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With less than two weeks to go until Americans head to the polls, Newsmakers host Louie Butko is joined by Don Abelson, McMaster University political science professor and US politics expert, for a wide-ranging conversation on next month's presidential election.

The two discuss just how close the polls are, including in the swing states that are expected to decide the election, what has been Donald Trump's staying power as he campaigns in his third presidential cycle, Kamala Harris' record fundraising hall and much more.

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On this episode of Newsmakers, we take you behind the scenes to get to know our very own video journalist and anchor Kelly Botelho.

The two discuss Kelly’s career path to her current role at CHCH, including when she first knew she wanted to be a journalist, her very first on-air role while still in high school, and picking up her life and moving to Thunder Bay for her first TV job.

They also recall some of Kelly’s biggest stories, and advice she has for up and coming journalists when it comes to dealing with comments on the internet.

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On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie welcomes back to the show Ward 8 Hamilton City Councillor John-Paul Danko.

In their wide-ranging conversation, the two discuss key issues facing Hamiltonian's including the homelessness and addiction crisis, affordable housing, how he feels this council has worked together half-way through their term, and much more. 

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For the first time since 2017, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will miss the playoffs and will be unable to compete for a championship. So, is the 2024 season a failure? On this Sportsline Square-Off, Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley offered his opinion.

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On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko is joined by Niagara Health's Manager for Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation Charity Beland. 

The two discuss her role within the organization that provides healthcare services for Niagara's entire population, what is different about Indigenous care vs. non-Indigenous care, the recently launched Indigenous Health Services Plan, and much more.