The Graham Crawford Show is filled with smart, progressive talk from regular panelists, subject matter experts, and personal observations - every week and always focused on issues affecting you and the City of Hamilton. Let’s talk Hamilton.
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Actor Hugh Dancy of the NBC series Hannibal talks about his character, criminal profiler Will Graham. He also gives a glimpse into Season 2, which begins with Will locked in a mental asylum accused of Hannibal Lecter’s crimes, and his boss, Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne), wondering if his protégé is actually a cold-blooded killer.
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The Coop with Kit is an inspiring and thought-provoking podcast where the world’s most recognizable women in entertainment, sports and business candidly delve into their transformative experiences, share personal insights, and recount funny, amusing stories. These extraordinary, badass women over 40 are just hitting their stride, giving The Coop listeners the best advice on how to face this next chapter. The Coop with Kit is hosted by Kit Hoover, whose interviews refined through a quarter-ce ...
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Unapologetic Podcast is a Christian podcast where we don't avoid hard conversations, we aim for them. In each episode we will talk about the contentious, taboo and uncomfortable. If you don’t want to be challenged, these are not the podcasts for you. The 'Grainery Young Adults: Unapologetic Podcast' is produced specifically for adults (16+). The people interviewed express their personal experiences and opinions only, in the hope that the content challenges, encourages and sparks conversation ...
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Heather Graham: Sparkling Clarity, Chosen Tribes & Affirmations That Work
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This magnetic, magical showstopper in Swingers, The Hangover, Boogie Nights, and The Spy Who Shagged Me is in The Coop today. Of course, we are talking about the magnificent Heather Graham. But Heather is more than just this lovable bombshell that you see on screen. Today in The Coop, Heather talks about her challenging upbringing and how she found…
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Leanne Morgan: Dazzling Wit, Drive & Big Girl Panties
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Alright y’all, buckle up because you’re in for a wild and hilarious ride with the one and only Southern comedy queen Leanne Morgan. She’s proof that it’s never too late to hit your stride—after 25 years of grinding in the comedy scene, Leanne has found massive success in her 50s. From her viral Def Leppard and Journey video to her inspiring belief …
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Tracy Anderson: Fitness Renegade, Checklist Liberator & Marriage Proposal Magnet
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Tracy Anderson is bringing balance to The Coop today. For over 25 years, this fitness pioneer and innovator has been transforming the health and wellness landscape with the Tracy Anderson Method, helping her followers reconnect with their bodies—and yes, even enhancing their sex lives along the way. Her holistic approach to health and listening to …
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Jessica Alba: Mother of Innovation, Narrative-Shaping & Finding Calm
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Today we roosted with Jessica Alba — a true force of nature in both Hollywood and business. Jessica’s story isn’t just about her blockbuster hits, her badass female Rambo stunt moves, or her trailblazing success as the youngest Latina to take a company public with The Honest Company; it’s also about rising up from childhood hospital-bound ailments …
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Melissa Etheridge: Walking the Line of Heartbreak, Spiritual Healing & Unstoppable Swagger
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Rock and freaking roll in The Coop! We have none other than the Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artist, Melissa Etheridge. Known as the queen of raspy soulful anthems, passionate activism, fearless openness as a gay woman, and unforgettable live performances, Melissa breaks it all down in The Coop (including revealing that she considered her good…
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Elin Hilderbrand: Nantucket’s Literary Queen, MamaStrong Cancer Survivor & Social Dynamo
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Enjoy a summer treat in The Coop with Elin Hilderbrand, the Queen of the beach read. With 30 bestselling novels, Elin has captivated readers worldwide with her beautifully crafted stories set in her hometown of Nantucket. From The Summer of '69 to The Nantucket Hotel and the thrilling TV adaptation of The Perfect Couple starring Nicole Kidman, Elin…
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Holly Robinson Peete: Hollywood Kiss & Tells, Fierce Advocacy & A Sexy Renewal
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That's right... Holly Robinson Peete in The Coop today! This fiercely talented woman has showcased her acting chops for 40 years in iconic roles for "21 Jump Street," "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," and “The Talk" to name just a few. Holly shares the struggles she and Rodney faced upon their son's autism diagnosis, the glorious outcome of her mama bear …
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Cheryl Hines: Curb Endings, Blazing New Trails & Secret Vices
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Hunker in with us and the incredibly talented and hilarious Cheryl Hines, known for her iconic role on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' Cheryl opens up about her journey through three marriages (including her fictitious one with Larry David), navigating the political spotlight with her husband Bobby Kennedy Jr., and contemplating her next career moves. With…
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Cindy Crawford: Shaping Culture, Adult Kids & The Next Chapter
