Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is sounding the alarm over a large federal alcohol tax increase that is set to take effect in 100 days. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. today as part of his first foreign trip since Russia invaded in February of 2022. We are expecting a pretty strong storm to hit just in time for Christmas! Everyone who wanted snowfall, you got your wish. How are things looking? An unredacted 2020 national security document alleges that Beijing used an extensive network of community groups to conceal the flow of funds between Chinese officials and Canadian members of an election interference network, all in an effort to advance its own political agenda in the 2019 federal contest. While the Federal Government and Justin Trudeau butt heads with the provincial premiers over healthcare in Canada, we ask, where is the opposition? Let’s dig into the healthcare trouble and the reforms that t

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. today as part of his first foreign trip since Russia invaded in February of 2022. GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Looking for more ideas for winter fun in the coming days? We’ve got one for ya! The Giant Winter Maze is coming to the Ancaster fairgrounds, bringing food trucks, hot chocolate and DJs along with it. With astronauts stranded on the ISS, the Canada Arm was used to search for the source of the coolant leak in the Soyuz capsule. It now seems that the hold has been found. Elon Musk held a poll to see if he should step down as CEO. The majority said yes, and now he is apparently looking to follow through. What the heck is going on at Twitter? Will there be real-world ramifications? Elon Musk held a poll to see if he should step down as CEO. The majority said yes, and now he is apparently looking to follow through. What the heck is going on at Twitter? Will there be real-world ramifications? Ottawa prepares for a second convoy potential. All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Philip Suos, Founder, Managing Director of The Giant Maze Dr. Elaina Hyde, Di

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: With days left until Christmas, we check in with the President of the Children’s Fund and find out how the Christmas Tree of Hope campaign is coming along. As the members of a band die off, how long can a group keep going before it's no longer the same group? It was once a faux pas but nowadays it seems like second-hand presents are the way to go. Russia‘s ambassador to Canada says Ottawa is at the vanguard of an effort to isolate his country, following a series of social-media squabbles and ongoing salvos where each country summons the other’s top diplomat. The House Jan. 6 committee has unveiled a criminal referral for former President Donald Trump, citing evidence that it says merits prosecution by the Justice Department. We get an update on the horrific shooting in Vaughan from Global News' Tracy Tong. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says that the Bank of Canada missed the mark on inflation but expected a turnaround soon. Randall Denley recently wrote i

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The common consensus is that young people don’t care about politics, but that tide seems to have changed, according to a new Leger poll: Young Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about Canada's economic situation compared to a year ago and are more willing to stay in their current jobs than leave. Andrew Enns, Executive VP of Leger Central Canada joins Scott for more on that. House Democrats introduced bill that would bar former U.S. president Donald Trump from office. Meanwhile, the Special Counsel investigation into Trump is moving fast, and some say he could be charged in the first few months of 2023. Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington, shares more on this and Trump’s dwindling poll numbers. Federal employees are being mandated back to work in the physical building, but why is there such a pushback from those public servants and the union? Dr. Ian Lee of the Sprott School of Business shares some insight on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Tod

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The feds and the provinces are playing a game of hot potato as we try to find out where the buck stops with healthcare. Yesterday’s storm came and went and while it is rather ugly out there, Hamilton still got off rather lightly but what is next for this storm? Scott brings on Global News meteorologist Ross Hull for an update. Scott’s kids may vow never to live in the US, because the Senate unanimously approved a measure Wednesday night that would ban federal employees from using TikTok on all government devices, a move made out of security concerns over the app and its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance. Tech journalist Carmi Levy joins Scott to discuss this unprecedented move. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst &

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Justin Trudeau and Jean Yves-Duclos made comments about the state of healthcare… and you can bet Scott has his opinions, that rant off the top. As well, today is the day to fill up your gas tank! By doing so, we can all help children in our community! That’s right, Pioneer’s 3 cent-a-litre day has returned in support of the 900 CHML Children’s Fund. The fund is powered exclusively by the people of Hamilton and the Children’s Fund president Olivia Mackay joins Scott to talk about all the ways you can help, including the 3-cent-a-litre day. How does yesterday’s nuclear fusion discussion affect the energy sector? Dr. Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business and Dan McTeague, Canadians for Affordable Energy discuss with Scott. Scott also has a look at the storm looming over Ontario like the Sword of Damocles with Global News meteorologist Ross Hull. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Olivia Mackay, President, Children’s Fund. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it -- a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun. Scott talks all things nuclear with David Novog, Nuclear Engineering Professor at McMaster University. If you’re looking for a show, look up! The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight, tonight, heading into Wednesday morning. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Astronomist with York University, gives us all the details. Canadian health care is facing a “national crisis” that requires federal action to solve, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says. Dr. Shawn Whatley gives his perspective, and PoliSci professor Peter Graefe digs into the political aspect of the NDP leader speaking out. And Scott asked yesterday in response to a caller, “Isn’t the whole country a green belt?” a member of the Brock Environmental It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: D

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Is the message about how important flu vaccination is this year getting through to everyone or are we facing a period of vaccination fatigue? Scott persues this with bioethicist Dr. Kerry Bowman and with epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan. Downtown Hamilton renovations are still underway, but could we lose more clients before they have wrapped up? Scott speaks with PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group, for more on that. How does the new gun control bill impact First Nations? Scholar Liam Midzain-Gobin has some answers for Scott. Hamilton’s city council wants to be able to call upon MPP’s Skelly and Lumsden before council on Bill 23. MPP Skelly insists that is ludicrous to Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto. Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter, Toronto Star. PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group,

