Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift Thursday. A SpaceX rocket soared into orbit from Florida on Wednesday carrying the next long-term International Space Station crew, with a Russian cosmonaut, two Americans and a Japanese astronaut flying together in a demonstration of U.S.-Russian teamwork in space despite tensions due to the war in Ukraine. Hotel prices will likely be going through the roof as we enter the holiday season and a time for traveling to see family. Why is this and can you do anything to avoid getting gouged? Hamilton Bulldogs President & General Manager Steve Staios and the Edmonton Oilers have announced that the architect of two OHL championships will join the franchise as their new Special Advisor to Hockey Operations. A reporter $54 million has been spent on the ArriveCAN app, double what the cost was said to be. Tim Hortons, Scotiabank and Telus are some

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Elon’s Twitter deal is back in a surprise U-turn, and Scott has some questions, as well as praise for the SpaceX launch. Trudeau announced $300-million Fiona relief fund for the East Coast: we look at the Federal government’s response to the impact Fiona had on the East Coast. Scott speaks with Daniel Perry of Summa Strategies for more on that. Starting Thursday, businesses in Canada will be able to pass credit card fees on to their customers. Scott speaks with Ian Lee of the Sprott School of Business about this and the implications of moving to a cashless society. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Cameron Caton, a.k.a. Covid-Elvis. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush investments in the U.S. Dr. Bilal Farooq, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Transportation Engineering; Canada Resear

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Scott Radley steps in to fill for Scott Thompson on Hamilton Today. On the docket: Dan McTeague is warning us that this week will see a few waves of gas price hikes, protests in Iran are ramping up, Scott covers that with Prof. Mohamad Takavoli. Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a mountain resort in its $500 billion NEOM project, despite the fact it does not yet exist. Ask Hamilton and the City's Virtual Assistant are offering new technological pathways for citizens to stay informed about this election and their candidates. Abroad-based rally pushed Canada's main stock index up more than 400 points in early-afternoon trading, while U.S. stock markets were also up. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Brett Chang, Co-host, The Peak Daily. Mohamad Tavakoli-Targhi,

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A piece in the National Post argues that the focus Western governments have put on combating greenhouse gasses and climate change disaster, without striking a proper geopolitical balance, has lead to China becoming an energy superpower. Scott speaks with Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute at University of Alberta about that. Ontario’s education support staff have given their union a mandate to take strike action if negotiations with the province break off. Scott speaks with CUPE-OBSCU president Laura Walton for more on that. Dr. Janet Lynn Tomkins, President of the Canadian Dental Association, speaks with Scott about the CDCA's view of the federal government's dental care and whether it meets the needs actually required. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Superintendent David Hennick, Hamilton Police Services. Dave Carter, Executive Director of the Innovation Factory. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordi

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Beckett fine Art Gallery on Locke Street is currently hosting an exhibit of historic and contemporary Indigenous art – including works by Tom Wilson and Kyle Joedicke – which is running until October 15. A new poll from Leger shows that the vast majority of Canadians support reconciliation, even if there are differences in the details… we get a closer look at the results. We get an update on Hurricane Ian from our correspondent, Reggie Cechhini, who has been in Fort Meyers, Florida. With Hurricane Ian taking place, and the annexation of four regions in Ukraine being declared today by Putin – which you will hear more about later today – we look at how these global events are affecting Canada’s oil & gas. Russia has officially announced that they have annexed four regions of Ukraine. Is there a better model for surgical care in Canada? Shared care might alleviate some of the pressure on the system, if handled correctly. What part is The National Day of Truth &

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The top stories of the day are all centred on the devastation seen in Prince Edward Island and Florida due to hurricanes Fiona and Ian. How is recovery efforts going in Prince Edward Island? Scott chats with the mayor of Charlottetown. Reggie Cecchini, Global News correspondent, is in Florida and gives Scott an update from on the ground in Sarasota. Putin is expected to proclaim the annexation of two Ukraine territories. If that happens, Ukraine President Zelenskyy says that talks are off the table. On top of that, many are accusing Russia of intentionally sabotaging their own pipeline to Germany. Why would that be? Scott asks Jason Opal, history professor with McGill University. As well, gas is going up, the wage outlook for Canadians in the coming years looks good, immigration may be overwhelmed, and yesterday’s Hamilton mayoral debate gets a wrap-up. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Dave Woodard, News Anchor, 900CHML.  Phillip Brown,

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Russia continues to threaten Ukraine and the West with Nukes. They’re also preparing to annex the areas of Ukraine it’s taken to be a part of Russia. And now suddenly the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany has incurred massive damage. Russia is in a peculiar place, and Scott digs into that with Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, and Stephen Saideman of Carleton University. It is not often that you can say “We have impact” and it is a wholly positive outcome! NASA’s mission to hit an asteroid as a potential solution to Earth threatening meteors worked! A man known simply as “Orbax” joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jamie Maraucher, Digital Broadcast Journalist. Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor, Burlington. Orbax, Lecturer, Department of Physics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, co-founder of Royal City Science, and one-half of Orbax and Pepper Do Science, an educational science-based pla

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Monday and do you know who is super happy? Scott! Because finally Canada has dropped the COVID-19 border entry requirements like vaccination, and the ArriveCAN app. Scott speaks with Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, who is clicking his heels home today thinking of the inevitable influx of tourism to the Falls. What is the latest in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona? How is clean up going? Scott speaks with Global News reporter Grame Benjamin to get a view on the ground, follows up with Alison Clements whose wedding happened during the hurricane, and checks in with the Canada Red Cross to see how the relief effort is coming along. The EU is divided on what to do with the Russians who are fleeing the country over the calling of reservists to fight. Professor Aurel Braun speaks with Scott about that as well. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Graeme Benjamin, Online Producer/Reporter, Global News. Neil Lumsden, Hamilton East - Stoney Cr

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Ancaster Fair will take place this weekend! Walmart and Target are trying to get ahead of the Christmas season by putting out all of their holiday shopping early – to help consumers with inflation/supply chain issues. How are residents preparing on the East Coast for Hurricane Fiona? Scott chats with a Nova Scotian resident about how she’s preparing. Does the Pierre vs Justin back and forth bring good debate to the House of Commons? What is behind the momentum with the NDP? What can we expect this fall session of Parliament? A new simulation lab at Brock University is going to help the future generations of nurses. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Paul Gibbons, President, Ancaster Agricultural Society David Soberman, Canadian National Chair in Strategic Marketing, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Ross Lord, Global National Atlantic Correspondent Alison Clements, proud Nova Scotian and former broadcaster Peter Graef

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Oakville may get Canada’s youngest mayor if all goes well for Jack Kukolic, who joins Scott to chat about the municipal election race coming up and what it is like for a young person in politics. Elissa Freeman speaks with Scott about the viral pictures of an Oakville teacher with augmented breasts, and attire that does not conceal her nipples. Canada is finally reviewing the effect of cannabis legalization… a year after the review was scheduled; Cannabis expert Brad Poulos joins Scott for that. With Russia announcing that they are mobilizing reservists for the war in Ukraine, many have been arrested. Others are making plans to avoid being sent to war. Ronald Suny, political science and history professor at the University of Michigan helps break that down with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Greg Dunnett, President, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist.  Jack Kukolic, candidate in the Oakvill

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The biggest story of the day for Southern Ontario is the funeral of Toronto Police Constable Andrew Hong, and Scott pays his respects. The UN general assembly is underway: What’s coming out of the meeting of world leaders? And what about the UN Chief saying that the world is in peril? Pierre Poilievre made his debut as leader of the Conservatives in the House of Commons yesterday. How was his debut and how did he fare compared to the previous two leaders? Scott speaks with Tim Powers about that. Tourism is opening back up slowly, to that end Scott investigates the spooky goings-on offered in Brantford for Halloween and the strategies Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati wishes to see implemented to boost cross-border revenues. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jennifer Middleton | Coordinator of Special Events. City of Brantford. Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor, Burlington. Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon, has been quoted as saying that King Charles III is committed to reconciliation, but what does Ken Coates, indigenous expert, have to say? Scott checks in. One day our Prime Minister is Trudeau the Piano Man, the next he is Trudeau the Co-Chair of U.N. Committees: is he more of a politician and professional on the world stage than at home, and if so, is it a matter of it just being an image he projects? Scott chats with Daniel Perry, consultant for Summa Strategies, about what this all means. A poll by Leger shows Trudeau still has favourable numbers over Pierre Poilievre. How could this hold over the next three years? Andrew Enns, executive VP of Leger’s Winnipeg office breaks it down with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Sue Taylor, Executive director, Interval House of Hamilton.  Dr. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott spends today honouring Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, on the day of her funeral. Along the way, the subject of Justin Trudeau singing Bohemian Rhapsody on Saturday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education.  Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.  Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Michael