Scott Thompson Show

As worshippers were leaving a mosque in London, a man plowed into the crowd, injuring ten people. Another man has died at the scene but it wasn’t clear if he died from the attack or another issue as he was receiving first aid. What do we know so far? Guest - Jeff Semple, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News London continued… Guest - John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group How are opioids getting into our country? The RCMP Chief Superintenant says that most of the opioid such as fentanyl arrive in packages through the mail and that sellers could be buying them via “The Dark Web”. Guest - Michael Parkinson, Drug Strategy Specialist with the Waterloo Crime Prevention Council opioids continued.. Guest - Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto PoliceOfficer. rossmcleansecurity.com The issue of school closures has been a hot topic in Hamilton and our area. The group People for Education has forecast that around 121 closures can be expected over the next three year

The issue of school closures has been a hot topic in Hamilton and our area. The group People for Education has forecast that around 121 closures can be expected over the next three years. The majority of those closures could be in rural areas. How do these school closures affect the local community? Guest - Diane Ferguson, one of the original members of Ontario Alliance against School Closures

The RCMP Chief Superintenant says that most of the opioid such as fentanyl arrive in packages through the mail and that sellers could be buying them via “The Dark Web”. Guest - Michael Parkinson, Drug Strategy Specialist with the Waterloo Crime Prevention Council

As worshippers were leaving a mosque in London, a man plowed into the crowd, injuring ten people. Another man has died at the scene but it wasn’t clear if he died from the attack or another issue as he was receiving first aid. What do we know so far? Guest - John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group

An appeal has silenced the city’s plans to allow music on patios outside for local bars and restaurants. The city had just recently approved the two year pilot but an appeal to the OMB reversed it. Guest - Herman Turkstra, Turkstra Mazza Associates What is the view of restaurant owners who have patios that were keen on the idea? Guest - Paven Bratch, owner of Radius Russian military officials say that it was looking into whether one of it’s airstrikes has killed the leader of Daesh, Abu Bakr al-Baghdhadi. The military says they struck a meeting of ISIL officials that may have hit the leader on May 28th, though they offered no reason for why the delay in talking about the strike. Guest - John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group Sound of Music is continuing into this weekend. Their headlining act on the TD stage tonight is USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker). Scott chat with them about their career, performing festivals such as Sound of Music and their interesting sound. Guest - Ashle

Sound of Music is continuing into this weekend. Their headlining act on the TD stage tonight is USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker). Scott chat with them about their career, performing festivals such as Sound of Music and their interesting sound. Ash Bucholz, guitarist, vocalist, USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker). Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons, turntablist, USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)

Hamilton’s police chief has chosen not to equip front line officers with naloxone kits, the ones used to assist in overdose situations. The local police union has argued that it would help protect officers. Guest - Clint Twolan. President, Hamilton Police Association

Karim Baratov, the Canadian man accused in the Yahoo hack may not be fighting his extradition to the US. Why would someone not fight extradition? Guest - Jordan Donich, Donich Law https://mydefence.ca/jordan-donich/

An increase in asylum claims could that Canada could see 11 year wait lists for hearings and $2.97 in social supports for claimants, according to a government analysis. The Immigration and Refugee Board is trying to whittle down the backlog but it’s struggling without any new money in the latest budget. Guest - Guidy Mamann (pronounced Giddy Ma’am-ann), Senior Partner, Founder of Mamann, Sandaluk, Kingwell LLP. Immigration Lawyer The special counsel that is overseeing the Russia investigation is talking with senior intelligence officials. One of the things they’re examining is whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice. How could this play out? Could we see obstruction charges against the President? Or is it more complicated than that? Guest - Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Harvard University The jury in the Bill Cosby trial is still deliberating for the fourth day, with no end in site. Some jurors appear in court to be frustrated, given that they’ve been deliberating

The jury in the Bill Cosby trial is still deliberating for the fourth day, with no end in site. Some jurors appear in court to be frustrated, given that they’ve been deliberating for more than 27 hours. Does this case destroy the image Cosby had as “America’s Dad”. Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily

The special counsel that is overseeing the Russia investigation is talking with senior intelligence officials. One of the things they’re examining is whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice. How could this play out? Could we see obstruction charges against the President? Or is it more complicated than that? Guest - Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Harvard University

In the aftermath of the London high-rise fire how can Hamiltonians be prepared for these situations? Guest - Bob Simpson, Fire Prevention Officer, Hamilton Fire Department

Firefighters remain at the scene of a massive fire in England. A group of residents at the building had warned that there was dangerous issues with the building. What is the latest? Guest - Jeff Semple, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News US attorney general Jeff Sessions spoke before a Senate Committee intelligence hearing yesterday. He denied that had had any undisclosed meeting with the Russian ambassador or conversations with any Russian officials. What did we learn from his hearing and what does this do for the Russian investigation? Where do things stand? Guest - Claire Finkelstein, Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania Law School Students at an Ontario Catholic School board will soon be able to opt out of religious courses and programs. A human rights complaint was filed by a student who said she was discriminated against for seeking exemption from classes that focused on religion. How will the settlement affect boards across the province?  We chat wi

Students at an Ontario Catholic School board will soon be able to opt out of religious courses and programs. A human rights complaint was filed by a student who said she was discriminated against for seeking exemption from classes that focused on religion. How will the settlement affect boards across the province?  We chat with the student’s lawyer about where she stood, why it’s discrimination, the way the court’s ruled and it’s impact.   Guest - Paul Champ, Champ & Associates

A group of residents at the building had warned that there was dangerous issues with the building. What is the latest? Guest - Jeff Semple, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News

The Ontario government is offering it’s public servants contract extensions with a 7.5% raise. If this is ratified it could possibly avoid bargaining before the next election. This follows the offering to teachers and education workers of 2 year extensions and 4% raises. Guest - Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU A Pentagon chief says that North Korea is the biggest threat to US security. What about us here in Canada? Should we be concerned? Amidst all of the tension, celebrity Dennis Rodman has headed to North Korea, claiming that he “hopes to do something positive”. Guest - Marius Grinius, former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, North and South Korea, fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute North Korea continued… Guest - Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation An IPSOS poll says that religion in Canada has done more harm than good. What has caused this viewpoint for Canadians? Guest - Gary Direnfeld (Social Worker, www.yoursocialworker.com)

An IPSOS poll says that religion in Canada has done more harm than good. What has caused this viewpoint for Canadians? Guest - Gary Direnfeld (Social Worker, www.yoursocialworker.com)

Jeff Sessions is going to be speaking to Senate today to offer a rebuttal to the testimony that former FBI director James Comey gave last week. What can he say that will refute the Comey claims? Comey said last week that he felt the president was trying to pressure him into dropping the Flynn investigation. Guest - Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s former speech writer

The Ontario government is offering it’s public servants contract extensions with a 7.5% raise. If this is ratified it could possibly avoid bargaining before the next election. This follows the offering to teachers and education workers of 2 year extensions and 4% raises. Guest - Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU

The Conservatives in the UK won the election last week however, they do not have a majority, they have a hung parliament. The opposition Labour party is delighted with their gains. The reigning party however, now has to form a deal with the DUP. Who is the DUP? How could a deal with them affect the political scene? Guest - Jeff Semple, Global News Europe Bureau Chief British politics continued. Guest - Paul Whiteley, Professor from University of Essex Critics of the College of Nurses of Ontario say that they need to be more transparent and active when it comes to series investigations. The day after Elizabeth Wettlaufer pleaded guilty, they announced it was accelerating an investigation into her conduct. However, a growing amount of people are calling for a public inquiry into the attacks on patients. Guest - Jane Meadus, Staff Lawyer and Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly What cities and industries face a real threat when it comes to Automation? About 46% of work done in our countr