Scott Radley Show

We've been told that teachers can't teach online and there's millions of questions that are being asked now that the province has announced extended closures to schools. Are parents going to be forced to teach their kids or is there a glimmer of hope and sanity coming our way? Guest: Dr. Joel Westheimer, University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa, Education Advocate & Author - There's a lot of different fake remedies for COVID-19 on the internet. Some simply don't work while others are outright lethal if done correctly. How can people believe such silliness? Guest: Tim Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, Professor of Law at the University of Alberta & Research Director of its Health Law Institute - 'The science says...,' is a phrase we've heard all too often but is there something else that can influence what science says? Is political correctness more important than being safe and keeping people alive?

Small businesses all across Hamilton are being hammered in nearly every way but a way to help them out has come along. Buying gift cards may seem like a small thing but it's easier and more helpful than you might think for the businesses who call Hamilton home. Guest: Joe Citino from Shop. Eat. Play.            Sam Holdridge from Hometown Hub - There are a lot of Canadians who are stuck between selling their old house and buying a new one. One of the biggest problems this causes is the fact that there's no home for them to go to. What can be done to minimize the number of these cases? Guest: Murtaza Haider, Professor of Real Estate Management at Ryerson University, Columnist with Financial Post, Director of Research with Urban Analytics Insitute - What's the worst sports jersey from the past? If you could go back to witness any game from Toronto sports history, which one would you choose? These questions and more get answered in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Owner and Head Coach

We've heard that tenants aren't able to be evicted during this time as a result of COVID-19. Some tenant groups are taking that and running with it as the idea of not paying your rent because you can't get evicted is being floated. Could a rent payment strike actually happen? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out both the best and worst in people. Who are some people you've been impressed by? Who's let you down? Guest: Bill Kelly, Host of "The Bill Kelly Show" on Global News Radio 900 CHML - People are spending more time indoors and by themselves than ever before in recent memory. This has brought about a drop to the number of people watching broadcast television who've moved on to streaming videos. What's happened to streaming music and radio's numbers? Guest: Alan Cross, Creator of "A Journal of Musical Things" & Host of "The Ongoing History of New Music"

COVID-19 has stalled many small businesses across Canada whereas it appears the public sector and those who work in it are doing just fine with no risk. Is it time that this changes and the public sector cuts back even a little? Guest: Jasmine Pickel, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - There was debate over the validity of e-learning and online classes in Ontario during labour disputes between the province and teachers' unions. The true colours of the unions are starting to show as they tell teachers not to engage in teaching online. Is online learning the answer to continuing education and structure in spite of COVID-19? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Educator, Researcher, Commentator, Education Expert & Lead Consultant at Schoolhouse Consulting - Today would have been opening day for the Toronto Blue Jays but due to COVID-19, it's not happening. That doesn't mean that baseball isn't on the mind as Scott talks about some awesome moments from the history books of baseball with Jamie Campb

Wild Water Works is needing a new paint job! The catch is that there's going to be a massive cost that's expected to be incurred for this to be done. What kind of paint job would you be expect if you're paying around $500,000? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson, Chair of Hamilton Conservation Authority & Ward 12 Councillor - Physiotherapy is something that a lot of people need to recover and rehabilitate their bodies but how do you do that from home and without physical contact with another person? A local business owner has figured out a solution to that very question. Guest: Kristen Parise, Registered Physiotherapist & Owner of Blueberry Therapy - Should athletes who've qualified for the Tokyo Olympics get a pass to attend the rescheduled Games or should they be required to re-qualify? What about sports leagues like the NHL that have suspended their seasons? Could 2 period games help make up for lost time? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor at CHCH

Forward momentum is hoping to be made in Hamilton as researchers work to find and develop what's needed to stop or slow down the spread of COVID-19. Tests and trials need to be done before that momentum can start but what exactly is it that they're hoping to get into the trials stage? Guest: Dr. Richard Whitlock, Cardiac Surgeon, Researcher and Professor of Surgery at McMaster University - One of the services deemed essential to our well-being by the province of Ontario is real estate. At first blush it may seem silly but what would you do if there wasn't a place for you to go if there was a closing date on the house you just sold? Guest: Judy Marsales, Hamilton Real Estate Agent - After days inside, everyone gets bored to varying degrees but fear not! There's a website that's archived some of the things you could find on Ontario television sets from the '70s, '80s & '90s all there for your viewing pleasure. Scott talks to the founder and curator of this website to find out what inspired it and more. G

Forward momentum is hoping to be made in Hamilton as researchers work to find and develop what's needed to stop or slow down the spread of COVID-19. Tests and trials need to be done before that momentum can start but what exactly is it that they're hoping to get into the trials stage? Guest: Dr. Richard Whitlock, Cardiac Surgeon, Researcher and Professor of Surgery at McMaster University

According to the provincial government, non-essential workers will not be returning to work for the next two weeks. This leaves a grey-zone because what is considered essential hasn't been fully explained. Scott looks to find an answer to this question. Guest: Brian Kingston, Vice-President, Business Council of Canada - North America's oldest long distance road race has been delayed to November. This couldn't have been an easy task due to the uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought nearly everywhere. Scott gets the inside line into what it takes to reschedule The Around the Bay Road Race. Guest: Anna Lewis, Race Organizer of The Around The Bay Road Race - The Canadian Olympic Committee has made the call that Canadian athletes won't be attending the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns. Is this the right call to make despite the fact that there's athletes who have already qualified? Guest: Don Robertson, Owner & Head Coach, Dundas Real McCoys

We've heard about the stimulus package that's going to be coming down from the federal government. Billions of dollars don't just come out of thin air, it's got to come from somewhere. Who's lending us this money? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Jeopardy! is a show that you've seen on TV and maybe even played at home in some form or another. A lady from Hamilton had the chance to be on it and she did us proud! Guest: Kim Lifeso, Contestant on Jeopardy! - In the wake of nearly every sport and league cancelling competitions around the world, there's been a surge of less common to outright weird sports being shared and broadcasted. Scott & Ben break down some of these sports, like ferret legging.

Lists, names, numbers and more are being reported as part of the coverage of COVID-19. How much of it answers the questions you have? Scott takes some of them and looks to find the answer with some expert help. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Khalid, Consultant, World Health Organization & Health Canada and Expert in Medicine, Education, Health Policy, Knowledge Translation & Health Emergencies and Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University - Hoaxes, myths, urban legends and outright lies are being spread all across the internet and someone is out there debunking them. She joins Scott to talk about what makes some of them false, how she does it and how you can do it too. Guest: Jane Lytvynenko, Reporter, Buzzfeed News - It can easily be described as the greatest streak in the history of humankind! A streak that's spanned 2,995 consecutive days was broken when Disney closed the doors to one of its theme parks. A streak like this usually has a peculiar start and when it lasts a little over 8 years, you kn

It's time for Ben's Story of the Day! Scott will present his producer, Ben, with three different stories all of an unusual or silly nature in the search to find what is his story of the day. Today's menu includes an Indian man who literally gets caught with his pants down and his car pays the price, a town that's pleading to its residents to stop calling 911 for a bizarre reason & an intoxicated woman who discovered that her artisanal soap was more edible than soap. Which story will Ben choose as his story of the day? Which one is yours?

If you check social media you'll find a bunch of true and false statements about how to immunize yourself against COVID-19 a.k.a. coronavirus, ways to cure it, how it works and more. A major problem that stems from these statements is that it can be really hard to tell the difference between the truth and the lies. How could people believe things that clearly go against common sense and logical thinking? Guest: Dr. Mark Busser, Professor & Academic and Experiential Learning Coordinator, McMaster University - There are many Blue Jays fans across Canada some of whom are elderly and likely feel lonelier than ever now that the sports world has been put on hold. Jamie Campbell has decided to make an effort to change that. Guest: Jamie Campbell, Host of Blue Jays Central on Sportsnet - A greater and greater push is being made to cancel the Olympics as the gravity of COVID-19 becomes more apparent. With the incredible investment that's already been made among the numerous other logistical issues this would rai

