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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Hamilton's overvalued housing market, city cou...
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that most of Canada's housing markets - including Hamilton - are overheated. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business - Scott rants about city council’s decision regarding redrawing Hamilton’s ward boundaries after hiring a consultant for $270,000. - The Ticats will take on the Edmonton Eskimos at Tim Hortons Field tomorrow night - and the pressure is on. Guest: Rick Zamperin, senior sports director and assistant program/news director at AM900 CHML
49 min
1627
How can we avoid the case in Woodstock happenin...
The case of the nurse in Woodstock who killed eight residents at a long term care facility has shocked Southern Ontario, how can we make sure something similar never happens again. Guest - Dr. Carolyne Byrne People have always assumed that to make it in hockey you needed to have money, but now we have real proof of that. Guest - Teri Pecoskie Are television shows too gory. Is it really necessary or are they just doing it for the eyeballs.
55 min
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The LRT meeting today was lengthy, Millennials ...
A well hyped LRT meeting was today and it did not disappoint. Guest - Fred Eisenberger Justin Trudeau is feeling the heat lately on many fronts including millennials who are frustrated with the job market. Most parents have assumed that their child will be a fan of the sports teams that they are, but is that actually the case? Guest - Craig Hyatt
54 min
1629
The incredible story of going over Niagara Fall...
As a seven year old Roger Woodward fell over Niagara Falls following a boat crash, and he lived to tell the tale. Guest - Roger Woodward The LRT discussion never ends but hopefully a meeting tomorrow will provide some clarity. Guest - Terry Whitehead
33 min
1630
Friday night means the brightest panel in Hamil...
Today the panel discusses Wonder Woman, the newest UN ambassador. Don't worry, they are just as confused as you are.  
71 min
1631
What can be learned about the aging process? Do...
Guest - Stuart Phillips Guest - Glen Grunwald Guest - Scott Warren
51 min
1632
What happened to the Blue Jays? What does the s...
The Blue Jays are out of the Playoffs. How could they have avoided this? Brandon Banks of the has been suspended, what will the fallout be for the Hamilton Tiger-cats? Guest - Rick Zamperin Why don't schools teach financial management to children? Guest - Teresa Cascioli
65 min
1633
Why Did The Blue Jays Lose The Game?
The Scott Radley Show What went wrong with tonight's Blue Jays game?
5 min
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What could Hamilton have looked like? Does the ...
A new book shows some of the myriad of ideas that people have come up with for Hamilton over the years, and some of them are pretty off the wall. Guest - Mark Osbalderston The Blue Jays live to fight another day, do they have a shot? And CFL replay is causing some controversy. Guest - Rick Zamperin Hamilton City Council gets a lot of flack but do they deserve it? Guest - Brad Clark
52 min
1635
The panel reconvenes once again.
The smartest panel in Hamilton radio reconvened this week to discuss everything from cigarette packaging to school lunches. You can catch it all here! Guest: Sara Cain, Reporter, AM900 CHML. Guest: Scott Urquhart, urkedfreelance.com
72 min
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Should tobacco products be put in plain packaging?
Should tobacco products such as cigarettes be put in plain packaging? Guest: Sara Cain, Reporter, AM900 CHML. Guest: Scott Urquhart, urkedfreelance.com
5 min
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Why should we care about the latest hydro bill ...
Changes are coming to your hydro bill..... new fonts and flashy graphics. Are you excited? Reports from all over North America of creepy clowns, should you be worried? Guest - Kevin Bennett And no sports today, instead we're talking real estate with Don Robertson. Guest - Don Robertson
50 min
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Explore Hamilton's food scene, The CFL trade de...
Hamilton has a large and diverse food scene that has come onto the scene very recently. Guest - Heather Peter Were you glued to the TV for CFL trade deadline day? No? Probably because no trades happened. Why isn't it a big deal? Guest - Rick Zamperin The Cleveland Indians are about to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS which raises the issue around their name. Is it racist? Many people point to the history of the name to answer that question so find out what it is and make the decision for yourself. Guest - Scott Longert
51 min
1639
A new twist in the Caledonia saga, Hamilton is ...
