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Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today With Scott Thompson, heard weekdays 3pm-6pm EST on 900 CHML. Learn more about the show, listen live and read Scott"s blog posts at 900chml.com

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60:02

Bad Times For Sarah Jama

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/18

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Fears of a recession and pressure from inflation have Canadians feeling less like Santa and more like Scrooge heading into the holidays, a new survey from Deloitte Canada shows. A Canadian surveillance flight enforcing North Korea sanctions was intercepted by Chinese fighter jets on Monday, drawing criticism from Defence Minister Bill Blair. The Ford government has censured NDP MPP Sarah Jama. What does this mean for Queen’s Park? Xi Jinping and Putin

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9:26

Belt and Road: Creating Debt One Poor Country At A Time

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/17

Xi Jinping and Putin to meet this week, but that’ is only one aspect of the gathering taking place in Beijing. World leaders are gathering in Beijing this week to hear Mr. Xi’s vision for the future of that project, which has come under growing criticism for failing to deliver on its grand promises, saddling poor countries with yet more debt, and acting as a tool for Chinese political influence. GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.

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67:11

Is Canada’s Reputation Hurt Abroad?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/16

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Anti-pipeline legislation has been shot down by the supreme court of Canada, and the Canadians Taxpayers Federation says that is a big win for taxpayers. Nearly one in two Canadians say the recent errant honouring of a 98-year-old Nazi veteran in Parliament has had a major impact on Canada's reputation abroad, while one third think Canada is providing too much financial support to Ukraine, recent Nanos polling finds. Suzanne Somers has died. Bill

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69:01

Did You See All Of The Motorcycles In Port Dover Today?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/13

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: It’s Friday the 13th and for Port Dover, that means the community is once again welcoming thousands of motorcyclists to town! Swifties everywhere will be packing into theatres this weekend as the Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tour concert film opens in cinemas. This weekend the federal New Democrats are holding an in-person convention for the first time in five years - and it’ll be in Hamilton. What are the local impacts of what we’re seeing happening in the

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75:42

It’s Democracy V. Authoritarianism.

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/12

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Ontario NDP’s handling of Hamilton City Centre MPP Sarah Jama and the situation that arose from her statements. Canada faces an uphill battle to recoup the roughly C$35 billion ($25.74 billion) in taxpayers’ money it has sunk into the Trans Mountain oil pipeline, as uncertainty over shipping tolls and a limited pool of buyers cloud the asset’s unique strategic value. In a new piece for the National Post, Tasha Kheiriddin argues that “Lumping

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9:20

The International Response to the Israel/Hamas Conflict

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/12

International response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

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67:29

Agreement reached between City of Hamilton and...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/12

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: Yesterday, the Government of Canada and the City of Hamilton announced that they have reached an agreement to fast track over 2,600 housing units over the next three years. Our friend Bill Brioux is hosting a special series of screenings at The Westdale in Hamilton where he's been taking audiences back to the 1970s, showing the pilots for classic programs from the various eras of televised entertainment. Let's take a look at the Toronto Maple

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74:32

These Are The International Repercussions of the...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/10

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today the Government of Canada and the City of Hamilton announced that they have reached an agreement to fast track over 2,600 housing units over the next three years. We look at the toll taken on taxpayers by Trudeau’s Tofino trip. Changes are coming to hockey rinks across the country as Hockey Canada implements a new policy that bars players from fully undressing in change rooms. We look at the international response -- and repercussions -- around

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75:40

HATS' pilot project for the North End has been cancelled

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/06

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Jagmeet Singh has been busy, calling out what he has described as Justin Trudeau’s out-of-touch response to grocery prices. He joins us now to continue the discussion! The Biindigen Well-Being Centre, a new Indigenous health and social services centre, will be built in Hamilton, transforming Indigenous health care throughout the region. Writing in the National Post, Tasha Kheiriddin says that the national pharmacare plan demanded by NDP as part of deal

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74:58

Conservatives Could Form A Majority Government?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/06

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: If an election were to take place today, the federal Conservatives would capture enough seats in the House of Commons to form a majority government, new monthly projections from Nanos Research shows. The federal government will announce new guidelines Thursday aimed at cutting back on the use of outside consultants, a move that is part of an effort to shave about $15-billion from existing spending plans. The Conservatives lost their bid to strike down

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74:02

Canada’s Speaker Ousted… Now It’s America’s Turn?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/05

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Long-time listeners of the show know we like to turn the spotlight to small business in the area, and that’s what we’re about to do here! Should Hamilton do away with red light right turns? 16 of the bomb threats that were sent to Hamilton schools in recent weeks may not have come from Hamiltonians but instead could be from anywhere in the world. Is the NDP taking over the position in Canadian politics that was once held by the Liberals? While Canadian

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11:14

Get Rid Of Red Light Right Turns?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/04

You heard today’s poll question: should Hamilton do away with red light right turns? There is some concern that it might make things more confusing – and more hazardous – for drivers from out of town. GUEST: Angelo DiCicco, Special Project Manager with the Ontario Safety League.

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11:47

What's Going On With Canadian-Indian Relations Now?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/04

What is it Canada doesn’t understand about India’s government, and their place in the current world of international relations? GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.

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75:59

History Made In Cdn Parliament, Though After A...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/03

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Where are relations between the governments of Canda and India going? Other than seemingly downward, fast. You may remember when Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. in Dundas released a special ‘Stand with Ukraine’ lager last year. The local brewery and venue now wants to do more. They have announced a benefit concert on Sunday, October 15, featuring the folk/jazz band Kommuna Lux, originally from Odessa, Ukraine. Three years ago, the arrest of Cameron Ortis sent

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81:03

Green Day Coming To The Hammer!

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/10/02

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Over the weekend, Bob Doidge reached out to Scott with some very cool news concert news – coming up this November 28th at The Westdale. Elon Musk has weighed in on the new podcast rules that are part of the CRTC’s updated approach to streaming services in Canada. Green Day to play the Grey Cup! What’s it mean to have American bands play the CFL’s big game? Ontario pharmacists have had their prescription powers expanded. Is there now a quiet movement on

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77:02

'All Our Relations' set to be revealed tomorrow in...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/09/29

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Fall fair season continues south of Hamilton with the 151st Caledonia Fair! We get a peak at what Hamilton has cooking for the 2023 Grey Cup festivities! As you heard on our airwaves a moment ago, there are now ads running from third-party groups attacking Pierre Poilievre, following a couple of weeks of the federal Conservative's new campaign to reintroduce Canadians to their leader. We get some U.S. political insight: some republicans are warning

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10:14

Resident in Hamilton neighbourhood plagued by...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/09/29

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73:07

Had A Ticket for Springsteen? We’ve Got Some Bad News...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/09/28

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Demand for electricity across Canada is forecast to double in the next 25 years, and all the signs from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government indicate that nuclear energy will supply the biggest portion of the province's additional power needs. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2023 tour will be postponed until 2024, citing doctor’s advice. The Boss, who last week celebrated his 74th birthday, is “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer

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80:04

Trudeau Might Need To Look Up “Apology” In The...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/09/28

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The months-long Hollywood writers strike is over after the Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios. Did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just apologize on live television? Seriously, we are asking. The word “apology” was used but does that count? What happens to parliament now that they are without a speaker? What has been the international fallout from Nazi Waffen SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka being

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10:03

The International Fallout From Nazi Invited To...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2023/09/27

What has been the international fallout from Nazi Waffen SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka being welcomed into Canadian parliament, and applauded as a war hero, due to an alleged complete lack of education about history among our leaders. Russia has jumped on this story, which is to be expected since it feeds right into their propaganda Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was present and clapping: how does this impact him? How else is this being viewed on the world stage amidst the backdrop of war in

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