Scott Radley Show

Scott Radley is a seasoned journalist, who has written a column for over 15 years in Hamilton. He will ask questions that you want answers to. He will bring an inquisitive mind and a unique perspective to daily news that will push the boundaries in order to make people think and to challenge the norm.

News
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The Canadian dollar is strong, A Bulldog could ...
It seems like the message is different depending on the day. One day the Canadian dollar is strong, the next it's headed towards a cliff. Which one is it? Guest - Marvin Ryder The NHL's Central Scouting released their midseason rankings and sitting at #19 is Matthew Strome of the Hamilton Bulldogs. Guest - Matthew Strome Video has emerged of a young lady screaming obscenities at an older lady on a bus in York Region. Notably, no one steps in, was this the wrong move by the people on the bus?
53 min
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What should be done with the buildings around G...
The buildings around Gore Park could use some restoration but how can it be done to satisfy all interested parties? Guest - Diane Deat A city councillor believes that it is a serious problem for people attending events at  Tim Horton's Field. Guest - Bubba O'Neil  
53 min
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The Leafs are actually good, Hayley Wickenheise...
Every single Leafs fan in the area is excited right now because their team looks like the real deal. Don Robertson stops by to talk about this and much more with Scott.  
36 min
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The panel convenes once again.
Scott Urquhart and Mark Hepshire join Scott to talk about anything and everything including; carbon tax, LRT and Trudeau's vacation.
70 min
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What can Hamilton learn about LRT from Kitchene...
KW is nearly done their LRT and Hamilton could take some hints from them. Guest - Paige Desmond Christopher Ward was on the air when Much Music began and he has some stories. Guest - Christopher Ward Scott has a favorite mug that he must use, does that make him weird?
51 min
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What does reporting look like in the age of soc...
Everyone heard about the latest Trump scandel. Or percieved scandel as it turns out it may not be true. Who is responsible for fact checking things like this. Guest - Paul Berton Alexander Ovechkin is certainly one of the best goal scorers of this era but is he one of the best of all time? Guest - Bubba O'Neil The iPhone was released 10 years ago and our culture hasn't been the same. Guest - Adam Oldfield
57 min
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Are we too harsh or too soft on prisoners, Meet...
Dylan Roof was sentenced to death today in a very quick deliberation by the jury, but is the death penalty too harsh? You can find Cadillac Bill on Cable 14 and he is currently putting on a production of Downton Abbey using taxidermied rats and a live guinea pig. Guest - Cadillac Bill The World Cup is expanding to 48 teams, and just in time for Canada who is rumoured to be hosting in 2026. Guest - John McGrane
56 min
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What can be done to fix attendance at the World...
Don Robertson drops by to chat about all these topics with Scott.  
28 min
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The Brightest Panel discusses the relative meri...
Also on the show, who should get statues? And why do people still take naked pictures and save them on their phone? Guest - Mike Fortune Guest - Sandy Shaw
61 min
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The federal deficit could keep climbing for the...
The Finance Department released a statement saying that without policy change the federal government will continue to run shortfalls until 2050. Guest - Marvin Ryder You paid tons of money for your college textbooks but now don't know what to do with them. How about donating them to developing countries? Guest - Chris Janssen Vinyl is coming back in a huge way. Why is that? Guest - Mark Panapolous
49 min
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What is hacking in the context of the US electi...
Everyone has heard about the Russians hacking influencing the US election but what does hacking even mean in this context. Guest - Daniel Tobok Are parents babying their children? Guest - Jamie West Lacrosse is the sport of this area apparently, yet nobody seems to watch it. Guest - Joey Cupido
52 min
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Should Hitler's book be banned? Why aren't the ...
Sales of Mein Kampf are rising in Germany, is this a cause for concern? Guest - Franklin Carter The World Junior Championship is in Toronto and Montreal this year but for some reason the crowds aren't showing up in droves. Guest - Don Robertson Now is the time for New Years resolutions but which ones are you most likely to make. And which ones are you most likely to break?
48 min
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Take a quiz to find out if you would have been ...
