Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canadian musicians can’t get their visas in time for American tours. How does this affect the Canadian music industry? The LCBO strike is over. Celebration! What is the future of alcohol sales in Ontario? Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in the race, and says she has enough support to secure the Democratic nomination. Will the BOC cut rates tomorrow? Today, the federal government announced more than $97 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 8,669 affordable homes in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions. Would a second Trump presidency be ‘bad’ or ‘terrible’? Two-thirds of Canadians says so. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The 46th President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, announced yesterday that he does not intend to seek re-election. Over the last 24 years, the Annual Member Charity Classic at the Beverly Golf & Country Club has raised greater than $1,400,000 for many worthy organizations in our community. For their 25th year, they are donating all proceeds to Keaton’s House – the first-ever Children’s Hospice being built in Hamilton. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly apparently blunt talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last week, as part of a one-day visit aimed at reopening channels of dialogue after six years of a deep freeze in bilateral relations. The LCBO strike is over, following a last-minute hiccup. Where do the players stand now and what's the political fallout? A knife-wielding Canadian has been killed by Israeli security forces, following an attempted stabbing attack. Guests: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died. We are looking for more insight on how other municipalities address the housing and homelessness crisis, as Hamilton Council is considering altering the current tent encampment protocols. Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff says that our nation as well as the U.S. have five years to prepare for new threats from Russia and China. In The National Post, Rahim Mohamed has been covering the Palestinians who are working to oust Hamas, and have been looking for international help – including from Canadian MPs. What do we know about the global Microsoft outage? We look at Donald Trump’s RNC appearance, and look ahead to what will happen with Joe Biden. The flash floods this week have done damage across our region, and Coote’s Paradise is no exception. What has happened, and what needs to be done? LCBO have a tentative deal, but is the damage already done from the strike or will they win back the public? Guests: Bill Brioux, televisio

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. What are the health care takeaways from the gathering of premiers in Halifax? Writing in the National Post, J.D. Tuccille makes the argument that Washington D.C. has too much power over the United States, and that in such precarious times, the stakes of this election must be lowered to bring the U.S. back from the brink. The 2024 Hamilton Fringe Festival kicked off last night. The Premiers have wrapped up their gathering in Halifax but are they leaving with much accomplished and what's changed? Paralympian McMaster student Puisand Lai will represent Team Canada at the Paralympic Games. Seamus O’Regan is set to step down, according to three sources speaking to Global News. Has the federal government legalization of cannabis been a success? Guests: Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Poli

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: New Leger poll suggests half of Ontarians support the union’s goals in the ongoing LCBO strike. The rumours of tensions between Trudeau government and Chrystia Freeland. Under Trudeau, the civil service in Canada has grown twice as fast as the population. We get into what you should know about insurance claims given the recent flash floods in Ontario. Did you participate in Amazon Prime Day? What to know about this big event for scammers. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger. Paul W. Bennett is the Director of the Schoolhouse Institute, an Adjunct Professor of Education with Saint Mary’s University, and Chair of Research for ED Canada. Muhammad Ali, Vice President with Crestview Strategies. Kate Harrison, Vice Chair of Summa Strategies. Daniel Ivans, RATESDOTCA insurance expert and licensed insurance broker. Heather Exner-Pirot is a senior policy analyst at the Macdonald-Lauri

The provincial premiers have gathered in Halifax to discuss and tackle a swath of issues impacting Canada. One of these issues is Federal spending on NATO defense as Premiers urge the feds to accelerate meeting it's targets. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get into the news of the day, including updates on the auto-theft situation trending down. We get an update on the ground of the RNC in Milwaukee. A luxurious condo for our New York Consul General? How much did that cost? The inflation rate fell in June. Is it time to celebrate? The state of national security – and security for politicians in North America – following the attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Grocery stores will be able to order ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting Thursday and can start selling them immediately. Massive flooding has hit our region. Our own Lisa Polewski was in one of the Burlington neighbourhoods that has seen such dramatic destruction as basements being entirely submerged. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bryan Gast, Vice President, Investigative Services, Équité Association. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the fallout from the attempt on Donald Trumps life, from security lapses, national security concerns, to the state of U.S. politics and how toxic political discourse has fueled violent acts like this. In local news, Hamilton steel company Stelco has a new owner. A few notable celebrity deaths this past weekend. And how Liberal MPs could oust Trudeau as the leader if they wanted to. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Daniel Perry, Senior Consultant, Public Affairs, Hill + Knowlton. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Christopher Dummit, historian of Canadian culture and politics at Trent University. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and politic

What is the state of U.S. politics following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, which resulted in the death of a civilian and the gunman? ALSO: Trump names JD Vance as his pick for running mate. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Need a cry? Or some inspiration? Try Dial-a-Poet, the newest venture from Hamilton arts collective, Monday Press. What are the economic forces and the political forces at play in The Freeland Situation? The Hamilton Food Truck Festival is returning to Gage Park this weekend! Brian Lilley says, in a new piece for the Toronto Sun, that the Science Centre’s decline has made it beyond repair. Biden had no small amount of difficulty at his recent NATO speaking engagement. Calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy “President Putin” and his own Vice President Kamala Harris “Vice-President Trump” might be a bit more than old fashioned Biden gaffes. Whether it is warranted or not, people have begun panic-buying alcohol in Ontario. Canada’s NATO commitments announcement was a dramatic change in course. Are we seeing a pattern repeat in what is taking place with Chrystia Freeland and Trudeau’s cabinet? The Because Beer Festival begins tonight! Guests: Matt Moreland, co-founder

