Scott Thompson Show

This morning, Bill Kelly spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 900 CHML's Bill Kelly Show. Afterward, Scott Thompson welcome Professor Genevieve Tellier to his show, to get her analysis of the interview, as well as how the federal government is responding to the Nova Scotia fishing crisis and the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Genevieve Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa Check out Bill Kelly's interview with the Prime Minister here: https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/justin-trudeau-joined-the-bill-kelly-show For more on the fishing crisis, download the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show here: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/nova-scotia-mikmaq-fishing-crisis-changes-to-ontar Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show and the Bill Kelly Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever it is you find your favourite shows!

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast The dispute over the Mi'kmaq treaty rights to fish off of Nova Scotia has caught the attention of the country, especially following this weekend’s destruction of an indigenous lobster pound. Patti Doyle-Bedwell, Associate Professor in Indigenous studies at Dalhousie University, joined Scott to discuss the issues at the heart of the Nova Scotia fishing crisis. Later, Scott spoke with the Executive Director of the Coalition of Atlantic and Quebec Fishing Organizations, Martin Mallet. Guests: Patti Doyle-Bedwell, Associate Professor in Indigenous studies at Dalhousie University, lawyer and public speaker on Indigenous issues Martin Mallet, Executive Director, Coalition of Atlantic and Quebec Fishing Organizations - Changes are coming to the Blue Box program in Ontario. Scott found out more about the changes, from Jeff Yurek, Ontario's Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Guest: Jeff Yurek, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London & Minister of the Environment, Conservatio

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Toronto police identified the murderer of Christine Jessop yesterday. Crime specialist Catherine McDonald is covering this story with Global News. She spoke with Scott about the case as well as the mood in Queensville, Ontario. Then, Scott and Professor Cecelia Hageman talked about the forensic science involved with identifying the murderer. Guests: Catherine McDonald, Crime Specialist, Global News Cecelia Hageman, Assistant Professor, Forensic Science, Ontario Tech University - Trump and Biden held dueling townhalls on different networks instead of debating each other. How did they do, did we learn anything new, and did any one ‘win’ in the end? Guest: Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science at McMaster University - Strategic communications consultant Elissa Freeman joined Scott to provide a PR perspective on last night's dueling townhall discussions featuring Joe Biden on one network and U.S. President Trump on another. Guest: Elissa Freeman. PR/pop culture medi

The Art Gallery of Hamilton is kicking off it annual film festival today! This year, like many things in life, it will be handled a bit differently: you will be able to watch the films from the comfort of your own home. Guest: Ryan Ferguson, Film Curator for the Art Gallery of Hamilton Like what you hear? Check out the full podcast of the Scott Thompson Show: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/dna-evidence-identifies-christine-jessops-murderer  

Strategic communications consultant Elissa Freeman joined Scott to provide a PR perspective on last night's dueling townhall discussions featuring Joe Biden on one network and U.S. President Trump on another. Guest: Elissa Freeman. PR/pop culture media expert; Strategic Communications Consultant, Elissafreeman.com Want to hear more? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/dna-evidence-identifies-christine-jessops-murderer  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Ontario’s Minister of Education announced this morning that the government is scrapping Regulation 274, the controversial rule that gave teachers with the most seniority priority over newer teacher in the hiring process. Guests: Sam Oosterhoff, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minster of Education, MPP for Niagara West Nancy Maynes, Professor / Faculty of Education and Professional Studies - Schulich School of Education, Nippissing University - U.S. President Trump and the democratic candidate Joe Biden are holding dueling townhalls tonight, in place of a debate. This comes after the second debate was cancelled in response to Trump’s refusal to partake in a virtual debate. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News - A study released by CAMH says that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the mental health of women. Guest: Andrea Gunraj VP of Public Engagement for the Canadian Women's Foundation - MP Chris Warkentin joined Sc

An OHL with no contact? Even former OHL players are balking at that idea. When something strange happens in sports, It's time for another edition of Scott & Scott! Thompson welcomed Radley to the show, to discuss the idea of an OHL season without body checking. They also talk about flaming Zambonis. It will all make sense when you listen to the newest bonus segment from the Scott Thompson Show!  Guest: Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and its podcast, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Like what you hear? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/teachers-no-longer-prioritized-based-on-seniority If you want to hear more from Scott Radley, subscribe to him wherever you already subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show!

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Hamilton continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, and now there has been four new cases in the HWDSB and HWCDSB. How is the board handling the situation? Guest: Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board - A poll suggests that 39% of Canadians want a COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory. Is that how the rollout of a potential vaccine should be handled?   Guest: Dr. Zain Chagla, an infectious disease specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital  and an associate professor in the division of infectious diseases, Department of Medicine, Mcmaster University - A new study from Angus Reid Institute has shed some light on the shifts in social behavior that have taken place during the pandemic. Guest: Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute - Do you remember the WE charity scandal? Canadians have not heard the last of it. Meanwhile, dueling rallies are on the horizon North Carolina as the U.S. President and Kamala Harri

Scott spoke with entertainment blogger Bill Brioux about the return of Saturday Night Live as well as how late night television is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Bill Brioux. Brioux.tv - The team of U.S. and Russian astronauts have landed at the ISS. Meanwhile, Canada is joining the U.S. for the Artemis Accords. Sounds cool! What is it mean, though? Guest: Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy at York University. Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson show for more on the pandemic, politics and mental health! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/covid-19-cases-in-hamilton-schools-mental-health-a

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast What do we need to know about lockdowns, and there more around the corner? Guest: Andrew Caddell, Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Johnson & Johnson has paused their trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine as a participant has come down with an ‘unexplained’ illness. Guest: Brian Dixon, Professor at University of Waterloo and teaches in the Department of Biology, and teaches the immunology class. He is currently researching COVID antibody testing methods and can speak to the immune response to viruses and the development of vaccines and serological tests - Last week, local MP David Sweet was chosen to chair the Parliament’s ethics committee. To chat about his new position as well as some of the ethical goings-on at Parliament Hill, David Sweet joins us. Guest: David Sweet, MP Flamborough-Glanbrook - China has denied that they’re holding the two michael’s “Arbitrarily” in response to the Meng Wanzhou case. Guest: Ben Rowswell, President, Canadian International Coun

Ryan Mallough joined Scott to discuss how the pandemic has affected independent and small businesses in Ontario, as well as how to support the businesses in your community. Guest: Ryan Mallough, director of provincial affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/preventing-more-lockdowns-vaccine-trial-paused-the

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast 939 cases of COVID-19 were announced this morning for the province of Ontario. Scott gets a recap from Dr. Barry Pakes of the University of Toronto. Guest: Barry Pakes BSc, MD, MPH, CCFP, DTMH, FRCPC, PhD, Program Director and Assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto - With tighter restrictions going into effect for some parts of Ontario, and everyone being advised to stick with their immediate households, is Zoomsgiving the best option? Guest: Shana MacDonald, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Arts, Associate Chair, Speech Communication and Digital Arts Communication, University of Waterloo - John Lennon would have been 80 today. Scott talked to Eric Alper about Lennon's legacy as well as what it would be like if he were still alive today. Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist, Music Commentator, Shameless Idealist - It’s time for the Friday Message of Hope from Reverend Jim! Guest: Reverend Jim Carreire - Wit

Ontario government officials held an emergency meeting, and we are awaiting word on what they have decided. This comes as the province announces 939 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. Allison Smith of Queen’s Park Today joined Scott to talk about what we know so far. Guest: Allison Smith, Queen’s Park Today Hear more in the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/ontario-covid-19-cases-spike-and-new-restrictions  

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast What exactly is the status of Hamilton’s bid for the Commonwealth Games? Guest: Lou Frapporti, spokesperson for Hamilton100 team - How did Kamala Harris and Mike Pence do in the debate?  What is happening with the fate of the next presidential debate? Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor - Canada’s Minister of Defence has called out China over the Two Michaels situation, saying that the Chinese government is exercising hostage diplomacy. Why has it taken so long? Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute, Professor of Political Science, University of Alberta