Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

A rally at City Hall on Saturday drew hundreds to stand up against hate in Hamilton. A small contingent of yellow vest members were on the other side of the sidewalk. What can the city truly do for demonstrations in the fore court? How can we make it civil but not restrictive? The rules currently put in place have a lot of restraint (no chalk drawings for example). But with what we’ve seen over the past few weeks is there any thing they can do?

Guest: Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton

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The Conservatives want to investigate John McCallum’s comments on China, saying that they’re very disturbing and should be investigated. McCallum has said to a Chinese paper that he had warned their foreign ministry that further punishments would allow the opposition to win the next election.

Guest: Christo Aivalis, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Toronto

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Cottagers may be facing a new hydro hike. Hydro One is in the process of submitting a report to the OEB on it’s seasonal customers, which could see bills go up $1000 more.

Guest: Terry Rees, Executive Director, Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations

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Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching, and the amount of fake reviews is also quickly rising ahead of the day. Scott Radley talks to Public Relations Consultant Elissa Freeman and this and how a grocers plan to discourage single use plastics failed in the best way!

Guest: Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily

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Has political correctness gotten out of control? According to 80% of Americans, it’s become a problem.

Guest: Dr. John Huber, Clinical Forensic Psychologist

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Next week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. A while ago,. Scott chatted with the flight director of Apollo 11 and 13, and we hear that interview now.

Guest: Gene Kranz, flight director for Apollo 11 and 13

Hamilton has decided to lower the speed limit on minor arterial and residential roads to 40
km/h. It’ll be 30 in school zones.

Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton

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Hamilton Ticat Simoni Lawrence is still under suspension but has met with an arbitrator
regarding it. The league is hopeful a decision can be made before the next game.

Guest: Rick Zamperin, sports director, host of the 5th Quarter

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A play has been created about the Elizabeth Wettlaufer case and the inquiry that was
held after the fact. Scott Radley chats with the artistic director.

Guest: Gil Garratt, Artistic Director, Blyth Festival Theatre

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A man was swept over Niagara Falls and lived. While we are learning details about that Scott Radley plays back his interview with the first person to go over the falls and survive without protection,  Roger Woodward.

Guest: Woodward, man who survived being swept over the falls as a child

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Last year, we spoke with Kelly & Andy Warne who had developed a local company for building and were planning on rebuilding a centuries old barn in France. They’ve just returned and share their story. Kelly & Andy Warne, Rock Paper Scissors Inc.

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Why does tick tock sound correct but not tock tick? Scott Radley digs into linguistics with a professor about some of languages more interesting rules that we don’t take into effect. @radleyatthespec talks to Dr. Sonya Bird, Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of Victoria

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Hamiltonians are facing a 6.7% tax hike for next year, and that may include also a rain tax. How do you feel about this?

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A study commissioned by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada found that nearly half the calories consumed by adults are from ultra-processed foods, while research is also suggesting that the health risks may be far more worse than thought previously. ALSO: Eating meat that’s been grown in a lab…. Good idea or bad?

Guest: Rosie Schwartz, Registered Dietitian & Nationally best-selling author of 'The Enlightened Eater'

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It’s the end of the Beetle for Volkswagen. The company has decided to halt production this week.

Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV