Best Brott Podcasts (2024)

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True orchestra immersion coming to the Brott Music Festival 9:57

3h ago9:57

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Watching an orchestra perform can be a moving experience but what about experiencing an orchestra like the musicians? Your opportunity for full immersion is coming soon and it'll be right here in Hamilton at the Brott Music Festival. Guest: Tania Miller, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Brott Music Festival…

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Advisor vs. Producer: How to Change an Industry's Mindset with Ryan Brott 37:46

18d ago37:46

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Are you an advisor or a salesperson? Ellerbrock-Norris' Ryan Brott, Chief Growth Officer, joins Elliot Basset to discuss the difference between the two, the problem that plagues the insurance industry, how to transition to an advisory model, roadblocks along the way and more. Learn how you can step out of a "producer" role and focus on running a bu…

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What do we get out of EQAO? Is it time to replace standardized tests in school? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 55:49

42m ago55:49

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Does the EQAO actually benefit anyone in the education system? How is the current way it's implemented work and can it be tweaked to provide more accurate or simply better results? Guest: Todd White, Ward 5 & 10 Trustee, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board - Do we need to replace standardized testing to better serve students? Are we trying to …

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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 1:07:37

5h ago1:07:37

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This week, The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio welcomes none other than Keanin Loomis to the show. There's a really decent chance that you know his name as he's been involved with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce as well as the opponent of Andrea Horwath in Hamilton's last mayoral election. Now that approximately a year and a half has passe…

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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 40:01

3h ago40:01

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Deepfake ads and videos are not just coming, they're here. How could this change the way politics, among other things, is conducted going forward? Guest: Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch.org and Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Watching an orchestra perform can be a moving experience but what about experiencing an orchestr…

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Should Hamilton be supporting homeless people from other cities? Hamilton International Airport sees some cancelled passenger flights & Why are arena tours underselling? 39:42

8h ago39:42

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Is Hamilton becoming the site for other cities' homeless people? If we have superior supports, does that mean we should be supporting more than just Hamilton's unhoused? Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction - How are cancelled passenger flights out of Hamilton International Airport impacting growth? YHM is a leader…

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Focus on the Relationship, Not the Transaction with Brett Young 45:08

9h ago45:08

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Brett Young, CEO of Erb and Young, joins us to discuss building relationships. A relationship becomes valuable to a client for two primary reasons: trust and access. So how do you build relationships, build your value prop and ultimately build your book of business? Start by building trust and providing access. But then you run into a problem: scal…

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Frayed Relations on City Council, New Documentary about Late Fmr Mayor of Hamilton Bob Morrow. Caitlyn Clark snubbed for Team USA roster. 48:38

7d ago48:38

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John Best joins us to chat about his piece in the bay observer on frayed relations on city council and much more local politics. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - ‘Golden Era: The Legacy of Bob Morrow’ is the new documentary about the late, former mayor of Hamilton, by local filmmaker Scott C. Newman of White Dwarf Pictures. It is s…

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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 1:05:18

3h ago1:05:18

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On Fridays, Scott welcomes one guest for the whole show and today is no different as Teri Pecoskie, regional news editor for The Hamilton Spectator, joins the show to talk about MPs contributing to foreign interference, whether bylaw should rule in favour of "naturalized lawns" over mowing/manicured lawns, UltraBasic airline fees and if the model c…

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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 43:39

12d ago43:39

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The Woodlands Park bathroom rebuild is still baffling all who hear about how much it'll cost and how long it's projected to take before it's back up and running. Why is this the case? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are leaving due to "toxic leadership" according to their top adviser. At what l…

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Rebuild of Hamilton’s fire-damaged Woodlands Park public washroom to finish in 2025 19:15

2d ago19:15

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Some Hamilton city councillors were set aback at a committee meeting when told the million-dollar reconstruction of the torched Woodlands Park public washroom will take more than a year. Public works staffers admitted the end of 2025 forecast is based on a “worst case” scenario. Still, they confirmed visitors to a new spray pad, opening Labour Day …

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What Daily Non-Negotiables Directly Tie to Growth with Cyrus Jaffery 43:50

6d ago43:50

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Cyrus Jaffery, Founder and CEO of Jaffery Insurance, grew up in the captive agency model before breaking out to start his own agency. Cyrus joins Elliot this week to talk about what he learned in that captive environment that's created his approach to growth today. They cover "daily non-negotiables" and how they should directly tie to the growth of…