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When you hear the name, Cindy, there is only one iconic face that comes to mind. Of course, we are talking about Cindy Crawford. And this legend is hunkered in the Coop with us today. We dry-brush off the layers to reveal coveted beauty tips and, most profoundly, the past that made Cindy who she is. Balancing beauty and valedictorian status, shapin…
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Laila Ali: Discovering Freedom & The Art of Saying No
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In this knockout episode of "The Coop with Kit," Kit goes toe-to-toe with former professional boxer and champion Laila Ali. Ali steps into the Coop to discuss her illustrious career, her legendary father Muhammad Ali, and her dynamic life as a mother and wife. She shares her championship mindset, offering tips on how to apply a fighter's mentality …
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Katie Couric: Navigating Grief, 50s Dating & Crushing the Back Nine
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In today’s sunny episode of The Coop, Kit Hoover brings in none other than Katie Couric for a chat bubbling with laughter and sage advice. Whether she’s discussing the rose and thorns in her career, navigating widowhood, or how she’s shaping the future of women's health with her current projects, Katie is a vibrant force of nature. Katie's career r…
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Cat Cora: Breaking Ceilings & Twice-Daily Sex Sessions
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Today in the Coop, we get the ultimate Chef and ceiling-breaker, Cat Cora. From the sizzle of the kitchen to the fireworks in the bedroom, Cat is a culinary dynamo who's breaking boundaries and taking names. As the first female to conquer Iron Chef America and earn a spot in the Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame, she's not just cooking up a storm—she's r…
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Gabby Reece: Consistency, Divorce Papers & Epic Marital Victories
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Welcome to the Coop, where today we're hanging out with none other than the sensational Gabby Reece! She's not just any beach volleyball player—she's a three-time All-American, Olympian, the first female to cut a Nike shoe deal, and a New York Times Best Selling Author. Oh, and did we mention she's smoking hot and graced the covers of Elle, Shape, …
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Jenny McCarthy: Bullies, Beauty & Manifesting Career Magic
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Welcome to the premiere episode of The Coop with Kit! We are kicking this podcast off with a bang as we welcome the fabulous Jenny McCarthy to The Coop. Jenny's journey in the entertainment industry spans three decades, from her bold decision to enhance her assets (new boobs sans anesthesia!) to gracing the pages of Playboy as Miss October and stea…
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The Coop with Kit is an inspiring and thought-provoking podcast where the world’s most recognizable women in entertainment, sports and business candidly dive into their transformative experiences, share personal insights, and recount funny, amusing stories. These extraordinary women over 40 are just hitting their stride, giving The Coop listeners t…
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Episode 11 - IT'S ALL SPIRITUAL with Marinda Barkley
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In this episode we go on location to the farm to hear from Marinda Barkley on spirituality. The recording is rough, but Marinda brings pure gold as she shares from her own experiences and understanding. Is everything spiritual? What are generational curses? Can Christians read Harry Potter, celebrate Halloween or watch scary movies? What other door…
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Episode 10 - CONSTRUCTING FAITH: PART II with John Crawford
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How and why do we need the Bible, church and community and what does that look like? We are back with John Crawford, discussing faith and how to build a strong foundation.By Grainery Young Adults
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Episode 09 - CONSTRUCTING FAITH: PART I with John Crawford
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At some point, we all question our faith, and struggle to reconcile God's plans and purpose in our world. In this episode, we talk with John Crawford about how to navigate these questions and what it means to 'deconstruct' faith. Is it the end of the line for our faith? Can it be done well? Can Christians even ask these questions?…
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Episode 08 - SHAME ON YOU with Angela McPherson
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Why do Christians pass judgement when we are meant to be sharing God’s love and hope? Could it sometimes be our job to point out other people’s sins? If we stay silent, is that the same as condoning someone's actions? In this episode, we are talking with Angela McPherson on the topic of shame. Angela shares openly about her own experiences and how …
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Episode 07 - LEADING LADIES with Rosie Kendall
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For International Women’s Day, we thought we would visit the archives and share our 2021 podcast, with special guest, Rosie Kendall. Rosie sheds some light on what it looks like to lead well, we talk about what God thinks about women calling the shots, and different perspectives on women’s roles in ministry.…
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Episode 06 - AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: PART III with Steve Allen
