Scott Thompson Show

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Quebec will soon implement vaccine passports, spurring on the calls for it in Ontario, and the debate around mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers in Ontario continues.Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer on health systems and policy - More than 2,500 people have signed an online petition, started by Democracy Watch, calling on Governor General Mary Simon to reject any request by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a snap election.Guest: Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Jacob Tutt of the Playhouse Cinema back to the show, to find out what is has been like seeing the return of audiences to theatre, and what  Guest: Jacob Tutt, General Manager of the Playhouse Cinema, 177 Sherman Avenue North in Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 6M8 https://playhousecinema.ca/   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and follow along as Scott finds out more about the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives in Hamilton that have been affected by the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast The border has opened to U.S. tourism, Ontario's COVID-19 numbers have peaked at levels not seen since June, and the debate continues around mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers and participants in the education system. Guest: Dr. Todd Coleman, Biostatistician, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Health Sciences Wilfrid Laurier University - Niagara Falls has been waiting for the border to reopen to vaccinated U.S. tourists and today, like so many border cities, they got their wish!Guest: Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario - Many businesses that have relied on tourism from the U.S. are breathing a sigh of relief today, even with COVID concerns still in the air.Guest: Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business - Over the weekend, former Ontario Premier Bill Davis died at the age of 92. Scott speaks with Michael Taube about Davis's legacy, and the search for a successor to it in Canadian politics.Guest: Michael Taube, Troy

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott Thompson invited Scott Radley to the show, to recap the Tokyo Olympics and look ahead to the games on the horizon. Guest: Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show (he is back on air tonight!) Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.   Keep up with Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! To mark his last day as director of emergency response for the City of Hamilton, Scott invited Paul Johnson to the show, to reflect on his historical term. Guest: Paul Johnson, outgoing director of emergency response for the City of Hamilton, co-recipient of the Citizen of the Year award   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott invited Ted Michaels, news anchor and host of the Health and Wellness Show, on air to share some big news. Then Scott Radley showed up. Guests: Ted Michaels, news and sports anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health and Wellness Show Scott Radley, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show every weeknight on Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of Hamilton Home Games on Youtube   Keep up with the Health and Wellness Show: https://omny.fm/shows/chml-news/playlists/the-health-wellness-show Follow along with Scott Radley, in his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Ben Banwait of BBQ Bandits joined Scott to talk about how his brand-new business managed over the past few months of the pandemic. Guest: Guest: Ben Banwait, owner of BBQ Bandits at 102 Parkdale Avenue North, L8H 5W9, in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.instagram.com/bbqbanditsontario/?hl=en   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and follow along as Scott finds out more about the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives in Hamilton that have been affected by the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley A significant portion of Canadians believe that social media is having a negative effect on freedom of speech. Interestingly, according to a new study Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.   Robert Thompson joins Scott to look back on these Olympic games... and their ratings. (Dun-dun-dun!!) Guest: Prof. Robert Thompson of Syracuse University   One thing that Canada prides itself on is its healthcare system. A new report out of the U.S. indicates that we might want to give our system some further thought. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer on health systems and policy   It is International Beer Day! Hooray! Robin LeBlanc, whose blog The Thirst Wench covers all things beer, joins the show to talk about the drink's place in our culture, and how it has undergone a change or two since the start of this century. Guest: Robin Leblanc, writer for The Thirsty Wench, podcast

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Yesterday, Hamilton's city councillors received public comment on the urban boundary expansion. It was not what one might call a harmonious meeting.Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Hamilton - Bubba O'Neil joins Scott for a breakdown of the Tokyo Olympics games, as we approach the final day. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH - Former Afghan interpreters who have made their way to Canada are pleading for the federal government to help their extended family members who are still stuck in Afghanistan, with the Taliban growing in strength once again. Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute - The Ticats are back! Not just for a new CFL season but also on 900 CHML! Which means the return of The 5th Quarter after every game and the chance for you to call in and weigh in on the games. Guest: Rick Zamperin

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! The design of an office space can have a big impact on how employees interact and get work done but now, with an enduring focus on sanitization and social distancing in society, as well as a great swath of people who have more or less adapted to working from home, the look and feel and use of an office is undergoing changes.Guest: Dave Baird, Managing Director of WDI Group   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Hamilton's own Eleanor Harvey joined Scott to share her experiences from the Tokyo Olympics and give some behind-the-scenes details about what it is like to be and Olympian Guest: Eleanor Harvey, Olympic foil fencer - You might be double-dosed with COVID-19 vaccine and ready to book a vacation but your destination might not be as safe as you are. What does that mean for the tourism a cruise ship industry? Guest: Shawna Curtin-Weatherill, Expedia Cruises in Waterdown - As policing relies more and more on algorithms, artificial intelligence and advanced tech, stories disturbing flaws in the system will pop up. ShotSpotter, is a gunshot-detecting AI that is in the spotlight as one of the cases to keep an eye on and learn from. Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst - The Canadian Medical Association, along with the Canadian Nurses Association, has called for COVID-19 vaccinations to be mandatory for all health care workers. Guest: Dr. Katharine Sma

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Ontario has released a back-to-school plan. Scott Radley spoke with Jeff Sorensen, to get his reaction. Guest: Guest: Jeff Sorensen, President, Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers' Local   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Are you able to sue someone if you are exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and develop COVID-19 through the negligence of a co-worker, customer or employer?Guest: Gregory Sills, Employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru-Tumarkin - Rick Zamperin joins Scott for a special announcement about the Hamilton Tiger-cats! Guest: Rick Zamperin, News Director, Assistant Program Director and Sports Director for Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the 5th Quarter following every Ticats game Get ready for the new CFL season, subscribe to the 5th Quarter Podcast right now! https://omny.fm/shows/the-5th-quarter - Brace yourself, Scott is about to talk about the price of gasoline.Guest: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​ Energy, Former Liberal MP - The Global Music Vault initiative in Oslo, Norway, is a plan to establish a catastrophe-proof archive of digital recordings, buried beneath the ice.Guest: Eric Alper, music and pop culture

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Steve Milton joined Scott Radley to break down some of the historic moments that have taken place during the Tokyo Olympics, and compare where they stand in the history of games, as well as look forward to what else is in store in the remain days. Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, in the Football Reporters of Canada wing   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Former Governor General Julie Payette could have her Order of Canada revoked by an advisory committee. If that happened, it could set a new precedent,Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data - Why are Canada's women doing so well at the Olympics, compared to our men? This is not an unfamiliar story for our country. Guest: Paula Schnurr, two-time Olympian, McMaster University cross country and track coach -  It is starting to look like Canada's housing market peaked in March. Scott welcomed Rob Golfi to the show, to get the local perspective.Guest: Rob Golfi, realtor with Re/Max Escarpment   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast There have been reports of COVID-19 developing in people who have received both doses of their vaccine, and now warning of cases on the rise. Is that all a matter of  the variants? What do we do with all the information coming in? Guest: GUEST: Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Brian Williams was the Canadian voice of the Olympics for decades. He joins Scott to discuss this year's games, as well as Olympics history.Guest: Brian Williams, OC, veteran sportscaster - CFL historian Paul Woods's new book, Year of the Rocket, chronicles the era when Raghib "Rocket" Ismael joined the Toronto Argos, under the ownership of John Candy, Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall. Guest: Paul Woods, Canadian football historian and author - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has requested that new Governor General Mary Simon not call a snap election, if Prime Minister Trudeau asks for one. Trudeau is not pleased with Singh over this. It all raises and important point: for weeks now, the media has treated an upcoming election as a given, but what does it mean about our government that we are so fatalistic? What is the point of the song and dance if there is no chance that an election will not be called? Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Scien

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! With the pandemic waning, vaccinations rates climbing and people stepping out into the sunlight, awkwardly trying to remember how to eat and drink in public, their DIY home projects have returned to the constantly put off To-Do-Next-Weekend list. Demand for lumber has dropped accordingly, leaving an impact on the market.Guest:  Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine