All Episodes

Sanctioned Encampments in Hamilton Could Cost $30 Million & Helping Olympians Make Money In Their Discipline

Daily Cannabis Use Linked To Head & Neck Cancers, Hamiltonian Crowned World Poutine Eating Champion & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jason Farr: Body cameras for Hamilton's police, Caring for Hamilton's homeless population, Nepotism in the NBA, Mispronouncing names/words & more

Were Canadians not prioritized by Canada's military while pulling out of Afghanistan?

Caring for Hamilton's homeless while getting tents out of parks, Did Canada's military not prioritize Canadians when pulling out of Afghanistan? & Teenage Head's Gene Champagne's first solo album "Let's Jet" is coming!

The upcoming film that aims to tell the story of PGA golfer Payne Stewart

The private sector's role in creating more affordable housing, Canada's population is forecasted to hit 63 million by 2073 & The upcoming film about PGA golfer Payne Stewart

Should some local MPs be scared by the Toronto/St. Paul by-election outcome? Has the Conservative win made Trudeau stepping down just a matter of time? & What's Connor McDavid's future following the Stanley Cup loss?

All Canadians are needed to fight against hatred towards Jews, Millennials & Gen Z don't like Trudeau's proposed internet regs & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jen McQueen: Strategies for managing homeless encampments, Reactions to stories involving pets vs people, Why celebrities can be so quirky & more

What changes could be coming to Hamilton encampment protocol? Will Hamilton's IT infrastructure be robust enough? 2024 ALS Canada Walk to End ALS is this weekend & How a decision by Google will impact you more than you think

Is Hamilton overspending on its ransomware recovery? Who are rich people and what is their fair share? & Ipsos poll finds 68% want Trudeau to step down

To grant a heritage designation or not grant a heritage designation, The fairness of criticizing the Supreme Court of Canada & Why do some cancelled celebrities get second chances but not others?

What do we get out of EQAO? Is it time to replace standardized tests in school? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Keanin Loomis: Keanin's mayoral race experience, Leading the CISC, What Hamilton needs from its city council, The importance of Father's Day & more

True orchestra immersion coming to the Brott Music Festival

Deepfakes' impact on how we do politics, Truly experiencing orchestral music at Brott Music Festival & The Blue Jays are sucking yet remain in playoff contention

Should Hamilton be supporting homeless people from other cities? Hamilton International Airport sees some cancelled passenger flights & Why are arena tours underselling?

Frayed Relations on City Council, New Documentary about Late Fmr Mayor of Hamilton Bob Morrow. Caitlyn Clark snubbed for Team USA roster.

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Teri Pecoskie: MPs contributing to foreign interference, Applying UltraBasic airline fees to other things, 'Naturalized' vs manicured lawns & more

Fixing Woodlands Park's bathroom will be expensive and lengthy, why? "Toxic leadership" causing CAF members to leave & Tiger-Cats prepare to open their season tomorrow in Calgary

Rebuild of Hamilton’s fire-damaged Woodlands Park public washroom to finish in 2025

Redesigning the home economics class, Why would rebuilding the Woodlands Park bathroom cost so much and take so long? & What does it mean for Canadian politicians to "wittingly" participate in foreign interference?

Hamilton is on course for a ten-year high in shootings: police

What's being done about Hamilton's rising gun violence? Why the drastic split in support for vs. against Canadian universities divesting from Israeli organizations? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

Elliot Tepper on Donald Trump Being Found Guilty On All Counts in Hush-Money Trial

Trump found guilty on all counts, Dropping the voting age to 16 in Canada, More Ontario school boards joining lawsuit against social media platforms & the Canadian Open is happening!

Will Hamilton look at new taxes for residents? Is Trudeau staying around for selfish reasons? & Remembering Richard Sherman

$357 million deal struck between feds and Ontario, Do college campuses have a double standard when treating Jews vs other groups? & Aberdeen Ave. is the worst road in Ontario

Encampments are returning to the forefront, Putting an age limit on social media & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Steve Foxcroft: Deportation sentence for the truck driver who hit the Humbolt Broncos bus. A shocking (wrong) answer on Wheel of Fortune. Beer and wine in corner stores, and more!

Hamilton's civilian appointees with access to public funds, Are the federal Liberals showing their desperation? & Why do the Blue Jays suck so much?

Hamilton's building new homes like it's 2018... that's not good, Should for-profit companies ever offer volunteer positions? & What the future holds for FirstOntario Centre

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Adam Atkinson: Tim Hortons turns 60, The potential for new taxes in Hamilton, Humanity living on Mars, FirstOntario Centre's renovations and more

Hamilton to offer help to clean up garbage from encampments, Divorce is too expensive for Canadians & FirstOntario Centre's major renovations have begun!

Why has Pierre Poilievre visited Hamilton so much? More federal spending but it's not on you & Ontario's in trouble if EVs aren't a massive success

Hamilton's incentives for building downtown, Taking driver's licences away from car thieves & Canada Soccer has their man!

Hamilton's rising unemployment rate, Massive support for banning cellphones in Ontario classrooms & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Sandy Shaw: Naming things after people, The current state of politics, Teaching manners to kids & more

What makes Hamilton International Airport such a big success? & Who should be the Leafs' new head coach?

Why are kids having a hard time learning math? Does our bail system need a revamp? Mental health & small business ownership featured in 'Thrive' & 'Hidden Secrets of the Canvas', a documentary on finding the locations Group of Seven painted

Why does it seem like Hamilton's identity revolves around downtown? Will Chad Kelly's suspension impact the Ticats? & Why is the Canadian dollar looking to take a nosedive?

Why is Ontario the angriest province in Canada? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Meredith MacLeod: Complete objectivity in journalism, FirstOntario Centre's renovations, Wealthy parents forgoing large inheritances for their kids & more

Who can step in and turn the federal Liberals around? & How can an area with so many pro teams have so few championship wins?

Hamilton's renaming debacle, Warning labels coming to every cigarette in Canada & The Rolling Stones are back on tour!

Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms & Sports Talk with Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion, Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Nabuurs: The value of a job, Strong Mayor Powers, Body cameras on police officers, Correctly spelling last names & more

What can you do about Hamilton's pot holes? What lessons are coming out of the Umar Zameer case? & A new class joins The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Did City Council waste several hours debating something that's not their call? What's the response to the federal budget? & Why does coffee cost signifcantly more?

When does free speech become hate speech? What's a 'halal mortgage'? & Sports Talk with Steve Foxcroft (Go, Real McCoys, Go!)

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jon Wells: "Truth" vs "Opinion", The Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah, Hamilton's LRT & more

Are we closer to finding out who'll run Hamilton's LRT? Will Canada see a third referendum on Quebec's independence? & What's with the rise in true crime documentaries?

The federal budget's political and economic implications, Bill Welychka recounts his time in entertainment & Exploring Ben Johnson's legacy in Mary Ormsby's new book

Housing announcements with implications for LRT. Hamilton students out of school more often. & Sports talk with Don Robertson.

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: Happy National Pancake Day! Terry Fox Began The Marathon today in 1980, the Arizona Coyotes in Salt Lake city? And more

Does Hamilton Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Did OJ Trial on TV Impact Justice System and Forge FC Season Starting Soon

Five weeks until the RBC Canadian Open! - PM Trudeau testifies on foreign interference. - Talking taxes on the wealthy, and the cost of the PM's Indo-Pacific trip.

Vito Sgro of Hamilton Council: "Have You Had Enough?" - Niagara Falls Eclipse; Not As Busy As Expected? - Blue Jays Looking Good In First Game at Renovated Rogers Centre

Transit Costs Overrun? What does this mean for the LRT? & Sports talk with Don Robertson

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Graeme MacKay: The upcoming eclipse, Silly products that actually sound good, Boundary pushing when cartooning & more

Does a solar eclipse constitute an emergency? How you can become a reservist this weekend & What's sparking increased support for capital punishment in Canada?

Major development project proposed to be built by the Adlershot GO station, Jackson Square's viability for businesses & Teenage Head's 50th anniversary show is this Saturday!

What's happening with the encampment in front of City Hall? Why is Canadian productivity at an "emergency" low? & Remembering Joe Flaherty

Ontario is prepared to force the sale of the Sir John A. Macdonald property, Many agree on their disdain for the Carbon Tax & The Blue Jays are set to start their season soon!

Andrea Horwath to meet with protesters, How would we respond to other countries if they passed resolutions about Canadian affairs? & Outrage follows Playhouse Cinema's cancellation of Hamilton Jewish Film Festival

Could new development be coming to Glanbrook? How might deepfakes disrupt our elections? & Will an EV actually save you money?

Changes to Main Street are good? Are we sure? - Who lies the most on their resume? - Hockey teams, Mike Tyson v Jake Paul, and more sports talk with Don Roberston.

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Shiona Thompson: The literacy of college students, Protesting/camping in front of City Hall, An increase in people looking to change jobs & more

Brent Mackie on the Fake Toonies in Circulation

Fake toonies in circulation, The Supreme Court ruling's impact on sexual assault cases & What should factor into the eternal "Who's the Greatest..." debate?

Ottawa school board on path for ceremonies allowing students without passing grades to participate

Hamilton's paramedics aren't getting overtime post-ransomware attack, 110th Grey Cup brought millions of dollars to Hamilton & Does the Princess Kate photoshop situation even matter?

Where Hamilton City Council is being silent and making noise, Getting rid of high school graduation ceremonies & Should Canadian pension plans invest more in Canadian assets?

Canada has averted a recession. Is that true? Sports talk and a special announcement with Don Roberston.

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jason Farr: Hamilton's response to the ransomware attack, the benefits and drawbacks of an evenly split council, Hamilton's outstanding comedians & more

Does the Youth Criminal Justice Act need an overhaul? Can the Online Harms Act be enforced without stifling free speech? What happened to the Academy Awards? & McMaster's Women's & Men's volleyball teams are gearing up for provincial finals!

Hamilton's response to the ransomware attack and downtown shooting, McMaster Innovation Park's major partnership, Why Hamilton's struggling with its ransomware attack response & Just For Laughs files for creditor protection

What happened to Hamilton's homes under $500k? Over 110k federal bureaucrats have six-figure salaries & Our relationship with obesity might not be what we think

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: Hamilton's "cybersecurity incident", The Enhanced Games, Our personal hygiene habits post-pandemic, School board trustees' priorities and more

The cyber attack on Hamilton City Hall, and $1.5 Million from the feds for a winter homelessness strategy.

Hamilton's housing problem and what's being done about it, Canadian historians' perspective on their topic and relation to it & The problems with Google's Gemini AI

Lynx Air no longer flying high. Politics in judge selections: Problem or par for the course? A very special sports anniversary and more, with Don Roberston.

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Pete Dyakowski: Soupfest 2024, Hot tubs, Improving your sleep, Hamilton's political scene, Being awesome at karaoke & more

No housing project for Stoney Creek, Why not cut interest rates if it'll lower inflation? Auston Matthews breaks 50-goal record & Hamilton's funniest comic has been crowned!

Hamilton's downtown becoming unfriendly to cars, The intense antisemitism following Oct. 7 & Are the Ticats better suited for this year's run at the Grey Cup?

McMaster's Innovation Park, Open Banking & Smartphone Addiction

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Connie Smith: Interval House of Hamilton, Journalism's future, Typewriters regaining popularity, The best (or worst) ways of commemorating Valentine's Day & more

Hamilton has approved its budget! Is Hamilton's approved tax hike of 5.79% good for residents? How does the future of politics in Canada look? & Simoni Lawrence announces his retirement

A new voice is entering Hamilton's storm water fee controversy, Why are bankruptcies so prevalent in Canada? & Are the Enhanced Games a good idea?

Automatic licence plate renewals, Productivity at home vs in the office & Blue Jays fans are less excited this year

What's happening in Hamilton? Universal Daycare program is unraveling, and the Conservatives are jumping at it. The Big Game, Travis, Taylor, and more with Don Robertson!

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Tim Bolen: The return of McDonald's McRib, If social media's healthy for kids, Getting into television broadcasting & more

You have higher insurance because of stolen cars, Many Canadians fear losing their job, Telling the stories of Hamilton's pro wrestling scene & The NHL All-Star Weekend is here!

How can the City of Hamilton better use consultants to save you money? & Lawmakers' attention turns to deepfake tech following artificial porn of Taylor Swift on X

What's going on at Hamilton City Hall? Why do kids have so many allergies nowadays? & An unbelievable hockey card find in a Regina attic

House of Commons back to work. Think Of The Children and Let Them Play! Swifties, Bills, and Sports with Steve Foxcroft.

The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton with Mike Fortune: The NHL's lack of goons but not punishments for dirty plays, Cellphones in the classroom, Naming Hamilton's snowplows & more

A warning for Hamilton City Council, The record high cost of protecting our MPs, Research says higher police budgets don't mean lower crime rates in Canada & Star studded nominees for Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame

Report recommends Hamilton LRT be operated by third party contractor for 10 years