Hamilton City Council voted to declare climate change an emergency. Some suggest that this is merely a symbolic move; others say this will become an ever-present factor in decisions made by the city. Councillor John-Paul Danko joins the podcast to explain what it means for the city.

Guest: John-Paul Danko, Ward 8 councilor

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What are the dangers of self-driving cars? How easily can they be hacked? Scott Radley talks with Professor Krzysztof Czarnecki to find out more.

Guest: Professor Krzysztof Czarnecki, of Waterloo University’s Intelligent Systems Engineering Lab

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The Alliance of American Football folded after only a few weeks. Why do rich people continue to invest in leagues meant to rival the NFL? Was there anything different about the AAF? Bubba O’Neil joins Scott Radley to discuss this, the Toronto Blue Jays, and Batman.

Guest: Bubba O’Neil, sports anchor with CHCH News

Scott has three strange stories from around the world. Which is the best? Listen and find out!

The Around the Bay Road Race celebrated its 125th anniversary yesterday. One of the people who ran the race did it in a less than conventional manner, she ran the whole thing backwards! What goes into retrorunning?

Guest: Kat Clewley, Around the Bay Road Race Retrorunner

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The Ontario government is suggesting a change be made to the license plates on cars. The motto "Yours to Discover" might be on the way out so what should replace it? Even more important, why are we even changing this to begin with?

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It's not looking like the Maple Leafs are going to win any playoff rounds this year, should Mike Babcock start worrying for his job? Should we be surprised the Canadian Women's Hockey League shut down? How far would you go to win? Scott and Don answer and debate these questions and more during Sports Talk with Don Robertson.

Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys

It’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton! Loren Lieberman is in the studio with Scott, ready to take on the top stories of this very busy week – including today’s breaking SNC-Lavlain news of Jody Wilson-Raybould’s recording Michael Wernick, Hamilton’s LRT, Robert Badgerow’s murder appeal and more.

Guest: Loren Lieberman of Cable 14

How well have Canadians planned for their financial future? How many Canadians have adequate savings? Scott is joined by Andy Lyster to talk about the statistics in the U.S. and here at home, and how to start saving for retirement.

Catch Andy Lyster on Planning Your Financial Future, Saturday mornings at 8:00 on 900 CHML.

Guest: Andy Lyster, of IG Private Wealth Management 

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Tomorrow is the start of baseball season and Scott is joined by Bubba O’Neil, to find out – and debate – what to expect.

Guest: Bubba O’Neil, sports anchor with CHCH News

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Do you struggle with grammar or is it a breeze? Do you find yourself annoyed by grammatical errors or do they slip past you? Can you pass the Grammar Quiz? Scott administers the test to his producer, with little warning given, and you can play along at home. How well will you do?