THE OSHOW: CAN ELECTION RID COUNCIL OF SECRETS AND SCANDALS?

"Terrifying" is the word used to describe what renters in Ontario are facing. Individuals and families are plunged into poverty by the skyrocketing rents for residents and businesses. Two brilliant panels share their compelling stories and expertise from Hamilton and Toronto on fixing this out-of-control crisis. WARNING: disturbing content.

Joining Laura are Jessie Golem, Britt Simpson and Rob Kalmar all surviving in a treacherous rental market and in the second half Tom Cooper of Roundtable for Poverty Reduction Mohamad Bsat Hamilton Legal Clinic and Aaron Binder of Better Way Alliance discuss with host Laura Babcock how we got here and some steps that can be taken right now.

As more Old Guard secrets are revealed, our first panel of 2023 asks if Mayor Andrea Horwath and Council have the vision to progress Hamilton. On this fast-paced episode, Urban Planner Mary Lou Tanner and McMaster's Chris Erl also discuss LRT, affordable housing and much more.

As MORE Old Guard secrets and sewer leaks get revealed, our panel asks if the New Council and Mayor Andrea Horwath have the vision and plan needed to make real changes to Hamilton! On this first OShow of 2023, Urban Planner Mary Lou Tanner and Chris Erl of McMaster question the leadership of the Mayor and Council on a host of pressing City issues, including Jamesville, Affordable Housing, HATS Tiny Shelters, LRT and more.

What was the biggest surprise? Scandal? Issue? Who was the best leader? What will be THE issue of 2022?? Join our Politics for some laughs and answers to these questions!

Enjoy Kojo Damptey, Graham Crawford, Robert Pasuta and Margaret Shkimba as they bring their insight and best wishes for the New Year!

With the winter weather coming and the delay on the tiny shelters hats project, our expert panel asks if Council is doing enough to end the homelessness crisis in Hamilton. Don Seymour of Wesley Urban Ministries, Sara Mayo of the Social Planning and Research Council and Tom Cooper of Round Table for Poverty Reduction discuss the emergency, best practices, and solutions. 

From sewer leaks to election mistakes and a lack of transparency on a host of issues, our panellists Joey Coleman and Mary Lou Tanner discuss if the current City Manager is the kind of leader the new council needs to achieve their change agenda.

I-Elect co-founders Graham Crawford and Ryan Moran share the recent results of their research on how aligned the new council is and what priorities they will be focusing on.

Our Environment Panel reacts angrily to the Ford government's betrayal of protecting Greenbelt and Urban Boundary. Dr. Lynda Lukasik of Environment Hamilton, Mark Cripps, formerly of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Don McLean of Save our Streams discuss strategies to RESIST the degradation of farmlands and wetlands and how we must work together to fight Ford's attack on the environment.

The Old Guard has been trounced, and new, primarily progressive councillors take their place in a historic change election in Hamilton. Our expert panel shares a toast and serves up a passionate analysis of all the races. They discuss the failure of legacy media in the election and the pernicious presence of hate in Hamilton.

Dr. Ameil J. Joseph of McMaster, Graham Crawford of IElect, Margaret Shkimba of the Hamilton Spectator and former City Councillor Robert Pasuta

Almost no one thinks the city's longest serving 30+ year incumbent Tom Jackson can beat at the polls, but that's not stopping small businessman Chris Slye from trying so that the City and Ward 6 can move forward on affordable housing, protecting the urban boundary, the climate emergency and many other issues that aren't been addressed effectively. Is the desire for change enough to oust Jackson? Watch and let us know what you think.