clock, and living without the notion of time? One country is doing just that. And, of course, sports talk and crazy sports stories from the week, including NHL draft predictions. - Guest: Rick Zamperin, Assistant Program/News/Senior Sports Director at Global News Radio 900 CHML; Sports author

Most Hamilton secondary schools will now see artificial turf on their properties. The school board once voted no for this option, but now they have changed the outcome. Why the change now? Guest: Alex Johnstone, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Chair & School Trustee - Should aging Rock Stars give up on releasing new music and just settle down? When they do put out new music, does it take away from their previous successes? Why are some of these artists not as popular now? Guest: Alan Cross, broadcaster, writer, public speaker, consultant; ajournalofmusicalthings.com

Back in October, marijuana was legalized in Canada. Despite this, many people still aren't fully educated about its effects and how it works. How is a new company based in Hamilton working on changing that? Guests: Brandon Clark & Mike Denkiewicz, co-owners of The Treehouse Cannabis Company - Many young hockey players dream of playing in the NHL and for a few of them, it becomes their reality but before they do that, a team has to draft them to their roster. A local player is looking to be chosen at this Friday's draft, what's going through his mind and how does it work from the players' side of the draft? Guest: Jamieson Rees, NHL draft prospect - The legendary island prison, Alcatraz, is steeped in mystery and legend. What was it actually like to serve a prison sentence on 'The Rock' and does it live up to the legends? Scott asks one of the 6 surviving prisoners, Inmate #1259. Guest: William "Bill" Baker, former Alcatraz prisoner

The federal government has given the green light for the building of the Trans-Mountain Pipeline. Despite this, there's still some people asking whether or not it will actually get built and for the projected $9.3 billion or if that's going to go up with time.  What should we be expecting to see and how will it be affecting Canada's economy? Guest: Dan McTeague, former MP and Senior Petroleum Analyst at Gasbuddy.com - Justin Trudeau was apologizing for something he didn't do but rather happened back during World World War II. Are you getting tired of the apologies for things his government didn't do and is an apology with no follow up an apology at all? - The Toronto Blue Jays are having a disappointing season this year. Has there ever been a time in their 43-year history that they've been this irrelevant to the  ? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor at CHCH

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has floated the idea of lowering the minimum age for voting down to 16. Do you think this is a good idea or could it negatively affect the political landscape? Guest: Nathan Tidridge, award-winning civics teacher at Waterdown District High School - 25 years ago today, OJ Simpson was chased while in his iconic white Bronco. Where were you when this historical moment went down? - Did Simone Lawrence receive an excessively harsh suspension or was it too lenient for his hit against Zach Collaros? Scott talks about this and more with Don Robertson in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

Scott and Loren talk about the Raptors' big NBA win. Whether or not the arts in Hamilton should receive funding, and who should provide that funding. Should cell phones be allowed in classrooms? With Father's Day this weekend, Scott asks the question, does the media portray most fathers in a negative way? And also will the attack ads, for or against Justin Trudeau, be effective?

With child marriages marked as 'legal' in many parts of the world, what can we do to fight against these cases and bring more awareness to the issue? Not only in countries where it is common, but also in Canada - where it is also surprisingly seen as 'legal', and has happened in every province and territory to this day. Guest: Dr. Alyssa Koski, Assistant Professor at McGill University in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, The Centre on Population Dynamics - A new report is out on how Hamilton is ranked in the real estate market. What do you need to know if you are considering buying in Hamilton? What are the best places you should be looking? Guest: Judy Marsales, Hamilton Real Estate Agent   - Get all the latest sports news and controversies with Bubba O'Neil. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News

Chances are you were watching the Toronto Raptors last night and likely saw the political attack ads against the Liberals and Conservatives. Do they work and do they influence your decision or are you annoyed by them? - Hamilton Arts Week is starting soon! With the vibrant arts community in Hamilton, what kind of performances will be on display and when can you see them? Guest: David Hudson, Community Engagement Officer with Hamilton Arts Council - A former NHL hockey player is being awarded an honourary doctorate from Brock University. What has he been doing and why did it attract the attention of Brock? Guest: Reggie Leach, former NHL player and honourary doctorate recipient - Many of the movies you have come to know and love were actually conceived with a different name. Scott decided he should challenge Ben to guess what some of these movies ended up actually being named, can you guess their real names?

Getting building permits and having approval to construct a building is a lot harder than you would think. Why is there all of this red tape and what should be done about it? Guest: Kyle Slote, Architect at Thier & Curran Architects - What should Raptors fans expect to see in what could be the first ever NBA Championship win for the Raptors? Are all pro golfers shorter than you'd expect? Scott and Don talk about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

It is the 75th anniversary of D-Day tomorrow. This is how people and the city of Hamilton are remembering this significant event in our history.And, speaking with someone from Normandy, France, where it all took place. Guest: Ted Barris, author, journalist, broadcaster, retired professor - The RBC Canadian Open tees off this week. Scott talks with one of the Canadian hopefuls competing. What happens at these tournaments, and other past and present Canadian golf players.  Guest: Michael Blair, 2019 RBC Canadian Open competitor

Doctors said Gabby wouldn't live to see her 2nd birthday but she's now 21 and graduating high school. Her mom wanted to make sure she went with someone who sees Gabby for who she really is so she sent out a video request on Facebook. What about the video drew Zack in and made him want to be her date? Guest: Zack Bowman, Brock University student           Shannon Horner-Shepherd, Gabby's mom - The Scripps Spelling Bee is an annual spelling bee that's held in the US and this year, a girl from Burlington made it all the way to the final round. What goes into preparing for a spell bee of this magnitude and is there anything this 13-year-old can't spell? Guest: Enya Hubers, Scripps Spelling Bee contestant - You can almost always tell a celebrity by the way they look but what about the way the sound? Many big celebrities are lending their voices for commercials and Scott wants to know, can you guess these celebrity voices?

Some Hamilton residents are combining two licenses that will allow them to grow large amounts of marijuana, some of which are growing upwards of 2,200 plants. Residents are complaining about the smell of the plants as it hangs in the air for months at a time. Is there anything the City of Hamilton can do about this to prevent more people from also doing this? Guest; Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor - There are two kinds of people in the world, those who like Shakespeare and those who don't. A new program is looking to change that and make Shakespeare more accessible and enjoyable for everyone! One of the biggest questions that stems from this is just how does Shakespearience do this? Guest: Marvin Karon, Executive Director of Shakespearience Performing Arts - Is dodgeball an oppressive game that's designed to put down the weak? Could there be a hidden agenda behind the game? Don and Scott debate this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

Scott and Mike discuss a few "what were you thinking" court cases, and whether the criminals involved should have a lessened conviction if they are injured during the crime. Should governments have the ability to place taxes on items that are unhealthy for you? And also, with the Toronto Raptors beginning their fight for the NBA finals, you hear some of the names the team once could have been named instead. Guest: Mike Fortune, host of City Matters on Cable 14

With another election on the way in Canada, how do we ensure it is not affected by or influenced by "fake news" or other foreign influences? What are governments and social media executives doing to help this issue? Guest: Michael Geist, Law Professor and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law  - The Toronto Raptors are beginning their fight for the NAB finals. How good of a chance do they have to go all the way?    Guest: Ron Foxcroft, former NCAA and Olympic Referee in basketball - Sports talk with Bubba O'Neil, including of course everything going on with the Toronto Raptors Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News

A new bill is going to be brought before the Ontario legislature to help bring a hospice act that'll affect children across the province. How will it do that and why is it called the Nancy Rose Act? Guest: Sandy Shaw, MPP for West-Hamilton-Ancaster-Dundas - What is it like seeing the team you were the GM of moving on to the NBA finals? Was there a lot of work that had to be put in to even get the team going? What kind of influence will the Toronto Raptors in the NBA finals have on Canadian basketball? Guest: Glen Grunwald, CEO & President of Canada Basketball - We've heard about how Doug Ford has backtracked on cutting funding to Ontario's municipalities. Scott opens the phone lines and asks you whether you think the Premier gave in and yielded to Ontarians or did he listen as he so often says?

Two studies on social media use and their impact on teenagers have yielded different findings. One says the negative effect of social media on teens is rather small while the other says there's a major effect on teens. Is one more right than the other? What can parents do to minimize the effect on their kids? Guest: Dr. Jean Twenge, Author & Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University - Maternal health and hospital conditions in Africa and developing nations around the world is in many cases lacking crucial equipment and services. Why is this the case and what can be done to overcome the barriers between healthy and safe medical facilities and those who need it most? Guest: Dr. Eve Nakabembe, OB-GYN, senior teaching faculty member at Macari University Hospital & Director of Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - A high school science project is something that is often associated with baking soda volcanoes and dissecting a frog but some students from Virginia are taking it to the next level

The Ontario government has announced that they'll be cancelling retro-active funding cuts to municipalities across the province. What prompted the Premier to back down from these cuts and how will it affect municipal services? Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton - Nearly every Canadian has a mobile phone but despite this, phone sales are on the decline. Why is this happening? What will this do the industry and could it foster a need for innovation and features for phones? Guest: Adam Oldfield, President of FPM3 Marketing - The Raptors, Tim Leiweke, BIll Buckner and more. Scott and Don talk about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Jamie West joins Scott Radley, to discuss, debate, and – in some cases – laugh at the news stories of the week. Guest: Jamie West of WestPro media, Executive Producer of the Scott Radley Show, host of What Were You Thinking on 900 CHML

In the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show, Jamie West drops by for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. He and Scott take on the serious and not-so-serious news items from the week. Check out this bonus segment for one of their more serious conversations about the complex issues that arise when organ donation meets euthanasia. Guest: Jamie West of WestPro media, Executive Producer of the Scott Radley Show, host of What Were You Thinking on 900 CHML

Grocery stores are the latest companies taking part in delivery. Would you use this service? Or are you someone who needs to go in person and choose your own food products? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, Professor, Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University - Scott takes your calls on whether it is ethical to euthanize a perfectly healthy pet for someone's personal wishes.