Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: On the docket today: Alec Baldwin is set to be charged with involuntary manslaughter for his part in the shooting on the set of Rust. - The Ontario Hospital Association is concerned that bolstering private healthcare in Ontario will lead to professionals being poached from the public system. - Nearly four times a week, a Hamilton youth visits an emergency department for self-harm. - There is a lot of reaction, discussion and debate surrounding Doug Ford’s healthcare announcement earlier this week – and we will be picking up more of it throughout the show – but the big political question is: has he won over the public? - New polling from Nanos sees the federal Conservatives pulling ahead of the Liberals at the start of the new year. - What is happening with NATO and its role in world affairs as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Melissa Biksa, Manager, Ment

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Exciting news off the top - Tesla is eying Ward 7’s CF Lime Ridge Mall to be the home of their largest retail and service centre in Canada. Ward 7 councillor Esther Pauls joins Scott to share more info. We also look to the skies to see a once-in-an-eon event of a green comet last seen by Neanderthals! Dr. Elaina Hyde, director of the Allan Carswell Observatory talks to Scott about seeing it from there. Breaking today - an update from the City of Hamilton on the ongoing response related to the discovery of the Burlington Street sewage spill from November with Nick Winters, director of Hamilton Water. As well Zellers is making a comeback, more on international travel woes, Queen’s Park integrity commission launching investigations into Doug Ford over the greenbelt, new alcohol guidelines, and are the Federal Liberals too left? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Esther Pauls, Ward 7 councillor. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Obse

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Blue Monday here on Hamilton Today, but Scott Thompson is back in the saddle and looking to brighten up your day. First up a celebration of the life of David Onley, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario with Henry Jacek, a colleague of his. Gasoline prices are up, but why? And how green is Canada’s investment in rare Earth metal mining? Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP joins Scott. The biggest story of the day is Premier Ford’s announcement, expanding private delivery of health care in the province. Robin Martin, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Health, gives Scott the details. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health, MPP for Eglington–Lawrence. Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Bro

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has died. We get an update on the St. Catharines fire. We’re joined by a Global News reporter, and Mayor Siscoe later on. A few economics stories coming out of Ontario today, particularly with a Hamilton focus, we get more from Minister of Economics Vic Fedeli. Doug Ford says Ontario will accept Trudeau government’s conditions for new healthcare funding. All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Ed Sanchuk, OPP Constable. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Brittany Rosen, Global News Digital Broadcast Journalist, Video Journalist (ON)-News Gathering. Steve Foxcroft, Fluke Transport / Tri-Foxco USA. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade. Mat Siscoe, Mayor of the city of St. Catharines. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Scott Radley, Host of The S

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The other day, Scott & Co went to a restaurant for a relaxing night out… and they were given a 2 hour time limit. Coming out of the Three Amigos summit… Canada and the United States said Tuesday they expect Canadian Nexus enrolment centres to reopen in the spring alongside a new program allowing U.S.-led interviews to be conducted at Canadian airports. Japan wants Canada’s Liquid Natural Gas. Bill Morneau has weighed in on the trouble with the healthcare system in upcoming book… what does Dr. Shawn Whatley think of Morneau’s take? All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Awnish Srivastava, owner of Unique Restaurant Group. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Barry Choi, Travel & Personal Finance expert. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Dr. Shawn What

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Another sewage leak has been discovered in the city of Hamilton, dating back to 1996. We get an update from the Three Amigos summit from Global News' Kyle Benning. The Halton School Board has agreed to move forward with a “Professionalism Policy” that, among other things, will effectively bring a dress code into place for staff. Damar Hamlin is in better condition and has been transferred to a Buffalo Hospital, and he could be released within 48 hours. How does this incredibly emotional experience impact the players and fans alike? With the awful story of the Nova Scotia woman passing away while waiting at the hospital, we are once again reminded of the consequences of the system being in such disarray. Former Mayor of the City of Hamilton Larry Di Ianni joins us to discuss the latest sewage leak and what it means for city council – and the city in general – now. With the discovery of another sewage leak in the city, we look at what the political impact is going

