The Forum :: A Marketplace for Stories and ideas
The Forum is a marketplace for stories and ideas. Scott Reeves and Norman Kearney explore stories of the arts and sciences, politics, and the economy in the Golden Horseshoe. Learn more about the show.

Today at noon, Astral Radio Hamilton announced that it has changed the programming format of Talk 820 AM to 820 CHAM All Country Hits. Although this change is significant, we are pleased to advise you that our show, The Forum: A Marketplace for Stories and Ideas, will continue to air during its regular timeslot as part of a new Saturday morning line-up.

As you know, The Forum is replaying throughout the months of July and August in preparation for its re-launch on September 4th. We invite you to join us then for new music, special features, and – of course – the community profile. Please note that The Forum will not air this Saturday, July 24th.

We would like to wish the very best to the regular hosts of Talk 820 AM as they move on to new opportunities.

Yours Sincerely,

Scott B. Reeves
Norman M. Kearney

Highlights from Previous shows

Elizabeth May
Leader, Green Party of Canada

"I thought it was fascinating that at a time when the people of Afghanistan are actually in a situation where their local security issues are of immediate concern…there had been the time and the interest [by the Pentagon] to devote resources to figuring out what the mineral resources are in the country."

Nathalie Xian Yi Yan
Owner, Traditional Chinese Medical Centre

"We prescribe a lifestyle by the natural way. The sun rises: you get up in the morning. The sun is in the middle: you work energetically for your whole big job load for that day. When the sun is going down: we say, go to bed at ten o'clock. And my patient says to me, 'I have low blood pressure.' I ask, 'Last night, when did you go to bed?' [They answer,] 'At two o'clock in the morning.' …you go to bed with your natural body rhythm."

Simon Geogehegan
Board Member, Hamilton CarShare

"Car sharing allows you to access a car for small periods of time – could be as little as 30 minutes or 60 minutes, and certainly longer if you want to use it for a full day or days. And it allows you to access that car and pay one fee that will cover everything: maintenance, insurance, gasoline. So, it's very simple, very accessible, and relatively inexpensive."