Scott and Loren talk about the Raptors' big NBA win. Whether or not the arts in Hamilton should receive funding, and who should provide that funding. Should cell phones be allowed in classrooms? With Father's Day this weekend, Scott asks the question, does the media portray most fathers in a negative way? And also will the attack ads, for or against Justin Trudeau, be effective?

With child marriages marked as 'legal' in many parts of the world, what can we do to fight against these cases and bring more awareness to the issue? Not only in countries where it is common, but also in Canada - where it is also surprisingly seen as 'legal', and has happened in every province and territory to this day. Guest: Dr. Alyssa Koski, Assistant Professor at McGill University in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, The Centre on Population Dynamics - A new report is out on how Hamilton is ranked in the real estate market. What do you need to know if you are considering buying in Hamilton? What are the best places you should be looking? Guest: Judy Marsales, Hamilton Real Estate Agent   - Get all the latest sports news and controversies with Bubba O'Neil. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News

Chances are you were watching the Toronto Raptors last night and likely saw the political attack ads against the Liberals and Conservatives. Do they work and do they influence your decision or are you annoyed by them? - Hamilton Arts Week is starting soon! With the vibrant arts community in Hamilton, what kind of performances will be on display and when can you see them? Guest: David Hudson, Community Engagement Officer with Hamilton Arts Council - A former NHL hockey player is being awarded an honourary doctorate from Brock University. What has he been doing and why did it attract the attention of Brock? Guest: Reggie Leach, former NHL player and honourary doctorate recipient - Many of the movies you have come to know and love were actually conceived with a different name. Scott decided he should challenge Ben to guess what some of these movies ended up actually being named, can you guess their real names?

Getting building permits and having approval to construct a building is a lot harder than you would think. Why is there all of this red tape and what should be done about it? Guest: Kyle Slote, Architect at Thier & Curran Architects - What should Raptors fans expect to see in what could be the first ever NBA Championship win for the Raptors? Are all pro golfers shorter than you'd expect? Scott and Don talk about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

It is the 75th anniversary of D-Day tomorrow. This is how people and the city of Hamilton are remembering this significant event in our history. And, speaking with someone from Normandy, France, where it all took place. Guest: Ted Barris, author, journalist, broadcaster, retired professor - The RBC Canadian Open tees off this week. Scott talks with one of the Canadian hopefuls competing. What happens at these tournaments, and other past and present Canadian golf players.  Guest: Michael Blair, 2019 RBC Canadian Open competitor

Doctors said Gabby wouldn't live to see her 2nd birthday but she's now 21 and graduating high school. Her mom wanted to make sure she went with someone who sees Gabby for who she really is so she sent out a video request on Facebook. What about the video drew Zack in and made him want to be her date? Guest: Zack Bowman, Brock University student            Shannon Horner-Shepherd, Gabby's mom - The Scripps Spelling Bee is an annual spelling bee that's held in the US and this year, a girl from Burlington made it all the way to the final round. What goes into preparing for a spell bee of this magnitude and is there anything this 13-year-old can't spell? Guest: Enya Hubers, Scripps Spelling Bee contestant - You can almost always tell a celebrity by the way they look but what about the way the sound? Many big celebrities are lending their voices for commercials and Scott wants to know, can you guess these celebrity voices?

Some Hamilton residents are combining two licenses that will allow them to grow large amounts of marijuana, some of which are growing upwards of 2,200 plants. Residents are complaining about the smell of the plants as it hangs in the air for months at a time. Is there anything the City of Hamilton can do about this to prevent more people from also doing this? Guest; Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor - There are two kinds of people in the world, those who like Shakespeare and those who don't. A new program is looking to change that and make Shakespeare more accessible and enjoyable for everyone! One of the biggest questions that stems from this is just how does Shakespearience do this? Guest: Marvin Karon, Executive Director of Shakespearience Performing Arts - Is dodgeball an oppressive game that's designed to put down the weak? Could there be a hidden agenda behind the game? Don and Scott debate this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

