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Film History - Daily12-25-2024 - on This Moment in Film HistoryOn December 25th, 1962, one of the most beloved and iconic films of all time was released in theaters: "To Kill a Mockingbird." Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, the film adaptation was directed by Robert Mulligan and starred Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a small-town lawyer in Alabama during the Great Depression.The story revolves around Atticus Finch, a widowed father of two young children, Scout and Jem. Atticus is appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Despite facing immense pressure and hostility from the community, Atticus...2024-12-2502 min
AmanpourFocus on SCOTUSToday, the US Supreme Court offered a boost to the Biden administration by backing a federal gun ban for domestic abusers. But all eyes are on some key decisions which are yet to be released. These include whether former President Trump is protected from prosecution for actions taken while he was president, whether the prosecution of January 6th rioters via an obstruction statute is lawful, and if a restrictive Idaho abortion ban, which is preventing some patients from getting treatment, can continue. Jessica Roth, Professor of Law at the Cardozo Law School, and Steven Mazie, the Supreme Court Correspondent f...2024-06-2158 min
Columbia Energy ExchangeSummer Outlook: What to Make of Extreme Weather Predictions In the next few months, heat waves, droughts, thunderstorms, and hurricanes will wreak havoc on regions around the world. Climate scientists say these events are becoming more extreme and dangerous thanks in part to the changing climate. For example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for the 2024 hurricane season, which just started June 1, anticipates an exceptionally high number of storms this year. So, why are extreme weather events worsening? How is climate change contributing to this development? And what measures are being taken to adapt to this new reality? This week host B...2024-06-1150 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonA Total Eclipse of the Hamilton Today Podcast!We are in the Path of Totality! Join Scott as we sneak onto the roof and enjoy a prime viewing spot of today's total solar eclipse over Hamilton. Get the scoop on what it was like to be at Tim Horton's Field, with CHML Reporter Lisa Polewski. Take a jaunt over to Ft. Erie, where the eclipse lasted longest, with CHML Reporter Ken Mann. Then hop back inside as we discuss the eclipse further with professors, astronomers, and Mayor Andrea Horwath. We also look at the Jays home opener tonight, the reinstatement of paper bags at the LCBO, and...2024-04-091h 16
Broken LawEpisode 119: Can the Law Keep Up with Climate Science?This summer has seen no shortage of extreme weather events, bringing more attention to climate change. For the legal community, it's highlighted the question, can the law keep up with climate science? Elizabeth Binczik speaks with Michael Burger about climate change litigation and how courts are handling this growing field. They discuss the recent victory by youth litigants in a climate case against the state of Montana. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Elizabeth Binczik, Director of Policy and Program for Economic Justice Guest: Michael Burger, Executive Director, Sabin Center f...2023-08-2939 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonConservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is coming to Hamilton tomorrow. Let's talk to him!The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley:Scott Radley ushers you into the weekend today as Scott Thompson gets some R&R. The Hagersville Catch the Ace jackpot has continued to break it’s own record and for the March 9th draw will see a guaranteed $800,000 for the winner. Scott isn’t much of a gambler, but this sounds rather doable. Tanya Ribbink, Hagersville Lions Club joins the show. With another batch of winter weather predicted for today, Scott chats with the Tik Tok sensation who tracks the weather with his bees. Lee Moore, TheAngryBeekeeper shares his secr...2023-03-041h 16
Climate ConversationsWorkshop/webinar: Soccer in a Warming World - special guest, Samantha MewisThe challenge of playing soccer in a warmer world is being explored, considered and studied by the Columbia Climate School and a special guest at a recent workshop/webinar was the champion American female soccer player, Samantha Mewis (pictured).
She talked about what it was like to play such a physically demanding sport in a warmer world, the demands the increasing temperatures put on players and what techniques were being used to counter this dilemma.
