Scott Thompson Show

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with the President & CEO of the Mcmaster Student Union, to get a reaction to the news that the Hamilton university will not mandate vaccination for students living in residence. Guest: Denver Della-Vedova, President & CEO of the McMaster Student Union - For some, the solitude offered by the COVID-19 era has had an upside. Scott found out more from Dr. Robert Coplan. Guest: Dr. Robert Coplan, researcher, Professor of Psychology at Carleton 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/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Carly Gagnon, about the closure and reopening of the Stoney Creek Ice Cream Parlour, and their new drive-thru service. Guest: Carly Gagnon, Community Relations Director for Amica Stoney Creek Dairy Ice Cream Parlour at 135 King St E, Stoney Creek, Ontario 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott recaps the big news in Ontario, with the help of a pre-recorded Doug Ford. - The Canadarm2 has been hit by space junk. No need to worry this time, it's just a ding, but the International Space Station is not in the clear. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University - The stay-at-home order has lifted in Ontario but, with the temperatures that are on the way, you might want to think twice about going outside. Guest: Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist for Global News - It has been 190 years since the opening of the first Canadian residential school. Scott fspoke with Dr. Patricia Doyle-Bedwell, and then with Ken Coates, about the events that never should have happened, the history that never should have been ignored, and what must be done now. Guests: Dr. Patricia Doyle-Bedwell, Native Studies Instructor with Dalhousie University Ken Coates, Senior Fellow of Aboriginal and Northern Canadian Issues with t

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Diane Hines not only opened her optician business in the middle of the pandemic, she just recently expanded it! Scott spoke with her to find out how the business has operated during the pandemic, and what changes are on the way as Ontario opens up. Guest: Diane Hines, owner of Made You Look Optical, 555 Concession Street, unit B in the Lower level, in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.madeyoulookoptical.com/ 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard returned to the show, to continue her conversation with Scott about the the traumatic history of Canada's residential school system, the continuing repercussions of the schools, and what comes next, following the discovery that 215 children were buried and left unmarked on the site of the former Kamloops residential school. Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association, and Director of Trent University Listen to Dr. Lavell-Harvard's appearance on yesterday's podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/dr-david-williams-steps-down-revelations-at-site-o Hear Bill Kelly's interview with Professor Shirly Williams, another survivor of the residential school system, here: https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/residential-school-survivor-shirley-williams-joine - Scott Thompson invited Scott Radley back to the show, to say what all of the fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs are thinking. The two Scott's also sh

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast Scott welcomed Elissa Freeman to the show, to talk about the press surrounding Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open. They also discussed the Canadian government's response to residential school atrocities, and the discovery of 215 children buried and hidden on the site the former Kamloops residential school. Guest: Elissa Freeman, public relations and pop-culture expert Hear Scott's conversation with Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association, and Director of Trent University, in the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show. - Michael Manjuris joined Scott to break down the story of Air Canada's government bailout. Guest: Michael Manjuris Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management with Ryerson University - Did more people stop smoking during the pandemic, or is there something else going on? Scott found out what Dr. Robert Schwartz had to say. Guest: Executive Director of the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit and Profes

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast Scott spoke with P.J. Mercanti about the potential for another "roaring twenties" for the remainder of the decade. Guest: P.J. Mercanti, CEO of The Carmen's Group 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Ahmad Kalid joined Scott to start the week with a look at COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates, and Ontario's new Chief Medical Officer of Health. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert - Doug Ford's government has taken a hit in the polls but so has the opposition. For more on this, Scott turned to Executive VP of Leger, Andrew Enns. Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive VP of Leger - Canada's overall mood seems to be brightening, in the midst of the pandemic. Why is that, and what does it signify? Scott talked about all of this with Richard Jenkins of Abacus Data. Guest: Richard Jenkins, Director of Public Sector Research Practice at Abacus Data - The horrific revelation that 215 children's bodies were buried unmarked on the site of a the former Kamloops residential school, has brought international focus back to the truths of Canada's colonial history. Scott spoke with Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard. Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native W

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! China is easing its birth limits, in response to the aging population. Scott welcomed Charles Burton back to the show, to find out how the overall situation will affect that nation as well as international politics. Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Liz Gabaldo of mcCallumSather, to find out how the pandemic has affected the business of the architecture and interior design company. Guest: Liz Gabaldo, associate with mcCallumSather, 286 Sanford Avenue North in Hamilton, Ontario, https://www.mccallumsather.com/ 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott welcomed Allison Smith of Queen's Park Today to the show, tog et her reaction to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's morning announcement. Guest: Allison Smith, Publisher of Queen's Park Today Read more about the morning announcement on here: https://globalnews.ca/news/7901386/ontario-covid-vaccine-second-doses-earlier/ - Elissa Freeman joined Scott, to discuss and debate Doug Ford's handling of the third wave, and how his team has managed public perception of the premier. Guest: Elissa Freeman, public relations and pop culture Expert - Scott and Dr. Kerry Bowman talked about a resurgence of vaccine hesitancy, returning to Ontario's students to the classroom, and – of course – COVID-19. Guest: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and a Assistant Professor with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto - MP Michael Chong spoke with Scott about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's response to criticism of China's government and the problems that ar

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Time for Scott Radley to weigh in on last night's Leafs vs. Habs game, and for Scott Thompson to take a trip down Memory Lane, to a childhood with losing Leafs. Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with the other Scott, Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Check out Home Games Hamilton on YouTube for even more from Scott Radley and some of Hamilton's leading sports commentators: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLrZEHaATip-Qh6ES553HA - Erik Tomas returned to the show to catch Scott up on the world of motorsport, and look ahead to this weekend's Indy 500! Guest: Erik Tomas, Host of The Raceline Radio Network 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/1

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with John Romano, owner of Nickel Brook, to find out how the brewing company has been affected by people's behaviour and buying habits during different stages of the pandemic. Scott also got some behind-the-scenes information on the brewing industry! Guest: John Romano, owner of Nickel Brooke Brewing Co. https://nickelbrook.com/ 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast U.S. President Joe Biden called on the intelligence community to redouble its efforts to clarify the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Professor Elliot Tepper joined Scott to break down the known unknowns, as well as what President Biden may be driving at. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University - Scott and Michael discussed Alberta’s reopening plans as well as the heightened focus on provincial management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper - Scott welcomed Professor Henry Jacek back to the show, to dig into the political happenings in Quebec that may have wider-reaching consequences. Guest: Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University - Researchers say that Canada’s secret COVID-19 vaccine contracts could be hindering attempts to boost people’s confidence in th

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Bill Brioux back to the show, to talk about the 'Friends' reunion special, what worked and what didn't. Scott also shared what he would want to see from a scripted reunion special, were one to be made. Guest: Bill Brioux, TV critic 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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine