The Scott Radley Show Podcast - Scott talks with the Mayor of Burlington, ON, the community just voted as the best in all of Canada. Guest: Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor of Burlington, ON - Scott talks about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky and speaks with callers about the role that parents play in the criminal actions of their children. - Scott talks sports with Bubba O'Neil of CHCH Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, Weather & News on CHCH News, TSN 1150, etc.

The Scott Radley Show Podcast - Is Hamilton finally going to see all-day Go Train service? Ward 4 Councilor Sam Merulla joins Scott c to discuss. Guest: Sam Merulla, Councillor for Ward 4 in the CIty of Hamilton -  Following the apparent suicide Jeffery Epstein, talk of conspiracy theories have been whipped into a flurry. Even skeptics like Scott are considering them. He talks to Mark Busser, of the Department of Political Science at McMaster University. Guest: Mark Busser, Instructor at McMaster U in Social Sciences - Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys is in the studio with Scott for sports talk! Guest: Don Robertson, of the Dundas Real McCoys 

Scott has three very strange stories from around the world (of course one of these stories is from Florida.) Which one of these cringeworthy news items will be crowned Story of the Day? Listen and find out!

Hear Scott's full conversation with Mark Busser, Instructor at McMaster U in Social Sciences, in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show! Never miss an episode of the Scott Radley Show Podcast, subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your favourite shows. And listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm on 900 CHML, streaming online at player.900chml.com!

Scott is joined by Jeff Mahoney from the Hamilton Spectator, the brightest conversation in Hamilton Radio. An Indigenous woman who was found not guilty of drunk driving...because of colonialism. With numerous studies coming out that come to the exact conclusion we all have, it is time to ask: are they a waste of money? Fifty years on from the moon landing, Scott and Jeff talk about whether or not it could happen nowadays. As well, could an astronaut become a symbol and a sensation like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, or have the times changed too much?

Check out Scott's chat with Jeff Mahoney and more in the Scott Radley Show podcast! Listen live to The Scott Radley Show every weekday evening from 6pm to 8pm.

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Scott Radley Podcast Ontario's healthcare system has undergone a very unpopular reworking, but what is an appropriate course of action? Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator's Health Beat shares her insight. Could tomorrow's game between the Blue Bombers and the Tiger-Cats be a Grey Cup worthy game? Ed Tait Director of Content/Writer, Winnipeg Blue Bombers talks predictions with Scott. Parachute Club vocalist Lorraine Segato talks remix and sampling with the Rise Up (Diesel Mix).

Hamilton is home for one of the world's premier dragon boat racing teams. Knot A Breast has won multiple world championships and most recently the Canadian title, how did they come to be and what's their connection to breast cancer? Guest: Kathy Levy, founder of Knot A Breast dragon boat team - There's a high likelihood that either you or someone you know has used Faceapp, the phone app that makes you look like you've aged decades in your selfies. There's almost always a catch with free things and this app might be doing more with your selfies than just make it look aged. Guest: Allen Mendelsohn, internet lawyer - HGTV is something that is just simply enjoyable to watch whether it's fixing up houses or selling them, there's something for everyone in the realm of housing and two of the hosts from HGTV's Masters of Flip are coming to Hamilton. What's bringing them here and could Kortney and Dave be working on a new show while they're in the area? Guest: Kortney Wilson, co-host of HGTV's Masters of Flip

Now that marijuana has been legalized, people often associate that with being safe. Research out of McMaster University might be saying otherwise, citing long time users are at risk for memory loss and slowed reaction time. What could this also mean when numbers are showing an increase in pregnant mothers saying they smoked it while expecting. Guest: Dr. James McKillop, Head of the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research - What constitutes a human right? What about when someone's identity comes into conflict with someone else's religion? Guest: Jon Pinkus, Lawyer at Samfiru-Tumarkin LLP - If you've ever wanted to take part in a real-life treasure hunt or wanted to win $100,000, your chance to do both is coming to Hamilton. Gold Hunt is bringing a scavenger hunt to Hamilton that will consist of riddles and treasure maps and a chest full of gold and silver worth $100k. Would you join the hunt? Guest: Chris Cromwell, Spokesman with Gold Hunt - You've drank it before, you've seen it on TV and it's probably in your house right now. We all know about the different pops out there but where did they get their names from? Scott and Ben follow the rabbit hole down to the beginning of where drinks like Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew and more trace the origins of their names to.

There is a debate whether or not politicians should be blocking people on social media. At what point is it okay to start blocking, or should politicians be required to always be available for contact as part of their job? The continuing fight between Canada and China. Is Canada being too nice? Should Canada be stepping up to save their own Canadians held in prison, and be taking away the resources from China that would affect them? Why doesn't Canada cut all ties and communication with China already? Do we need programs and resources helping women getting into jobs typically held by men? Should we do the same in the opposite situation for men? Or should everyone - female or male - be in control and responsible for their own education and job search? Do these programs cause more harm than good?   And, What T.V. series just turned 30 years old? What references and quotes are memorable for you from your favorite sitcoms? Why are some shows still viewed and talked about today, years after they ended? Guest: Mike Fortune, host of City Matters on Cable 14