Delivering the keynote address was Lamont Associate Research Professor and climate scientist at Columbia University, Radley Horton, who currently researches...2022-11-1945 min
StarTalk RadioHeat Stroke with Bud Cooper and Radley HortonHow do you prevent a heat stroke? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about stopping heat illness deaths and the challenges of increasing heat waves with kinesiologist, Bud Cooper, and climate scientist, Radley Horton.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/heat-stroke-with-bud-cooper-and-radley-horton/Thanks to our Patrons Zammo Taylor, Bill wessale, Korey B Helms, Kevin Browning, and Justin for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: James St. John, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Subscribe to Si...2022-09-2359 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonShould the Queen's funeral be a holiday?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Scott continues coverage of tragedies happening in southern Ontario. First yesterday wrought the death of Toronto Police Cst. Andrew Hong, shot to death in a Tim Horton’s, and today brings Travis Gillespie’s death by car crash. Catherine McDonald of Global News joins Scott for that. We also have a look at the controversial long term care bill passed by the Ford government today with Colin D’Mello. Scott also has a look at Global News’ David Akin’s “heckling” of Pierre Poilievre at his conference the other day. Scott also con...2022-09-151h 18Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe shooting in Mississauga leaves more questions than answersThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Following the cabinet retreat, the Federal Liberals have promised to tackle the affordability crisis in Canada. Are they enough? You know that Scott has opinions, as does the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation, Franco Terrazzano who joins the show. Is now the time to book your vacation? Travel expert Barry Choi weighs in. We are still looking into the death of Cst. Andrew Hong in Mississauga yesterday, the police officer shot in a Tim Horton’s. More on the Queen with Elissa Freeman. It is all coming up on...2022-09-141h 15Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanada's hydrogen deal with Germany is not the solution we need right nowThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:A new collection to showcase Hamilton’s growing film industry is going to be unveiled at Supercrawl. Max Francis of True Hamiltonian speaks with Scott about what to expect. Bizarrely, Tim Horton’s is giving flatbread pizza a shot. Is this a gamble that could work out? Retail analyst Bruce Winder has thoughts on that. New photos of Jupiter, covered with Astronomer Paul Delaney. Healthcare gets a focus, especially after the meeting of the Premiers of the Maritimes and Doug Ford focused on healthcare. Dr. Shawn Whatley has an extended chat...2022-08-241h 05
Woman in RevoltTeen Favorites: 'Tender Mercies'"Tender Mercies" (1983) is about a former successful musician named Mac Sledge (Robert Duvall) who lost everything good in his life due to alcohol. When the film opens, he and a friend are staying in a motel, getting drunk and fighting while the proprietor, Rosa Lee (Tess Harper), and her young son, Carl (known as Sonny, played by Allan Hubbard), watch from their porch. When the friend skips out before paying the bill the next day, Mac offers to work for Rosa Lee in order to compensate for the room. She agrees, but tells him that he can’t drink wh...2022-08-031h 07
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe Arkells Rally lit up the Hammer, Cdns more civil than we think, Roe v Wade's effects in Canada and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
The Hammer was on fire this weekend from the Arkells Rally at Tim Horton’s Field downtown! It was a big one and CHML’s own Diana Weeks saw the whole show, technical producer Will Webber also had a view of the proceedings and Scott brings both on to share their experiences. Protests have erupted in the U.S. and in Canada, following last week’s overturn of the historic Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States. Is Canada safe from the blow back? How far can Am...2022-06-281h 14
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsJohn Kiriakou on the War on Alternative MediaScott is joined by CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou to discuss the recent uptick in deplatforming efforts against alternative media sites like Consortium News and MintPress News. They discuss the hold that the Intelligence Community has over establishment national security “journalists.” The example of Ken Dilanian comes up, the journalist who reported on the CIA, but who sent every draft to the CIA for approval before even sending it to his own editor. Meanwhile, alternative websites like The Grayzone, Consortium News, MintPress News and Antiwar.com get no access and are quickly labeled as unstable conspiracy theorists. Recently, the deplatforming atte...2022-05-0843 min
Bridging the Carbon GapWhen do rising temperatures pose a risk to us? Climate scientist Radley Horton on how extreme heat and humidity can combine to threaten human health [Season 1, Episode 2]In this episode, we speak to Dr. Radley Horton of Columbia University about the danger of high wet bulb temperatures, which happen when heat waves and high humidity combine . We go into the impact of rising temperatures on different geographical locations, and how increasing temperatures can impact people living in certain parts of the world. In addition, we touch on the problem that wealthy countries who contribute the most to environmental problems often have means to protect against the consequences. Thank you for listening to Bridging the Carbon Gap!Send us a text2022-04-1421 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonChina begged by Russia, the Hammer celebrates hockey, the Conservative race continues and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
U.S. Intelligence says that Russia requested military aid from China. What may motivate China behind the scenes in their response? Elliot Tepper has his great insight for Scott as always. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is speaking to Canadian Parliament tomorrow, so where does this lead us? What is the implication of speaking directly to those in power? Geneviève Tellier of the University of Ottawa joins Scott for that. It is a great week in Hamilton for hockey, the Hammer looked great during the Heritage Classic game and today, b...2022-03-151h 10
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick ZamperinCountries level sanctions against Russia, Ont. scraps license plate sticker, Canadians alter food-buying habits, 4 in 10 parent’s help children buy homes, Math Anxiety & Bulldogs hosting an outdoor game!The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Guest Host Scott Radley:
Russia & Ukraine: The US and Canada have levelled sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine.