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In our final instalment of the series, Steve Allen talks: “why and how to read the Bible". If you’ve ever struggled with getting into the Word, or wondered if it’s really all that important, we talk about why we do it, and what our motivations should be. Steve demystifies the scriptures and shares his wisdom and heart as we discuss the Authority of…
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Episode 05 - AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: PART II with Matt Stackhouse & Rod Thompson
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Get your Bibles ready, this episode is packed with gold! We’ve covered what the Bible is, and how it came together but what about all those parts that don’t fit with our world view? I mean, some of it’s hard to explain or defend. Living in a fish, owning slaves, discrimination? Could we get away with just using the parts that fit our social code? W…
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Episode 04 - AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: PART I with Luke Collins
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Most people in the world have heard of the Bible. But what is it, really? A story book, mythology, or is it actually the inspired word of God? If it is, how did we get it, how do we know it’s true and could there be mistakes in it?By Grainery Young Adults
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Episode 03 - DRINKING CULTURE with Tom Graham
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Turning water into wine was Jesus’ first miracle. Talk about a statement! The Bible talks a lot about alcohol, and actually, so does our society. We figured, why not join in the conversation too. So, Grainery Young Adults Pastor Rachel Baker sits down and has a chat with Tom Graham about his journey with alcohol and his thoughts on “drinking cultur…
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Episode 02 - PONDERING PORN with Matt Scholefield
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If we know that pornography is just as prevalent in secular communities, as in Christian communities, what in the world are we doing wrong? Is it time to name and shame? Lose hope? Hide the problem and bury our heads in the sand? It’s obvious we don’t have all the answers, so join us as we ponder porn!…
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Episode 01 - COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANITY with Matt Madigan
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Ever look at another Christian and want to tell them to ‘check their privilege,’ that they are lukewarm and looking a little too comfortable in their day to day? Or maybe, could God be blessing them for their faith and they’ve earned a break to put their feet up? After all, following Christ shouldn’t be a punishment right? ** sips caramel latte at …
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Graham Crawford Show - Leaders, Hate & Hamilton
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A powerful interview with three Hamilton Councillors on the role elected leaders play in combatting hate, racism and bigotry. Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson, Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann and Ward 9 Councillor Brad Clark. ___________________________________________________________________ Host, Graham Crawford Alex Zafer, producer…
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Graham Crawford Show - with Cameron Kroetsch and Lyla Miklos
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In an ongoing series discussing Hate in The Hammer, we feature two very special guests, Cameron Kroetsch and Lyla Miklos discussing the relationship between our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and our civic institutions. Both Cameron and Lyla are active and engaged citizens of Hamilton as well as the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Police, Power, Politics are on the …
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, discussing Cardus
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Listen to Graham's audio op-ed on Cardus. Our City Council is about to vote to enter into negotiations with Cardus on their use of Balfour House, and blocking any other groups from consideration. If you haven't looked at some of the content Cardus publishes on their website, you should. Here's Graham's thoughts on what he found. The Graham Crawford…
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Graham Crawford Show - Second Season Premiere
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After a hiatus, Producer Alex Zafer and Host Graham Crawford introduce the return of the Graham Crawford Show. Have a listen. Enjoy! Podcast produced by Alex Zafer with your host Graham Crawford
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YES we are back after a long hiatus. Please listen to Producer Alex Zafer's preview to the upcoming episodes of The Graham Crawford Show, including his insightful perspectives on standing up to hate in Hamilton. Enjoy.
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Discussing the future of the Discovery Centre
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A special edition of the Cityist. Civic Panel regular, Maureen Wilson, joins Graham to discuss the future of the Discovery Centre on our waterfront. City Council is considering selling this public building and the 8 acres on which it sits to a private developer. We think there are ways to re-imagine the building’s use and keep it in public hands. J…
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Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 13 - Downtown Densification and more
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Our Civic Panel sinks their teeth into 3 very current topics on this edition of the podcast. 1. Downtown Densification - High Anxiety Link from The Hamilton Spectator: "Beasley neighbours back development, but not at any price Hamilton’s new downtown plan makes arbitrary changes without adequate consultation" https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8…
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - CITY LEADERSHIP: Step aside ladies, it's a man's world.
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There was a time when all members of the senior leadership team at the City of Hamilton were men. What was the most recent year that was true? Was it 1990? 2000? 2005? If you picked any of those years, you’d be wrong. The correct answer is 2018. That’s right, the unstoppable City of Hamilton is once again run by men. Next to the City Manager, the m…
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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 14
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On this edition of the Graham Crawford Show we talk with Paul Wilson about the bright neon lights of Hamilton, those that once were and those that still light the night sky. Cultural Heritage is defined as an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, …
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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with Jason Thorne, General Manager of Planning and Economic Development at City Of Hamilton
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We’re very pleased to have Jason Thorne, General Manager of Planning & Economic Development for the City of Hamilton join us for an in-depth, one-on-one discussion about urban design in Hamilton, from how demographics affect planning, to what is excellent urban design, to how the Planning Department contributes to the achievement of our Vision, to …
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On this edition of the Cityist, like many boys and girls throughout Hamilton, I sent Santa a note that began: Dear Santa, I know you’re a pretty busy person, but I’d really appreciate it if you could take a look at my list of 8 Civic Gifts I’d love for you to bring to my town….. Listen to what I asked for from Santa for Hamilton. __________________…
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Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 12 - Driving us Crazy
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"Driving us Crazy" - A very lively discussion from several points of views. Our featured panelists Peter Graefe, Maureen Wilson and Tom Flood discuss with Graham the attitudes around urban design and roads. Do drivers in Hamilton own more than the road? _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graha…
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Graham Crawford Show, Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 13
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Architectural gems on Wentworth sit empty Paul Wilson discusses two boarded up beauties on Wentworth Street South, one a mansion, the other a lovely apartment building. Both in need of some attention. The original link to the Hamilton Spectator article can be found here: https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/7563034-paul-wilson-architectural-gems-o…
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, #HamAzon, Chasing Rainbows
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The City of Hamilton spent half a million dollars on a proposal to Amazon for Hamilton to become the site of its second headquarters for up to 50,000 employees. I hate to be the party pooper, but I think our senior bureaucrats and elected officials need to have a drink of reality. Chasing expensive rainbows is one way to spend our money and our ene…
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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with Mark Richardson Ward Boundary Hearing
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Mark Richardson joins us to talk about his experience challenging the City of Hamilton about their decision to ignore the recommendations of the consultants they hired to redefine the 15 Ward boundaries to create a more balanced distribution of Wards and population. Problem is, when Watson & Associates presented their findings and their recommendat…
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The Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 11 - Melange #2
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After a long summer break The Graham Crawford Show returns with our regular Civic Panel where we discuss a melange of topics. Our featured panelists include Ryan McGreal, Peter Graefe and Maureen Wilson. Pier 8 Design Competition - The Process & the Results Redefining Ward Boundaries - How we got to where we are now Assigning resources (time, money…
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Council Cohesion, The I of the Storm
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Like many others have, I’ve accused Councillors of being tone deaf on these sorts of issues that are completely within their control to remedy. Why is it that they try to ignore us? I have a theory. I think they ignore us for as long as possible because they don’t really want to be seen as reacting to feedback about their own behaviours. You got a …
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Building Magic at the Westdale Theatre
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First of all, a small confession. I’m a member of the Board of Directors of the Westdale Cinema Group, the non-profit organization that has purchased the old Westdale Theatre and that will be restoring it to its 1935 glory. That makes me, and this edition of the Cityist, less than objective. But this project is so exciting that I feel more than com…
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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 12
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We talk to Paul about a column he called: New mayor can’t sit on this throne that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on October 21, 2014.It’s a story about the City of Hamilton’s secret warehouse full of Hamilton artifacts the City has been collecting throughout its history that it doesn’t have the space to put on permanent display. While Paul does…
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Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Lord of The Rings
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Just when you didn’t think it was possible for Councillors to be more tone deaf, they prove us wrong. I’m talking about the recent recommendation by Councillors at a Governance Review Subcommittee to spend $5000 for service rings for themselves. Apparently, rings have been given in the past to Councillors who are either retiring or who have died. N…
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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 11
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This time, we talk to Paul about a column he called: Harmony’s proud, but sad, story to be unveiled that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on September 2, 2014. It’s about the Harmony Apartments at Bay and Barton. If you haven’t been by the building, it’s worth taking a look if you’re in the area. Located on the west side of Bay Street, one buildi…
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Graham Crawford Show - Celebrating our first year
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One year, and tens of thousands of downloads after this adventure began, I sit down with the mastermind of The Graham Crawford Show - Executive Producer Alex Zafer to discuss the original vision for the show, what we’ve accomplished and where we go from here. And we talk about Dave Beatty, the owner of QED Media in Hamilton where we record the how …
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Graham Crawford Show - Interview with cartoonist Graeme MacKay
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I’m joined by an artist and satirist I’ve admired for years. I admire his wit. His artistry. His ability to boil oceans of issues to their essence and to present what he sees in ways that leave us smiling or even, dare I say, LOL’ing. His name is Graeme MacKay and he’s the editorial cartoonist for the Hamilton Spectator. I think you’ll really enjoy…
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Graham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 10
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We talk to Paul about a column he called: Storied House Amid Highrises Has a Future Again. It appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on May 17, 2016. It’s a story about tenacity. In this case, the tenacity of a beautiful house and the tenacity of a dedicated owner. The house was built in 1860, just 7 years after Central School was built on Hunter. Toda…
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