Talk to people around town and there's a sense that Hamiltonians are getting increasingly frustrated with city hall. Their taxes continue to rise, but many of the problems facing Hamilton aren't being solved — or progress is very slow. Is the resulting criticism of council and city staff fair? Or has it become too much?
Jun 17, 2025
41 min
A few days from now, Burlington's Phil Pritchard will do what he's done for years and carry the Stanley Cup to centre ice to present to the new National Hockey League champion. But where did this tradition come from? What's the deal with the white gloves? And did he really spend time in a Finnish sauna with a Hall of Famer and the trophy?
Jun 10, 2025
49 min
It's been five years since the pandemic hit. Most of us have long since moved on and left it in the rearview mirror. But what about those who can't because they're suffering from what's called long COVID; symptoms and effects that last long after the initial virus passes? One of those people explains what life is like while dealing with it.
Jun 4, 2025
35 min
Twenty-five years ago this month, everyone around here - pretty much everywhere, really - got caught up in a new TV show called Survivor. It became the thing everyone talked about throughout the summer of 2000. It also changed TV. It opened the door to more reality shows and even affected how some scripted shows were filmed. A quarter-century after it became a phenomenon, eventual winner Richard Hatch talks about the game, its effects on our culture and its impact on him.
May 27, 2025
41 min
Dave Bennett and his wife, Jane Wilcox, were at the airport on their way home from a lovely vacation in the Dominican Republic when he was pulled into a small room, accused of being a drug smuggler, arrested and thrown into a series of increasingly horrible jail cells. The next 71 days - until charges were dropped and he was able to return home to Burlington - were hell. They pick up the story from there.
May 23, 2025
1 hr 6 min
When Krispy Kreme opened a new location in Hamilton, some celebrated the arrival. Others took a stand against an American chain setting up shop in a town that has more than a few much-celebrated local dougnut shops at a time of tariffs and elbows up. Will the current political situation affect sales of a tasty treat? Host Scott Radley also explores how someone learns how to be an MP and wonders if this area's sports fans are truly cursed.
May 20, 2025
45 min
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' new general manager, Ted Goveia - the man entrusted with building a team that'll finally give this city a championship after more than a quarter century of waiting - has an intriguing story of how he found football and then how he worked his way through the system to get where he is today.
May 14, 2025
39 min
Detroit Red Wings defenceman (and Hamilton guy) Ben Chiarot talks about what it really feels like to block a shot in the Stanley Cup playoffs and explains the toll players pay to win. With Mother's Day approaching, renowned obstetrician Dr. Jean Chamberlain compares giving birth in Canada to doing so in many parts of the developing world. And West-End Home Builders' Association CEO Mike Collins-Williams breaks down why Hamilton is so slow in the development process to build desperately needed new homes.
May 7, 2025
54 min
As patriotism is surging and people are gravitating to anything red and white, we chat to Dave Thomas who created one of the endearing symbols of Canada (Doug McKenzie of Bob and Doug fame). But the chat isn't just about comedy. The Dundas legend is heading to Ukraine on a humanitarian mission this week. Also in this episode, the recent trial of the murder of an OPP officer raises important questions about bail reform within the Canadian justice system. Defence lawyer Jeffrey Manishen explains.
Apr 29, 2025
48 min
The 2025 federal election has given us a minority Liberal government. It also delivered some huge surprises - especially in Hamilton Centre - and a whole lot of questions about what comes next here and across the country.
Apr 29, 2025
41 min
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