GUEST: David Carment, Professor, The Norman Patterson School of International Affairs. Carleton University
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Ontario will be scrapping license sticker fees for vehicles and offering refunds for those who purchase some over the past two years.
GUEST: Jay Goldberg, CTF Ontario Director
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An Angus Reid poll shows that four out of five Canadians have altered their food buying habits due to...2022-02-2344 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonQuestions surround repairs to Tim Hortons Field, Cannabis community's concern over legalization & Renaming sports teamsThe Scott Thompson Show – with Scott Radley filling in for Scott Thompson
Hamilton City council is waiting 30 days to make a decision regarding what to do about repairs to Tim Horton’s Field.
Guest: Rob Gatto, Manager of Sports & Entertainment Facilities, City of Hamilton
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A cannabis publication raised the question of whether Canada legalized cannabis before doing its research. Are Canadian users essentially guinea pigs in a giant experiment?
Guest: James MacKillop, Chair in addictions research, Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, Co-Director of the Mich...2020-07-0749 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseSCOTUS Rulings, Trusting In Democracy, Saharan Dust CloudSupreme Court’s Unusual Term Winds Down With Disappointment for Conservatives (0:30)Guest: Kimberly Robinson, Supreme Court Reporter, Bloomberg LawThe US Supreme Court struck down a restrictive abortion law in Louisiana this week, despite the fact that conservative justices outnumber liberals. The swing vote in this case was Chief Justice John Roberts, who was appointed by George W. Bush, but in three of the Supreme Court’s most consequential cases this session, has voted with the court’s liberals. Virus Detection Network (17:11)Guest: Pardis Sabeti, PhD, Professor at the Center for Systems Biology and Department of Orga...2020-06-301h 44
Top of Mind with Julie RoseSCOTUS Rulings, Trusting In Democracy, Saharan Dust CloudKimberly Robinson of Bloomberg Law on the SCOTUS rulings. Pardis Sabeti of Harvard Univ on a virus detection network. Danielle Allen of Harvard Univ on American democracy in the 21st century. Thomas Gill of the Univ of Texas at El Paso on the Saharan dust cloud. Radley Horton of Columbia Univ on superheat events. Scott Freeman of the Univ of Washington on chemistry bottleneck.2020-06-301h 44
American Shoreline Podcast NetworkAmerican Shoreline Podcast Presents the Best of 2019: Part 2Come along with Peter and Tyler as they celebrate some of the best moments from the past year on the America Shoreline Podcast. Here is Part 2 of our Best of 2019:
1. Revolutionary Naval Historian Dr. Bill Fowler (0:1:10)
2. At What Point Managed Retreat with Radley Horton (0:9:15)
3. Dutch Solutions on the American Shoreline with Kiah Collier (0:17:14)
4. The Arithmetic of Coastal Retreat with Rob Young (0:27:40)
5. Right Whales v. Lobstermen: NOAA Responds to Lobstermen Leaving Right Whale Recovery Team (0:41:07)
6. Patrice McCarron, Maine Lobstermen's Association, Responds to NOAA's Right Whale Rules. The Age o...2019-12-301h 23
American Shoreline Podcast NetworkAt What Point Managed Retreat with Radley HortonPeter and Tyler welcome Radley Horton to the show. Radley was the co-chair of the At What Point Managed Retreat? Resilience Building in the Coastal Zone Conference at Columbia University that took place in June and discusses how the conference was received and what some of the take-aways are.
