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Over the past 50 years, the way we consume sports on television, radio and newspaper has changed. In the print business, the need for subscriber-based fees is driving the business, but there's been pushback. On this episode of Sportsline, Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley was asked if true journalism on that medium is part of the past.

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Whether it's a new position as a player or a new responsibility in the front office, change is inevitable in sports. Orlondo Steinauer has been promoted from Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach to president of football operations. Coach O' was on the Sportsline Podcast and revealed his excitement for his new level of leadership.

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On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko is joined by investigative reporter for the Hamilton Spectator, Grant LaFlecehe. The two look back on their time as competitors in the Niagara market more than a decade a go, take a look at the way journalism has changed in that time, the state of journalism today, and how we become a more informed citizens in a world of disinformation. 

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As CHCH approaches its 70th anniversary, there is one individual that for over 30 years represented the professionalism, class and local approach this station strives for on a daily basis. On this episode of the "Sportsline Podcast", Connie Smith discussed her journey as one of Canada's first female personalities on network news television.

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On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko checks in with political commentator Keith Leslie. Among the topics discussed include the on-going Greenbelt saga including the new reporting that the Premier's office was aware of changes earlier than they claimed to the AG. They also discuss the Ford's government decision to have a sole-sourced deal to close Service Ontario locations and move them into Staples & Walmart and recap Bonnie Crombie's first few months as Ontario Liberal Leader.

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For 31 years, Hamilton native Steve Foxcroft has been up and down on the sidelines at Buffalo Bills games as a member of the NFL's Chain Crew.   With a birds eye view of all the action, there can be some close calls between the players and officials.  On the latest 'Sportsline Podcast,' Steve talked about a close encounter from the 1990's that he'll never forget!     

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