Scott Thompson Show

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Lana Borsellino talked with Scott about how Theatre Bacchus took inspiration from classic radio plays, to continue performing in the era of COVID-19. Scott also found out about the upcoming performance of The Hound of the Baskervilles, which premiers online on March 19! Guest: Lana Borsellino, director, founder of Theatre Bacchus: https://www.theatrebacchus.com/ Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show and follow along as Scott checks in on the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives that have transformed during the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast David Akin joins Scott at the top of the podcast to talk about what outcome can expect from today’s meeting between Prime Minister Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden – as well as how Trudeau should approach the meeting. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political correspondent with Global News - Tim Powers returns to the show for more conversation about Trudeau’s meeting with Biden, as well as the vote to declare China's treatment of ethnic Uyghur Muslims a genocide. Guest: Tim Powers, Chair of Summa Strategies, Managing Director of Abacus Data - Thane Rosenbaum offers his perspective from the U.S. and discusses the saga of Donald Trump’s tax returns. Guest: Thane Rosenbaum, Distinguished University Professor, Touro College; Director, FOLCS; CBS Radio Legal Analyst - Scott spoke with Dr. Tim Sly, to get his input on asymptomatic testing and school during a potential third wave. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Pub

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott welcomed Paul Delaney back to the show for an update on the Perseverance rover’s Martian mission. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University - Keith Mackey returned to the show to discuss the investigation into the engine failure of a Boeing 777. Guest: Keith Mackey, Aviation Expert and Owner/Operator of Mackey International Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for a look at Canada-U.S. relations, Canada-China relations, staying in school during a third wave and more! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/trudeau-meets-with-biden-the-house-votes-on-chinas  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with the owner of Levity, to find how how a comedy club and comedians have been affected by the pandemic, and what standup will be like after COVID-19 is brought under control. Guest: Patrick Coppolino, Manager of Levity Comedy Club in Hamilton Follow Scott as he checks in on the small businesses and restaurants in Hamilton that have been transformed by the COVID-19 era, subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show podcast! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

Scott welcomed to Stella Slater to the show after she wrote, asking to share the story of her 30-year-old husband’s search for a compatible kidney while he battles the rare genetic disease, Fabry. Guest: Stella Slater The Scott Thompson Show podcast updates every weekday, bringing your stories from around the world as well as from right here in Hamilton, Ontario. https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Tighter travel restrictions are in place for passengers flying into Canada, starting today. That includes mandatory quarantined stays in hotels, at the traveler's expense. Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupation & Public Health with Ryerson University - According to a new Ipsos poll, most Canadians are on board with the tighter restrictions. Guest: Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs - China’s ambassador to Canada says the we are interfering in their domestic affairs, as our Members of Parliament ready to vote on whether they should declare that the government of China is conducting a genocide on their ethnic Uighur Muslim population. Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court will not halt the turnover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. Guest: Dr. Graham Dodds, Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science at Concordia University Want to know more about what is happening in Canadian politics today? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/mandatory-hotel-quarantines-and-other-tight-travel  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Kerry Jarvi about how the Hamilton BIA is handling the pandemic as well as how the shops and restaurants downtown can adapt to the LRT system. Guest: Kerry Jarvi, Executive Director of the Downtown Hamilton BIA Keep up with Scott as he finds out about how small businesses across Hamilton have transformed during the pandmic: subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your favourite shows! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Mark Farrugia to find out what the big news is! Guest: Mark Farrugia, Owner of La Piazza Allegra and Sasso Restaurant

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Facebook Inc. will block news content from being read and shared in its news feed in Australia, in response to a proposed Australian law that would require Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google to pay the country’s news publishers for use of their content. Who stands to win or lose? Guest: Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business - Restaurants are reopening in some areas of Ontario. Guest: James Rillet, Vice President of the Central Canada division of Restaurants Canada - Scott talked with Paul Delaney to find out about all the excitement surrounding NASA's most advanced robotic explorer yet, the Perseverance rover, and its mission to Mars. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University Like what you hear? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for even more of the big news stories from across Canada and around the world! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/k

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Should Toronto stay in lockdown? The city's top doctor, Dr. Eileen de Villa, thinks they should. Guest: Matthew Bingley, City Hall Reporter for Global News in Toronto - The federal conservatives have asked parliament to recognize that Chinese government's treatment of their Uighur population – alternately known as Uyghurs and Uigurs – qualifies as genocide. Guests: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail John Williamson, Conservative Member of the Canada-China Committee - It's East Meets West! Scott teamed up with Danielle Smith for one last special simulcast with the Danielle Smith Show on 770 CHQR and 630 CHED in Alberta. This is Danielle's last week as host of her show, and it would not have been complete without a visit from Scott, as the two try to bring the country together. Guest: Danielle Smith

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott talked with Layal Haidari of Jonny Blonde, to find out how the food truck and catering company handled being hit with the pandemic so soon after opening their permanent location Guest: Layal Haidari, owner and operator of Jonny Blonde Burger, Food Truck & Catering Subscribe tot he Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and keep up with Scott as he checks in on the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives that have changed during the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast The numbers coming in globally seem to indicate a worldwide drop in COVID-19 cases, and experts are scrambling to figure out what has caused it. Guest: Kelly Grant, Health Reporter for The Globe & Mail - Despite the detention of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig – despite the security concerns over Huawei's 5G – and despite what the government of China is doing to its population of Uighur Muslims – Justin Trudeau's Liberal government continues to seemingly strive for a friendly relationship with People's Republic of China. The question is not longer "is that wise?" Now we have to ask, "why has the Canadian government not learned its lesson yet?" Guest: John Robson, Journalist for the National Post - What role should Canada play in the upcoming Beijing Olympics? It may not be safe for our athletes to be sent to China. It may not be ethically permissible to participate, given that the People's Republic of China is conducting what many call a genocide aimed at the nation's

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Elliot Tepper returned to the show to discuss how U.S. vaccination plans will be affected by the sever weather across the country. Of course, Scott could not pass up the opportunity to talk to Elliot about a wider range of subjects, including Canada's relationship with the People's Republic of China. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University Find out more about the situation in China, Scott's interview with MP Michael Chong, and COVID-19 worldwide in the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/worldwide-covid-19-cases-mysteriously-drop-changin  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast The federal government underestimated carbon tax revenue. Now they owe Canadian families in three provinces more than $200 million! Guest: Jasmine Moulton, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario website, there were 61 applications filed for 7-Eleven locations in various municipalities across the province. Could you soon be able to pick up some brews with your slurpee? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Expert, Speaker, and Consultant - The province is reviving Hamilton's light-rail transit system with a renewed $1 billion commitment to get the project going again. Of course, that is not the end of the story. Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton Find out about the situation in China, how cities are being transformed by the pandemic, and COVID-19 worldwide in the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/worldwide-covid-19-cases-mysteriously-drop-changin