Scott Thompson Show

In series of tweets sent over the weekend, President Trump accused the previous president, Barack Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. While the FBI is urging the White House to reject these claims, the White House wants to investigate. ALSO; Trump is expected to sign a new travel ban. Guest: Dr. Henry Giroux, Professor of English and Cultural Studies and Global TV Network Chair in Communications at McMaster University.

RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson is set to retire June 30th. In a note to staff, he says that the RCMP has many challenges ahead that include tackling systemic harassment and mental health issues in the workplace. How serious are these issues? Guest: Gary Clement, President and CEO, Clement Advisory Group with 34 years of policing experience and worked in roles such as National Director for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Proceeds of Crime Program.

Tonight at the Casbah, a former wrestler will be performing his comedy show, sharing personal stories from the ring. Photo: Scott Thompson has to decide which Jake The Snake he wants to keep for the show next week. Guest: Jake “The Snake” Roberts, former WWE Wrestler and Comedian.

Hamilton Public Health has warned that fentanyl-laced crack has arrived in Hamilton. Authorities believe that it came here from Toronto and have heard that it’s becoming more widespread. Guest: Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Yesterday, the Wynne government announced their plan for the hydro rates. How will the hydro file play out for the Wynne Liberals? Will this put them back in the public’s good graces by election time? Guest: Dr. Cheryl Collier, Political Science Professor at University of Windsor. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. Why is his recusal needed? And what happens next? Guest: Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. Why is his recusal needed? And what happens next? Guest: Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.

Yesterday, the Wynne government announced their plan for the hydro rates. How will the hydro file play out for the Wynne Liberals? Will this put them back in the public’s good graces by election time? Guest: Dr. Cheryl Collier, Political Science Professor at University of Windsor.

Hamilton Public Helath has warned that fentanyl-laced crack has arrived in Hamilton. Authorities believe that it came here from Toronto and have heard that it’s becoming more widespread. Photo courtesy of: Canadian Press. Guest: Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

The Ontario government announced their plan this morning to reduce hydro bills by an average of 25%. This comes with a price tag of up to $1.4 billion a year in extra costs Guest: Bruce Sharp, Bruce Sharp Energy, Ontario Energy and Greenhouse Gas expert. Yesterday, we received reaction from PC critic Vic Fedeli. How does the NDP feel about the hydro announcement? Guest: Peter Tabuns, MPP (Toronto – Danforth), NDP Energy Critic. What is Hydro One's reaction to the proposed hydro rate cuts? Guest: Ferio Pugliese, Executive Vice President, Customer Care and Corporate Affairs, Hydro One. The Canadian Taxpayer’s federation is slamming the Ontario government’s plan to tackle the rising hydro rates. Why do they feel it’s a bad idea? Guest: Christine Van Geyn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Ontario Director.

What is Hydro One's reaction to the proposed hydro rate cuts?  Guest: Ferio Pugliese, Executive Vice President, Customer Care and Corporate Affairs, Hydro One.

Yesterday, we received reaction from PC critic Vic Fedeli. How does the NDP feel about the hydro announcement? Guest: Peter Tabuns, MPP (Toronto – Danforth), NDP Energy Critic.

The Ontario government announced their plan this morning to reduce hydro bills by an average of 25%. This comes with a price tag of up to $1.4 billion a year in extra costs Guest: Bruce Sharp, Bruce Sharp Energy, Ontario Energy and Greenhouse Gas expert.

The Ontario Energy Minister has asked Ontario’s utility companies to stop winter Hydro disconnections. Hydro One has already announced they would no longer do them. Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario. Donald Trump is saying ghat he’s ready to introduce a brand new executive order on immigration next week. This was one of the many comment made during his press conference yesterday. Details have not been provided. Guest: Emily Gilbert , Associate Professor, University of Toronto’s Geography & Planning. What are Canadian rights when you’re at the border when it comes to your cell phone. Canadian and US customs agents can search your phone, laptop and electronic devices at will, though the Canadian government has not made public its policies. Guest: Robert Currie, Professor of Law; Director, Law & Technology Institute, Dalhousie University. 

The Ontario Energy Minister has asked Ontario’s utility companies to stop winter Hydro disconnections. Hydro One has already announced that they no longer do them. Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

A Cambridge man is spending 90 days and 90 nights outside in the cold. Paul Tavares is looking to raise $10,000 in donations for local homeless shelters. He got the idea after seeing shelters' over-capacity. Paul joins CHML's Scott Thompson Show.

Hamilton City Council has decided to not add a stop at Bay Street for the LRT project. Guest: Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton. With the revelation this week that Trump aides spoke with Russian officials during the campaign, could this mark the beginning of the end for Trump? Guest: John Colarusso, Ph.D.,Professor Anthropology, and Linguistics and Languages. With refugees crossing a river by Manitoba to get into Canada, we have to ask how secure our borders are? Guest: David Hyde. Security Consultant, David Hyde & Associates. What happens when refugees arrive here in Canada? Guest: Chris Collette, Sssociate Canadian immigration Lawyer.

What happens when refugees arrive here in Canada? Guest: Chris Collette, Associate Canadian Immigration Lawyer,

With the revelation this week that Trump aides spoke with Russian officials during the campaign, could this mark the beginning of the end for Trump? Guest: John Colarusso, Ph.D.,Professor Anthropology, and Linguistics and Languages.

Hamilton City Council has decided to not add a stop at Bay Street for the LRT Project.  Guest: Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton.

Phone records and intercepted calls reveal that members of the 2016 Trump campaign and other associates with the now President had contacts with Russian officials in the year leading up to the election. This comes after the National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, stepped down yesterday. Guest: Dr. Anthony Neal, Department of Political Science, Buffalo State College.  The European Parliament has approved the Canada-EU trade today after long debate. What does it mean for Canadians going forward? Guest: Patrick LaBlond, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa. Accused killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer was fired from a nursing home for a ‘medication error’ that put the life of a resident at risk, however she continued to work as a nurse, according to documents. Guest: Jane Meadus, Staff Lawyer and Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly.

Accused killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer was fired from a nursing home for a ‘medication error’ that put the life of a resident at risk, however she continued to work as a nurse, according to documents. Guest: Jane Meadus, Staff Lawyer and Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly.