Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley... Hooray for Hollywood! Let’s take a look at how Tinseltown honoured its stars last night. If you heard honking and saw people carrying Canadian flags around James North over the weekend – it was not a convoy protest, Canada made it into the World Cup! Hamilton's 'Area Rating' system isn't a topic that's quite as inflammatory as LRT but a fair amount of dust has been kicked up over the years. Now there is talk doing away with them but Councillor Lloyd Ferguson is warning against that. We talk to the Female 30km Champion of the 2022 Around the Bay Road Race. Public Relations and Pop Culture Specialist Elissa Freeman joins us to talk about the political points earned and lost by Ontario Premier Doug Ford with this late-in-the-game announcement of a deal for a childcare deal with the federal government and the Oscar's slapping incident. Did the bout of cold weather and snow make you consider that it might be time to start traveling again? There are a few

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley... The Around the Bay race is back as is Heartbreak Hill! Making his triumphant return to not just the race this weekend but also to 900 CHML is Mr. Ted Michaels!! Putin plans to make "unfriendly" nations pay for gas in rubles. What are the consequences going to be? We look at the results of yesterday’s NATO meeting and as well as discuss what Canada’s role in NATO is at this point in history. When Brian J. Karem last joined us, he was hours away from a flight to Europe. He has been traveling through Ukraine and Poland documenting the war and the stories of those involved. Canada has pledged to increase oil exports by up to 300,000 barrels per day in response to European supply shortages. Are the Oscars worth broadcasting anymore let alone having a glitzy ceremony? And every Friday night on The Scott Radley Show, Scott welcomes one guest to join him for the first hour and a half where a variety of topics gets covered on what's known as The Brightest Con

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson The Prime Minister found himself questioned on Canada’s NATO contributions today amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, and what were his answers? Well Scott would like to know, too. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College has some predictions for what Trudeau’s vague answers could mean for Canada’s future. Will our allies take us seriously as a military power? Aurel Braun, Professor at U of T also throws his expertise into the ring for more NATO discussion. Keeping up with the confidence agreement between the NDP and Liberals, Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch examines the implications of this new government’s accountability under this agreement. Filomena Tassi, Liberal MP also has a few comments to make about this arrangement. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Michel Breau, Head of Advocacy and Governance at Canadian Dental Association. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster Universit

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson The world spins and spins in time with Scott’s head! Justin Trudeau announced the controversial confidence deal between the Federal Liberals and NDP just yesterday and today he landed in Brussels to make more of his grandstanding speeches. Coincidence? Well you can tell what Scott thinks of that. So how do the Conservatives feel about the confidence deal? Why do they insist on calling it a “coalition?” Scott spoke with Donna Skelly, MPP of Flamborough-Glanbrook as well as Conservative House Leader John Brassard on all that and more. Naturally, we keep you on the up and up about what you can do in Hamilton to help in the Ukraine effort, and keep you abreast of the issues in the US. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca. Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook Julie Marshall, Canadian Spokesperson for the U.N.'s World Food Program Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs. Dr. Jack

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Canadians woke up today to find something strange. It was not Santa on the roof, nor was it a puppy but instead a majority government under the NDP and Liberals! A coalition? No no, we do not use that word. Scott has more than a few opinions on this "confidence and supply" agreement between the federal New Democrats and Liberals, and he is sharing them with you! Scott’s favourite liberal Larry Di Ianni joined today for their usual verbal sparring match regarding the agreement. Conservative MP Dan Muys shares the opposition opinion on the matter. Dr. Christian Leuprecht answers some of Scott’s lingering questions about how the NDP/LPC merger will affect our military spending and NATO contributions and so much more! It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Busines

The Hamilton Today Podcast... Father Makarenko returns to the show, for a local perspective on the war in Ukraine, and what Hamiltonians can do to offer support. A new Ipsos poll says that if an election were held tomorrow, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party would take home 38 per cent of the decided popular vote. Syrup season is here but collecting that sweet, sweet sap can prove to be a bit sticky given some of the weather we have had. How are things going at Westfield Heritage Village? Ontario is lifting masks, in most environments, today but the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board voted against ending the mandatory mask policy for staff and students of all ages on March 21. What does the HWDSB's decision mean for you, whether you're a student or parent of one, if you enter a classroom without a mask from a legal perspective? We look at developments from Russia's war in Ukraine, negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian government and more. CP Rail stoppage has the potential to hit Canada

