Sue Prestedge returns to the The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton tonight, to talk about the “War for Waterdown,” the editor who decided to publish Jian Ghomeshi’s essay in the New York Review of Books, The World Anti-Doping Agency’s vote to lift Russia’s probation from the Olympics and more.

Guest: Sue Prestedge, Broadcasting legend, retired from her positon as Program Coordinator for Journalism, and Pre-Media and Entertainment, at Mohawk College

The Ontario Police College is getting rid of their physical fitness testing for new recruits. Is this a good idea? Do we not want our police officers to be in shape?

Guest: Terry Coleman, veteran of the Calgary Police Service, former Chief of Police in Moose Jaw, has an extensive background in policing, currently a professor of Criminal Justice at Athabasca University

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Why are so many new movies seemingly remakes or sequels to classic films? Is Hollywood out of original ideas?

Guest: Dr. Scott Henderson, associate professor of Communication, Popular Culture and Film at Brock University

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Scott is joined by CHCH's Bubba O'Neil to chat about some of the more unique stories from the world of sports, including the Koreas putting in a joint bid to host the 2032 Olympics and an ESPN commentator report that suggests John Farrell - a name truly despised by Jays fans - is in the running to be manager of the Toronto Blue Jays after John Gibbons leaves the post.

Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor with CHCH

Burlington mayor Rick Goldring says he has made a request to the province to hand the Hamilton community of Waterdown over to the city of Burlington.

Guest: Rick Goldring, mayor of Burlington

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What does Hamilton's mayor think of this request from the mayor of Burlington?

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, mayor of Hamilton

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Scott and Don Robertson are in studio for their sports chat a day later this week. Scott and Don discuss how the legacy of athletes and coaches should be honoured, Vontae Davis walking out on his Buffalo Bills teammates mid-game and announcing his retirement, and the demands of NFL Hall of Famers.

Graeme MacKay joins Scott Radley for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. International politics, Hamiltonian culture, art, the coolest toys ever made and more are all on the docket for tonight’s discussion.

Guest: Graeme MacKay, editorial cartoonist with The Hamilton Spectator, author of ‘You Might Be From Hamilton If …’

The University of Wateroo has had a secretly formula that they have been using for a number of year that they applied to applicants from different high schools. The formula gauges what the grades from different high schools might translate to, as far are academic performance in concerned, if applicants were to be accepted. This is all tied into the more troubling issue of grade inflation, which our guest says is not only a Canadian issue but a world-wide one.

Guest: Dr. Anton Allahar, Sociology and Social Sciences at Western University

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Volkswagen has announced it will cancel the Beetle.Scott talks with Justin Sookraj about cars that defined eras in history and why people form bonds with automobiles.

Guest: Justin Sookraj, owner of Wells Auto in Milton, organizer of the Oblivion Car Show

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Scott is ready to present three bizarre stories to unnerve and amuse. It is up to you to decide which is the best, most outlandish story of the week!

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Benjamin Hill has travelled to every minor league ballpark in the U.S., documenting the culture of minor league baseball and its place in communities.