What MAD Magazine is doing to commemorate its past issues before saying goodbye. Do you remember reading this? Who was the magazine aimed at? Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor, Radio, Television & Film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television & Popular Culture, Syracuse University  -  If you went to summer camp, those memories - good and bad - stay with you. What are the benefits of attending summer camps? What are some activities kids can do that you might not be aware of?  Guest: Steve Vanwinden, Executive Director of Sports Discovery Camp - In celebration of the annual 4th of July hot dog eating contest held in Coney Island, CHML's own Ben Straughan tries to beat this years' champ, Joey Chestnut, who ate 71 hot dogs, as well as past CHML employees. Also, What happens to your body when you eat food like this? Is there anything you can do to prepare if you plan on competing in a contest like this? Guest: Ben Straughan, 900 CHML Operator; Street Team & Guest: Dr. John Marshall, Chief of Gastroenterology, McMaster University

The population of Earth is rising and showing next to no signs of slowing down. With this increase in population comes the problem of how are we going to feed so many mouths? A solution may be showing itself and that answer is, insects. Could we actually be seeing insects become a primary part of our diet? Guest: Darren Goldin, co-founder of Entomo Farms - Some more weird things have happened around the world which means it's the perfect time for Ben's Story of the Day. Which story will Ben choose as his story of the day, which story is your story of the day? - It wasn't too long ago that we were hearing about how we should let Kawhi Leonard exist on his own without having everyone swarm him. Now that he's on the verge (people hope) of making a decision on what team he's going to choose, people are on the edge of their seats. With helicopters, cars and more all following his every move now, have people taken this too far? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Sports Director at Global News Radio 900 CHML

A Canadian MP tweeted that Kawhi Leonard will be able to get free healthcare if he stays with the Toronto Raptors. One of the biggest problems with this is the fact that Canada's healthcare system is far from being free and Scott isn't happy that the Federal Minister of Health, would say it is. - Ontario's high school students will soon be taught about finances and how to manage their own. What will they actually be taught and what else will be a part of this new curriculum? Guest: Teresa Cascioli, author of "M is for Money" - While there are some high profile hockey players, should they be doing more to make their players even more famous? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor at CHCH

Hamilton's Mayor Fred Eisenberger and his family woke up to protesters on his property. Is this an appropriate way to get your message across? Where should the line be drawn when it comes to protesting? Mandarin Restaurant's will be offering a free dinner to anyone who can prove they are a Canadian citizen for Canada Day on July 1st. Some people are not happy with this and say it is discrimination. If this is true, then what should we do about all other discounts and special offers based on coupons/age/etc? And what can be more Canadian than being arrested for drunk canoeing? Is a law like this necessary, especially if you are on a private lake? If we're not careful, this may start to be extended in other places.  - Guest: Jen Watson

A group of Canadian stand up comedians are looking for funding from the government to help support stand up comedians. Will this be helpful for comedians or will it force comedians to censor their jokes so they can still get paid? Guest: Ben Guyatt, local stand up comedian - You've probably heard that listening to classical music will help make you smarter. A study out of BC is looking to prove how true this is. Could practicing music be more beneficial than listening to it or is this all a myth and there's no validity to it whatsoever? Guest: Scott Emerson, researcher from the University of BC - OJ Simpson is now on Twitter and commenting on US politics among other things. He's also amassed a group of hundreds of thousands of followers. Why is someone like OJ Simpson being allowed to do this and why are people acting as if the last 20+ years didn't happen? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor at CHCH

How do different generations and ages differ in dealing with "fake news"? How you can avoid your decisions being affected by news and censorship. Believing what is real or important is becoming more difficult with the advance of technology and social media.  Guest: Frank Connolly, Director of Communications and Research, Mind Edge - Are the Olympics about to add new sports to their games? Who should decide what games are added, and under what conditions? Should the audience watching the sports have an effect on which sports are added or cancelled? Guest: Chris Zelkovich, Sports Media Writer

The City of Hamilton is taking a look at making some changes to Aberdeen Avenue. Is the street as dangerous as people are making it out to be or are these changes that'll might be made for no other reason than because they want to make changes? - Studies are showing that millennials are are buying less cars. How could this shift affect the car industry, something that has become so ingrained in our society and economy? Guest: Marvin Ryder, professor of marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - The International Olympic Committee is bringing in a new discipline & a new class of people to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Scott and Don chat about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

The Canadian Women's Soccer Team has been eliminated from the Women's World Cup despite being one of the top ranked teams in the world. What went wrong, why didn't Christine Sinclair take a kick she could have made and is VAR hindering the sport of soccer more than it's helping it? Guest: John McGrane, Hall of Fame soccer player - Finding a long-term care facility is a lot harder and more challenging than you might think. There are many factors that go into choosing a home and with prices and quality of care varying from facility to facility, what should you keep an eye out for? Guest: Karen Cumming, Mars 100 astronaut-to-be & writer - Jurors don't choose to be jurors nor do they choose what case or evidence they see. This leads to them being subjected to some of the worst things humans can do to each other and animals which can lead to mental illnesses like PTSD. A major issue stems from the fact that if a juror develops a mental illness, they still aren't allowed to speak to anyone about what they experienced in court, even a doctor. A growing movement wants to change that and get jurors the help they need. Guest: Tina Daenzer, juror during the Paul Bernardo trial

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