The Hamilton Today Podcast.... Spring is on the way this weekend! We look ahead at what we can expect as we finally shake off winter… hopefully. Stoney Creek MPP Paul Miller has been disowned by the Ontario NDP and their leader, Andrew Horwath. The scientific director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, Dr. Peter Jüni says he is stepping down in a few weeks for family reasons, and has accepted a tenured professorship at the University of Oxford in England. U.S. President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping today – their first official meeting in months – to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, among other things. What happens to activists in Russia who are trying to spread the word of the outside world about the war in Ukraine? Arnold Schwarzenegger has released a video across multiple social media and online platforms, including Telegram, to inform the Russia people about the truth behind the war in Ukraine, condemn it, and tell President Putin to put an end to it. How much longer c

The Hamilton Today Podcast.... NASA is rehearsing the upcoming launch of its “mega moon rocket” today. What does that take, what are the plans for the eventual launch, and what does it all lay the groundwork for? We take a look at the historical context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and how that informs the narrative around the war. Canada is expected to announce an end to pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travellers, two federal government sources told Global News. Moderna Inc. said on Thursday Canada authorized its COVID-19 vaccine for use in children between 6 and 11 years of age after recently being cleared for use in the EU and Australia. What does it take for Vladimir Putin and the perpetrators of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to be declared war criminals, and what happens if they are deemed to be? What is the possibility of China sending military aid to Russia, covertly or otherwise? Are there reasonable ways to deter them from doing so? How easy is it for Russian oligarchs to hide thei

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Despite so many assurances to the contrary in the last year, inflation is launching into the stratosphere! 5.7% in February and apparently it is still on its way up, Scott has some questions and Professor Ian Lee has some questions. Macroeconomist Dr. Eric Kam also pops in to give Scott the 411 on how Russia is doing with its debts. Here is a hint for you – they do not have access to the US dollar, and the Ruble is tanking. COVID is surging in China and what could that mean for us in Canada? Dr. Timothy Sly joins Scott as he so often does to discuss all things disease. Of course, Zelenskyy has continued his tour pleading with world leaders to step in and help Ukraine in the war effort, delivering a powerful speech for US Congress. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: David Booth, of Driving.ca, Columnist and senior writer for Postmedia's weekly Driving section. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned speech at Canadian Parliament today pleading for greater support from Canada. The speech touched Scott deeply, but will this change hearts and minds in Canada to commit to what could be total war? Guests Charles Burton, Andrew Enns, and Amanda Connolly all speak to the Ukraine/Russia war. On the lighter side, Dolly Parton continues to be a class act, politely declining a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because she did not want to split the vote! Eric Alper talks to Scott about how unprecedented such an act is. Guests: Shelley McKay, Manager of Communications with the Central branch of the Hamilton Public Library. Marty Firestone, President of Travel Secure.   Amanda Connolly. Senior political reporter for Global News. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto Marvin Ryder, DeGroote School of Business at McMaster

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson U.S. Intelligence says that Russia requested military aid from China. What may motivate China behind the scenes in their response? Elliot Tepper has his great insight for Scott as always. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is speaking to Canadian Parliament tomorrow, so where does this lead us? What is the implication of speaking directly to those in power? Geneviève Tellier of the University of Ottawa joins Scott for that. It is a great week in Hamilton for hockey, the Hammer looked great during the Heritage Classic game and today, back in Tim Horton’s Field, the Hamilton Bulldogs game goes live and the excitement is palatable! Scott chats with everyone he can to communicate the love and jubilation felt in our good old steel town. Scott’s old friend Erik Tomas hops on the show to discuss how his baby Raceline Radio turns 30 this year! How does anyone get a radio show for 30 years? Erik may just slip the secret! It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podc

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Happy Friday and what a week it has been between the Prime Minister doing his tour of Europe, Ontario announcing the end of the mask mandate, and the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada! It can be a lot to digest but Scott is here to ease you into all of it. The Russian convoy heading towards Kyiv seems to be repositioning, and Dr. Christian Leuprecht joins Scott to talk about the implications thereof. Gas prices, as we know, are out of control, but we cannot even build our own pipelines now in part because we are using Russian steel! Why is that? Marvin Ryder has some insight. It has been two years since the start of the COVID-19 global pandemic. What have we learned during those two years? Should there be changes to our health care system? Dr. Ahmad Khalid joins Scott for more discussion on that. And how is a Beamsville winery supporting the war effort in Ukraine? It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Christian Leuprecht,

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... What is the latest with the situation in Ukraine? US President Biden has signed an order that tackles cryptocurrency as its usage starts to blow up. Twitter’s latest version has a way to bypass the Russian restrictions.Two in five workers say that they’ll actively look for another job if they’re asked to return to working at the office full time. Has the redemption of Patrick Brown changed things for the Conservative leadership race? Also, Jean Charest has thrown his name into the running for Conservative leadership. With mask mandates lifting, the Chief Medical Officer of Health yesterday made specifications for people to respect the decisions of others on whether they wear masks or not. How did masks become such a divisive topic and will people honour his request? A new Angus Reid poll shows that people believe that the pandemic has pulled Canadians apart and brought out the worst in us. Companies that remain in Russia are feeling the heat and pressure to g

