Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott is hopeful that the healthcare meeting between the premiers and the Prime Minister goes fruitfully… but he’s keeping his expectations in check. He checks in with Elissa Freeman, PR expert, about the talks and promises. Recently, Professor Genevieve Tellier wrote about how Prime Minister Trudeau seems to be losing control of his caucus, in her weekly column for the French-language newspaper Le Droit. Scott speaks with Genevieve The cost of retirement is rising higher, and further out of reach for many Canadians, so Scott turns to his financial advisors with Fox Group Private Wealth Management for general tips, as well as answering the “whys” involved. .It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa. Jay Llewellyn (B.A., CFP®, CLU) Senior Financial Consultant with Fox Group IG Private Wealth Management. Matthew Light, Associa

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Did you watch the Grammys last night? Scott had a look and he checks in with Eric Alper, publicist and music commentator, to see what history was made. Did you feel that last night? Like a little tickle in the foundation of your house? There was a light earthquake in Buffalo, not too long after Turkey’s massive shockwaves. Structural geology professor, Dr. Alexander Peace talks to Scott about the scale of the shocks which hit Niagara. The balloon that grabbed everyone’s attention as it drifted over Montanna has been shot down, once it drifted into a safe location. Was it primarily for spying? Does China’s story check out? Phil Gurski, former CSIS member and Professor Gordon Houlden give their perspectives with Scott. As the Provincial leaders get ready for their meeting with the Prime Minister tomorrow, we speak with Dr. Shawn Whatley about his recent piece in the National Post expanding on the nuances around private healthcare. Marit Stiles is officially the ne

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The government has withdrawn a controversial amendment to its proposed firearm legislation — one that critics warned could have restricted access to hunting rifles. On a cold – and for some, snowy – day like this, those who can hunker down inside with their Netflix and their YouTubes are likely to do so. But soon there may be changes coming that affect those services and any streaming enjoyers in Canada. What does that all mean for us? Here to join us on Hamilton Today while he is in Hamilton today, is Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh! There is a strange object in the skies over Montana… and yes, it is a large balloon but its origin and purpose are still raising questions. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Sports Shooting Association. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior M

There is a strange object in the skies over Montana… and yes, it is a large balloon but its origin and purpose are still raising questions. Guest: Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today Scott wraps up the Groundhog Day results from across Canada, including a tragic tale from Quebec. Last night, Ward 7 Councillor Esther Pauls pushed to lift the current vaccine policy for city employees that only applies to new hires. She defends her position with Scott. The Official Opposition called on the federal government on Monday to ban research partnerships with Chinese military scientists and issue a ministerial order to advise provinces and Canadian universities to do the same. China will likely play the race card, but isn’t this about our national security? Charles Burton discusses with Scott. A team of researchers working out of McMaster University in Hamilton say they have found a link that shows having a greater number of truly bad experiences as a child can speed up biological aging. They say doctors will have to promote healthy child development and strategize to increase awareness of those experiences. Research associate Dr. Divya Joshi joi

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: Scott is taking a mid-week break and so Scott Radley comes in to save the day! On today’s show Scott talks about the science behind multiple sasquatch sightings and the monster in Loch Ness with Floe Foxon, scientist and data analyst. Ozzy Osbourne has announced he is ending his touring career after so many decades at the age of 74. Alan Cross joins Scott to discuss the ageing rock star. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has denied a municipality’s request to remove a homeless encampment on the basis that doing so – when there is no adequate indoor space – would violate the residents’ Charter rights. Law professor Martha Jackman speaks to the decision. The cold snap coming to Hamilton will affect shelter system tonight. Jennifer Bonner of The HUB Hamilton speaks to Scott about that. More on the “Brantford Bulldogs,” and the rapid decline in Canadian defined-pensions. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Floe Foxon, Scientist an

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ottawa has defined new standards for LTC facilities, but they are not being made mandatory. What gives? Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC founder Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos joins Scott for that. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to take a hard line against the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s demands – namely at 47% increase. Franco Terrezzano of the CTF has more. Almost all doctors in Canada support changes to medical licensing that would make it easier for health workers to see patients anywhere in the country, according to a new survey. CMA president-elect Dr. Kathleen Ross shares the findings of the study and the current climate in the CMA with Scott. Bill Brioux also stops in to reflect on Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley star, who passed at the age of 75. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University, LTC Advocate and Co-Founder

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion has died at the age of 101. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced her passing in a statement early on Sunday morning, calling her the “true definition of a public servant.” With Ukraine receiving advanced western weapons, air defences are being placed on key buildings in Russia's capital. Canada is not the only Western country facing serious challenges when it comes to military recruitment — but the chief of the defence staff says the issues raise concerns about potential threats to democracy. The World Health Organization has announced that, although COVID-19 still represents a crisis in the world, it is nearing an “inflection point” where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths. Parliament is Back! What’s in store for them? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of the City of Mississauga. David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks Commission. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Rad

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A new nuclear reactor is coming to Ontario, and Scott gets all the details from David Novog, Engineering Physics professor at McMaster University. This week saw what is hopefully the final key interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada... for now. The Bank has stated that inflation is set to sharply decline, Scott gets a second opinion from financial consultant Don Fox. As we approach the anniversary of the 2022 Convoy protest in Ottawa, the Nation’s capital prepares... but the House of commons is also preparing for its return on Monday. University of Toronto professor Andrew McDougall joins us. Yesterday, we learned that a Toronto man charged in connection with the 2021 toppling of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in downtown Hamilton is no longer facing a mischief charge. Why? Scott speaks with criminal lawyer Jeff Manishen for more on that. On this annual day of commemoration of the holocaust, Canadians pause to remember the six millions jews who were murdere

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott feels insulted by a comment the Prime Minister made the other day about protesters in Hamilton. Scott also thinks he was insulting Hamilton by talking down to you. Staying local, Hamilton politicians voted in favour of a pair of actions designed to protect the city’s housing supply. On Wednesday, city councillors approved a new vacant homes tax to discourage speculators and hopefully open up empty units for rentals amid a housing crunch. Lou Piriano of the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington calls it communism, On February 7th, Prime Minister Trudeau will join the Premiers to discuss health funding… this stems from the retreat held in Hamilton. Is it cause for optimism? Dr. Shawn Whatley has some nuanced opinions to share with Scott. And of course we welcome back Scott Radley, after his well-earned vacation! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, B

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Federal Liberal retreat continues in Hamilton, and Scott still has his heart set on getting the Prime Minister on the phone! Yesterday Scott found out where Justin is staying in Hamilton, so he gives another call to the hotel! Additionally, he speaks with the Burnt Tongue, where yesterday the Prime Minister and Filomena Tassi dined. Transportation troubles continue – from passports to passengers’ luggage – but it is on the docket for the Liberal’s retreat in Hamilton? Big news for Hamilton and the Ticats: Bo Levi Mitchel has indeed signed with the team. Scott speaks with Rick Zamperin who bolted over to the presser right after his Good Morning Hamilton broadcast ended this morning. Internationally, Poland's prime minister has called on Germany to be "brave" and allow his country to export 14 Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Rick Zamperin, host of Good Morning Hamilton, host of The 5th Quarter. Thom

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We had warning that today may see another hike in the key interest rate from the Bank of Canada, and those warning were warranted, as macroeconomist Eric Kam tells Scott. The snowstorm currently ravaging Southern Ontario looks bad, but how bad could it be? Ross Hull, meteorologist for Global News has more on that. The stars are aligning, it seems, as the Federal Government and the Provinces are getting closer to a new healthcare deal: Prime Minister Trudeau will be joining the Premiers in a meeting next month to move forward in the process. What the hell took so long? Scott wants to know, and he speaks with Tim Power, managing director for Abacus Data. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist. Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs. Tim Powers,

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Prime Minister is in town today for the Liberal retreat, and Scott couldn’t get him for the show. However, Scott won’t stop there, whether by hook or by crook we speak with everyone Trudeau has had contact within the city of Hamilton. Stay tuned for some classic Scott Thompson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tracy MacKinnon, Executive Director of the Locke Street BIA. Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies. Cole Horncastle, Executive Managing Director of John C. Munro airport. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Lisa Polewski, Reporter, 900 CHML. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The first COVID-19 update of 2023 says that we cannot relax just yet, not with the XBB.1.5 variant (nicknamed Kraken) spreading in Canada. Perhaps this is what Scott has? Hazel McCallion – former mayor of Mississauga and a current Greenbelt council chair – endorses Green Belt plans in open letter of support for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Scott wants to know, is anyone listening? On Wednesday, B.C. Premier David Eby and Blueberry River Chief Judy Desjarlais announced what both called a “historic” agreement that, in addition to giving the band a formal role in natural gas projects on its territory, includes $287.5-million in funding. The deal also includes potential revenue sharing from natural gas projects in northeastern B.C., but the First Nation has not released details of those arrangements. Where does this fit into the PM’s green energy plan? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational &