When recreational marijuana is legal, police are going to faced with the difficult task of determining whether or not people are driving high. Is there a chance this could lead to problems when these cases actually go to court? How easy will it be to prove that drivers are impaired by cannabis? Guest: Jaime Stephenson, local criminal lawyer, president of the Hamilton Criminal Lawyers Association - Why don't nearly as many people watch women's sports compared to men's sports? Guest: Deanna Behnke-Cook, sociologist with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph, expert in gender and sport

Sir John A. Macdonald high school is closing. Its future is uncertain but the schoolboard has said they will not be selling the property to the city. But there are plans to revitalize the entertainment district, and the property could be considered crucial for these plans. Which raises the question, what can and will the city do if they decide that they want the land Sir John A. Macdonald high school currently sits on. Guest: Al Burton, partner with Thomas Rogers in Torotno, specialist in municipal law and former lawyer for the city of Hamilton. - Scott has three strange stories to tell, but which is the best? - Bubba O'Neil joins Scott in the studio for a lively conversation about the coaching methods, the CFL and the most unique names in college football.

Sam Hammond, president of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has said that the union will defend any teacher that chooses to teach the sex education curriculum recently rescinded by Doug Ford’s government. Guest: Barry Kay, Political Science Professor at Wilfred Laurier University - Scott shares a cringeworthy story involving a crocodile and college graduation. - Scott talks with Rick Zamperin about Johnyy Manziel’s injury over the weekend, and the CFL’s protocol for handling concussion. Guest: Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter, Senior Sports Director at Global News Radio 900 CHML

The city is looking at the possibility of conducting an independent study that would assess the needs of Hamilton’s entertainment venues (including FirstOntario Centre, FirstOntario Concert Hall, and the Convention Centre) and whether or not they need to be renovated or replaced. Carmen’s Group and several other partners are willing to spend up to $250,000 to contribute to that study to get the conversation started. Is this something that would be good for the city’s downtown core? Guest: Scott Warren, associate of Carmen’s Group, owner of Hamilton Cardinals - A new report has found that Google is tracking you and recording your whereabouts, even if you turn off Location Services. Is this even allowed? Guest: Allen Mendehlson, specialist in internet law - Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys are back for their usual Monday night sports chat after a three week absence. There’s plenty to discuss, including Tiger Woods’ runner-up finish at the PGA championship and the wide disparity between the amount of prize money given out to men and women at the Rogers Cup.

Loren Lieberman joins Scott in the studio for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton

Andy Fantuz is retiring, the Brady Bunch house is up for sale, and Scott has a scary beach story that does not involve a shark.

Were right to trade DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio in exchange for  Kawhi Leonard? And now there is room for new blood on Hamilton City Council.

What do you do when you've bought a new house but can't sell your current home? It happens more often than you'd think. Guest: Rob Golfi, realtor with Re/Max Escarpment - Scott is joined by 900 CHML sports director Rick Zamperin to discuss MLB's all-star week and whether or not anyone has had as much of an impact on their sport as Hulk Hogan has had on wrestling. Guest: Rick Zamperin, assistant program, news & senior sports director with Global News Radio 900 CHML - What would you do if you could afford to buy your dream car? Scott shares the story of a man in Virginia who bought a $300,000 sports car, but was only able to enjoy it for less than a day.

What do Canadians know about their Supreme Court, and how is ours different from the U.S. Supreme Court? Andrew Lawton wrote about the low profle of Canada's Supreme Court for the National Post.  Guest: Andrew Lawton, Broadcaster, columnist and speaker - What is the most appropriate place for a burglar to be trapped in? Scott shares a story of one hapless criminal's poor luck, and tells us how he would have handled the situation. Not that Scott plans on ever committing a burglary. - Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys chat about the world of sports, including Ray Emery, Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors, and the best all-star games in the world of sports. 

It's time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton, and tonight Scott welcomes Mike Fortune (of Cable 14) to the show.

The Ontario sex education curriculum is undergoing further changes, and once again this is a controversial move. What are the pros and cons, and are these the changes that should be made? Guest: Barbara Kay, columnist with the National Post - Former Maple Leafs goalie Peter Ing  is one of the few people to face a penalty shot from Wayne Gretzky, and one of the few to make the save. Recently, Todd Arkell reunited Ing with a piece of hockey history related to that game. Guests: Peter Ing Todd Arkell - It has been nearly a decade since Cadillac Bill and the Creeping Bent released an album.  Now, with an abundance of new and strange music, Bill an his band are preparing for what will probably be one of the weirdest album release parties ever to be hosted at This Ain’t Hollywood. Guest: Cadillac Bill, of Cadillac Bill and the Creeping Bent, and The Cadillac Bill Show on Cable 14

Tim Hortons has ambitious plans for China. But what chance does the chain have, and how will they have to change and adapt to the culture? Guest: Marvin Ryder, from the DeGroote School of Business - Burlington, Ontario, will host an Outdoor Adventure game on July 14. Puzzles and riddles, like those found in escape rooms, will be incorporated into local businesses and landmarks. But how did the organizers pull this off, and how can people join the game? Guest: James Foley, of Mission Possible Escape Rooms - Scott has assembled three bizarre stories: a man who tried to make the most out of his flaming wreck of a car, a woman whose romantic gesture got out of hand, and an attempted crime backfires in the face of two would-be fuel thieves. Which is the funniest, oddest story? - Bubba O’Neil and Scott break down news from the world of sports. Guest: Bubba O’Neil, CHCH Sports Anchor

Toronto’s chief medical officer of health is calling on the federal government to decriminalize all drugs as part of a strategy to treat addiction as a public health matter. Why is this being suggested and is it actually a good idea? Guest: Scott Bernstein, senior policy analyist with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, lawyer based in Vancouver - In an era where there is no shortage of political satire out there, how important is it to understand the relationship between politics and comedy? McMaster University will soon be offering a course called "The Politics of Funny", which is an "examination of politics through the lens of comedy, from stand up to satirical news and including perspectives on race, class, gender, and free speech." Guest: Michelle Dion, Associate Professor of Political Science at McMaster University - Friend of the show Mark Hebscher joins Scott to talk about a number of topics from the world of sports, including how Canada is likely to fare in the World Cup in 2026 and how grim the near future looks for the Toronto Blue Jays. Guest: Mark Hebscher, podcaster: "Hebsy on Sports" & author: "The Greatest Athlete (You've Never Heard Of)"

As Canada is becoming more secular, a new poll from Angus Reid and Cardus has found that immigrants are twice as likely as third-generation Canadians to say that religion should have a significant influence on public life in Canada (20% to 10%) and half as likely to say there should be no influence (15% to 29%). Guest: Ray Pennings, Executive Vice-President, Cardus - The City of Hamilton has released the results of a survey of its citizens that asked which city services they were most satisfied with and which services they want to see improved. What did respondents feel was the area most in need of improvement in the city? The answer will likely not surprise you. - Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys chat about the world of sports, including the idea of a $10 million match-up between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, Travis Pastrana taking on Evel Knievel's famous Caesar's Palace jump, and the woeful condition of the Ottawa Senators.

With Vito Sgro now running against Fred Eisenberger for mayorship of Hamilton, will we see a seriously heated race? Guest: BRad Clark, Principal with Maple Leaf Strategies, former MPP - How will changes at the Canadian Open affect Hamilton and the Canadian Open? Guest: Bill Paul, Chief Champtionships Officer for Golf Canada - Bubba O'Neil weighs in on events from the world of sports, including the world cup and comeptitive eating. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, CHCH Sports anchor

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to allegations that he groped a young female reporter at a music festival in 2000 by saying he doesn't remember any "negative interactions". This story has been picking up traction because of Trudeau's stance as a feminist, as well as his zero tolerance" approach to sexual misconduct allegations within the Liberal party. What's likely to happen with this story moving forward? Guest: Tim Harper, National Affairs columnist with The Toronto Star, column:: "On groping allegation, Trudeau ducks the rules he set" - Vito Sgro is about to enter the mayoral race in Hamilton's upcoming municipal election. As a former Liberal campaign manager and a chartered accountant, he seems to be the first legitimate competition that Mayor Fred Eisenberger is likely to face. He also has taken a very strong anti-LRT stance. Guest: Vito Sgro, Partner, CBM Chartered Accountants - It was an incredibly busy Canada Day long weekend in the world of sports, and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys joins Scott to talk about some of the biggest stories - including, of course, John Tavares' signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs and LeBron James joining the Lakers' lineup.

Scott welcomes Jen Watson back to the studio for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Get ready for your long weekend with clever discussions and some fun stories, in the newst podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Jen Watson, of Food 4 Kids, former news anchor with 900 CHML

Whenever violent acts are committed, we naturally search for a cause. But often it seems like we forget to acknowledge personal responsibility. Where do we go wrong, and how does this change our understanding of events in the news? - Ed Sheeran is  being sued by one of the writers of Marvin Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On. How can we identify musical plagiarism, and how do the courts handle cases like this? Guest: Kurt Dahl - Scott has gathered a list of three sodd stories from around the world. Get ready for the alarming way a Florida man was woken, the importance of spell-check, and an emotionally charged obituary. Which will be your favourite, which is the weirdest? - To become a Canadian citizen, you must pass the citizenship test. Scott has taken questions from the test, and put together a condensed quiz. Play along and see how well you do, while Scott puts Will the Producer on the spot and tests his knowledge of Canada.

We finally have an idea of how much the federal carbon tax will cost the average household. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Winter, assistant professor in economics and director of the energy and environmental policy area at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary - A surprising twist of events as we near the halfway point of the World Cup - defending champion Germany has been eliminated in the first round by South Korea. What's happened so far and what can we expect from the second half of the World Cup? Guest: John McGrane, retired soccer player, in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame - Hamilton city council is causing controversy after proposing changes to its procedural bylaw, which looks at how city hall meetings operate. The new proposed bylaw states anyone who “speaks disrespectfully” to council may be booted from its public meetings. What about councillors themselves? Are they going to be held to the same standards?

Have you seen the Carpool Karaoke video with Paul McCartney? You may be one of the 18 million people who has watched the video on YouTube since the segment aired on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The segment ended with McCartney giving a surprise performance at a local Liverpool pub. What would it be like to have been at that impromptu performance? Mike Smith was there, and he joins Scott to explain what it was like. Guest: Mike Smith (and friends), from Liverpool - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is one of those who has been announced as an inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame for 2018. Was this a good decision, or are there other people who deserve the honour more at this point in time? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH - There's been some discussion about what ought to be done with Donna Skelly's ward 7 council seat between now and the upcoming municipal election in light of her new role as MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook. Council says it may debate the idea of asking the province to leave the seat empty for the time being - despite a law that requires them to appoint a replacement. Scott muses on this idea and asks callers to weigh in on the idea.

Should we be boycotting U.S. products in response to the Trump administration's tariffs on Canadian goods? Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor and researcher in food distribution and policy, Dean of the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University - We now know when recreational marijuana will be legal in Canada - October 17. A lot of people are celebrating, but not everybody is excited about this news. Why is there still some concern about the legalization of recreational pot? Guest: Dr. Antoine Kanamugire, author of "21 Unspoken Truths About Marijuana" - It's Monday night, which means it's time for Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys to chat on a variety of issues in the world of sports. They discuss why athletes should be kind and respectful when meeting fans, instant replay and theatrics during the World Cup, and the bidding war over New York Islanders captain John Tavares.

Tonight Pete Dyakowski upholds his reputation as “Canada’s Smartest Person” by joining Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Get ready for insights on the CFL, debates about the future of the auto industry, and an appearance from a special guest in the latest podcast of The Scott Radley Show. Guest: Pete Dyakowski, former offensive lineman for the Tiger-cats, Roughriders and the Argonauts

Max Kerman talks with Scott about The Rally stadium concert on June 24 at Tim Hortons field, not taking success for granted, how their new single, and one of the biggest questions on the minds o Arkellians. Guest: Max Kerman, the Arkells’ lead singer - Anita Joldersma took up walking in 2014. She hated it. So how did she wind up on a mission to walk every street in Hamilton? And what has she discovered about our city while on her walks? Guest: Anita Joldersma - Scott recaps three absurd news stories week. Which is your favourite, and which is the weirdest? - This week saw the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Hockey Hall of Fame on Front Street in Toronto. Hockey Historian Kevin Shea joins Scott to share stories from the hall’s history Guest: Kevin Shea,  Hockey Historian and author of ‘The Hall – Celebrating Hockey’s Heritage, Heroes and Home’

What's it like to be a new MPP? Scott sits down with new Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly to ask how it feels to make the transition from Hamilton City Hall to Queen's Park. Guest: Donna Skelly, MPP elect for Flamborough-Glanbrook, former ward 7 city councillor - The pantsless man who leapt onto the field during a BC Lions game and was tackled by Lions’ player Marcell Young may be taking legal action against the CFL team. Does he have a case, even though he instigated the incident by acting foolishly in the first place? Guest: Michael Kemeny, personal injury lawyer with the Morris Law Group - Scott and Bubba O'Neil discuss what's likely to happen with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a point guard from Hamilton who's getting a lot of buzz ahead of the NBA draft. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH

Marvin Ryder joins Scott in the studio, to clear up the convoluted issues that have lead some to call for a trade war between Canada and the U.S. Guest: Marvin Ryder, DeGroote School of Business - Some high schools in Hamilton will be bringing therapy dogs in during exam times, in order to help alleviate stress. But are the dogs needed, and are they a real solution to the problems students face? - Scott discovered a surprsing connection between 900 CHML and Blue Jays history, which calls for a replay of his interview with singer Keith Hampshire. Guest: Keith Hampshire, Gold Record awarded singer - What are the worst ideas for food products to be released on the market? Scott counts down some questionable culinary creations. Were you a fan of any of these snacks and meals?