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... How can we prevent a larger scale conflict in the invasion of Ukraine? How does a country sell and justify a war to its people? CTV has expressed its regret over the story that ended the leadership of Patrick Brown and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. Another name can be added to the Conservative leadership race. Roman Baber, the Ontario MPP who was removed from caucus and has been vocal against lockdowns and vaccine passports, has decided to throw his name in. Who else could we see join the race, Jean Charest? Patrick Brown? Gas prices are going up... again! Should Canada start making changes to foreign policy and military spending due to the ongoing conflict? Masking up is going to be a thing of the past (for some). Ontario has announced that by March 21st, masking in most settings will be lifting and while there will be a couple that remain, all directives will be lifted by the end of April on the 27th. Is it the right time to lift the mask mandates?

What was the broader purpose of Prime Minister Trudeau meeting in person with his U.K. and Netherlands contemporaries, does it send a message to Russia, and is it about more than the message? Guest: 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

The March 7th edition of Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson Is it time for COVID-19 testing requirements to be lifted for fully vaccinated travellers at land border crossings? GUEST LIST: Dave Woodard Toni Shelton, Director, Brand Marketing & Communications with Collective Arts. Kimberly R. Murray, Executive Lead, Survivors’ Secretariat; former executive director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada. Father William Makarenko, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St Vladimir Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Mark Manger, Associate Professor of Political Economy and Global Affairs, specializing in International monetary and financial policy, trade agreements and investments, and macroeconomic policy. Jeffrey Edmonds National security strategist, senior analyst at CNA, a research organization in Arlington, Virginia Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 31 Service Battalion will be conducting vehicle training within the following areas; Hamilton, Brantford, Woodstock, London, and Windsor on March 5. For a look at some of the latest developments in Ukraine, we check in with Steve Futterman, who is on location at the Poland-Ukraine border. The Art Gallery of Hamilton is offering free admission this weekend as a part of Winterfest. Christine Elliott, deputy premier, has announced that she will not seek re-election in June but will continue on as health minister for Ontario for the remained of her time. The International Paralympic Committee has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from the the Beijing Paralympics. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Europe to meet with other leaders and discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look back on the week as Russia advances further into Ukraine, putting the world increasingly on edge with acts of violence and baffling strate

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled. Canadians are not very optimistic about the outcome of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and many expect these events to push us toward World War 3. Dave Scholz has a chat with Scott about what the poll numbers say. On the other hand, the International criminal court war crimes investigation into Russia, expedited by unprecedented number of countries calling for the action. Scott chats with Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College about that. Locally, The City of Hamilton and the HSR are looking to hire more women drivers with a new recruitment tool and a virtual information night on March 8th. More on the reopening of Ontario: are you ready to get back into your sexual groove? Dr. Jess, sexologist, joins Scott to talk about that, how people are out of practice in the dating game, their anxieties are still up from the pandemic and so much more. Guests: Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transi

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson War is expensive and though Canada is not in the fight, we are still feeling its long reaching effects! The Bank of Canada finally increased its benchmark interest rate today to 0.5%! The first in a series of small hikes Ian Lee joins Scott for that discussion. If you are looking to help the effort in Ukraine, The Red Cross is there, and around the world, connecting and supporting efforts. Russia continues to push into Ukraine while simultaneously looking for peace talks. Are events coming to a head, and what role could NATO and the EU play in what is happening? Professor Aurel Braun has more on that. Also on the docket: Ontario is trying to assure some basic income for gig workers in the digital age, Workforce Planning Hamilton has launched a new online jobs board for Hamilton, said to be the city’s largest, Biden’s state of the union address and more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Khadija Hamidu, Executive Director, Workforce Pla

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Today on the podcast Scot continues on his support for the people of Ukraine, and he’s encouraging you in Hamilton to do so as well! Konstantyn Sheweli, pres of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada shares some ways you can do so. Yesterday the Prime Minister (only in French) announced plans to cease importing Russian crude oil and now Canada’s relationship with Russian oil is under the microscope, Dan McTeague joins Scott for more on that. Russia is finding itself more isolated and under the pressure of sanctions, while it presses on with war in Ukraine. What does that mean for its relationship with China? Well Charles Burton has some answers for Scott on that. As well with the effects of Canada’s, the US and UK’s sanctions on the Ruble, what does it mean for a nation like Russia to experience the collapse of its currency? Dr. Eric Kam joins Scott for that. Stay tuned in for Scott Radley has returned to the airwaves with Scott toward the end! It is all co