Scott Radley Show
Is Alberta seriously considering separating from Canada? Why do people believe conspiracy theories? & What seemingly minor infraction led to an OHL player's 5-game suspension?
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- Duration: 0:47:28
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The rest of Canada may not be familiar with just how frustrated people in Alberta are with the financial crisis in the province. In fact, some Albertans have brought up the "s" word - separation.Guest: David Staples, journalist with the Edmonton Journal-Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors recently said he didn't believe that the moon landing was actually real, but later claimed that he was joking. However, there are a lot of people who do actually believe that the moon landing in 1969 was faked.Why do so many people believe in such wacky conspiracy theories?Guest: Mark Busser, professor from the Department of Political Science at McMaster University, teaches a course about conspiracy theories and fake news-Owen Tippett of the Mississauga Steelheads received a five-game suspension for flipping a foam puck into the crowd. Scott speaks with Mike Farwell about this absurdly excessive suspension for what seems like a pretty minor infraction.Guest: Mike Farwell, play-by-play announcer for the Kitchener Rangers