Scott Thompson Show

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Eshe Despres, to find out what her bellydance studio is offering during the pandemic. Guest: Eshe Despres, Owner of Mahasti - Bellydance Emporium, 540 Concession Street in Hamilton, Ontario, https://hamiltonbellydance.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

A Scott Thompson Show bonus 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, and discuss what President Biden may be driving at. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with 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

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Justin Bates of OPA  returned to the show to give an update on how Ontario's pharmacies are preparing to deliver second doses of AstraZeneca, along with the first doses of other vaccines. Guest: Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association - All of Canada's federal parties agree that an election during the pandemic is a bad idea. Wow! How did they come to that conclusion? Tim Powers and Scott break down the news, have some fun with it, and take a look at the smart way to play politics in the COVID-19 era. Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies, Managing Director of Abacus Data - It looks like 2021 will be another rough summer for students looking for a job. Brendon Bernard elaborated on how things are shaping up in the job market. Guest: Brendon Bernard, Senior Economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab  - John Lusink joined the show to talk about how Canadian's have changed their tastes in homes, after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: John Lusi

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Have you taken a look at the moon lately? Paul Delaney returned to the show to explain what the Super Flower Moon is, as well as answer some of the lunar-centric questions that might be keeping you up at night. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University - What does the Amazon-MGM deal mean for the world of streaming, and the entertainment industry as a whole? Scott turned to Professor Ryder – Marvin Ryder – to find out. 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/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott talked with Michelle Myrie, to find out more about how The Juice Kitchen has continued to operate during the pandemic. Guest: Michelle Myrie, owner of the Juice Kitchen, at 560 Concession Street in Hamilton, Ontario, https://hometownhub.ca/listing-item/the-juice-kitchen/ 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 Second doses of AstraZeneca are back on the menu, and Moderna is a strong option for ages 12–17. Scott got more on all of this from Professor Thomas Tenkate. Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University - A resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Japan could spell more trouble for the Olympics. Globally, the continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and its variants, could spell trouble for vaccination efforts. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert - One year ago, today, George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott spoke with Reggie Cecchini about the affect that Floyd's final minutes of life – recorded by Darnella Frazier – have had on the United States and the world. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News - How do you hack a pipeline? Will we see more cyber-security threats, like what happened to the Colonial Pipeline, in the near future? Pro

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Franco Terrazzano warns that taxing the rich may not get the results you would expect. Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Many businesses are offering free perks for those who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Now, United Airlines is offering the chance to win free flights for a year! Guest: Dr. Marion Joppe, Professor with the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph 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 welcomed Monika, owner of CHURCH 444, to the show to talk about opening during the pandemic. Guest: Monika, Owner of CURCH 444 Studio + Gallery, 110 George Street Hamilton, Ontario, and online at https://church444.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 To start the show, Scott spoke with Dr. Ishac Nazy and got an update on AstraZeneca in Ontario. Gust: Dr. Ishac Nazy, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Principal Investigator with the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory - Dr. Timothy Sly joined the show to discuss the continuing battle against COVID-19 as restrictions start to loosen and the long weekend approaches. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University - Scott Thompson welcomed Scott Radley back to the show, for a look at last night's Leafs vs. Canadiens game, the injury that everyone is talking about, and what is next in the NHL Playoffs.  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/

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Laryssa Cesta to the show to talk about the special event taking place at Pie'Za on May 23, as well as what is means to run a pizzeria that has been certified by Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana! Guest: Laryssa Cesta, Co-Owner of Pie'ZA Pizzeria, located at 188 Victoria Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, and online at https://www.piezapizzeria.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 Paul Johnson is the Director of Hamilton's emergency centre as well as a recipient of Hamilton's Citizen of the Year award, he also is also the first guest in today's podcast! Scott spoke with him about the lifting of restrictions over the next few weeks, and the city's vaccination clinics running over the long weekend. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre for the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Citizen of the Year alongside Dr. Elizabeth Richardson - Scott welcomed Elliot Tepper back to the show to discuss the current state of relations between Canada and China. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University - Advances in electric vehicle technology could see Canadian roads charging cars while being driven on! However, that could still be a bit of a ways off. For more insight on the state of EV tech and what we can expect in the near future, Scott welcomed Alexandre Milovanoff to the show. Guest: Alexandre Milovanoff, PhD

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Joanne of Cumbuns, to find out about the treats the Concession street bakery has been offering during the pandemic. Guest: Joanne Ember, owner of Crumbuns Bakeshop at 788 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario, and online at https://crumbuns.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 Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Elliot Tepper back to the show to discuss the current state of relations between Canada and China. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with 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

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Quebec has released their plan for reopening. What has the reaction been from the people of the province? Guest: Les Perraux, Journalist for the Globe and Mail - When can we expect Ontario to release its reopening plan, and what about the Canada-U.S. border? Vaccination is key to the answer to these questions but now there may be more trouble caused by mixed messaging. Guest: Dr. Colin Furness, assistant professor at the Institute for Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Faculty of Information - Many Canadians are not looking forward to returning to business as usual in the near future. In fact, we could be seeing "hybrid" workplaces and permanent implementation of some of the practices introduced during the pandemic. Guest: Doron Melnick, Partner and National Leader of People and Change Practice with KPMG - New York Sate's probe into Trump's organization has now become a