A quiz frim the 1930s has recently surfaced that shows in a point based system how husbands and wives measure up. Jaromir Jagr tied Mark Messier for second all time in NHL points. Next up Wayne Gretzky as Jagr has a chance to become the first player to notch as many points as the Great One had assists. Does that make him the second best of all time? Guest - Bubba O'Neil
29 min
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Are we all racists? And why are TV dads portray...
A new study says that a large portion of Canadians have prejudices. It seems that the last 20 years have featured a trend of fools in the father role on sitcoms, why is this? Guest - Dr. Amanda Lotz
34 min
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Wrapping up this year in sports and looking bac...
Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys joins Scott to discuss who he would pick for his hypothetical NHL team if he had the first overall draft pick. They also discuss famous sports figures who died and amazing feats in sports during the past year. This week, Scott is also looking back on the most interesting interviews from the show throughout the year. One of those interviews features Roger Woodward, who survived going over Niagara Falls when he was seven years old.
31 min
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The Brightest Panel in Hamilton Radio is here t...
Jay McQueen and Mike Fortune join Scott to talk about anything and everything including; marijuana legalisation, being offended and new words.
79 min
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The Ticats need a new DC, Planting trees on the...
Orlaodo Steinauer is heading to Fresno State to be the defenseive coordinator. That means the Cats need to find a new person to lead the defense. Guest - Bubba O'Neil Now you can buy a tree that will be planted along the highway of heroes. One tree for every Canadian soldier lost in any conflict. Guest - Mark Cullen There's a vault for seeds so why not a similar project for protecting beer. Guest - Dr. Praveen Saxena
43 min
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Is door-to-door mail delivery still alive? All ...
It had appeared that the door-to-door mail debate had died but somehow it keeps rearing it's head.  Kevin Rempel is one of the greatest to ever play sledge hockey and now he's retiring but that doesn't mean he's done with the game. Guest - Kevin Rempel Canadians, much like the rest of the world, take to the internet to figure out more about the topics of the year. What ended up on the top of the lists for canucks this year?
49 min
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Is marijuana harmful? Meet the man behind a fam...
Canadian doctors believe the age for legal marijuana smoking should be 25 but the government is considering 18. Why the difference in opinions? Guest - Dr. Hans Breiter In the Crease is a famous Canadian painting and now you can find out the goalie that was the subject of the famous work of art. Guest - Dennis Kemp The Lou Marsh award is given every year to Canada's top athlete and this year it's Olympic hero Penny Oleksiak. Guest - Bubba O'Neil
58 min
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Will Hamilton ever get an NHL team?
That and more in the world of sports with Don Robertson from the Dundas Real McCoys.
30 min
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It's Friday and that means the brightest panel ...
This week the panel takes on bullying, the NHL in the Olympics, naming rights and much much more. Guest - Scot Urquhart Guest - Troy Smith
68 min
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Why do public sector employees make so much? Wh...
The numbers keep coming out to support the idea that public sector employees are better compensated than private sector. Why does this happen? When Hollywood needs to film a big city they often choose Hamilton. Why? Guest - Jonathan Matthews 26 years ago John Lennon was murdered, what kind of cultural impact has his death had, and what would have happened if he had survived? Guest - Jamie West
53 min
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More proof that the public sector is where the ...
Among the numbers, public sector employees retire two and a half years before private sector employees.
3 min
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A police officer disciplined for saving a kitte...
A police officer found a sickly kitten in the house of a drug addict and brought it home with her to save it's life, yet she faces charges for it. How can this happen? The CBL will be setting up shop in Hamilton, why should people care? Guest - Butch Carter 2019 may be the year for Hamilton to host the CFL's big game, but can this city handle it? Guest - Rick Zamperin
52 min
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Time to pony up even more money on flights, The...
You now have to start paying for putting bags in the overhead bin. Guest - Brett Snyder The Red Sox just traded for Chris Sale, added a bullpen arm and a first base bat, are the Jays in trouble now? Guest - Bubba O'Neil Many people assume that the more traditional a church is the older the members will be, is that true? Guest - Dr. David Haskell
51 min