The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:

Now it’s Friday and Ted is in love… with the show! The James Webb space telescope recently captured an image of the furthest galaxy ever observed by humanity… showing us something for the distant, distant past of our universe. The telescope continues to provide us with astounding pictures but it already has taken some irreparable damage! Dan McTeague has tweeted out some good news for those of you who can wait until the weekend to refuel your automobiles! He joins to the show to explain why you won't want to wait too long though. Steve Bannon has been found guilty on two charges of contempt of Congress. More stories have come out regarding Hockey Canada. There is a lot that needs to change – some are saying that one big thing is, we need better bystander intervention training. Poilievre's campaign could face a $50,000 fine for him not taking part in the upcoming third debate. The government of Ontario has announced that its paid sick days programs is being extended until March 31, 2023. That may sound good on paper to some but a coalition of health workers does not see this as good news. How do you talk to your kids about cybersecurity and smart decisions online? It's all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP

Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Sue Taylor, Executive director, Interval House of Hamilton

Elissa Freeman, Public Relations and Pop Culture Expert

Daniel Bierstone, general pediatrician based in Toronto and a member of the Decent Work and Health Network

Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist

Host – Ted Michaels
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:

Happy Thursday, Ted is looking forward to some relief from the heat today as the heat warning continues to rip through the Hammer. Looking ahead to Fringe Festival, Ted speaks with Carlyn Rhamey who has a show this year called DISCOCAB which runs from the 28th-30th at the Fringe. Along the way Ted inquires about her ADHD and the #ADHDProject. Ted also speaks with a McMaster University researcher about a new tool for fighting COVID-19. Wrist-worn health devices can be combined with machine learning to detect COVID-19 infections as early as two days before symptoms appear, McMaster researcher David Conen and a team of experts from across Europe have determined. Last Friday we heard from Matthew Ravida who, over the weekend, walked in Dundas Driving Park — for 24 hours continuously to raise awareness about the emotional toll and trauma caused by fatal overdoses. Ted catches up with Matthew post-walk. Just weeks after the major Rogers network outage, the Chief Technology Officer at the company has been replaced. Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business gives his take, informed by his experience at McMaster during Y2K. Today would have been the 71st birthday of Robin Williams. Ted speaks with Bill Brioux, TV critic, to look at his legacy as well as how his story may have change pop culture’s view of mental illness. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Carlyn Rhamey, multidisciplinary artist/storyteller, Veteran Fringe Festival performer, mental health advocate and unofficial queen of Hamilton Fringe.

Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Bill Brioux, television critic and author.

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Paula Allen, Global Leader and SVP, Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks.

Matthew Ravida, mental health advocate, organized the 24-hour walk in order to spotlight the need for a new not-for-profit called Tony’s Tales.

David Conen, Associate Professor, Medicine; medical researcher; McMaster University.

Lloyd Ferguson, outgoing Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 12, Ancaster.

Host – Ted Michaels
Content Producer –William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
News Anchors –David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:

The heat wave continues to plague Ted Michaels’ tenure on the show. To that end, he, as an avid runner himself, gets some tips on how to stick to your exercise routine and stay safe in this humidity. John Stanton, owner of the Running Room, joins Ted for more on that. Tonight is the official kickoff event for Fringe 2022 in Hamilton, at the new outdoor stage at 190 King William Street. 7:30pm at the new Fringe Club Outdoor Stage. Show producer Will Erskine hops on the mic to speak with Ted about what to expect. Larry Di Ianni comes on the show to talk about a new directive from Queen’s Park: Premier Doug Ford wants to give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa more power, as U.S. mayors have. How much is the price of gas affecting inflation? Economists are predicting Canada's inflation rate may have peaked in June as soaring gas prices pushed the cost of living up 8.1 per cent compared with a year ago, its hottest pace in nearly 40 years. McMaster University’s Henry Jacek speaks to Scott about that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

William Webber. Technical producer with 900CHML.

William Erskine. Content Producer for Hamilton Today.

Dr. Chris Gillard, professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph.

Matthew Lawson, Manager, Health Hazards & Vector-borne Diseases Program, Public Health Services, City of Hamilton.

John Stanton, owner of the Running Room.

Larry Di Ianni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton.

Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations.

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Host – Ted Michaels
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:

Ted Michaels returns to the hot seat, and that is not just a figure of speech! It is a scorcher in the Hammer and in London with a new heat wave ripping through, especially down in the London corridor. Ted speaks with Global News’ top meteorologist Anthony Farnell about where this heat wave is heading. Along the way, Ted brings a Hamilton resident on to talk about the heat in older homes with lacking air conditioning. The United States introduced a three-digit suicide crisis hotline, and now with Canada’s robust Talk Suicide Canada hotline, many feel that the time for Canada to institute a three-digit hotline. Sheryl Boswell of Youth Mental Health Canada joins Ted for more on that. Inflation is still in the headlines with fingers pointed in many directions from price gouging to COVID stimulus cheques. Ted speaks with Ian Lee to get to the fundamentals of what is driving your budget down. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Holly Rowan Ashby, Director of Marketing for Topper's Pizza.

William Webber. Technical producer with 900CHML.

Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News.

Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

Sheryl Boswell, Executive Director of Youth Mental Health Canada: a community-based, charitable, youth-led non-profit organization based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Allen Jorgensen, Professor of Systematic Theology, at Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Dr. Rose Zacharias, president of the Ontario Medical Association.

Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.

Host – Ted Michaels
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:

Scott Thompson remains on vacation and so old cohort Ted Michaels has taken up the mantle in his stead. Wild Waterworks in Hamilton has been embroiled in some controversy after the introduction of its weighing policy. Employees currently weigh the guests before getting on a slide, which can aggravate and embarrass those struggling with eating disorders. Ted delves into that with Ward 5 councilor candidate Kevin Geenen. Hamilton is getting an idea of what Hamilton's long-awaited light-rail transit corridor will look like upon completion. Staff presented a design update to the LRT subcommittee, showing off the vision of the 14-kilometre 17-stop line running through the city. This also ties back to the 2-way Main Street plans. Ted speaks with John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councilor about that. Did you see that the Prime Minister got a new haircut? The response has been negative to say the least, but Ted asks “Why do you care?” PR expert Elissa Freeman joins Ted for more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Jodi Koch, Director of Talent and Diversity, City of Hamilton

Zanth Jarvis, Director, Sport Tourism, Tourism London

Kevin Geenen, Ward 5 Resident, Registered Candidate for Ward 5 City Council Hamilton

John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton.

Steve Milton, The Hamilton Spectator.

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.

Marshall Potts, a singer/songwriter from Kamloops B.C.

Host – Ted Michaels
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:

The Burlington Food Truck Festival returns this weekend at Spencer Smith Park, brought in by Canadian Food Truck Festivals. This weekend, Matthew Ravida will take a walk in Dundas Driving Park — for 24 hours continuously to raise awareness about the emotional toll and trauma caused by fatal overdoses. Ticats star linebacker Simoni Lawrence has landed on the 6-game injured list after suffering a groin injury in Thursday's practice.  Hamilton residents over the age of 18 can now get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot. Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) said anyone who got a third dose at least five months ago is eligible for another one. Tonight from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Hamilton’s Sex Workers Action Program (SWAP) will host a vigil for the victim of the severe attack that took place on Barton St. East last month. Health Canada has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 and under. How concerned have you been about the youngest portion of the population being vaccinated? Burlington is the latest to join the growing list of Ontario municipalities that will start charging visitors a municipal accommodation tax. Hamilton is preparing to crack down on homeowners who rent their pools and backyards to individuals for parties and family gatherings.

Guests:

Ben Freeman, Executive Director, Canadian Food Truck Festivals

Matthew Ravida, mental health advocate, organized the 24-hour walk in order to spotlight the need for a new not-for-profit called Tony’s Tales

Brendan Lew, who is a Medical Resident with Hamilton Public Health Services

Jelena Vermilion, Executive Director of SWAP Hamilton

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family doctor, vaccine researcher, founder of PrimeHealth Research, medical columnist

Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington

Maria Pearson, City of Hamilton Councillor, Ward 10

Host - Ted Michaels
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley:

Tiger Woods ripped the upstart LIV Golf series and its CEO, Greg Norman, during his pre-tournament press conference at the British Open on Tuesday in Scotland. Norman was not invited to celebrations for the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews this week, a decision the 15-time major winner said he agreed with. Census data shows that Canadian incomes trended higher in 2020 everywhere except in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, as millions benefited from pandemic supports. The agency reports that median after-tax household income was $73,000 in 2020, up 9.8 per cent compared to its last national survey five years earlier, partly driven by the losses of lower-paying jobs. The Bank of Canada increased its key interest rate by one percentage point Wednesday in the largest hike the country has seen in 24 years. Brace yourselves: Hamilton is suffering from a mysterious shortage of icing and cakes! Fallon Hewitt of the Hamilton Spectator joins us fresh from getting her 4th COVID-19 shot, to tell us what she has discovered. Royal LePage has cut its home price forecast for this year amid a series of aggressive interest rate hikes which have pushed up the cost of borrowing and cooled the demand for housing. The realtor had been forecasting that home prices across Canada would rise 15 per over the course of 2022, led by a 16.5 per cent increase in the GTA. But it now says that it expects prices in the GTA will only be up approximately three per cent by the fourth quarter of 2022. Its Canada-wide forecast calls for the average price of a home to be up about five per cent by the fourth quarter of 2022. Hamilton hospital staff have seen a rise in violence against them since the pandemic started, according to a new poll conducted for the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The results of the Postmedia-Léger survey suggest Trudeau faces challenges in his continued electoral success: a majority of Canadian respondents disapprove of Justin Trudeau’s performance as prime minister and feel he is a divisive leader, with almost as many hoping he resigns before the next election, according to the new public opinion survey probing the legacy of Canada’s leader. Mr. Ted Michaels is getting ready to take a seat in the Hamilton Today Captain’s Chair for a little while, starting tomorrow. He joins Scott Radley for a passing of the baton.

Guests:

Gary McKay, longtime golf writer, Writer for Pro Shop Magazine and Hamilton Spectator. Past president and secretary/treasurer of Golf Journalists Association of Canada

Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, Fox Group Private Wealth Management

Fallon Hewitt, reporter with the Hamilton Spectator

Mike Heddle, Broker, Royal LePage State Realty in Hamilton.

Sharon Richer, Representative Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.

Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office.

Ted Micahels, legendary 900 CHML anchor, Kind of a big deal, calling the upcoming McMaster Marauder games on 900 CHML, fashion maven, and as big of a fan of Chicago as Dave Woodard is a fan of the Blue Jays!

Host - Scott Radley
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley:

A dealer in rock memorabilia and two other men are charged with scheming to sell the allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to ‘Hotel California’ and other hits by the Eagles. Canada’s labour minister says addressing a serious shortage of skilled trades workers is one of the federal government’s “top priorities.” Yesterday, Seamus O’Regan toured a job site in downtown Hamilton, where the Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) is building almost 600 rental units within two towers across King Street from Gore Park. Ottawa Redblacks’ quarterback Jeremiah Masoli released a statement on Twitter criticizing the Saskatchewan Roughriders and defensive tackle Garrett Marino following the aftermath of his illegal hit this past weekend at Mosaic Stadium. The Toronto Blue Jays have fired manager Charlie Montoyo. We were prepared for the Bank of Canada to hike the interest rate again but not by this much! The BoC has increased its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point, in an effort to tame the decades-high levels of inflation. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s top doctor, has announced that fourth COVID-19 dose eligibility is being expanded to the aged 18 and older population starting July 14 at 8 a.m. The expanded vaccine eligibility will now include Ontarians who are 18 to 59 years old. Let’s take a look at NHL Free Agency as the frenzy continues. The meeting of Canada’s premiers has ended in Victoria, B.C. A lingering point of frustration is that a date has yet to be set for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to focus on health care.

Guests:

Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.

Seamus O’Regan, Federal Minister of Labour

Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & CHML Sports Director.

Dave Woodard, CHML News Anchor, as big of a fan of the Blue Jays as Ted Michaels is of Chicago.

Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.

Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News.

Nick Alberga, Freelance NHL Broadcaster, Fantasy Hockey and NHL Betting Analyst, Co-Host of the NHL Fantasy on Ice Podcast.

Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Host - Scott Radley
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley:

Are you a fan of wine? It is the preferred drink of many a Canadian, and wine connoisseurs may have to cut back on their favourite Niagara-grown-grape-drink; Niagara region vineyards are seeing some of the worst winter damage in 17 years: early estimates say around 50 per cent of grape vines are damaged. Despite warmer weather bringing benefits to vineyards, the unpredictability of winter has become problematic. Debbie Inglis, Brock University’s director of Cool Climate Oenology joins Scott for more on that. The City of Hamilton hit a new milestone for 2022: surpassing $1 billion worth of construction costs by June. 2022 now marks the earliest the City has reached the billion-dollar mark in construction value. This milestone represents 3761 building projects in the residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors. Hamilton’s director of Economic Development, Norm Schleehan, speaks to this development. Is Canada in a recession? Polling says that many Canadians think the economy is already there, but Marvin Ryder of the Degroote School of Business has some words to the contrary for Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Debbie Inglis, Director of Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), and Professor of Biological Sciences.

Norm Schleehan, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton.

Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls.

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Claudio Ruiz-Pilarte, Executive Director of Hamilton’s Immigrants Working Centre.

Dr. Sonu Gaind, Psychiatrist, mental health advocate, University of Toronto Professor & Governor, Honorary Member World Psych Association.

Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.

Steven Elliss, Web Editor for The Hockey News.

Host - Scott Radley
Content Producer –William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
News Anchors –Diana Weeks, David Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley:

CNN is looking at leaning away from political opinion to straight news coverage. Is that marketable in 2022, after years of 24-hour news networks building up personalities and clout among political factions? "Late last month, Ford announced his picks for his new cabinet and parliamentary secretaries as he embarks on his second term as premier. Ford announced the largest roster of overpaid politicians in the province’s history. No less than 73 of 83 Progressive Conservative MPPs received special titles and pay raises. Four years ago, Ford appointed a cabinet of 20. Last month, his cabinet size grew to 30.” Did you notice that Rogers had an outage on Friday? Yeah, it was kind of a big deal. Now the Public Interest Advocacy Centre – a national not-for-profit corporation and a federally registered charity which has represented consumer interests in regulated services like telecommunications since 1976 – is calling for an inquiry from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Hamilton’s longtime “Mayor of the Morning” has died, according to a statement from his family. Iconic CHML morning show host Paul Hanover, who began his radio career in the 1940s, died at the age of 97 on Monday. Bob Bratina joins us to remember Paul Hanover. A new survey suggests there is a strong relationship between a person's political perspective and their views on free speech in Canada. It's been three years since what used to be a staple of the political calendar — the annual summer premiers' gathering — was held in person. As the Council of the Federation reconvenes, Canada's premiers are packing a lot of familiar baggage, particularly when it comes to their demands of the federal government. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Bill Brioux, television critic and author

Jay Goldberg, Ontario & Interim Atlantic Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Yuka Sai, Staff Lawyer with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre

Bob Bratina, Former CHML broadcaster, Former Mayor of Hamilton, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and now candidate for Mayor of Hamilton

Jason Disano, Director, Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research, University of Saskatchewan

Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, David Woodard
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