Hamilton's city council has decided to defer the issue of legal cannabis shops to a meeting on January 14th. Is our city council too divided to make a decision? Guest: Bill Kelly, host of The Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio 900 CHML - 100 years ago today, the first comic by Robert Ripley - whose legacy includes Ripley's Believe It Or Not! - was published. Scott speaks with the author of Robert Ripley's biography about the life and the legacy of this fascinating man. Guest: Neal Thompson, author of 'A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert “Believe It or Not!” Ripley' - Scott is joined by CHCH's Bubba O'Neil for their weekly sports chat and discuss a variety of sports news, including Hamilton Bulldogs' Mackenzie Entwhistle making Team Canada's World Junior team. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH

Two years ago, Scott interviewed the man who did the voice of Hermey the Elf in the claymation 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' Christmas special. However, the interview did not go as expected, and Scott is bringing it out of the vault for the first time.

After eight hours of debate and passionate arguments on both sides, the question of whether to allow legal cannabis shops in Hamilton has been referred until January 14th. Guest: Sam Merulla, Ward 4 councillor - Scott and Jamie West go through the 80s Christmas supergroup charity hit song "We Are The World" solo-by-solo and discuss each superstar's career then compared to their careers now. Can Jamie identify each singer by voice? What does Willie Nelson's line in the song even mean? Guest: Jamie West, owner, operator, president and CEO of WestPro Media, host of ‘What Were You Thinking?’ on Global News Radio 900 CHML

A new Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation study shows that Hamilton is worse than the national average when it comes to the ratio between debts and disposal income, and that we had the biggest debt vs. income increase over the past year. Scott talks to Don Fox of the Investors Group, to find out why this is and what you can do if you find yourself in debt. Guest: Don Fox, of the Investors Group, co-host of Planning Your Financial Future on  900 CHML - Don Robertson joins Scott for sports talk, and to discuss why someone would call for the removal of a neighborhood ice rink from someone’s front lawn. Guest: Don Robertson, of the Dundas Real McCoys - Scott has found what might be the best job in the world. It pays well, lets you travel, and covers your expenses, but comes with one potentially huge drawback. But if you think you could deal with the downside, and if you have a good camera, this might be the right job for you! Scott explains more.

Loren Lieberman is in the studio tonight for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. He and Scott are ready to discsuss and debate everything from buyouts of public service worker jobs, to the most delicious smelling Christmas gift of all. Guest: Loren Lieberman

Loren Lieberman joined Scott Radley for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton tonight. In this bonus interview, he and Scott once again turn to the topic of LRT in Hamilton. Catch their full conversation in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show.  Guest: Loren Lieberman

Is there a nearly effortless way to improve your grades in school? According to a new study, yes there is. Scott Radley has the study’s author on the show to explain what this could mean for the education system. Guest: Gideon Dusnster - Former Toronto Maple Leaf, Mike Kennedy is the author of 'Make Hockey Great Again.' He joins Scott to discuss the changes that have taken place in the sport, what the future holds, and what he set out to accomplish by writing hew new book. Guest: Mike Kennedy, Former Dallas Star, Toronto Maple Leaf, and New York Islander; former coach of the Dundas Real McCoys, and author of ‘Make Hockey Great Again’ - Scott shares the story of a man whose attempt at burglary went terribly and grossly awry. It is a safe to say that this guy will probably not be remembered as a master criminal in the history books.

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

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We keep hearing that the LRT will be a $1 billion project but how many times do government projects go over budget? If that does end up happening, who's going to be forking over the extra cash? Scott opens up the phone lines to find out what you think would happen if this happens. - York Regional Police have suggested a way to deter people from choosing to drink and drive, naming everyone charged with impaired driving-related charges. Do you think that doing this would be a breach of privacy? What should be done if the person is found not-guilty? Scott turns to you for your thoughts on if they should be doing this. - $38 million dollars is an outstanding amount of money. To be getting it over 2 years would be great but how could the deal get even sweeter? Not having to do anything for it! That's the reality for the Toronto Blue Jays' former shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Scott catches up with Bubba O'Neil to find out what he thinks of the situation. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor at CHCH

Should the city spend more money on cleaning bike lanes after snow storms? Scott has his thoughts on the matter and asks callers for theirs. - If you turn on the TV at this time of year, there's a pretty good chance you'll see a Hallmark Christmas movie playing - if not that, you're at least likely to see an ad for one. Scott speaks with an Ontario-born filmmaker who now lives in Hollywood and, along with an extensive list of film credits, is known for making Hallmark Christmas movies. What goes into making these types of films and why do they appeal to people so much? Guest: Ron Oliver, Ontario-born filmmaker - Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys talk sports, including the mess that is the NHL's player safety department. Why is the NHL so poor at enforcing player discipline?

It's time for the The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Mike Fortune returns to the show tonight for a fun converstaion with Scott about parenting, what offends people, and health advice that they are just going to ignore. Guest: Mike Fortune, of Cable 14

Every December, concerts of Handel’s Messiah are performed across North America and around the world. Why is there still demand for a production that was first composed in the 1700s? Alex Cann explains the history of Messiah, how it became a ubiquitous, and why it connects with people hundreds of years later. Alex Cann, Conductor with the Bach Elgar Choir, who will be performing Messiah at Melrose United Church in Hamilton, Ontario - Bubba O’Neil of CHCH News joins Scott to talk about the choices made by sports teams that lead to tanking, and the problem of teams that do not even plan on winning anymore. Guest: Bubba O’Neil, Sports anchor with CHCH News - Sometimes the organizers of a wedding will have specific demands, and sometimes those demands will be a little strange or difficult. Then there is the highly specific and questionable dress code laid out by the Bride in this story. Scott presents a tale that will not only make you wonder why anyone would want their guests to dress this way, but also where they expect the guests to find these clothes.

People sometimes do weird things for even weirder reasons but they sure do make for some good stories! This week is a double header for Ben's Story of the Day featuring a guy who peed into the Rice Krispies while working at a Kellogg's factory, a British man who lost a leg while playing Pokemon Go and a woman who while teaching a first grade class, claimed that Santa isn't real! Which one will be crowned as Ben's Story of the Day? Which one is your Story of the Day?

Billions of tax dollars go to the Ontario government every year. Regardless of what party is in power, the Auditor General's report is almost always less than flattering as they often detail mismanagement and excessive spending of taxpayers' money. Why does this keep happening and what needs to be done in order to stop it from continuing? Guest: Christine Van Geyn, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - We've heard about the reports of the murder of Angelo Musitano and now the conviction of Domenico Violi. The two men with alleged ties to organized crime are starting to stir up questions about whether mafia activity is on the rise. A man who's won awards for his writing about crime joins Scott to explain what's been happening and where things in the criminal underworld could be going. Guest: James Dubro, award-winning crime writer - He's done more than just play a character of the same name on The Office, Creed Bratton's also a musician and host of his very own live show. That very show is coming to Hamilton. Scott caught up with Creed to talk about what goes into the show, his musical background and his time on The Office. Guest: Creed Bratton, Musician and Actor

The world is full of stories about weird and unusual people so Scott turns to Ben to find out which of three stories is his favourite. Which story will Ben choose today; the report about your phone being 7 times dirtier than a toilet seat, the Nepalese man who can lick his forehead or the American family who's been asked by police to take down a Christmas decoration that's yielded several 911 calls?

The FirstOntario Centre is getting old, there's no getting around that. Now that a new city council has been sworn in, they'll have to deal with the new upkeep costs that the arena will need. With the repairs getting more and more expensive, should they keep fixing it or have a new one built? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson, Ward 12 Councillor - The #MeToo movement has gained enough traction to have radio stations across North America pull the 1944 song 'Baby It's Cold Outside', from the air. Activists say the song is about date rape and sexual assault but is it really? Do you feel things are going too far? Scott opens the phone lines to find out what you think. - Hollywood has produced numerous successful movies and TV shows that have resonated with audiences around the world. Props from those productions sometimes hold significant value and their price tags are showing it. An auction house in California is auctioning off thousands of memorabilia like Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from A New Hope and the knives from Rambo: First Blood. Would you pay thousands of dollars to own a prop from your favourite show or movie? Guest: Brian Chanes, Head of Acquisitions at Profiles in History

In certain countries around the world, the internet is regulated and refined to ensure it's clean of anything the government doesn't want citizens to see. A review on worldwide internet freedom is published each year documenting just how free people around the world are to use the internet. Is the internet in Canada and the US really as free as we like to believe when compared to the world? Guest: Allen Mendelsohn, Internet lawyer

A couple from England now have the video of the moment he proposed to her in New York City. The internet has it too after surveillance cameras caught the moment he popped the question and dropped the ring... down a grate!

We live in a world where athletes and the public are becoming increasingly aware of how dangerous concussions are. Has this been impacting boxing by creating a draw after draw? Now that Seattle is under the microscope to get an NHL team of its own, should the NHL just go big and shoot for being the first league with 40 teams or is there a line that needs to be drawn? Guest: Don Robertson, Owner of Dundas Real McCoys - What's been happening out west in Canada? Will the oil pipeline issues ripple out to end up impacting the rest of Canada and what's the government doing to help fix the problems? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business

It's time for the Brightest conversation in Hamilton! A familiar voice returns tonight, Jen Watson is back in the 900 CHML studios for a sharp-witted night of discussion. Guest: Jen Watson, CHML Legend

Jen Watson joined Scott tonight for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! One of the topics raised was the noteworthy names given to some children, as well as the times when governments intervened and prevented names from being bestowed. Guest: Jen Watson, CHML legend

According to two studies from The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, 1 in 4 post-secondary students in Ontario lack the literacy and numeracy skills needed in the modern workforce.  Guest: Dr. Anton Allahar, Professor at Western University McMaster University officially announced that Stef Ptaszek is returning as head coach of McMaster's football team. Guest: Stef Ptaszek, Head Coach of McMaster University's Football Team

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Hamiltonian's have been hearing rumors about a film lot that may be coming to the city. Past film shoots have caused issues for traffic and residents, would a dedicated lot cause similar problems and where would it be going? Guest: Edward John, City of Hamilton's Senior Project Manager for Urban Renewal - Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford, said today that if Fred Eisenberger wants an LRT, he's getting an LRT. Despite him saying this, does it actually change anything and really have an impact of any kind? Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor-elect - Last Thursday was the 55th anniversary of the assassination of JFK. Abraham Zapruder caught the event on film which changed both his life and the lives of those in his family. Scott caught up with his granddaughter, Alexandra, to talk about how the film affected his life from a first-hand perspective. Guest: Alexandra Zapruder, Author of Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film and Granddaughter of Abraham Zapruder