An Ontario judge recently rebuked the OPP stating that they put the rights of occupiers ahead of other citizens. What does this mean for residents of Caledonia? Guest - Christie Blatchford Hamilton has begun a doctor exchange program with developing countries which will allow these nations to get experience for their physicians. Guest - Alan Sharpe Keith Hampshire is the singer on the now famous OK Blue Jays song. Find out how he is enjoying the fame of the song. Guest - Keith Hampshire
53 min
1640
The roundtable convenes once again. Blue Jays, ...
The Friday roundtable convenes again to prove itself worthy of the title Brightest Panel in Hamilton Radio. This week they discuss everything from carbon pricing, Blue Jays and roadside memorials.  Guest: Jay McQueen, CHML Weather Specialist. Guest: Mike Fortune, Cable 14.
65 min
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Blue Jays vs. Rangers this weekend.
Blue Jays vs. Rangers in Toronto this weekend. Are you excited? Guest: Jay McQueen, CHML Weather Specialist. Guest: Mike Fortune, Cable 14.
5 min
1642
A look at this week's carbon pricing announcement.
The panel takes a look at this week's carbon pricing announcement. Guest: Jay McQueen, CHML Weather Specialist. Guest: Mike Fortune, Cable 14.
4 min
1643
Should police have released the picture of the ...
The police released the photo of the suspect in the thrown beer can incident from the wild card win by the Blue Jays and a newspaper identified him. But should the police have done that? The new Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame class is a little less recognizable than usual but no less important. Guest - Brian Lewis A camera in an eagle's nest captured what some are saying is definitive proof of bigfoot. Guest - Dr. Jeff Meldrum
51 min
1644
What do you need to know about the Badgerow mur...
The Robert Badgerow murder trial is off and running, catch up with what's happened so far. Guest - Susan Clairmont Stats seems to indicate that birth control could be making women depressed. Guest - Holly Grigg Spall Talking about the Blue Jays fantastic win last night, the CFL and why people aren't watching the NFL. Guest - Rick Zamperin
55 min
1645
How big is the anti-LRT crowd? Meet Hamilton's ...
An op-ed in the Spectator is raising new questions in the LRT debate. Guest - Margaret Shkimoa Does the title 'Yiddish for Pirates' intrigue you? Because it's author is from Hamilton and he is getting accolades from far and wide. Guest - Gary Barwin The CBC gets a great deal of funding from the federal government, is that stifling private journalism? Guest - Sue Prestedge
50 min
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Will the Blue Jays win the wild card game? Shou...
The Blue Jays have decided to start Marcus Stroman tomorrow against the Baltimore Orioles, is that the right move? A new rule would see kids limited to 3 goals per house league game, is that fair? Canad wins the World Cup, ho hum. Is our nation too far ahead of the world at this stage?
33 min
1647
The Friday roundtable convenes again to prove i...
Guest  - Anne Boekma Guest - Mike Fortune
65 min
1648
What is behind the upcoming spike in gas prices?
There doesn't seems to be any single factor behind the price hike that is coming tomorrow so what made the oil industry decide to do it now? Guest - Marvin Ryder
17 min
1649
Should you buy a fallout shelter? Is Kent Austi...
In the last few years shelters have become incresingly popular, why is that? Guest - Mike Peters Kent Austin will watch the next game from upstairs and be fined $10,000 but is that punishment too lenient? Guest - Bubba O'Neil The World Cup has had some disappointing attendance at games but on television the tournament is hit. Guest - Chris Zelkovich
56 min
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Is Kent Austin's penalty fair?
The Ticats coach was barred from the sidelines on Saturday but not from the game entirely. He was also fined $10,000. Is that penalty too lenient?
3 min