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: How will Ontario’s coffers be affected if alcohol continues to expand further beyond the LCBO? Greece is introducing a six-day work week. Should Canada be next? A local business still feeling the economic fallout from the impact of the pandemic. Ellen DeGeneres says that she is 'done' after her Netflix special. Kentucky Fried Halal Chicken in Ontario. The ruling on the U of T protest encampment sets a precedent that may impact future protests in our province. Is Chrystia Freeland destined to be the next Liberal to take a fall for Justin Trudeau? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University. Barry Cross, Professor of Operations Strategy at Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. Terry Rhodes, co-owner of Penny Pincher Costumes Inc. 529 Concession Street, #2, Hamilton, Ontario. Bill Brioux, television criti

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The LCBO strike may be causing disruptions, but also breeding workarounds like the local companies shipping their alcohol directly, and Premier Ford has dug in on the expansion of alcohol sales. Entrepreneur Jacob Koenig has brought an ice cream tradition back from a trip New Zealand, right here to The Hammer. We discuss the trends in violent crime in Canada with Conservative Shadow Minister for Justice, Frank Caputo. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling showing 54 per cent of Canadians want the federal government to cut spending instead of hiking capital gains taxes to reduce the deficit. How is Canada looking in the eyes of its NATO allies, as the summit gets underway in the U.S.? The speed limit is increasing on several more sections of provincial highways starting July 12. What does this entail, and are the higher speeds safe? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Colin D’Mel

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is happening with the federal Green Party now? Palestinian dissidents who oppose Hamas in Gaza are reportedly pitching members of Canadian parliament on a plan to set up zones within the conflict-ridden territory that will be free from rule by Hamas. Boeing is to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy for misleading FAA regulators before two 737 MAX fatal crashes(2018 & 2019), and could be fined up to $487 Million. How are dentist responding to the current state of the national dental care plan? Maverick distillery in Oakville is providing free next-day shipping for online orders, in order to keep their supply accessible to customers during the LCBO strike. Changes are likely coming to the City of Hamilton’s encampment protocol, after council’s decision to avoided a potential park-by-park battle over bans, by looking at a potential citywide policy. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Poli

At least 36 dead as Russian missile attack on Ukraine strikes a childrens hospital in Kyiv according to Ukraine sources, just as the NATO summit begins in Washington. GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Chrystia Feeland says the ‘vast, vast majority’ of Liberal MPs support JT. The LCBO strike is ongoing, and it could be a long and nasty battle. Trudeau is heading down to the US to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance. Here at home, we’re waiting on a ‘heat event’ set to begin with warnings already being given out. A deadly Russian attack on Ukraine took place, and a Canadian snap election is looking more unlikely. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Muhammad Ali, Vice President with Crestview Strategies. Steven Tufts is a labour geographer in the faculty of environmental and urban change at York University, and author of this piece. Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist with BMO Capital Markets. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Ross Hull, Meteorologist for

Trudeau is heading down to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO alliance, but it might be a colder reunion than he might want. Business leaders warn that Canada risks 'diplomatic isolation' if it fails to meet NATO spending target. Guest: Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Online harms bill is more expensive than you think. Does the federal government need almost 5000 communications employees? How has Canada’s immigration policy is affecting housing affordability? The first LCBO strike in the history of Ontario has begun, marking the closure of government-run liquor stores across the province. The unemployment rate ticks up to 6.4%, and Steve Townsend, Ticats superfan, will be attending his last game before medically ending his life. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Ted McMeekin, Ward 15 Councillor for the City of Hamilton. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Brendan Dunlop, Co-Founder of Canada Soccer Daily, Analyst for TSN Radio and Author of “DeRo: My Life, by Dwayne De Rosario. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Hamilton Police Services will roll out a new bodycam initiative in 2025. What becomes of Harjit Sajjan and Trudeau’s Liberals now? Will Justin Trudeau step down? Leger looked into what Canadians expect from the current Prime Minister of Canada. The eeal estate slump is continuing, and in response, the Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington is absorbed into larger Realtors organization. Bill Custers, a mainstay of Cable 14 has passed at the age of 63. Radley rants about bike safety. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion’; Author of ‘The Right Path.’ Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger. Nicolas von Bredow, CCIM, Broker of Record, President of th

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Should Hamilton look into having a big spot of land dedicated to hosting a sanctioned encampment site? WestJet passengers are finding themselves and their plans up in the air, as cancellations continue even though the mechanic strike ended days ago. How has online journalism changed over the 7 years that The Conversation has been publishing? Is it time for a law that punishes politicians for lying? The Ticats are on a losing streak, and have fired their special teams coach. Harjit Sajjan is being scrutinized for his handling of the Kabul airlift campaign during the Afghanistan evacuation in August, 2021. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Kerry Beal, lead physician of the Shelter Health Network. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with Sinopsis. Scott White, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Conversation’ Canada. Ari Goldkind, Toronto Criminal

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Dave Woodard: What is the greatest failing with Hamilton’s cybersecurity? Hamilton’s Supie program turns 115 years old! The Hamilton Aviary held its final open house over the weekend. What is becoming of the organization and the birds in its care? We look at the City’s approach to homelessness. The Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Ontario investing over $3.6 million to train workers in Hamilton. How will WestJet be impacted by their cancellations? Is the Toronto Pride parade really 'not the place' for a pro-Palestinian protest? Guests: David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security Laura Kerr, Manager, Program Development with the City of Hamilton Emily Downs, Board Director, Friends of the Aviary Tom Cooper, Director of Hamilton's Roundtable on Poverty and Board Member of the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) Paul Pacelli, Host of Connecticut Today on WICC 600 in Bridgeport, CT David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland—Peterbor