Radley Horton is a Lamont Associate Research Professor at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. His research focuses on climate extremes, tail risks, climate impacts, and adaptation. Radley was a Convening Lead Author for the Third National Climate Assessment. He currently Co-Chairs Columbia’s Adaptation Initiative, and is Princ...2019-07-0844 min
Scott Radley ShowBonus Segment - Scott's 2015 Interview with Ron JoyceIn 2015 Scott Radley spoke with co-founder of Tim Horton’s Ron Joyce about the early days of the business and what it has become. We replayed the 2015 interview in honour of Ron’s legacy. For more, check out the Scott Radley Show Podcast with guest Jay McQueen, subscribe to the Scott Radley Show Podcast wherever you find your favourite podcast.
Guest: Ron Joyce, cofounder of Tim Horton’s2019-02-0219 min
StarTalk All-StarsClimate Change MashupThe StarTalk All-Stars investigate climate change, featuring hosts Bill Nye, David Grinspoon, Seth Shostak, and Natalia Reagan; co-hosts Chuck Nice, Eugene Mirman, and Tim Alexander; and guests Radley Horton, Andrew Revkin, Todd Disotell, Ian Tattersall, and Ken Caldeira.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/climate-change-mashup/Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstarsSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsApple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsGo...2017-12-2649 min
StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries - Climate ChangeBill Nye is back to lead the fight against climate change and answer questions about the future of climate science. He’s joined by Columbia University climate scientist Dr. Radley Horton, and comic co-host Chuck Nice.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/cosmic-queries-climate-change/
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.2017-10-2148 min
Economy – PBS NewsHourAfter Harvey and Irma, what’s the future of flood insurance?Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: This hurricane season has seen one devastating storm after another. Harvey, Irma and now Maria have left communities in ruin in their wake and put a spotlight on the problems plaguing the U.S.’ National Flood Insurance Program.
That’s the subject Paul Solman tackles on our weekly economics series, Making Sense.
LENI SHUCHTER, Pequannock, New Jersey Homeowner: And, in 1984, that’s the roof we were taken off of.
PAUL SOLMAN: You went up onto this roof?
LENI SHUCHTER...2017-09-2210 minClimate Change – PBS NewsHourDid climate change make recent extreme storms worse?Watch Video | Listen to the AudioMILES O’BRIEN: And the Associated Press now confirms that the death toll from Harvey has risen to 12.
But as we focus on Texas and Louisiana, nature is also taking a devastating toll elsewhere. Heavy monsoons are paralyzing Mumbai, India, right now. More than 1,200 people have died so far.
Connecting the dots between a global warming and extreme weather is not a simple job for science.
That is the topic of our Leading Edge segment this week.
Scientists are loathe to ge...2017-08-3106 minClimate Change – PBS NewsHourWhy planes can’t fly when it’s too hot, and other ways our civilization can’t take the heatWatch Video | Listen to the AudioHARI SREENIVASAN: Now let’s turn to the extreme heat wave baking the West and Southwest parts of the country.
Temperatures are well above the 100-degree mark. In California, it was 127 degrees yesterday in Death Valley, 122 in Palm Springs. In Phoenix, the temperature is expected to top out at 118 degrees today. In fact, it’s been so hot there, more than 40 flights were canceled or delayed because some planes can’t safely lift off in that heat.
A new analysis published in the journal “Nature...2017-06-2206 min
StarTalk RadioThe Science of Climate and Weather, with Kathy SullivanNeil Tyson explores the challenge of predicting weather and understanding climate, with ex-NOAA admin. Kathy Sullivan, co-host Scott Adsit, climate scientist Radley Horton, meteorologist Nick Gregory, paleoclimatologist Linda Sohl, astrobiologist David Grinspoon, Bill Nye.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.2017-06-1749 min
StarTalk All-StarsCombating Climate Change, with Bill Nye#LMASA – Let's Make America Smart Again! Bill Nye is back in the StarTalk All-Stars hosting seat to lead the fight against climate change and discuss the future of climate science. He’s joined by Columbia University climate scientist Dr. Radley Horton, and comic co-host Chuck Nice.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsiTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsTuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I2nz5b...2017-04-1948 min