Scott Thompson Show

The group Concerned Ontario Doctors has come up with an idea to get the OMA and the province back at the bargaining table and to make the deal better for doctors.   Guest: Dr. Sohail Gandhi, Concerned Ontario Doctors.

Hamilton has seen a steep drop in the number of children in the city of the past two decades, despite a growth in population. Why aren't Millenials having kids in Hamilton?   Guest: Sara Mayo, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton.

The Bosma family has filed a lawsuit against the Ancaster dad’s killers. The suit was filed back in May and the family is claiming damages for both financial and emotional losses.   Guest: Lorne Honickman. Partner, Brauti Thorning Zibarras.   In the States, Mylan, the main company for EpiPens, has jacked up prices 400%. Could this price rate affect parents here? Is Mylan used in Canada?  Are there alternatives?   Guest: Dr. Joseph Greenbaum, Hamilton Allergist, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, Department of Medicine, McMaster University.   Elizabeth May has announced that she will stay on as party leader for the Green party, even though she was dismayed with the party’s vote for BDS sanctions. ALSO: It’s been five years since the passing of Jack Layton. Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

A suicide bomber killed 51 people in Turkey over the weekend. Turkey’s president says that the assailant was associate with Islamic State and was as young as 12. Are they using child soldiers now?   Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group. 

In the States, Mylan, the main company for EpiPens, has jacked up prices 400%. Could this price rate affect parents here? Is Mylan used in Canada?  Are there alternatives?   Guest: Dr. Joseph Greenbaum, Hamilton Allergist, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, Department of Medicine, McMaster University.

The Bosma family has filed a lawsuit against the Ancaster dad’s killers. The suit was filed back in May and the family is claiming damages for both financial and emotional losses.   Guest: Lorne Honickman. Partner, Brauti Thorning Zibarras.

The taxi driver who picked up ISIS sympathizer Aaron driver says he has tried to return to work but cannot due to shock. He plans on filing legal action against police because he says they put his life in jeopardy.   Guest: Terry Duffield, taxi driver during the incident in Strathroy last week.    A 21 year old daredevil has been charged after a video was posted on YouTube showing a man walking across the top of the Burlington Skyway.   Guest: OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt.   What drives people to do insanely dangerous stunts?   Guest: Dr. Daniela Schreier. Clinical Psychologist. drschreier.com.  The ride hailing service Uber says that it will start using self-driving cars on the streets of Pittsburgh in the next few weeks. Is this a wise course of action?   Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV. 

The ride hailing service Uber says that it will start using self-driving cars on the streets of Pittsburgh in the next few weeks. Is this a wise course of action?   Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV. 

A 21 year old daredevil has been charged after a video was posted on YouTube showing a man walking across the top of the Burlington Skyway. What drives people to do insanely dangerous stunts?   Guest: Dr. Daniela Schreier. Clinical Psychologist. drschreier.com. 

The taxi driver who picked up ISIS sympathizer Aaron driver says he has tried to return to work but cannot due to shock. He plans on filing legal action against police because he says they put his life in jeopardy. He tells us what happened the day of the explosion.   Guest: Terry Duffield, taxi driver during the incident in Strathroy last week.

The Scott Thompson Podcast   Yesterday, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale promised to toughen the requirements on terror suspects who are subject to restrictive peace bonds by saying that de-radicalization counselling should be a part of this. However, RCMP documents unsealed yesterday show that they feared that restricting would-be radicals would backfire.   Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science with expertise in Immigration, Terrorism and Diversity Issues in Canada, Carleton University.   With numbers slipping for Trump, the Republican nominee has announced another change up in his campaign leadership. Will this change up fix things for Trump or will it do absolutely nothing?   Guest: Paul Hamilton , Associate Professor of Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science, Brock University. Scott got another phone number for someone running a CRA phone scam. Scott called the number on-air and it was the same responder as last time! Unlike last time, they took the bait!

Scott got a tip for another phone number from someone running a CRA phone scam. Scott called the number on-air and it was the same responder as last time! Unlike last time, they took the bait! Here's what happens when you call a phone scammer and get hooked.

With numbers slipping for Trump, the Republican nominee has announced another change up in his campaign leadership. Will this change up fix things for Trump or will it do absolutely nothing?   Guest: Paul Hamilton, Associate Professor of Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science, Brock University.

ublic Safety Minister Ralph Goodale promised to toughen the requirements on terror suspects who are subject to restrictive peace bonds by saying that deradicalization counselling should be a part of this. How do we deradicalize domestic terrorists? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science with expertise in Immigration, Terrorism and Diversity Issues in Canada, Carleton University.  

Muslim institutions in London, Ontario will not be partaking in funeral arrangements for Aaron Driver, however they are offering support to the man’s family and advice on how to perform a service according to Islamic traditions. The funeral is expected to be held tomorrow.   Guest: Raheel Raza, Muslim Canadian journalist, author, public speaker, media consultant, anti-racism activist, and interfaith discussion leader.   Uber has finally gotten its first regulatory license in Toronto, yet the Toronto Taxi Drivers are still protesting. Is the debate over for Uber? Would other cities follow suit and implement the same rules as Toronto?   Guest: Ela Veresiu, Assistant Professor of Marketing of York University’s Schulich School of Business.   Tragically Hip performed at the First Ontario Centre last night. How did this show compare with previous shows in Hamilton, and others on this tour?   Guest: Graham Rockingham. Music Critic, Hamilton Spec.

Ellen DeGeneres is getting pushback over a tweet of her getting a piggyback ride on Usain Bolt. Is it justified?  Guest: Marc Gordon, marketer, expert, speaker.

How is China’s marketplace different from ours in Canada?   Guest: Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University.

The Tragically Hip performed at the First Ontario Centre last night. How did this show compare with previous shows in Hamilton, and others on this tour?   Guest: Graham Rockingham. Music Critic, Hamilton Spec.

Doctors have rejected a tentative  four year agreement with the Ontario Government.  The OMA says that 63% of its members voted against the deal.   Guest: Kuvinder Gill, Concerned Ontario Doctors.A reaction on the OMA decision from Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.   Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.    The Burlington Skyway reopened yesterday following a police investigation that was resolved successfully. How do police and OPP handle situations such as this?    Guest: OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt.    Skyway continued…   Guest: Oren Amitay, Registered Psychologist and Media Consultant,DocAmitay.com.

The Burlington Skyway reopened yesterday following a police investigation that was resolved successfully. How do police and OPP handle situations such as this? What has been the public reaction to the closure?   Guest: OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt