The Sew Hungry Food Truck Festival is back on Ottawa Street in Hamilton this weekend!

Guest: Chelsea Braley, Event Coordinator & Office Administrator, Ottawa Street BIA.

The Ontario provincial leadership campaign has a strong focus on infrastructure: highways, transit, where and what to build. What does Ontario need, though?

Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Director the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Domestic Policy Program.

Another fun event for those of you getting hungry this weekend: the Binbrook Rib Fest is back, and the Northern Heat Rib Series is just getting its season started.

Guest: Talia Quilliam, representative for the Northern Heat Rib Series.

Finland is looking to join NATO… ASAP!

Guest:  Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

 With gas prices rising, we look at some ways for motorists to save money this summer.

Guest: Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations for CAA South Central Ontario.

Hamilton Police will be partnering with Wilfrid Laurier University for new Virtual Reality training for response to mental health crises.

Guest: Jennifer Lavoie, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychology and Criminology; Graduate Program Coordinator, Criminology.

As the inquiry into the Falderal government’s use of the Emergencies Act during the Ottawa protests last winter, we are learning more about the responses from law enforcement to the convoy.

Guest: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst.

China is surrounding Taiwan as part of wartime drills.

Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta.

How much have municipalities and environmentalists have contributed to the housing crisis?

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

Today on the show, Scott found out why bricks-and-morter businesses are concerned about the Burlington Food Truck Festival, and then learned how difficult it is -- in theory -- to land a plane with no previous training. A team at McMaster University is looking into the social factors behind the apparent "orgasm gap," and a co-author of the study shared what has been discovered as well as why you will want to pay close attention to the results. We caught up with the Brott Music Festival's new interim director, and next looked at what will happen to the Liberal government's Environmental Assessment Act now that the Alberta Court of Appeals has quashed it. Hamilton youth will soon be able to ride the HSR at 50% of the price, and Scott got the details about how and why. Finally, a look at last night's provincial leaders debate and where this race is heading in Ontario, as well as an update on the saga of Roe vs. Wade and abortion rights in the United States.

Guests

Brian Dean, Executive Director of the Burlington Downtown Business Association.

Keith Mackey, Mackey International

Dr. Melanie Heath, Associate Professor of Sociology, McMaster University

Alain Trudel, Interim Conductor/Artistic Director, Brott Music Festival

Bruce Pardy, Professor, Executive Director of Rights Probe and professor of law at Queen’s University.

Nancy Purser, HSR's manager of transit support services

Brian Zeiler-Kligman, Vice President of Ontario Government Relations with Sussex Strategies

Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It

Host: Scott Thompson

Content Producer: William P. Erskine

Technical Producer: Matt Taylor

News Anchors: Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks

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Hamilton’s Staircase Theatre has been a central part of the City’s arts scene – in one form or another – for years, and it seems will continue to be! Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation writes that Doug Ford’s Conservative government “laid an egg” when it comes to the budget they presented. Are other parties doing any better? Liberal MP Shafqat Ali has now apologized after being rightfully accused by the Conservatives of participating in House of Commons proceedings virtually from a washroom stall on Friday. Justin Trudeau, on his surprise trip to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy, Speaking alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would be sending additional military aid to Ukraine. Do highways help fix congestion or is it transit that we should be putting our money towards improving? Dan McTeague joins us to talk about the price of gas and so much more. Recent Nanos Polling shows that the majority of Canadians are in favour of the Federal government’s plans for regulating the internet.

Guests:

Matthew Surina of Hub of the Hammer Event Planning and now The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street North in Hamilton, Ontario

Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

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

Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute

Dr. Shoshanna Saxe, P. Eng. Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Infrastructure; Dean’s Spark Professor, Sustainable Infrastructure, Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering; University of Toronto

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP

Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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Hamilton is working on an “open streets” event to allow strolling pedestrians and freewheeling cyclists to safely take over all four lanes of busy King Street East between Gage and Gore parks. With gas prices showing little-to-no sign of hitting a ceiling anytime this month, we look at how our budgets are being hit. Ontario Liberals have released their fully costed platform. The cost of living is, understandably, a very high priority for Ontario voters. How is the transportation industry being affected by the cost of gas and diesel?

Guests:

Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, IG Private Wealth Management

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Bulldogs' winning streak continued last night when they took on the Missisauga Steelheads and they're looking to keep it rolling. The U.S. says it shared intelligence with Ukraine about the location of the Russian missile cruiser, Moskva, prior to the strike that sank the warship, an incident that was a high-profile failure for Russia’s military but an American official said that the strike was Ukraine's decision alone. This Sunday May 8, Ukrainian virtuoso musician Vasyl Popadiuk will perform at The Zoetic Performing Arts Theatre as part of an event to help support Ukrainian families. Last night the Westdale Theatre held a special event, Hamilton Helps Ukraine. All of the proceeds from the evening of music, film, and conversation went to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and its humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Our own Diana Weeks was in attendance. Last night, the Conservative leadership debate was held with a lot of focus put on the sparring match between Jean Charest & Pierre Poilievre while Patrick Brown was absent altogether. Changing the way we talk about mental illness – not just that we talk about it more openly but the language that we use. Naomi Judd was said to have lost her battle with mental illness when we learned of her death. Does the way we talk about it and frame it affect us? 1-3 Canadians are willing to change jobs just to work from home. Steven Del Duca joins us to talk about the first week of official campaigning for leadership of Ontario, as well as the education plan he unveiled this morning. The Canadian health agency has been using our phones to track movements during the pandemic – including  trips to the LCBO. While the information was anonymized, there are still a lot of grey areas here.

Guests:

Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs

Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Vasyl Popadiuk, Classically Trained Multi-Instrumentalist

Diana Weeks, anchor with 900 CHML

Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Dr. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto

Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling

Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party

Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Prime Minister made headlines again today, and Scott won’t miss the beat! He was pressed on military plane usage over Ottawa then pushed back, allegedly having his own “fuddle duddle” moment mirroring his father. Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College speaks to Scott about the story behind the PM’s blow up. Christian also covers the latest from Ukraine, Travel expert Barry Choi joins Scott again to give his view on the issues in Pearson Airport arising from shortages in their security staff. Locally, Scott shines the spotlight on the Westdale Theatre, exhibiting Hamilton Helps Ukraine, a night of music, film, and conversation proceeds of which go directly to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. And a new service has come to the Hammer to keep your lawn clean. It’s called “the Poo Crew.” It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Micheala Christou, founder of the Poo Crew

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.

Neal Miller, owner of the Westdale.

Diana Weeks, News Anchor at 900 CHML

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

Daphne Gilbert, Professor, specializing in Canadian and U.S. criminal and constitutional law, and Advanced Sexual Assault law; research lies primarily in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with a particular emphasis on equality rights, reproductive rights, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and sexual violence.

Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.

Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.

J.D. Earn, Professor of Mathematics and Faculty of Science Research Chair in Mathematical Epidemiology.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) conducted a survey that shows that, not only have 37% of Canadians noticed a marked decline in their mental health, but that only 13% are feeling empathetic. What does that mean? Well, Scott speaks with Sue Phipps, CEO of CMHA Hamilton Branch for more. Macroeconomist Eric Kam has some shocking insight on the effects that the EU’s sanctions against Russia have had. Poli Sci professor Peter Graefe gives his outlook on Ontario’s upcoming election race. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News Colin D’Mello has the inside scoop on Doug Ford’s position on abortion in light of the apparent repeal of Roe v Wade in the U.S. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Lou Piriano, President of RAHB.

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

Sue Phipps, Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Mental Health Association -- Hamilton Branch

Dr. 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.

Dr. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.

Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The hockey world in Canada is saying good-bye to a hero in their ranks: Guy Lafleur’s funeral was held today as a national event and the crowds came out in droves. Hockey historian Brian McFarlane joins Scott to discuss Guy’s legacy. Scott speaking with Dan McTeague almost never signals a positive development, and today is no exception as Dan warns that the GTA will see a $2 litre for gas soon with Hamilton expected to follow suit. Dan is the President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, he tells Scott what powers are at play, and what steps could be taken to curb this increase. A draft leaked to Politico indicates that the U.S. supreme court seem poised to do away with Roe v. Wade. This legislation is the linchpin for many pieces of U.S. privacy legislation, Brian J Karem political analyst at CNN joins Scott for more on the knock-on effects that repealing the case could have. Also on the docket is the role of Capitalism in curbing Socialism, pet adoption rates at the SPCA, the Kids in the Hall Returning, and of course a chat with Scott Radley. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Heather Ashcroft, adoptions coordinator for the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA.

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

Bill Brioux, television critic and author.

Brian McFarlane, hockey historian, former host and commentator on Hockey Night in Canada, as well as the first Canadian to work in U.S. hockey telecasts; member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame, author of over 90 books on hockey – his newest is his memoir: A Helluva Life in Hockey.

Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP.

Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.

Joanna N. Erdman, Associate Professor and the MacBain Chair in Health Law and Policy at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie; Associate Director of the school’s Health Law Institute, and has acted as an intervener before various constitutional courts and international bodies. She chairs the Global Health Advisory Committee of the Public Health Program and serves on the advisory board of the Women’s Rights Program, Open Society Foundations.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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Russia says that unless restrictions are lifted, they will be pulling their people out of the International Space Station. What does this mean for the future of the ISS, which has been a symbol of international cooperation in some respects? Naomi Judd died at the age of 76 on Sunday, just hours before she was to be honoured by the Country Music Hall of Fame. What was the point of the Rolling Thunder convoy that took place this weekend in Ottawa? Its speakers seemed all over the place but mostly fixated on fighting “evil” and the “elites” in Canada. Keanin Loomis has kicked off his candidacy for Mayor of Hamilton, registering this afternoon and then speaking out front of City Hall… Now he speaks with us! With the Rolling Thunder convoy having rolled away now, and a sense of general confusion from some quarters, we check in with our wise friend Tim Powers to get his read on what happens now in the world of Political Football following this event, as well as to share what he thought of it all. Rapid Interest Rates vs. Inflation! Is that the answer? Former Bank of Canada governor David Doge says so. We look at the evacuation of the Mariupol steel plant while Russian shelling resumes. And is the U.S. becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine? More good news for the development of the electric vehicle manufacturing industry in Canada. Both the feds and Ontario’s provincial government are jointly investing more than $1 billion to help Stellantis retool its Canadian auto plants to make EVs.

Guests:

Dr. Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto

Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator

David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News

Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate

Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data

David Parkinson, Economics Columnist, The Globe and Mail

Stephen M. Saideman, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University; Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network [CDSN]; Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast

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

Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - Tom McKay
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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Scott takes a look at some of the good news for medical research in Canada—and it goes beyond Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6! We catch up with Reed Duthie, the voice of the Hamilton Bulldogs. Elissa Freeman shares her insights on everything from the Rolling Thunder convoy to selling a home in rough shape. Speaking of the convoy, what is happening in Ottawa? For that matter, why are we hearing of protests planned for Toronto? And with the Ontario budget released, it seems like the campaigning is getting well underway in Ontario. All that plus Dr. Eric Kam recaps what happened with the world economy this week!

Guests:

Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator.

Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. 

Brittany Rosen, Digital Online Journalist, Global News.

Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data... man about town…

Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

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

Peter Graefe, Professor, McMaster University

Dr. Eric Kam, Professor, Macroeconomist with Toronto Metropolitan University

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - Tom McKay
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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