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Friday, why not celebrate and go out for a night at the theatre? Tonight and over this weekend, Theatre Ancaster is staging a unique production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Voortman stage of the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre! Scott spotlights director, Al Croxall. The Biden Administration arranged a prisoner trade with Russia, to return Brittney Griner home to the U.S. in exchange for a man called the “Merchant of Death”. Elliot Tepper joins Scott for more on whether this trade was fair or sets an unfortunate precedent. There is a new Harry & Meghan doc on Netflix but… is the couple reaching a point of oversaturation in the public eye, and is this documentary’s very existence going to push them over the edge? Elissa Freeman, PR expert joins for that. Canadian treasure Celine Dion has been diagnosed with a terrible and rare illness, music publicist Eric Alper gives Scott the lowdown. The RCMP’s radio frequency contract with a Chinese-affiliated company is

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Off the top Scott talks about a great initiative in Hamilton - A clothing drive that helps children and teenagers in Hamilton look spiffy for life events returns next week for the first time in three years. The founder of this boutique joins Scott. ONA members are striking, Scott picks up on that. Tonight the YWCA features a great food drive, Scott speaks with one of the sponsors at Merk Snack Bar. The Conservatives continue to rave about the Trudeau Government’s monetary policy, accusing him of “inflationary waste” and Scott speaks with the shadow minister of finance. The Ford government has finally passed the strong mayors bill to give Toronto and Ottawa mayors the power to bypass certain bylaws related to housing. Alan Hale, reporter at Queen’s Park Today, joins Scott for the lowdown on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Kelly Duffy-Kariam, social worker, founder of the Precious Moments Boutique clothing drive. Leslie Gauthier, H

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What role can/should masking play in this flu season? Should flu vaccines be the higher priority? Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has a temporary masking policy coming on the horizon which students will be able to opt out of. Canada – and other nations around the world – continues to look into the alleged presence of secret “Police Stations” operating on behalf of Xi Jinping’s Chinese Communist Party, as well as the overall issue of foreign interference. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, one of Canada’s most esteemed music collectives, celebrated their 25th anniversary and their 11th studio album earlier this year. Now, coming up on Saturday, December 10, Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and Stephen Fearing will be performing at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Concert Hall. What do we need to know about this flu season and the viruses spread, alongside COVID-19 and its variants, as well as the spike in RSV? All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Thomas Tenka

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71. Billions in ineligible COVID-19 benefits are at risk of going uncollected due to Ottawa’s “lack of rigour,” according to Auditor-General Karen Hogan. As the inquiry into the federal government's decision to use the Emergencies Act during the 'Freedom Convoy' protests nears the finish line, a new survey has found that two in three Canadians say they support, at least to some degree, the invocation of the Act. A Quebec civilian judge has acquitted Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin of sexual assault over an allegation that dates back to 1988. Flu season is upon us and medical practitioners are seeing the results. Are parents getting the right messaging? What do parents need to know about getting their kids – and themselves – a flu shot? It is all coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Elissa Freeman, PR and Po

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Christmas Tree of Hope was lit in Gore Park and 900 CHML was back on the scene this year. How is the Children’s Fund doing, how can people contribute all year round? What is going on with Ontario and the shortage of children’s medication? The G7 has imposed a price cap on Russian Oil. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford marked a Canadian milestone Monday, celebrating the launch of the country’s first full-scale electric vehicle manufacturing plant. Food prices in Canada will continue to escalate in the new year, with grocery costs forecast to rise up to seven per cent in 2023, new research predicts. How effective would Bill C-21 be in its current form and will there be unintended consequences for those who collect historical firearms? We're visited by the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development team to find out what they're doing to help improve Hamilton. Hundreds of people took to the forecourt at Hamilton City Hall on Sunday afterno

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Vancouver got hit with snow last night. How were they affected, and what is the scene today? The Canadian Space Agency, through the Canadian CubeSat Project, is providing professors in post-secondary institutions with an opportunity to engage their students in a real space mission. Prince William’s godmother, who also served as the late Queen Elizabeth’s lady-in-waiting, has stepped down after she made racist and “unacceptable” comments to a Black guest at Buckingham Palace. Former President Trump’s tax troubles carry on. We get the Ontario perspective on the the Liberal government’s new dental care benefit for children, which is now open for applications to get help for their children’s dental costs. We look at housing in Ontario, and the municipal concerns in addition to how this is effecting the coveted Greenbelt. Premier Danielle Smith’s new Sovereignty Within A United Canada act would give her cabinet new powers to rewrite provincial laws without passing le

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The average cost of a Christmas tree is up — like everything else this year — thanks to higher fuel, fertilizer and labour costs, climate change, higher insurance rates and, according to several growers, a continent-wide shortage of trees. Shortly before we went to air, we learned that Christine McVie – singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac – had passed away at the age of 79. How will the Federal Liberals handle the shift in how they address the Government of China? Some have notices that Trudeau may already have begun altering the way he discusses Xi Jinping’s government. What is happening in Alberta with Premier Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act? All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Shirley Brennan, Executive Director, Canadian Christmas Tree Association. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Gillian Hendry, Chair of the Holiday House Tour Committee. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Tim Power

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Quebec is getting a unique deal on a carbon tax from the Federal government. Why is that, and does it make sense? Students from McMaster University will be at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) this week to finalize the preparation of their CubeSat – a type of miniaturized satellite – for launch into space. The purpose of NEUDOSE, the satellite, is to further our understanding of long-term exposure to space radiation. Today is GIVING TUESDAY and we can help raise more donations for the Children’s Fund! How? Olivia McKay joins us to explain. Is Xi Jinping’s government losing its grip on the people of China? Shortages of medications for children have been creeping up on usin recent weeks, and even while steps are being taken to resolve the issues, there are still struggles. DNA tracking websites like Ancestry assist in solving cold cases. All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Taren Ginter, operati