Scott and Mike discuss a few "what were you thinking" court cases, and whether the criminals involved should have a lessened conviction if they are injured during the crime. Should governments have the ability to place taxes on items that are unhealthy for you? And also, with the Toronto Raptors beginning their fight for the NBA finals, you hear some of the names the team once could have been named instead. Guest: Mike Fortune, host of City Matters on Cable 14

With another election on the way in Canada, how do we ensure it is not affected by or influenced by "fake news" or other foreign influences? What are governments and social media executives doing to help this issue? Guest: Michael Geist, Law Professor and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law  - The Toronto Raptors are beginning their fight for the NAB finals. How good of a chance do they have to go all the way?    Guest: Ron Foxcroft, former NCAA and Olympic Referee in basketball - Sports talk with Bubba O'Neil, including of course everything going on with the Toronto Raptors Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News

A new bill is going to be brought before the Ontario legislature to help bring a hospice act that'll affect children across the province. How will it do that and why is it called the Nancy Rose Act? Guest: Sandy Shaw, MPP for West-Hamilton-Ancaster-Dundas - What is it like seeing the team you were the GM of moving on to the NBA finals? Was there a lot of work that had to be put in to even get the team going? What kind of influence will the Toronto Raptors in the NBA finals have on Canadian basketball? Guest: Glen Grunwald, CEO & President of Canada Basketball - We've heard about how Doug Ford has backtracked on cutting funding to Ontario's municipalities. Scott opens the phone lines and asks you whether you think the Premier gave in and yielded to Ontarians or did he listen as he so often says?

Two studies on social media use and their impact on teenagers have yielded different findings. One says the negative effect of social media on teens is rather small while the other says there's a major effect on teens. Is one more right than the other? What can parents do to minimize the effect on their kids? Guest: Dr. Jean Twenge, Author & Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University - Maternal health and hospital conditions in Africa and developing nations around the world is in many cases lacking crucial equipment and services. Why is this the case and what can be done to overcome the barriers between healthy and safe medical facilities and those who need it most? Guest: Dr. Eve Nakabembe, OB-GYN, senior teaching faculty member at Macari University Hospital & Director of Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - A high school science project is something that is often associated with baking soda volcanoes and dissecting a frog but some students from Virginia are taking it to the next level. The plan is to break the world record for the fastest skateboard. Could they actually break the record or is someone going to end up with a Darwin Award and a trip to the hospital?

The Ontario government has announced that they'll be cancelling retro-active funding cuts to municipalities across the province. What prompted the Premier to back down from these cuts and how will it affect municipal services? Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton - Nearly every Canadian has a mobile phone but despite this, phone sales are on the decline. Why is this happening? What will this do the industry and could it foster a need for innovation and features for phones? Guest: Adam Oldfield, President of FPM3 Marketing - The Raptors, Tim Leiweke, BIll Buckner and more. Scott and Don talk about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Jamie West joins Scott Radley, to discuss, debate, and – in some cases – laugh at the news stories of the week. Guest: Jamie West of WestPro media, Executive Producer of the Scott Radley Show, host of What Were You Thinking on 900 CHML

In the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show, Jamie West drops by for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. He and Scott take on the serious and not-so-serious news items from the week. Check out this bonus segment for one of their more serious conversations about the complex issues that arise when organ donation meets euthanasia. Guest: Jamie West of WestPro media, Executive Producer of the Scott Radley Show, host of What Were You Thinking on 900 CHML

Grocery stores are the latest companies taking part in delivery. Would you use this service? Or are you someone who needs to go in person and choose your own food products? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, Professor, Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University - Scott takes your calls on whether it is ethical to euthanize a perfectly healthy pet for someone's personal wishes.  

For the first time there are now four different generations sharing the workplace. What does this mean for employers? How are employers working to satisfy and meet the demands of these differing personalities and needs? Guest: Bruce Mayhew, Corporate Trainer, Speaker, Coach. Generations@Work, Time Management, Difficult Conversation, Email Etiquette - Hearing something rumbling in the skies Thursday night? The Hamilton Golf and Country club is holding their annual Veterans' Day Golf Tournament, where part of the event features some search and rescue airplanes taking the skies surrounding the event. Guest: Dave Rohrer, President, CEO and Lancaster pilot of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Also, all the latest sports talk and news with Bubba O'Neill Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News

Why does it feel like there's construction on every road no matter where you're heading? Could we be seeing this change in the summer of 2019? Scott chats with Dan McKinnon to find out where we can be seeing road work being done and why it isn't done year round. Guest: Dan McKinnon, General Manager of Public Works at the City of Hamilton - We're seeing some inequalities between birth parents and adoptive parents with regards to their length of leave from work. Should adoptive parents have less time away from work when compared to birth parents? Guest: Dr Carolyn McLeod, Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at Western University - What's been going on with the Blue Jays' decision makers? Scott chats with Don Robertson about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

Should women be provided with personal hygiene products? Should the city/tax payers/or the companies themselves step up to help? Big Bang Theory recently had their series finale, what are the best & worst series finales? Should LRT projects begin construction or even planning before the proper budget is planned and funded? Should governments be involved in parenting? In addition, should they also be responsible for what is seen and said online? Guest:  Annette Hamm, CHCH Morning Live News Anchor

The newest choice you have of what happens to your body after you die. Why this could be an important choice to make for science. Guest: Dr. Shari Forbes, Canada Research Chair in Decomposition Chemistry - Why are some religious group attacks and racism stories left out of the news? What are the most targeted groups in recent times?  Guest: Dr. David Haskell, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture, Wilfrid Laurier University - Rick Zamperin discusses why The CFL and CFL Players Association are back on good terms, as well as everything else football. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Sports author, 900 CHML

Why are boys falling behind in high schools across Ontario? How do we encourage boys to do better in school? Guest: Michael Gurian, Counselor, Social Philosopher, Best-selling Author - Talking everything hockey as well as the Toronto Raptors with Bubba O'Neil. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News

Should the City of Hamilton be involved in the entertainment industry? Is it right to ask for taxpayer money to go towards maintenance of these buildings in the city? Guest: Sam Merulla, Hamilton City Councillor - What is it that makes a good cup of coffee? What is the most amount of money you would spend on a cup? Guest: Heather Perry, Past Chair of the Barista Guild of America - What goes into finding the best locations and buildings used in movies and in television? What makes these locations so special and iconic? Guest: Jonathan Matthews, Professional Location Scout

Why is the conversation of moving FirstOntario Centre resurfacing? Could we see the City divest out of the arena and sell the land? What about the possibility of the Hamilton Bulldogs completely moving out of Hamilton?  Guest: Michael Andlauer, Owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs - We saw some disappointing plays on the basketball court by the Toronto Raptors up until the end when an amazing buzzer beater won the game for the Raptors, Scott and Don talk about how they feel about the Raptors' performance and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

The CEO of Tim Hortons' parent company said some questionable things during a conference call with shareholders. Could we be seeing this impact the brand and its profit? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - Should sports officials have standardized ways of making calls? Should teams be allowed to choose who calls their games? What should the penalty be for diving/flopping? Should there be a penalty at all, or is it a part of sports? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sportscaster at CHCH 

How would you feel if airlines started charging for tickets based on your weight? Brett Snyder has worked for several airlines, and he weighs in on the topic. Guest: Brett Snyder, crankyflier.com You always hear about how important sleep is for your overall health and wellness, but just how much of your life does it affect? Dr. Rebecca Robbins sheds some insight on the importance of good sleep. Guest: Dr. Rebecca Robbins, sleep researcher and co-author of Sleep for Success! The Blue Jays are off to a great start this season, but will it last? Don Robertson joins Scott to talk about a number of things, including the Blue Jays. Guest: Don Robertson, General Manager, Dundas Real McCoys

Scott is joined by Mike Fortune, cable 14 host, to discuss a variety of topics including how the mob in real life differs from what we see in movies, surprisingly delicious fake meat, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scott Radley: @radleyatthespec  Mike Fortune: @The_Fortch