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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 ... 45:30

14d ago45:30

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What would a modern home economics course look like to you? That's the question being asked as the now-named 'Family Studies' is set to have a revamp come its way. Guest: Lesia Hucal, Family Studies teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School and Vice President of the Ontario Family Studies & Home Economics Educators’ Association - How is …

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Hamilton is on course for a ten-year high in shootings: police 9:30

6d ago9:30

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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 55:32

14d ago55:32

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What's with the rise in gun violence here in Hamilton? What's being done about it? Guest: Superintendent Marty Schulenberg, Hamilton Police Service - There's a massive split in the Canadian population's support for or against universities divesting from Israel and Israeli organizations. Why is this and how does the way we get our information impact…

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Elliot Tepper on Donald Trump Being Found Guilty On All Counts in Hush-Money Trial 9:24

19d ago9:24

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Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in the hush-money trial. What are the wider implications of this and how might it impact the upcoming election? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton UniversityBy Curiouscast

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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! 45:52

9d ago45:52

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Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in the hush-money trial. What are the wider implications of this and how might it impact the upcoming election? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University - In Canada, 16-year-olds are allowed to drive cars but does that mean they should also be allowed to …

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Avsnitt 47: Så lyckas vi befästa elevernas kunskaper i klassrummet - med Kate Jones 42:04

8d ago42:04

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Möt Kate Jones en av de - i ett internationellt perspektiv - allra främsta på hur man befäster kunskaper i klassrummet Kate Jones är Senior Associate for Teaching and Learning vid Evidence Based Education. Hon är en utbildningskonsult som arbetar med skolor runt om i världen. Ambassadör för Winston's Wish - en välgörenhetsorganisation för att hante…

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Will Hamilton look at new taxes for residents? Is Trudeau staying around for selfish reasons? & Remembering Richard Sherman 43:03

15d ago43:03

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Should Hamilton consider other avenues for making money by way of new taxes? Have Councillors looked at delaying their pet projects before introducing these? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - According to a poll, it would appear that almost half of Canadians feel that Justin Trudeau is staying in power for purely selfish reasons. Gu…

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$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 29:17

20d ago29:17

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What does it mean for Ontarians now that the province and the feds have struck a deal worth $357 million? Guest: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Professor & Chair of Public & International Affairs with Dalhousie University - Why does look like a double standard has formed around the treatment of Jews on university campuses when compared with other identifiable …

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Encampments are returning to the forefront, Putting an age limit on social media & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 1:01:02

16d ago1:01:02

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Encampments are returning to the forefront of the public consciousness but unfortunately, it's not for good reasons. How is it that the current solutions don't work for those living in the encampments nor the citizens living near the encampments? Guest: Vito Sgro, Former 2018 Mayoral Candidate - Quebec Premier François Legault has suggested the ide…

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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 ... 1:14:55

24d ago1:14:55

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NFL Chain-Gang Member and Vice President of Fluke Transport Steve Foxcroft joins Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio this week. Among the topics discussed; Is deportation too harsh a sentence for the truck driver who hit the Humbolt Broncos bus? An embarrassing answer on Wheel of Fortune is destined to be the butt of jokes for ye…

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Hamilton's civilian appointees with access to public funds, Are the federal Liberals showing their desperation? & Why do the Blue Jays suck so much? 51:19

22d ago51:19

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How does a lack of transparency influence the way committees with civilian appointees get viewed/trusted? Whether they use public funds responsibly or not, does the perspective the public have make a difference Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - If the federal Liberals are pulling the abortion card this far out from an election, could …

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Avsnitt 46: Learning in relation to Thinking, Challenges and Progress - with James Nottingham 54:37

15d ago54:37

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James Nottingham är konsult, författare och lärare. Han arbetar med skolor och distrikt för att hjälpa till att identifiera sådant som kan göras för att avsevärt förbättra inlärningen för elever från förskoleklass upp t.o.m. gymnasiet Han har skrivit flera böcker och är välkänd för sitt koncept ”Lärandegropen” (”The Learning Pit”), som i det här av…

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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 41:17

16d ago41:17

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We keep hearing that there's a housing crisis going on from every corner of society however the number of homes being built in Hamilton isn't reflecting that at all. In fact, it would appear we've regressed to the numbers seen back in 2018. Why? Guest: Richard Lyall, President of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario - Is there a fair arg…

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Building A Book of Business, Not a Book of Sales with Guffy Wright 39:22

18d ago39:22

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Scaling a business is all about understanding your ideal client. "It's called a book of business, not a book of sales," says Guffy Wright, National Sales Leader at The Mahoney Group. Guffy joined us to discuss how he's using a focus on people and treating his book of business as just that – a business. Learn how he's providing value to clients, def…

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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 1:11:57

22d ago1:11:57

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A first-timer is joining Scott for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio this week! Adam Atkinson will be talking about the FirstOntario Centre renovations, the prospect of humanity living on Mars within 30 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs' new head coach, City Council potentially introducing new taxes on Hamiltonians, the 60th anniversary of …

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Avsnitt 45: Evidens om lärande och så främjar vi metakognition - med Andreas Jemstedt 43:34

21d ago43:34

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Andreas Jemstedt är forskare vid Stockholms Universitet med bakgrund i kognitiv psykologi och specialiserad på evidensbaserat lärande, metakognition, självreglerat lärande och lärande som främjas av teknik. Alla hans specialiteter är ju intressanta för oss i skolan så du kommer kunna få mycket att reflektera kring. Musik: Andreas LidbergKontakt: Fr…

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Hamilton to offer help to clean up garbage from encampments, Divorce is too expensive for Canadians & FirstOntario Centre's major renovations have begun! 39:25

1M ago39:25

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There's no question that when encampments pop up that garbage and litter follows so the City is looking to help residents and businesses with that. Scott speaks with John-Paul Danko from City Hall to dive further into how. Guest: John-Paul Danko, Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton - Divorce rates are falling in Canada but not because we're gettin…

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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 39:24

23d ago39:24

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Pierre Poilievre has made numerous trips to Hamilton, more than expected. Could this be indicative of something larger? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton & political pundit - Though our federal government isn't great at many things there are two things it does amazingly, that's collecting taxes and spending that very same money. Today…

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How to Look Past the Product and Focus on Advice with Mike Brown of Unbreakable Wealth 39:45

25d ago39:45

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In an insurance industry that is so set on selling products, how do you focus on selling your advice and expertise? Mike Brown, founder of Unbreakable Wealth, joins us to discuss the value of being an expert and selling that expertise. He takes a wealth coach's viewpoint to advice, understanding how to ask the right questions and unlocking a client…

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Hamilton's incentives for building downtown, Taking driver's licences away from car thieves & Canada Soccer has their man! 41:58

25d ago41:58

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Does Hamilton need to continue offering incentives for developers to build in the downtown area? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Would taking away the driver's licence of a car thief be enough to deter would-be thieves? If someone is willing to steal a car, would they even care about having a valid licence? Guest: Richard Brennan, F…

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Hamilton's rising unemployment rate, Massive support for banning cellphones in Ontario classrooms & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 53:21

26d ago53:21

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Hamilton's unemployment rate seems to be on the rise. Are we looking at this on too small a scale or are things as bad as that sounds? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Our amazingly divided world has come together and agreed (mostly) on something! That would be the agreement (again, mostly) that cel…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Sandy Shaw: Naming things after people, The current state of politics, Teaching manners to kids & more 1:10:08

29d ago1:10:08

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MPP Sandy Shaw joins Scott for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio to talk about the relationship between social media and politics, naming places/buildings after people, teaching manners to our children, 'reviving' people with AI, the current state of politics and more. Guest: Sandy Shaw, MPP for Hamilton West—Ancas…

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What makes Hamilton International Airport such a big success? & Who should be the Leafs' new head coach? 30:29

30d ago30:29

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Hamilton's airport is a prime example of a massive success but if people aren't using it for transport as much as Pearson, for example, how can that be so? Guest: Cole Horncastle, Executive Managing Director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport - The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired their head coach, Sheldon Keefe. Who should replace him? Gu…

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Avsnitt 44: Från evidens till undervisningspraktik - med Jonas Linderoth 52:52

29d ago52:52

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Jonas Linderoth är professor i pedagogik vid Göteborgs universitet. Hans forskningsintressen ligger mot spel, lärande, undervisning, kognition och perception.I dagens avsnitt medverkar professor Linderoth dock primärt utifrån sina kunskaper och erfarenheter av hantverket i att gå från evidens till undervisningspraktik. Linderoth är när det gäller T…

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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 ... 45:48

