Scott Thompson Show

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Teresa Nocita about benefits of musical expression, and running Studio E during the pandemic. Guest: Teresa Nocita, Owner of Studio E Voice~Music~Arts in Stoney Creek Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show Podcast and keep up with all the big stories in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott started the show with Professor Daniel Beland, discuss what is happening with provincial vaccine deals and the federal government’s plans for Canada’s domestic manufacturing capacity. Guest: Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor of Political Science andthe Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada with McGill University - A new poll from Leger shows that the majority of Canadians blame the federal government for delays in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, not provincial governments. Guest: Heather Owen, Vice President of Leger - How has Britain handled vaccine distribution?  Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief for Global News - Security experts are concerned by the Canadian government's plan to partner with Huawei for new computer and electrical engineering research at Canadian universities. Guest: Charles Burton Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! What happens to the Republican party, now that Donald Trump has been acquitted? Guest: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University - Scott spoke with Marvin Ryder about Air Canada’s $190-million purchase of Transat A.T. after COVID-19 diminished the deal’s value. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for more on Canada's vaccine deals and relations with the government of China!

Who opens a new business during a pandemic? Nora Mousa! Scott spoke with her to find out why she thought now was the right time. Guest: Nora Mousa, General Manager of Krazy Bins Liquidation on Barton Street in Hamilton, Ontario Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show Podcast wherever you get your favourite shows, and follow along as Scott finds out about 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 Can we dodge a third wave of the pandemic? Can we keep the variants under tight control? Scott spoke with Dr. Small of Trillium Health Partners, to find out how things look, as we head into the Family Day long weekend. Dr. Lorne Small, Infectious Disease Specialist with Trillium Health Partners, Landline - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the province has agreed to purchase two million doses of a COVID-19 vaccines developed by Canada's own Providence Therapeutics. Guest: Brad Sorenson, CEO of Providence Therapeutics - Scott welcomed Tim Powers back to the show to talk about everything from vaccines to potential federal elections to Valentine's Day! Guest: Tim Powers, Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies, Managing Director of Abacus Data - Reverend Jim returned to the show for his weekly message of hope. Guest: Rev. Jim Carriere of the Good Shepherd in St. Catharines, Ontario

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott spoke with Shane McNamara about what chefs find the most difficult about the pandemic restrictions, as well as how Saltlik is fairing during the era of COVID-19. Guest: Shane McNamara, Chef and Owner of Saltlik Smokehouse at 282 James St N, Hamilton, Ontario Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show podcast wherever you find your favourite shows, and follow along as Scott checks in on the various small businesses and restaurants that have been affected by the pandemic. https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Professor Elliot Tepper returned to the show for another fascinating conversation about the state of U.S. politics, as well as what to expect in the aftermath of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton University Want to know more about what is happening here in Canada? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio dropped by to catch up with Scott and talk about the Daytona 500 among other things from the world of racing, and Scott shared his creative suggestions for improving some aspect of motorsports. Guest: Erik Tomas, host of Raceline Radio Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and keep up with a wide range of daily stories from around the world – they're not all about COVID-19! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! While looking for a piece of scrap paper to write on in between interviews, Scott happened upon a document that left him surprised to say the least. Scott shared this story of an unexpected rediscovery, for the benefit of the listeners as much as his own peace of mind! To find out what else happened on today's show, check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you go to get your favourite shows! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott spoke with Anita Singh to find out about Canada's relationship with India. Guest: Anita Singh, Fellow with the Centre for the Study of Security and Development, researching Canada-India relations at Dalhousie University - With variants of SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19) showing up in Canada, there is a growing concern that we are staring down a third wave of the pandemic. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist with Ryerson University - Michael Taube returned to the show to talk about the big political stories in Canada and the U.S., namely the possibility of a federal election here, the impeachment of former U.S. President Trump, and vaccines among other things. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated columnist, Contributor to the Washington Times

A Scott Thompson Show Bonus Podcast! The Child Welfare Political Action Committee and McMaster University announced that 20 foster children will get their first degree or graduate degree at McMaster without paying for tuition. Scott found out more from the founder of CWPAC Canada, Jane Kovarikova Guest: Jane Kovarikova, Founder of the Child Welfare PAC - Scott welcomed Susie Braithwaite to the show, to talk about how downtown Hamilton's small businesses are doing as we approach the one-year anniversary of the first Ontario lockdown. They also discuss the news of Hamilton's LRT project, of course. Guest: Susie Braithwaite, Executive Director of the Hamilton "International Village" B.I.A. - Shannon Scully-Pratt, First Aid, Swimming and Water Safety Representative for the Red Cross

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott welcomed Joseph Mancinelli to the show to talk about what is in store for Hamilton's light rail transit. Guest: Joseph Mancinelli, LiUNA International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada - Has the demand for generic drugs pushed big pharma companies out of Canada? Professor Ian Lee joined the show to discuss the situation. Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - On the second day of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Scott welcomed Dr. Graham Dodds back to the show, to talk about what the trial might accomplish and what the ramifications may be. Guest: Dr. Graham Dodds, Professor and Associate Chair with the Department of Political Science at Concordia University - Canada’s top spymaster says Beijing’s military and intelligence services have been gathering sensitive data on Canadians, stealing technology, and attempting to intimidate Canadian citizens. Guest: Steven Chase,

A Scott Thompson Show Bonus Podcast! Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip says that the band is looking at previously unreleased music, with the aim of sharing some of it with fans! Alan Cross returned to the show to discuss what this could mean for the future of the Hip and their fans. Guest: Alan Cross, music historian, host of the Ongoing History of New Music Keep up with the ongoing history of new music, subscribe to Alan's podcast! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/126/ongoing-history-of-new-music/ - Music venues have been hit hard during the pandemic. Scott spoke with Blake Prince, the manager of Absinthe in Hamilton, to find out how one of Hamilton's landmark music venues has weathered the era of COVID-19. Guest: Blake Prince, Manager of Club Absinthe and Hamilton-based musician Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or anywhere you go for your favourite shows, and follow along with Scott as he finds out how different businesses have adapted to the era of COVID-19! https

A Scott Thompson Show Bonus Podcast! Ontario's ski and snowboarding hills are awaiting the chance to reopen with restrictions once the stay-at-home order is lifted. Guest: Kevin Nichol, President of the Ontario Snow Resorts Association Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or anywhere you go for your favourite shows! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/

A Scott Thompson Show Bonus Podcast! Scott spoke with the owner of Pura Vida Slon in Stoney Creek, to find out how that business has adjusted to restrictions and protocol of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Moe, owner of Pura Vida Salon in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or anywhere you go for your favourite shows, and follow along with Scott as he finds out how different businesses have adapted to the era of COVID-19! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/  

Scott welcomed Joseph Mancinelli to the show to talk about what is in store for Hamilton's light rail transit. Guest: Joseph Mancinelli, LiUNA International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada - Scott opened the phone lines to find out what the people of Hamilton had to say about the LRT news. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you find your favourite shows and never miss out on another story! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ For more on the LRT, big pharma in Canada, China, and the Tragically Hip, check out the latest Scott Thompson Show Podcast!