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada’s first zero-emission concept electric vehicle – developed at Ontario Tech University’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Oshawa – made its global debut at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Tax hikes are on the way in 2023 and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is not pleased. Prince Harry continues to air the Royals’ dirty laundry but are we all just tired of it? Canadians saw gas and oil prices soar to record highs last year. 2023 will not be much different, say experts. Canada has finalized a long-awaited deal to replace its aging fleet of CF-18 fighter jets with 88 of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighters set to begin arriving in the coming years, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday. Brian J. Karem joins us from the U.S. for a look at the Three Amigos summit that is taking place. Former Finance Minister and Liberal MP for Toronto Centre has been opening up about his time with the Trudeau government – leading up to the release of

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What are the prospects of the temporary truce called for by Russian President Vladimir Putin? Galen Weston, the CEO of Loblaws, is getting bashed online (once again.) This time it is over a photograph that was tweeted, showing a package of five chicken breasts priced at $37.03. Sunwing is apologizing for all of the delays and trouble at airports over the holidays… but no compensation? How will China’s newest surge in COVID-19 and the world’s prectautions against it affect Xi Jinping’s government, and our tumultuous relations with the nation? What is going on in the United States today, on January 6, 2023? All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Steven Ellis, Sports journalist, associate editor with The Daily Faceoff. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House

What are the prospects of the temporary truce called for by Russian President Vladimir Putin? GUEST: Aurel Braun, 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: Recently in the Financial Post, Franco Terrazzano wrote of how members of Parliament from all parties – in rare show of unity – want explanations for the expenses racked up by Governor General Mary Simon and her team. Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills is awake and showing “remarkable improvement” following his mid-game cardiac arrest on Monday, which shocked players and fans alike. The housing market in Hamilton and Burlington may be balancing out in 2023. The newest COVID-19 variant to make a big splash is a mutation of Omicron, known as XBB.1.5 – nicknamed “Kraken.” It is gaining attention due to it being possibly the most transmissible version of the virus yet. Dr. Ian Lee joins us to discuss the concerns over a potential lack of support and planning for an influx of immigrants. Bail hearings are scheduled for later this month for four of eight girls facing second-degree murder charges in the death of a Toronto homeless man. All this and more coming up on Ham

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Tesla’s Cybertruck did not get the warm welcome that the company probably was hoping for, but does that mean it is down for the count, or could it end up being a big seller? Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk writes in the National Post that “Putin tried to kill Ukraine and failed. Now he will reap what he has sown.” What will this reaping look like and what's next for the war as the one-year anniversary nears? Nanos polling shows a significant portion of Liberals want Trudeau to step down, and a smaller but still notable group of Conservatives want someone other than Poilievre in charge of their party. Today in Barrie, a private funeral was held for OPP Constable Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala. Meanwhile, south of the border the U.S. speaker of the house chaos continues. Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has confirmed a late December fatal blaze at a Hamilton townhouse, that left four dead, started in a couch on the main floor and that smoke alarms at the home were not wo

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy new year one and all! Today, Scott serves up a review of politics in the year of 2022 and an outlook at the year ahead, from COVID to Hamilton’s sewers, the royal family and everything in between. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert. Larry Di Ianni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Jay McQueen, 900CHML weather reporter. Die-hard Bills fan Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Rene Vandenboom, Professor of Kinesiology at Brock University Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podc

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: 2022 Roundup! We look at this year in SPACE! We look at the world of Music in 2022! What is up with the snowstorm, what will tomorrow bring, and what will Christmas Day be like? What can we do to keep ourselves in the best spirits as we head into the Christmas weekend? Okay… how about just staying in manageable spirits? What were the big stories of 2022 in Canadian politics, and how was our province changed during the last year? Russia invading Ukraine, January 6th in the U.S., major changes in China – how did the international stage transform in 2022? All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Olivia Mackay, President, Children’s Fund. Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote Sch

2022 Roundup: Russia invading Ukraine. January 6th in the U.S., major changes in China - how did the international stage transform in 2022? GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Just a few days more until Christmas, and the mood in CHML is heating up! Scott is pitting the technical producers against the newsroom on who becomes champion of Christmas songs. More on that right off the top. Boxing day has come early, why are retailers so excited to eject their stock early this year? Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Scott for that. Justin Bieber is selling his back catalogue, but isn’t that usually an older artist move? Alan Cross, of the Ongoing History of New Music, sheds a light on this emerging trend for younger artists. A new COVID variant has reared its head; Dr. Isaac Bogoch has more on that. As well, more on urban boundary expansion in Hamilton and the feds have a plan to bar real estate purchases by non-Canadians. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Lee Hill, a research coordin