Scott Radley Show

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By now you are likely very aware of the story of Terri-Lynne McClintic, who was convicted of the murder of Tori Stafford and yet has now been moved from her prison to an Aboriginal healing lodge. This has generated a lot of outrage, and has been debated in the House of Commons. But how rare of a decision is this? Guest: Tristin Hopper, reporter with the National Post - How does the human brain develop over the course of our teenage years? And should we change how we treat young offenders, based on what we now understand about young people’s brains? Dr. Jean Clinton joins Scott to discuss young offenders and neuroscience. Guest: Dr. Jean Clinton, Associate Clinical Professor with Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University - Many people would agree that bad behavior should not be rewarded. But apparently not everyone agrees. Scott shares the story of how a rude gesture lead to a sponsorship deal, albeit for a product that perhaps not every NFL athlete would be enthusiast

The municipal election is now less than three weeks away, but both Scott and former Hamilton mayor Larry Di Ianni have noticed that the battleground seems unusually quiet. Is it actually as quiet as it seems or is there more going on than meets the eye?Guest: Larry Di Ianni, former mayor of Hamilton-Spec photojournalist Barry Gray has written a murder mystery set in Hamilton called 'Cootes Paradise'. He joins Scott to share why he decided to write this story and how one goes about writing a mystery narrative for the first time.Guest: Barry Gray, photojournalist for The Hamilton Spectator-It's opening night of the NHL season and there's a lot of excitement in the air around the possibility of the Toronto Maple Leafs actually having a chance of winning the Stanley Cup this season. Scott and CHCH's Bubba O'Neil discuss whether or not this is more than just a wild fantasy, as well as a few other issues from the world of hockey.

Do video games make kids violent? A new study has found that there may be something of a connection.Guest: Jay G. Hull, Dartmouth Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Associate Dean of Faculty for the Social Sciences-This past weekend, a Hamilton woman finally finished successfully walking every single street in the city of Hamilton. Why did she do this and what has she learned from her journey throughout the streets of our city?Guest: Anita Joldersma, local writer-A new book is out that dives into the story of how the CBC lost Hockey Night in Canada.Guest: David Shoalts, veteran sportswriter, author of "Hockey Fight in Canada: The Big Media Faceoff Over the NHL"

After 14 months of negotiations, Canada has reached a new trade agreement with the U-S and Mexico. The replacement to NAFTA is called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement -- or USMCA.Did we actually get a good deal?Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University-We're now into the month of October and three weeks away from the municipal election. The defining issue in Hamilton seems to be LRT, but do you think there are other matters that need to be discussed if you're going to vote for a candidate? Scott opens up the phone lines to ask callers for their thoughts on LRT as an election issue and other things that matter ahead of the October 22nd election.-Scott is joined by Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys for their usual Monday night sports chat. This week, they discuss frustrations with arena renovation delays and the Montreal Canadiens picking defenceman Shea Weber as their new captain.

Max Francis, creator of the Hamilton is Home brand, joins Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. The two take on what is lacking from municipal campaigns this year, international politics, Led Zepeplin, public alcohol use, and why HBO is ditching boxing. Plus Max explains why he created the Hamilton is Home line of clothing, and what went into starting the brand. Guest: Max Francis, creator of the Hamilton is Home brand, American by birth but Hamiltonian by choice

Hamilton has the highest estimated property taxes for a city in Canada, at almost $7,000. Why is this and what can be done to change it? Outgoing Ward 14 Councilor Robert Pasuta weighs in on why this is the case, and what can be done to change it. Guest:  Robert Pasuta, Hamilton City Councilor for Ward 14 - This Sunday September 30th, is the sixth annual walk for Down syndrome, organized by the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton. There is a strong, negative attitude toward Down syndrome around the world and in Canada. Shari van der Pol joins Scott on air to discuss how Down Syndrome is treated in society, raising a 1 year old daughter with Down Syndrome, and the purpose of The Walk. Guest: Shari van der Pol, from the Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton - Scott brings forward a bonus collection of bizarre stories from around the world. Axe throwing and alcohol, candy canes that taste like no other, and 9-1-1 is called for the wrong sort of emergency. It’s time to once again choose the Story of the W

There's widespread outrage after the woman convicted in the murder of an eight-year-old girl has reportedly been transferred from a high-security prison in Kitchener to an Aboriginal healing lodge in Saskatchewan.Terri-Lynne McClintic was convicted in 2010 of first-degree murder in the death the year before of Woodstock's Tori Stafford, and was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 25 years.Guest: Dr. Scott Kenney, associate professor at Memorial University in Newfoundland, speciaty in victims of crime, board member on Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime-The City of Hamilton has announced a long list of road resurfacing work that will be taking place over the next few weeks. Is this an unusual time to start a bunch of road work projects?Guest: Dan McKinnon, general manager of Public Works, City of Hamilton-Scott and Bubba O'Neil discuss Tiger Woods' response when he was asked who would be on the Mount Rushmore of golf. His answer included himself - was this out of line?

The Governor General is not someone who is often brought up in day-to-day conversation. But recently multiple newspapers have been scrutinizing her performance as the Queen’s representative, questioning whether she is capable of holding this position. But is this all much ado about nothing, and are we being unfair to Julie Payette? Guest: Nathan Tidridge, award-winning teacher at Waterdown District High School, Recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and Diamond Jubilee Medal, expert on the monarchy - Scott presents three unusual stories from around the world, and asks you to decide which is the best Story of the Week! - Over the past few years we have learned more about the physical and mental risks faced by professional football players. Many have called for changes to the game that will ensure greater protection from the development of life-altering health issues. But recently players like Clay Matthews have been flagged despite having executed what appeared to be perfectly acceptable tackles. I

Today Dellen Millard was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his father, Wayne, which was originally ruled a suicide. Millard was previously convicted for the murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. Is this the last we will hear of Millard, and what do we understand about these killings? Guest: Ann Brochelhurst, veteran journalist, licensed private investigator, and author of Dark Ambition: The Shocking Crime of Dellen Millard & Mark Smich - Burlington’s Andrew Lundy competed on Jeopardy and came in second place. The process potential contestants go through is arguably harder than being on the show itself. Guest: Andrew Lundy, Digital Vice President with the Canadian Press, Jeopardy contestant - Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Ticats fans are still reeling from the loss to B.C., Tiger Woods vindicates himself, and Bulldogs head coach Dave Matsos is still recovering following his collapse at last Saturday’s game. And check out the latest podcast of The 5th Quarter with Rick Zamperin, ava

Sue Prestedge returns to the The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton tonight, to talk about the “War for Waterdown,” the editor who decided to publish Jian Ghomeshi’s essay in the New York Review of Books, The World Anti-Doping Agency’s vote to lift Russia’s probation from the Olympics and more. Guest: Sue Prestedge, Broadcasting legend, retired from her positon as Program Coordinator for Journalism, and Pre-Media and Entertainment, at Mohawk College

The Ontario Police College is getting rid of their physical fitness testing for new recruits. Is this a good idea? Do we not want our police officers to be in shape?Guest: Terry Coleman, veteran of the Calgary Police Service, former Chief of Police in Moose Jaw, has an extensive background in policing, currently a professor of Criminal Justice at Athabasca University-Why are so many new movies seemingly remakes or sequels to classic films? Is Hollywood out of original ideas?Guest: Dr. Scott Henderson, associate professor of Communication, Popular Culture and Film at Brock University-Scott is joined by CHCH's Bubba O'Neil to chat about some of the more unique stories from the world of sports, including the Koreas putting in a joint bid to host the 2032 Olympics and an ESPN commentator report that suggests John Farrell - a name truly despised by Jays fans - is in the running to be manager of the Toronto Blue Jays after John Gibbons leaves the post.Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH

Burlington mayor Rick Goldring says he has made a request to the province to hand the Hamilton community of Waterdown over to the city of Burlington.Guest: Rick Goldring, mayor of Burlington-What does Hamilton's mayor think of this request from the mayor of Burlington?Guest: Fred Eisenberger, mayor of Hamilton-Scott and Don Robertson are in studio for their sports chat a day later this week. Scott and Don discuss how the legacy of athletes and coaches should be honoured, Vontae Davis walking out on his Buffalo Bills teammates mid-game and announcing his retirement, and the demands of NFL Hall of Famers.

Graeme MacKay joins Scott Radley for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. International politics, Hamiltonian culture, art, the coolest toys ever made and more are all on the docket for tonight’s discussion. Guest: Graeme MacKay, editorial cartoonist with The Hamilton Spectator, author of ‘You Might Be From Hamilton If …’

The University of Wateroo has had a secretly formula that they have been using for a number of year that they applied to applicants from different high schools. The formula gauges what the grades from different high schools might translate to, as far are academic performance in concerned, if applicants were to be accepted. This is all tied into the more troubling issue of grade inflation, which our guest says is not only a Canadian issue but a world-wide one. Guest: Dr. Anton Allahar, Sociology and Social Sciences at Western University - Volkswagen has announced it will cancel the Beetle.Scott talks with Justin Sookraj about cars that defined eras in history and why people form bonds with automobiles. Guest: Justin Sookraj, owner of Wells Auto in Milton, organizer of the Oblivion Car Show - Scott is ready to present three bizarre stories to unnerve and amuse. It is up to you to decide which is the best, most outlandish story of the week! - Benjamin Hill has travelled to every minor league ballpark in

Supercrawl is coming up this weekend. How did Hamilton's biggest event of the year get started and where is it headed in the future?Guest: Tim Potocic, co-owner of Sonic Unyon and festival director of Supercrawl-Scott asks callers to weigh in on what they think about the Ford government using the notwithstanding clause to push through cutting Toronto's city council nearly in half.-Did you know Canada has a national karaoke competition? If so, you may also be aware that some of this year's big winners are from Hamilton. National duet champions Dustin Jodway and Christine Costa join Scott to explain what goes into a karaoke competition and share a bit of their winning vocals with the audience.Guests: Dustin Jodway and Christine Costa

Cannabis has been said to have beneficial effects for everything from arthritis to ADHD. But how much research has actually been done, and how many hypotheses have been validated? Our guest clarifies the records on what we understand and misunderstand about cannabis and its beneficial qualities. Guest:  James MaKillop, Peter Boris Chair in Addictions Research, Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, Co-Director of the Michael DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at McMaster University - A new method of cancer detection discovered at McMaster University significantly improves the ability to detect returning cancer. Guest: Dr. Mick Bhatia, Professor of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences - Gene Kranz was the NASA flight director during the Gemini and Apollo missions, including the Moon Landing. He joins Scott to discuss humanity’s first journey to the moon, and the future of the space program. Guest: Gene Kranz, aerospac

For the first time in the province's history, the Ontario government will invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to uphold legislation slashing Toronto city council nearly in half.What is the notwithstanding clause and what does this mean?Guest: Asher Honickman, partner with Matthews Abogado LLP-It was announced today that construction on Ottawa's LRT is facing another delay. What can Hamilton learn from what other cities are going through in regards to LRT?Guest: Jon Willing, city hall reporter with The Ottawa Citizen-Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys are back for their Monday night chat about the world of sports. Scott has plenty to rant about tonight, including Serena Williams' dispute with the umpire during the U.S. Open final and the live broadcast of the Humboldt Broncos' season opener against the Nipawin Hawks.

Jamie West is welcomed into the studio by Scott Radley for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Get ready for exciting discussion, intelligent debate, and a few tangents in the newest podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Jamie West, host of the new 900 CHML show ‘What Were You Thinking?’

A new study from the Business Development Bank of Canada says that there is a huge shortage of skilled trade workers to fill available positions at companies across the country.Guest: Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan -If the Olympics are going to come back to Canada, how much will it cost Canadian taxpayers? Are we prepared to pay the price?Guest: Michael Heine, Director, International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University-According to a survey conducted by Ipsos for Global News, 55% of Canadian parents say extracurricular activities will put a strain on family finances this year. Over the last school year, the average family spent about $1,160 on extracurricular activities for kids, according to the poll.