Scott Thompson Show

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast As Canada looks back on the past 365+ of the pandemic's affect on the nation, Scott spoke with health experts, leaders and reporters, to get an idea of what comes next. From a potential third wave, to vaccine passports, to how Europe and the U.S. are handling the pandemic, Scott covers as many perspectives as we can fit into one podcast, and looks toward the future! Guests: Robert Burgess, Senior Director of Emergency Preparedness with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto Sam Fizeli, Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Jim Krasula, Reporter for CBS News Radio Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University    

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott talked with Royal Insider Jamie Samhan to find out the latest in the ongoing fallout of  Guest: Jamie Samhan, Royal Insider with Entertainment Tonight Canada - If someone frequently spreads their own brand of BS, does that mean they are able to detect BS? Shane Litrtrell has found that it is a more complicated issue than you might have thought... no BS! Guest: Shane Littrell, PhD Candidate in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Waterloo Keep up with all the fascinating conversations, subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/    

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! What does a social club, like The Hamilton Club, keep running during the pandemic? Scott spoke with Shendal Yalchin to find out. Guest: Shendal Yalchin, General Manager of The Hamilton Club Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and keep up with all the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives that have been affected by the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Johnson & Johnson has announced a delay in the production of their COVID-19 vaccine. What now? Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor with the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University - Darrel Bricker returns to the show, to talk about how Canadians are feeling about the future of the pandemic as well as the return to "normal life." Guest: Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs - Mohawk College's accelerated PSW program is now accepting applications. Guest: Wendy Lawson, Dean of Health Sciences and Community Services at Mohawk College - The majority of Canadians view the government of China as the biggest security threat, with a global war of attrition underway, according to a new poll from Maru Public Opinion. Guest: John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Professor Daniel Béland joins Scott to discuss the delay in getting a budget from the federal Liberals. Guest: Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor of Political Science and Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada with McGill University

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Samantha Nelson to the show, to find out how physiotherapy has changed during the pandemic. Guest: Samantha Nelson, Registered Physiotherapist and Co-Founder of Function101 Chiro + Physio Keep up with Scott as he checks in on the different small businesses, restaurants and initiatives that have found new ways to function during the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Paul Johnson joined Scott to preview what is ahead for the City of Hamilton in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre, City of Hamilton - The majority of Canadians do not think that the federal government will hit its vaccination target. Guest: Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs - Jury selection has begun for the trial of one of the now-former  police officers accused of second-degree manslaughter and second-degree unintentional murder, in the killing George Floyd. Scott found out more about the difficult process from Paul Viollis. Guest: Paul Viollis, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst for CBS News Radio - Crystal Goomansingh returned to the show, to discuss the royal fallout from Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief for Global News - Meanwhile, the Queen has responded to the Oprah interview, and Piers Morgan storms of Good Morning Britain. Talking about

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! There are big plans in the works for the 2021 Sound of Music Festival but, of course, they shows will not be along Burlinton's waterfront (for now.) Scott spoke with Myles Rusak, to find out about what is in store for one of Ontario's biggest music festivals. Guest: Myles Rusak, Executive Director of the Sound of Music Festival Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for more on what is happening in Hamilton, Ontario and around the world! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/next-steps-in-hamiltons-fight-against-covid-19-jur  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Dr. Michael Warner about the concerns surrounding vaccinating LTC facilities. Dr. Michael Warner, Head of ICU at Michael Garron Hospital - How will Canada's economy react to the U.S. gaining so much ground in vaccination efforts? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show and keep up with all the big stories with each new podcast! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

Dan Otter of Three Lions Promotions joined Scott to talk about how combat sports have changed during the pandemic. Guest: Dan Otter, Owner and Managine Director of Three Lions Promotions Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and keep up with Scott as he checks in on the different beusinesses, restaurants and initiatives that have been changed by COVID-19: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

Where do we currently stand in the battle against COVID-19? Scott gets an update on this and also goes searching for a reason for why we are waiting up to 4 months before administering a second vaccine dose. Guest: Dr. Alison Thompson, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor of Public Health Services, and Professor of Public Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto - Now that COVID-19 vaccines are flowing into Canada more steadily, people are changing their opinion of Trudeau. What could be causing such fickleness? Guest: Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs - On International Women's Day, there is a lot to celebrate and also a lot to change. From Burger King's controversial tweet to the many, many challenges women face in the workplace, Scott talks about it all with Elissa Freeman. Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

A new vaccine has been approved for use in Canada. Now that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will be coming to Canada, how will it impact the vaccine rollout? Guest: Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor, Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology, University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator - A growing number of Canadians aren't pleased with the job that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is doing when it comes to the vaccine rollout saying he's doing a 'bad job'. Guest: John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion - Line 5 is a major part of Ontario's energy and economy but it's at risk of being shutdown. Who wants it closed off and how would it impact both Canada and the US? Guest: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians, Affordable​ Energy & Former MP

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott spoke with Dr. Anna Banerji, to find out more about delaying the span of time between getting your second shot of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Guest: Dr. Anna Banerji, CPD Chair for Indigenous and Refugee Health, and an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health - What about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Guest: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto - When the time comes, how comfortable will Canadians be with going back to the office? Guest: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research - The pandemic is not dissuading everyone from expanding their businesses. Scott found out about a news restaurant coming to Hamilton, Ontario! Guest: Warren Erhart, President of White Spot Hospitality & Triple O’s

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Professor Thomas Tenkate joined Scott to talk about the AstraZeneca vaccine, and the confusion still surrounding vaccinations against COVID-19. Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University - A visit (or interruption) from Ted Michaels. Guest: Ted Michaels, news anchor and host of the Health & Wellness Show - Michael Taube returned to the show to discuss how the U.S. is handling vaccinations. Of course, Scott did not waste the chance to talk with him about Canadian politics, Dr. Seuss and much more. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper - Hamilton LRT talks have continued but not everyone you would expect has been in on the conversation. Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton - Scott spoke with Paul Johnson, to get the latest on vaccinations in Hamilton, Ontario, and the fight against COVID-19. Guest: Paul Johnson