Medical professionals around the world are looking to see what the cure or treatment could be for COVID-19. How does one develop a vaccine though? Is it as simple as throwing enough chemicals at the disease until it succumbs? Guest: Dr. Matthew Miller, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University & Member of the Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster Immunology Research Centre - The stock market had a quick spike today but that didn't do much to help ease the concerns over what the future holds for the economy. What does it look like Canada could be facing in the coming weeks? Months? Is there anything we can do to mitigate the damage? Guest: Sean Moir, Financial Advisor, Mandeville Private Client Incorporated - In the sparse world of sports news, something has finally happened and this time it isn't related to COVID-19! Tom Brady won't be returning to the field as a Patriot this time but now the burning question is which team will he be joi

It appears that a major player that's sparked hoarding and the buying of random things en masse is fear. One of those fears is that we might not have enough food in Canada so Scott finds out if we actually do. Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University - COVID-19 has caused the sports world to be put on hold for the time being but that isn't stopping Sports Talk with Don Robertson! Since there isn't anything live for the sports broadcasters to air, what would you like to see in the meantime? Guest: Don Robertson, Owner & Head Coach, Dundas Real McCoys

You've heard about COVID-19 and how events are still falling to cancellations and suspensions all over the place. Something that you haven't heard much about is what it's like to have COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus) or what life is like while you have it. Scott tackles that issue by talking with someone who's not only been infected with it but survived. Guest: Rose Yerex, COVID-19 survivor - Could the cancelled championships and suspended seasons of pretty much every major sports league cause some teams to fold? What about the broadcasters who rely on the sports world? Guest: Dr. Michael Naraine, Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Brock University

Scott has called an audible which has brought The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton to Thursday night! Joining the show tonight is Jamie West who chats with Scott about things like when the last time something has affected the world like COVID-19 has, why the borders weren't closed to flights from China sooner & more. Guest: Jamie West, Host of 'What Were You Thinking' on Global News Radio 900 CHML

It's no secret that COVID-19 and cruise lines haven't been getting along very well. With many ships being quarantined for the virus and governments advising against going on cruises, surely this hasn't been good for business. Guest: Shawna Curtin-Weatherill, Owner of Expedia Cruise Ships Centres Waterdown - Things are still looking bleak in the world of economics as the stock market continues on a downward trend. Where could things be going from here? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - The NCAA has banned fans from March Madness and now the NBA is wondering if they should follow suit. Could banning fans from games be the solution they're looking for or should the NBA opt to just put the whole league on hiatus? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Sports Director, Global News Radio 900 CHML

The Canadian National Basketball team is coming to Hamilton in June. It's been about 25 years since NBA level players have played in FirstOntario Centre which makes this upcoming game a big deal. Guest: Mike Morreale, Commissioner & CEO of Canadian Elite Basketball League - The severity of COVID-19 is becoming more and more apparent but what do you do if your job depends on giving people a good chuckle based off what's going on in the world? Editorial cartoonists are tackling that issue and tip-toeing the fine line between funny and insensitive. Guest: Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator

COVID-19 has put a pretty big dent into the side of the stock market but it doesn't stop there. The recent dropping of the price of oil is looking like it's also got some roots that come back to COVID-19. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Keeping with the coronavirus, would people still be reacting this way if social media existed back in the day of SARS? With the flu being much deadlier than COVID-19, could that mean what people are really afraid of is the 'unknown-ness' of this new infection? Guest: Dr. Mark Busser, Academic and Experiential Learning Coordinator with the Department of Political Science, McMaster University - The Allan cup is coming to the GTHA, Charles Barkley plans on selling some of his memorabilia and some people have been found guilty of drugging race horses so they'll be faster, are you surprised? Don and Scott talk about all this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Owner and Head Coach o

Annette Hamm from CHCH's Morning Live joins Scott for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Today's topics include tweaking the Amber Alert system, tickets to Disney World being extremely expensive, coronavirus and the importance of looks vs credentials in TV reporting.