Scott Thompson Show

The Ontario Energy Board has announced for the first time since 2008 that hydro rates will not be going up in November. Also; power companies are being told to bill customers monthly, which will cost $10 Million.   Guest: Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant.  

We took another look at the US Presidential Debate, this time from a PR angle. How will the debate reflect on Trump and Clinton? Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR  Daily 

Last night's debate was another barnburner. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off on the debate stage for the last time in Nevada. Trump had his strongest performance yet and pushed Hillary on a lot of key issues. However; Trump caused a lot of stir by stating that he may not honour the results of the election and called Hillary a "nasty woman."    Guest: James Campbell, Distinguished Professor in Department of Political Science at the University of Buffalo.

Dellen Millard cannot inherit his father’s estate due to the upcoming trial for his murder, however the money to fund his defence may come from the estate. How does this work and what would it mean for the Bosmas? Guest: Alex Pierson, Reporter that covered the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML. Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP. A year ago today, Justin Trudeau was chosen as Canada’s prime minister. With one year under his belt, how has his government dealt with the country’s big issues and how has Trudeau performed? Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Tonight is the final debate for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. What do both sides to be prepared for for tonight? Guest: Blayne Haggart, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, Brock University 

The final debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is tonight. What can we expect? Guest: Blayne Haggart, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, Brock University 

A year ago today, Justin Trudeau was chosen as Canada’s prime minister. With one year under his belt, how has his government dealt with the country’s big issues and how has Trudeau performed?   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Dellen Millard cannot inherit his father’s estate due to the upcoming trial for his murder, however the money to fund his defence may come from the estate. How does this work and what would it mean for the Bosmas?Guest: Alex Pierson, Reporter that covered the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML.

Opposition members of parliament argue that the $25 million dollar cost to the stalled wind turbine project could be just a starting price and that the taxpayers cost could increase? Is this a possibility? Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario. Kathleen Wynne has said that her privatization czar is looking into ways to improve eHealth Ontario, not to sell off electronic health records. Guest: Catherine Fife, NDP MPP for Kitchener-Waterloo and NDP Critic for Finance and Treasury Board. Donald Trump during the duration of his campaign attacks anyone who opposes him (such as the women coming forward, his opponent, etc). Some experts fear that he may be a threat to global democracy. Are his words and actions representative of that or are they just hurting his campaign? Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.

Donald Trump during the duration of his campaign has used ugly and intense attacks on anyone who opposes him (such as the women coming forward, his opponent, etc). Some experts fear that he may be a threat to global democracy. Are his words and actions representative of that or are they just hurting his campaign?   Guest: Michael Taube,  Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.

Kathleen Wynne has said that her privatization czar is looking into ways to improve eHealth Ontario, not to sell off electronic health records.   Guest: Catherine Fife, NDP MPP for Kitchener-Waterloo and NDP Critic for Finance and Treasury Board.

Opposition members of parliament argue that the $25 million dollar cost to the stalled wind turbine project could be just a starting price and that the taxpayers cost could increase? Is this a possibility?   Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

A hearing is taking place at 1:00pm in an Ontario court to consider an application to stop Cleveland from wearing their jerseys in Toronto as they are considered “offensive”. Guest: Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Columnist, Hamilton Spec. Guest: Michael Swinwood, Lawyer with International Human Rights Association of American Minorities. Ontario has proposed a two year hold on the creation or expansion of bottled water plants as the government moves to strengthen rules around water taking permits, but does it do enough to protect water sources?   Guest: Mike Nagy, Board Chair, Wellington Water Watchers.   Iraq forces with assistance from the US led coalition launched an offensive on Monday to drive ISIS out of Mosul, the last major stronghold the militant group has.   Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group.    Over the weekend, Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed the election is absolutely rigged by “dishonest media” and at “many polling stations”. Guest: Mi

Over the weekend, Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed the election is absolutely rigged by “dishonest media” and at “many polling stations”.   Guest: Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative Political Pundit. 

Iraq forces with assistance from the US led coalition launched an offensive on Monday to drive ISIS out of Mosul, the last major stronghold the militant group has.   Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group. 

A hearing is taking place at 1:00pm in an Ontario court to consider an application to stop Cleveland from wearing their jerseys in Toronto as they are considered “offensive”. Guest: Michael Swinwood, lawyer with International Human Rights Association of American Minorities.

Is the LRT referendum a dead issue? Or does debating it back and forth make the city look bad? According to a leading municipal law expert, two thirds of council would have to vote in favour of a referendum. Andrew Sancton, Professor in the Department of Political Science, Western University. Expert in  urban politics and local government   Rumors have been swirling that the Canadian government may impose a new tax on Canadian internet access.   David Christopher, Communications Manager with OpenMedia, an advocacy group for telecom consumers   Do outsiders stand a chance in politics now that we have seen what Trump has done in regards to the US election? Do people like Kevin O Leary stand a chance? ALSO: Lisa Raitt has stepped down as finance critic, could this be a move to a Conservative party leadership bid?   Dr. Anna Esselment, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of  Waterloo

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs were excited after rookie player Auston Matthews made history by scoring four goals in his NHL debut. Also: The Ontario Human Rights Commissioner wants reporters to not use the full name of Cleveland’s baseball team. Guest: Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show." Columnist, Hamilton Spec. A change in rules for auto insurance took effect the day an Ontario man suffered injuries in a crash that left his family near bankruptcy. What changes were made and what can be done to help this family insurance wise? Guest: Pete Karageorgos, Director, Consumer & Industry Relations, Insurance Bureau of Canada. The National Coalition against Contraband Tobacco is in town to meet with businesses and decision makers to discuss the challenges of illegal cigarettes. In Ontario, 1 in 3 cigarettes are illegal. Guest: Gary Grant, Spokesperson for the National Coalition against Contraband Tobacco.

The National Coalition against Contraband Tobacco is in town to meet with businesses and decision makers to discuss the challenges of illegal cigarettes. In Ontario, 1 in 3 cigarettes are illegal.   Guest: Gary Grant, Spokesperson for the National Coalition against Contraband Tobacco.

A change in rules for auto insurance took effect the day an Ontario man suffered injuries in a crash that left his family near bankruptcy. What changes were made and what can be done to help this family insurance wise?   Guest: Pete Karageorgos,  Director, Consumer & Industry RelationsInsurance Bureau of Canada.

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs were excited after rookie player Auston Matthews made history by scoring four goals in his NHL debut. Guest: Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show." Columnist, Hamilton Spec.