Scott Radley Show

Susan Clairmont joins Scott to discuss the emotionally intense story which she co-wrote for the Hamilton Spectator with Nicole O'Reilly: ‘Dying words: the arson killings of Carla and Alan Rutherford’.Guest: Susan Clairmont, Crime, court and social justice columnist with the Hamilton Spectator - The 75th anniversary of D-Day is this June, and there are commemorative events happening in Hamilton in honour of the anniversary. Tomorrow students across Hamilton will start learning more about what happened on D-Day, through an educational program organized by the Hamilton Spectator. Guests: Dave Rohren, President and CEO of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Jeff Day, Sports Editor with The Hamilton Spectator, Organizer of the Commemorative events - If you followed the Vegas Golden Knights last season, Eileen Dugan’s voice has likely buried itself deep in your memory. She is the performer who theatrically narrated the Knights’ famously – or infamously – over-the-top pregame shows. Many are surprised when

A study about the ability of certain dogs being able to smell cancer in humans is currently being done. How true is this and are the results reliable? How are medical professionals reacting to this news? Guest: Heather Junqueira, Head Researcher at BioScentDx - Several reports are saying a new license plate motto has been decided on. What's the new motto and is it related to a song the Ontario government released a while back? Scott opens the phone lines and wants your thoughts on this. - The Masters Tournament are just a few days away and people are getting excited for it... even people who aren't fans of golf? Why do people like watching The Masters regardless of if they follow the PGA tour? With three Canadian teams in the NHL playoffs, could the Leafs make it this year or will it be Calgary hoisting the cup or maybe it'll be the Winnipeg Jets? Guest: Chris Zelkovich, Freelance Sports Writer

Allan Cup Hockey League owners Don Robertson (Dundas Real McCoys) and Jason Daleo (Hamilton Steelhawks) make the announcement and give details regarding the 2020 Allan Cup, which will be played in Dundas and Hamilton. It'll be the first time two markets have co-hosted since the Allan Cup was introduced in 1909.

Despite assistance from the government that's helped out other areas, house prices in Hamilton are still skyrocketing. Why is this happening and is there anything that can be done about it? Guest: Rob Golfi, Hamilton Real Estate Agent - Ontario's government is saying a new logo will cost the province close to $90,000. For around $10 each, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation turned to the internet and had 8 new logos for Ontario created and you can vote online for which one you like. How and why was this done and what does it say about our governments' spending? What should our government be doing to ensure cuts can be made without damaging important services and programs? Guest: Christine Van Geyn, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Where is the 2020 Allan Cup being hosted and how will it be a first of it's kind in history? Is the legalization of tailgating going to change the attendance of sporting events in Hamilton? What about food and drink sales? Scott, Don Robertson and Jason Da

It’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton on the Scott Radley Show - Mike Fortune joins Scott in the studio, ready to take on the tough topics of the week as well as some of the strangest stories from the news. Guest: Mike Fortune, of Cable 14

Are mandatory math tests for all teachers in Ontario a good idea? Scott Radley talks to Mary Reid, of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, to find out if this is a productive route to take. And why are EQUA scores down? Guest: Mary Reid, Assistant Professor with the University of Toronto , Elementary Coordinator in the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario institute for Education Studies - Scott reads the strange rules a new mother must follow in the maternity ward of a North Carolina hospital in 1968. Some of these will make you laugh, some will questions. - A new study focused on 195 countries, from 1990 – 2017, shows that bad diets have a larger impact mortality around the world than you would expect. Scott is joined by Professor Stuart Phillips, of McMaster University, to discuss the findings and what people can do with this information. Guest: Stuart Phillips, Director of the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research

Hamilton City Council voted to declare climate change an emergency. Some suggest that this is merely a symbolic move; others say this will become an ever-present factor in decisions made by the city. Councillor John-Paul Danko joins the podcast to explain what it means for the city.Guest: John-Paul Danko, Ward 8 councilor - What are the dangers of self-driving cars? How easily can they be hacked? Scott Radley talks with Professor Krzysztof Czarnecki to find out more.Guest: Professor Krzysztof Czarnecki, of Waterloo University’s Intelligent Systems Engineering Lab - The Alliance of American Football folded after only a few weeks. Why do rich people continue to invest in leagues meant to rival the NFL? Was there anything different about the AAF? Bubba O’Neil joins Scott Radley to discuss this, the Toronto Blue Jays, and Batman. Guest: Bubba O’Neil, sports anchor with CHCH News

Scott has three strange stories from around the world. Which is the best? Listen and find out!

The Around the Bay Road Race celebrated its 125th anniversary yesterday. One of the people who ran the race did it in a less than conventional manner, she ran the whole thing backwards! What goes into retrorunning? Guest: Kat Clewley, Around the Bay Road Race Retrorunner - The Ontario government is suggesting a change be made to the license plates on cars. The motto "Yours to Discover" might be on the way out so what should replace it? Even more important, why are we even changing this to begin with? - It's not looking like the Maple Leafs are going to win any playoff rounds this year, should Mike Babcock start worrying for his job? Should we be surprised the Canadian Women's Hockey League shut down? How far would you go to win? Scott and Don answer and debate these questions and more during Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

It’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Loren Lieberman is in the studio with Scott, ready to take on the top stories of this very busy week – including today’s breaking SNC-Lavlain news of Jody Wilson-Raybould’s recording Michael Wernick, Hamilton’s LRT, Robert Badgerow’s murder appeal and more. Guest: Loren Lieberman of Cable 14

How well have Canadians planned for their financial future? How many Canadians have adequate savings? Scott is joined by Andy Lyster to talk about the statistics in the U.S. and here at home, and how to start saving for retirement. Catch Andy Lyster on Planning Your Financial Future, Saturday mornings at 8:00 on 900 CHML. Guest: Andy Lyster, of IG Private Wealth Management  - Tomorrow is the start of baseball season and Scott is joined by Bubba O’Neil, to find out – and debate – what to expect. Guest: Bubba O’Neil, sports anchor with CHCH News - Do you struggle with grammar or is it a breeze? Do you find yourself annoyed by grammatical errors or do they slip past you? Can you pass the Grammar Quiz? Scott administers the test to his producer, with little warning given, and you can play along at home. How well will you do?

McMaster University announced a new continuing education program called The Science of Cannabis. Dr. James MacKillop of McMaster University joins Scott to provide some insight into the program. Guest: Dr. James MacKillop. Peter Boris Chair in Addictions Research. Director of the Peter Boris Centre For Addictions Research. Co-director of the Michael D. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. - Is your phone listening to you? Have you ever had a conversation with someone and then noticed that you were getting targeted ads for the exact thing you talked about? Allen Mendelsohn discusses the legality around technology and privacy. Guest: Allen Mendelsohn. Lawyer, specializing in Internet law - The Toronto Blue Jays home opener is coming up on March 28. The Hunter Brothers are going to sing the national anthem at the home opener. J.J. Hunter joins Scott to talk about this experience. Guest: J.J. Hunter. Hunter Brothers. Former Hamilton Bulldogs player.

Police departments have been catching people speeding at higher and higher speeds. One person was even caught going 254km/h on a public road. With drivers of all skill levels and vehicles of all kinds, why are people speeding at increasingly higher speeds? Guest: Sergeant Kerry Schmidt, OPP Media Relations Officer - Incredibly absurd stories revolving around sexual abuse of children have come about rather recently. A lawyer representing the Kenora Children's Aid Society said 14 and 15-year-old girls are sexually mature women and Barbra Streisand told The Times of London that the alleged molestation of two young boys by Michael Jackson "didn't kill them". Both have come under fire and the lawyer has been fired. Is it possible that we could be seeing a new outlook on this issue? Guest: Loretta Merritt, Sexual Assault Lawyer with Torkin Manes LLP - What's the most exciting sports tournament? Should music be playing all the time even during play? Should teams be doing sillier things between periods or shoul

Scott Radley welcomes Jay McQueen back to the podcast to tackle the news of the week – and the breaking news of the day – in the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Guest: Jay McQueen, weather reporter with 900 CHML Global News Radio

Jay McQueen and Scott check out how many city employees in Hamilton are on the sunshine list, and how much they are earning. Some of the numbers might leave you speechless but Scott and Jay have some things to say!Want to hear more of the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton? Check out the latest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. Guest: Jay McQueen, 900 CHML Weather Reporter 

What happens if Hamilton’s LRT project runs over a billion dollars? There is a serious concern that portions of Hamilton’s lines will be cut to save cost. Metrolinx already scrapped part of the Hurontario LRT this week for the same reason. But if we portions are scrapped in Hamilton, will the LRT’s future be called into question once again? Councillor Terry Whitehead has said he will rescind support if the system if it does not reach Eastgate Mall. Scott talks with Councillor Whitehead to get more on his position. Guest: Terry Whitehead, Ward 14 Councillor - Scott is joined by Ken Tisher, the owner of the world’s last remaining Blockbuster Video. Why would Ken and his wife Debbie keep their Bend, Oregon, video rental store in business all these years? And what is the business like these days? Guest: Ken Tisher, co-owner of the last Blockbuster on Earth - Scott welcomes Steve Staios to the show, to discuss the Hamilton Bulldogs, preparing for the OHL playoffs, and what we can expect this Friday Guest: S

Scott plays the 'Florida Man Birthday Game' with his audience and his producer, Will. How does it work? Type "Florida Man" and your birthday into a search engine and find the strange and sometimes frightening news items which match up with your birthday. Check out some the headlines Scott discovers.

On Monday a group of Hamilton high schoolers averted disaster by bringing their school bus safely to a stop after a medical emergency caused the driver to collapse. Aidan Gilmore, who took the wheel when the incident occurred, shares his story with Scott. Guest: Adam Gilmore - This August in Watkins Glen, New York will be home to Woodstock 50. But Scott wonders if we need another Woodstock. And was the original as great as people remember? Music Historian Alan Cross joins the conversation. Guest: Alan Cross, host of the Ongoing History of New Music podcast - There are some phrases which have just become overused. There are some phrases which Scott would say should never have been used in the first place. And it’s time to count them down! Scott brings on his producer discuss, debate, and cringe at some of the phrases which have permeated out vocabularies.

Are you a fan of hot sauce? Do you want a truly unpleasant experience with your meal? Scott has the sauce for you! But he is not recommending anyone try it.

The federal government announced it's budget today. What will be included in this budget and who will it help or hinder? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - Talks about a movie studio being built in Hamilton are underway. Is this something Hamilton needs or even wants? What will it cost us? Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 Councillor - They're introducing a new feature to the Canadian Open. Tickets to the golf tournament will also serve as tickets to a concert featuring Florida Georgia Line and Glorious Sons that'll be on the golf course itself. What prompted this decision and how is the golf community reacting to it? Guest: Bryan Crawford, Tournament Director of the RBC Canadian Open