Scott Thompson Show

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott spoke with Dr. Pakes about what can be done to fight COVID-19 in Ontario. Guest: Dr. Barry Pakes, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician, and a Professor with Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto - Scott and Travis discusses some of the big stories coming out of Queen's Park today, especially the then-unannounced restrictions. Guest: Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News - How does Erin O'Toole's climate change plan stack up? Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies, Managing Director of Abacus Data - Have you seen dump trucks protesting along the 400 series of highways? Scott found out what the issue is. Guest: Sarbjit Kaur, Spokesperson for Don’t Dump On Us - What about construction in Ontario, should that be allowed to continue during the shutdown? Guest: Andrew Pariser, Vice President of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario - Jamie Samhan updated Scott on the funeral for Prince P

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Reverend Jim Carriere returns to the show to talk with Scott about how to put the stress of the lockdown in perspective. Guest: Reverend Jim Carriere of the Good Shepherd Church in St. Catharines 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 the owner of Allure Lounge Carribean Restaurant in Hamilton, to find out more about their fusion food, as well as how the business has managed during the pandemic. Guest: Andrew Green, Owner of Allure Lounge at 362 Barton Street East in Hamilton, 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 spoke with Dr. Tim Sly about the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and all of its variants, in Ontario. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus with the School of Population and Public Health at Ryerson University - Dr. Omar Khan joined the conversation for a look at vaccinations in Ontario and across Canada. Guest: Dr. Omar Khan, Professor of Bioengineering with the University of Toronto - Campsites in Ontario are being booked and re-sold like tickets for a Rolling Stones concert. What is going on? Scott and Kevin Callan discussed the issue, as well as what people need to know before they decide to go camping this summer in a bid to escape lockdown fever. Guest: Kevin Callan, Author of The Happy Camper - Erin O'Toole has released his proposed plan for addressing climate change in Canada. Scott welcomed Michael Taube to the show, to get his take on the plan and on how it will be received. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Synd

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Today marks the 109th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Scott welcomed long-time friend of 900 CHML, retired History teacher Mr. Lo, to the show for a conversation about the events that took place over the course of April 14-15, 1912. Guest: Michael Lo Sciavo a.k.a. Mr. Lo, retired history teacher, Landline - Hamilton's Commonwealth Game committee has abandoned its bid for a 2026 games and is once again looking at 2030. Scott Radley joined Thompson to catch us all up on what is going on, now. 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 And, of course, subscri

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Mike, one of the owners of Verlan, the creperie that recently opened on Barton street in Hamilton. Verlan is not the only source of crepes that Mike and his wife Courtney are responsible for, they also took over the family creperie in Oakville, La Parisienne Crêperie! Guest: co-owner of Verlan, at 304 Barton Street East in Hamilton, Ontario, and La Parisienne Crêperie at 93 Bronte Road in Oakville, 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 Professor Saibal Ray joined Scott to discuss AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and vaccinating Canada against COVID-19. Guest: Saibal Ray, James McGill Professor of Operations Management at the Desautels Faculty of Management and the Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management - Ted Michaels, received his vaccine today! Scott brought him on, on the spur of the moment, to get his insight on the experience. Guest: Ted Michaels, news anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML and host of The Health and Wellness Show Keep up with Ted, check out The Health & Wellness Show live or subscribe to its podcast wherever you find you prefer to subscribe to podcasts! https://globalnews.ca/hamilton/program/health-and-wellness-show - Scott spoke with Thomas Tenkate, to dig deeper into the rollout of the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University - New broadcas

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Andrew Fugiuele about whether there has been any meaningful change in the U.S., following the death of George Floyd and greater focus on systemic racism, in light of the shooting of Daunte Wright and more cases of violence directed at black Americans. Guest: Andrew Furgiuele, Lecturer with the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto Ukraine troops wait along the Russian border, prepared for Putin's next move. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science and Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at 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/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer - Jordan ArmeniseTechnical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke to Samantha Berry about her new pet salon, opened during the pandemic. Guest: Samanth Berry, Owner of Black Dog Pet Salon, at 314 Barton Street East in Hamilton, 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 A CNN report on Canada's vaccine trouble offered an outsider's perspective on how our government is handling the pandemic. Scott replayed the segment from The Lead with Jack Tapper, then welcomed Daniel Béland to the show to discuss the issues raised. Guest: Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor of Political Science and Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada with McGill University - Ontario's students are headed back to online-only classes! Scott's son is excited but what does this mean for the school boards? Scott spoke with the chair of the Hamilton-Wentorth District School Board. Guest: Dawn Danko, HWDSB Chair - Dr, Zain Chagla and Scott talked about COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr. Zain Chagla, an Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine with  McMaster University - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! The federal government has announced $5.9 billion in aid for Air Canada. Scott spoke with Michael Manjuris, to find out more about the deal. Guest: Michael Manjuris Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management with Ryerson 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 Brodie Dawson to find out how the pandemic has affected demand for Hamilton's famous hot sauce. Guest: Brodie Dawson, Owner of Dawson’s Hot Sauce 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 The program that bring COVID-19 vaccinations to pharmacies across Ontario is expanding. Scott found out more about it from Justin Bates. Guest: Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association - Protests against the curfew took place in Montreal over the weekend, and Ontario's restrictions are not necessarily being followed closely by many people. Dan Horner helped explain the mindset of people as pandemic fatigue settles in deeper. Guest: Dan Horner Associate Professor & Chair of the Department of Criminology with Ryerson University  - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is dipping in the polls, while Trudeau's Federal Liberals could win another election if one were held today. First Scott spoke with Dave Korzinsky, and then Andrew Brander, for some insight on the public's perception of the Premier and the Prime Minister. Guests: Dave Korzinski, Research Director at the Angus Institute Andrew Brander, Senior Consultant with Crestview Strategies and former Director of Co

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Elissa Freeman to the show for a look at the way Doug Ford's government is handling messaging during the pandemic. Guest: Elissa Freeman, public relations and pop culture expert - Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid joined the show to update Scott on where the Province of Ontario is in the battle against COVID-19 and the variants of the virus that causes it, at the start of the week. Guest: Dr. Firas Ahmad Khalid, Health Policy PhD graduate and Queen Elizabeth Scholar 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 Lauren, the owner of Emerald Coffee Co. How has the East Hamilton coffee shop managed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Guest: Lauren, owner of Emerald Street Coffe Co. 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