1M ago45:48

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Our kids are having a hard time learning math, why? Is it the way the subject is taught? Guest: Monika Ferenczy, Educational Consultant, Horizon Education Consulting - Do we need to revamp Canada's bail system or is our view of it skewed? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney - Hamilton is home to an amazing h…

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New Insurance Producers Need to Overcome These Hurdles with Ryan Garzon 29:35

1M ago29:35

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There are hurdles that new producers in the insurance industry must overcome. Ryan Garzon, Partner at Keyes Coverage Insurance, joins us to discuss those hurdles – and how to get past a short-sighted mindset that holds back so many firms. Learn the benefits of splitting commissions, saying no to certain clients, focusing your time and energy in the…

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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? 45:17

1M ago45:17

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A shooting downtown has shocked Hamiltonians and made Scott wonder why it seems almost like Hamilton's entire image is based around the downtown area. Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - The Toronto Argonauts's starting quarterback, Chad Kelly, has been suspended by the league. CHML's own Rick Zamperin joins the show to help shed light …

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Why is Ontario the angriest province in Canada? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 45:48

1M ago45:48

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Canadians are stereotyped as being kind and polite however it would appear that is anything but the case, especially in Ontario, according to a recent poll. Why are Ontarians so angry? Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer, Pollara Strategic Insights - It seems like every major pro sports team in Toronto is a disappointment but is the problem t…

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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 ... 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

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This week's guest is award-winning journalist Meredith MacLeod who joins Scott for an hour of conversation that's sure to be the brightest in Hamilton (see where we get the name from?). Together they cover the renovations FirstOntario Centre is undergoing, objectivity in journalism, receiving large inheritances from wealthy parents, if protests now…

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2M ago3:02

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Who can step in and turn the federal Liberals around? & How can an area with so many pro teams have so few championship wins? 36:26

1M ago36:26

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If Justin Trudeau stepped down as the leader of the federal Liberals, who could step in to turn things around for the party? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Past President of the Liberal Party of Canada, Lawyer & Host of “The LeDrew Three-Minute Interview” - How is it that this area can have so many different sports teams playing at the professional level i…

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AI is Changing the World. Where Insurance is Seeing an Impact with Aaron Ammar. 41:35

1M ago41:35

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Where are we at in the AI journey in the insurance industry? Aaron Ammar, Co-Founder & CEO at Brightside AI, joins the show to discuss AI's adoption, the right vs. wrong debate, the rapid pace that AI is evolving, efficiencies in your agency, and more. Enjoy the episode! Episode Links: Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com Ellerbrock…

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Hamilton's renaming debacle, Warning labels coming to every cigarette in Canada & The Rolling Stones are back on tour! 43:19

2M ago43:19

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There's always something happening in Hamilton and who better to talk about those things than The Bay Observer's John Best? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Warning labels are going to be placed on each and every cigarette sold in Canada, what kind of impact will this have? Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cance…

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Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms & Sports Talk with Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion, Don Robertson 47:03

1M ago47:03

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Ontario is set to ban cellphones in classrooms, something that many have sought while others detest. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director, People for Education - The Dundas Real McCoys are now back-to-back Allan Cup Champions! Coming off of this win, Don has graced the studio with the Allan Cup to talk about his team's win, what it might take to…

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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 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

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How much is a job worth? Are we pleased with the way Strong Mayor Powers are being used? How effective are body cameras on police officers? Why can't people correctly spell your last name? These questions and more get addressed on this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with guest Mike Nabuurs. Guest: Mike Nabuurs, Host …

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Avsnitt 43: Delaktighet och Fysisk aktivitet för Hälsa och Lärande – med Aron Andersson och Måns Möller Men också Growth Mindset, en massa Djä..ar anamma och en smula humor 44:09

1M ago44:09

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Måns Möller är en av våra främsta komiker i landet, som du säkert stiftat bekantskap med när du besökt en av hans shower eller mött honom i något TV-sammanhang. Men Måns har många strängar på sin lyra och anledningen till att han är en av dagens två gäster är av helt andra skäl. För idag handlar det om hälsa, lärande och delaktighet för våra elever…

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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 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Hamilton, like every city, has pot holes but is there anything we can do about it? Guests: Carolyn Ryall, Director, Transportation, and Mark Priest, District Superintendent - Roadway Maintenance, City of Hamilton - Lots of lessons are coming from the Zameer case, whether for politicians, police, including the Chief, and the public. Guest: Jeff Mani…

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