Scott Radley Show

Finance Minister Bill Morneau unveiled measures worth a projected $595 million over five years to support the struggling journalism industry during his fall fiscal outlook.Can the government do this without it looking like they're currying favour from the media?Guest: Paul Berton, editor-in-chief, The Hamilton Spectator-The federal deficit is growing larger but it wasn't mentioned in the government's economic outlook statement. Should we be concerned that there is no concrete plan to deal with it?Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University-The Grey Cup is on Sunday! Scott is joined by Rick Zamperin, CHML senior sports director and host of the 5th Quarter, to chat about all things CFL.Guest: Rick Zamperin, senior sports director and host of the 5th Quarter on 900 CHML

Deborah Layton is a survivor of Jonestown who narrowly escaped the massacre, which took place 40 years ago on November 18th, 1978. She joins Scott to discuss how she was recruited by Jim Jones, what life was like in Guyana, how she escaped and the aftermath of what she experienced. Guest: Deborah Layton, Jonestown Survivor, author of ‘Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor’s Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple’ - Bubba O’Neil and Scott talk the NFL and how the CFL may be influencing and improving it. They also tackle last weekend’s Ticats loss to the Redblacks and more from the world of sports! Guest: Bubba O’Neil, Sports Anchor and Weather Anchor with CHCH News

Young adults in Canada are increasingly choosing to live on their own and unwedded but a significant portion does wish to be married one day. Those who are partnering up are doing so at a later age. What has caused this decrease in marriage, and what are the consequences? Guest: Peter Jon Mitchell, author of the Cardus Report ‘Living La Vida Lonely’ - Following the Ticats’ defeat on Sunday night, Scott must ask, is Bob Young a good owner? Don Robertson joins Scott in the studio for discuss this, the problems with Canadian University football, the NHL and more! Guest, Don Robertson, owner of the Dundas Real McCoys And check out The 5th Quarter Podcast with Rick Zamperin for more analysis of the Ticats' season-ending game against the Redblacks, and the full archive of this season's postgame shows!

It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton, and Terry Cooke is in the studio with Scott! Join them for a scintilating discussion about issues that matter to Hamilton and the world. Guest: Terry Cooke, President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation, Former Chair of the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth 

Terry Cooke is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation, and Former Chair of the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth. But he is also a parent to kids in junior league sports. He and Scott discuss what this entails, their own experiences, and what you have to look out for when you get your children into organized sports. Hear more from Terry in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show. Guest: Terry Cooke, President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation, and former Chair of the region of Hamilton-Wentworth

Canada's foreign affairs policy is hypocritical, according to David Bercuson. While we have condemned Saudi Arabia for its human rights violations, we continue to try to foster close ties with China despite their record. Scott welcomes David to the show, to discuss what Canada could and/or should be doing with its international relationships.Guest: David J. Bercuson, Director of the Centre for Military Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary-OHL players will continue to not be counted as employees. This means they will not be paid minimum wage, nor could they qualify for over time. Is this fair? Sports reporter Josh Brown and Scott examine the different sides in this argument.Guest: Josh Browns, ports reporter for the Waterloo Region Record-Scott presents three bizarre-yet-true stories from the news. Two of them could be jokes in a National Lampoon movie; the other story is a bit more like horror film. But which story is the best? Listen and decide for yourself.

With the fresh snowfall comes bad driving. Even if you are able to navigate the slippery roads, other drivers are not. And Scott wants to know, why do people forget how to drive in winter? He takes calls from other people who ahve been affected by the storm, and shares his story of why he had to brave the storm without a vehicle.

Scott often shares unusual news stories on his show, but this is one of the weirder ones - a woman in England insists the fact that she breastfed her daughter until the age of 9 means that they have a powerful bond.

Amazon has announced where its new HQ2 will be located, and as we now know, it's not Hamilton or Toronto - it will be split between New York City and Arlington, Virginia. Did Hamilton dodge a bullet by not getting chosen?Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University-There are some people arguing that chiropractic can work as a 'miracle medicine' that can cure cancer and other illnesses, while others insist that there is no scientific proof that chiropractic is capable of accomplishing these things.What are the guidelines for what can and cannot be claimed as a benefit of chiropractic?Guest: Dr. Ralph Sciullo, Hamilton-based chiropractor-Calgarians have voted 'no' on pursuing a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.  What does this mean for the games in the long run?Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are bidding to host the 2020 Grey Cup. Is the city ready and what should the city be doing to prepare?Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 councillor-Calgarians are voting today to decide whether the city should move ahead with a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Is this a good idea?Guest: Jesse Lumsden, former Olympic bobsledder and retired CFL player, former Ticat-Why can't the CFL seem to get head shots out of the game?Guest: Jamie Nye, host of The Green Zone on 980 CJME

A United Church minister will get to keep her job - despite being an atheist. How can this possibly happen?Guest: Dr. David Haskell, Associate Professor, Digital Media and Journalism / Religion and Culture at Wilfred Laurier University-Stan Lee, the legendary comic book creator of some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes, has died at the age of 95. Scott is joined by a Hamilton-based comic book creator, who has worked with Marvel Comics, to discuss Stan Lee's legacy.Guest: Michael Walsh, comic book creator with Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Valiant, Archie Comics, Titan and IDW-Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys discuss the latest from the world of sports, including Gary Bettman being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and how young is too young to start scouting for professional athletes.

The NHL and attorneys for retired players announced a tentative settlement in the biggest lawsuit brought against the league over concussions and other head injuries. Scott and Don Robertsin of the Dundas Real McCoys discuss the new deal.

It's time for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. This year is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Why does World War II overshadow the first world war in entertainment and in our culture?Guest: Will Erskine, technical producer at 900 CHML, Global News Radio

It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. A study shows we enjoy our food more if we are attracted to our servers. How could this impact the food service industry? Guest: Will Erskine, technical producer at 900 CHML, Global News Radio

It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. A United Church minister has avoided being defrocked, despite being an atheist. Isn't believing in the religion you work for one of the most important parts of being a minister? Guest: Will Erskine, technical producer at 900 CHML, Global News Radio

It’s time for a special edition of the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! First Scott brings in Will Erskine, one of the regular technical producers for The Scott Radley Show, to try to make heads or tails out of some of the weird and serious stories of the week. Later, Scott three representatives of Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, to talks about issues relating to mental health and Autism in our society. Guests: Will Erskine, Technical Producer with 900 CHML Global News Radio Chris Clattenburg, Social Worker with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services Kate Dixon, Program Manager with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services Michelle Bake-Murphy, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services

Why do people, celebrities and otherwise, continue to send intimate and/or incriminating photos over the internet? Scott looks for answers that explain this phenomenon. - How do people raised in Canada’s foster care system reconnect with their original families? Scott talks with the director of a new CBC documentary on this topic. Gues: Nadine Pequeneza, director of the new documentary Next of Kin - Scott had selected three unusual and  absurd stories from around the world and presents them here. Only one can be crowned the Story of the Week, which one will it be? - A piece of Hamilton and hockey history has returned to the NHL. Scott talks with Joel Hulsman, co-owner of Kenesky sports, to get the full story behind the brands’ reemergence on the hockey scene. Guest: Joel Hulsman, of Kenesy Sports

Ward 14 councillor Terry Whitehead recently announced he will not be serving another term on the Hamilton Police Services Board. Who will replace him and why is there such interest in filling the position?Guest: Terry Whitehead, councillor for Ward 14-The controversial decision to transfer convicted child-killer Terri-Lynne McClintic from prison to a healing lodge could be up for immediate reassessment.Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has announced new rules for how Correctional Service Canada approves and assesses inmate transfers to healing lodges.Guest: Alex Pierson, host of ON Point with Alex Pierson, Global News Radio-Scott and CHCH's Bubba O'Neil discuss free agent Bryce Harper turning down a 10-year $300 million deal from the Washington Nationals and whether or not there will be long term support for a CFL team in the Maritimes.Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... Novemburger! Scott is joined in studio by Novemburger organizer Martinus Geleynse, as well as newly retired Peter Dyakowski of CFL and 'Canada's smartest person' fame and CHCH's Annette Hamm, to try ten of the mouthwatering offerings from local restaurants for the month of Novemburger. More than 70 restaurants in Hamilton and Burlington are participating this year, with part of the proceeds from each restaurant's Novemburger going toward the United Way of Halton & Hamilton.Guests: Martinus Geleynse, Novemburger organizerPeter Dyakowski, former CFL offensive linemanAnnette Hamm, news anchor with CHCH

There has been some difficulty finding people who are willing to serve on the jury for the trial of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán because they fear for their safety. Although this is an extreme case, how often does this happen?Guest: Jaime Stephenson, local criminal lawyer, president of the Hamilton Criminal Lawyers Association