Scott Thompson Show

Carrie Fisher passed away today at the age of 60. We took a moment to reflect on her passing.  Image courtesy of: CJ Rivera/Getty Images  

A poll by Ipsos says that a majority of Canadians would like ties to the monarchy to be cut once Queen Elizabeth II passes away.   Guest: Jamie Bradley, Atlantic Representative, Citizens for a Canadian Republic

The Berlin attack suspect has been killed by police near Milan, Italy. What is the latest in this story?   Guest: David Harris, Insignis Strategic Group. Terrorism Expert.   President Elect Trumps tweeted comments abruptly calling for the US to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” in regard to nuclear weapons.   Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation.   New Brunswick has signed its own health accord with the federal government which has put the other provinces still debating in a rough spot.   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

New Brunswick has signed its own health accord with the federal government which has put the other provinces still debating in a rough spot.   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

President Elect Trump tweeted comments abruptly calling for the US to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” in regard to nuclear weapons.   Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation.

The Berlin attack suspect has been killed by police near Milan, Italy. What is the latest in this story?   Guest: David Harris, Insignis Strategic Group. Terrorism Expert.

Will Cap and Trade make our natural gas bills go up this year? The cap and trade plan comes into effect next month and the OEB says that the typical residential customer will see a monthly increase of $6.40.   Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance with the University of Guelph.   If ice or snow flies off a car and damages another, is it considered a collision? If it is, who’s responsible – the one who didn’t/couldn’t remove the snow and ice or the one who couldn’t avoid it?   Guest: Constable Claus Wagner, Traffic Specialist with Hamilton Police Service.   Uber has been forced by the DMV to pull it’s autonomous, self driving cars off the road in San Francisco because they were not properly permitted.   Guest: Sunil Johal, Policy Director at the Mowat Centre, School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto.

Uber has been forced by the DMV to pull it’s autonomous, self driving cars off the road in San Francisco because they were not properly permitted.   Guest: Sunil Johal, Policy Director at the Mowat Centre, School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto.

If ice or snow flies off a vehicle and damages another, is it considered a collision? If it is, who’s responsible – the one who didn’t/couldn’t remove the snow and ice or the one who couldn’t avoid?   Guest: Constable Claus Wagner, Traffic Specialist with Hamilton Police Services.

Our natural gas bills are going up in 2017. The cap and trade plan comes into effect next month and the OEB says that the typical residential customer will see a monthly increase of $6.40.   Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Guelph.

On the City of Hamilton’s web page for LRT, there is an FAQ section for all ‘frequently asked’ questions about LRT. Is it adequate enough to satisfy those who are opposed or have more questions for LRT?   Guest: Carol Lazich of Gilbert’s Big and Tall, opponent of LRT. Guest: Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, City of Hamilton.   Tobogganing season is upon us again and four hills will be open for those who want to partake. But what happens if you’re injured while on these hills?   Guest: Brian Simo, Personal Injury Lawyer, Ross and McBride.   A coalition of manufacturers are raising their concerns over the Ontario government’s energy policies. Guest: Jocelyn Bamford, Founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers in Ontario and  Vice President, Automatic Coating Limited.

A coalition of manufacturers are raising their concerns over the Ontario government’s energy policies. Guest: Jocelyn Bamford, Founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers in Ontario and Vice President, Automatic Coating Limited.

Tobogganing season is upon us again and four hills will be open for those who want to partake. But what happens if you’re injured while on these hills?   Guest: Brian Simo, Personal Injury Lawyer, Ross and McBride.

On the City of Hamilton’s web page for LRT, there is an FAQ section for ‘frequently asked’ questions about LRT. Is it enough to satisfy those who are opposed to LRT?   FAQ:  https://www.hamilton.ca/city-initiatives/priority-projects/frequently-asked-lrt-questions   Guest: Carol Lazich of Gilbert’s Big and Tall, opponent of LRT.

Scott Thompson had a chat with Premier Kathleen Wynne about her year, including the big story of the year – hydro rates.   Guest: Kathleen Wynne, Premier for Ontario.   We had open phone lines after our interview with Kathleen Wynne. Are Wynne’s answers satisfying?   CALLERS   Yesterday, a truck drove into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 and injuring nearly 50 others.   Guest: David Hyde. Security Consultant, David Hyde & Associates.    What has been the political reaction been in Germany from this attack?   Guest: Thomas Berger, Associate Professor, International Relations, Boston University. 

Yesterday, a truck drove into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 and injuring nearly 50 others. What do we know so far?   Guest: David Hyde. Security Consultant, David Hyde & Associates.

We had open phone lines after our interview with Kathleen Wynne. Are Wynne’s answers satisfying?

Scott Thompson had a chat with Premier Kathleen Wynne about her year and hydro rates.    Guest: Kathleen Wynne, Premier for Ontario.

Toronto Police are rolling out a pilot project that will test the use of roadside screening devices that will text for drug impaired drivers. The pilot project starts today.   Guest: Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services Media Officer, Toronto Police Traffic.   The federal government is meeting with the provincial health minister to discuss improving the health care system. The finance and health ministers however are squaring off against funding and already today, Quebec’s minister has threatened to walk out of the meetings.   Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.   What is the electoral college? They’re expected to vote in President Elect Donald Trump as president today, while anti-Trump groups are trying one last time to deny him the White House.   Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton University.

What is the electoral college? They’re expected to vote in President Elect Donald Trump as president today, while anti-Trump groups are trying one last time to deny him the White House.   Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University.