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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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46:03

Amalgamating public health departments, and more...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/14

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast - Jamie West, host of What Were You Thinking 900 CHML, is in for Scott and ready to make the most of it in the newest podcast! - Two cases of measles in adults were confirmed yesterday and are both travel-related. Toronto’s public health unit warned the public of possible places where they may be exposed. How dangerous is this situation becoming? Guest: David Fisman, Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public HealthUniversity of

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44:39

Doris Day passes away at 97; Banning single-use...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/13

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Jamie West, host of What Were You Thinking, is in for Scott Thompson today. - Doris Day has passed away at 97. Jamie and Scott Henderson reflect on her career and impact Guest: Scott Henderson, pop culture expert at Brock University. - The head of the judicial inquiry for the Red Hill as well as the lawyer of the crash victims’ families are mulling over the need for more tests on the asphalt with the repavement date coming quick. Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise

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50:01

Class action lawsuit filed over Red Hill Valley...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/10

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast - A class action lawsuit against the City of Hamilton has been filed over the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Scott brings in Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer, to discuss. Guest: Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer - The United States has escalated its trade war by raising tariffs on Chinese exports, just hours after trade talks were held and failed to make a break through. Scott talks to Birgit Matthiessen, Director of Canada-US Cross Border Business

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19:16

Bonus Interview - Speed limit will rise to 110 km/h...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/10

Ontario’s Transportation Minister announced that the pilot project for testing speed limits on some highways will see three areas in the province where drivers will be able to reach a limit of 110 km/h. The affected roadways are the Queen Elizabeth Way from St. Catharines to Hamilton, Highway 402 from London to Sarnia, and Highway 417 from Ottawa/Gloucester to Ontario/Quebec border. Scott Talks to the General Manager of Young Drivers of Canada, Angelo DiCicco, to get his perspective on the proposed

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19:12

Bonus Interview - Money laundering in the B.C. real...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/10

$7.4 billion in dirty money was laundered through British Columbia last year, and twin reports by Maureen Maloney and Peter German revealed that $5 billion of that money was funnelled through B.C.’s real estate market. Both reports were “fact-finding” in nature, neither naming names nor assigning blame. So how big of a problem is this for Canada and what do we know about the people and organizations behind the laundering? Guests: Richard Zussman, Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature, Global

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52:01

Huawei and the state of Canada-China relations; Is...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/09

The Scott Thompson Show - The Canadian who was sentenced to death in China has pleaded his innocence in an appeal hearing. Elsewhere, North Korea has fired two suspected missiles. Guest: Benoit Hardy-Chartrand, Adjunct Professor at Temple University Japan, in Tokyo - A survey done by researchers at the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University says that 50% of Canadians agree with the decision to legalize cannabis but the stigma remains high and support seems to be fading. First, Scott gets

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51:09

Saving the Oshawa GM Plant; Charges against...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/08

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast - At a joint presser this morning, GM and Unifor announced that the company will invest $170 million into the Oshawa plant to transition it into a stamping, subassembly and autonomous vehicle testing facility. It will save 300 jobs with room to grow. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Vice-Admiral Mark Norman has had the charges of breach of trust dropped against him. Scott gets the latest from this story

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53:25

New royal baby; Trump says Mueller should not...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/06

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle have announced the birth of their baby boy. What do we know so far? Scott talks to Patricia Treble, to find out. Guest: Patricia Treble, - Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry and Meghan) more popular and relatable than the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate)? Guest: Elissa Freeman - Mueller is apparently going to testify on May 15, although U.S. President Trump now says he should not

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7:48

Bonus Interview - It's Emergency Preparedness Week in...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/06

This week marks Emergency Preparedness week. What is the city doing to get residents to get prepared for any emergency? Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe and Kirsten Marples, Emergency Preparedness Coordinators with the City of Hamilton, join Scott in the studio. Guests: Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe Kristen Marples

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10:30

Bonus Interview - The threat posed by meteors, and...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/06

NASA is warning that meteors pose a threat to earth and that an apocalyptic one could be on the way. But how big of a threat are we under? Randy Atwood, Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, gives Scott the details behind the warning, and what the human race can do. Guest: Randy Atwood, Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

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47:39

Doug Ford effigy guillotined, Ruling says...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/03

Doug Ford has asked the OPP to investigate the General Strike against Doug Ford which took place on May1, because protestors brought a guillotine and staged a mock execution of the Premier. Effigies are nothing new for political protests, so did this cross the line? And would the reaction to the story it be different if protestors beheaded an effigy of a Liberal or NDP leader? Guest: Tim Powers, Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies - A split Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled the federal government

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6:51

Bonus Interview - Doors Open Hamilton is this weekend!

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/03

Doors Open Hamilton is this weekend, and Scott wants to know which historic locations will be open to the public for exploration, and what can be expected from the event in 2019. Guest: Rachel Berney, Heritage Presentation Co-Ordinator, Tourism and Culture Division

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59:15

Raising the speed limit on 400 highways, Why Attorney...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/02

Is it time to review the speed limits along 400 series highways? Jeff Yurk, the transportation minister says they’re planning to review the limits but will consult with the public first. Joe Couto, of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, gives Scott his perspective on this and other proposed changes. And then Scott talk to Chris Klimek of Stop100, to find out how happy the Stop100 organization is. Guests: Joe Couto, of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Chris Kilmek, of

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56:00

Chaos in Venezuela, Federal rebates for electric cars...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/05/01

Federal rebates have become available for electric cars (not you, Tesla), and it is time to say farewell to the Smart Car! Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media and the Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spectator, joins the podcast to discuss this news. And then Scott talks to Marvin Ryder, Business Professor with the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Guests: ! Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon

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55:38

Podcast - China, Trump and ISIS.

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/04/30

China has sentenced another Canadian to death. As well, there’s still tensions rising over trade and canola oil. How is this all affecting the relations between China and Canada. Guest: Charles Burton, associate professor, Department of Political Science, Brock University. Trump and his family are suing Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an effort to block subpoenas for his financial records. Is this a wise political strategy? Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit, Upstream

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18:15

Trump and family are suing to block subpoenas.

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/04/30

Photo: (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Trump and his family are suing Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an effort to block subpoenas for his financial records. Is this a wise political strategy? Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit, Upstream Strategy Group.

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19:03

Bonus Interview - What does the future hold for Forge...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/04/29

The Canadian Premier League had its first match yesterday between hosting Forge FC and visiting York9 FC on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but the crowds and national TV audience seemed to like it. How’d it go? Guest: Scott Radley, Host of “The Scott Radley Show” & Sports Columnist at The Hamilton Spectator

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54:09

Political polling and what to expect in the 2019...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/04/29

A new poll from Leger has some interesting results, putting the Conservatives at 40%, Liberals at 27%, NDP at 12% and the Green Party at 11%. What’s going on, and what can we expect in the lead up to the 2019 federal election? Guest: Christo Aivalis, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Toronto - Is Canada’s recycling industry broken? A lot of once valuable recycling materials are now sitting at recycling centers with no buyers as

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59:38

The gas prices Canadians will be facing, Business...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/04/26

In Vancouver, gas prices are sitting at about $1.70a litre but is this what does the rest of Canada face? And, Trans Mountain – can Alberta just turn off the taps? Scott talks to Dan McTeague about all this and more. Guest: Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst with GasBuddy.Com - Some big business leaders are worried about aging demographics in Canada as baby boomers get set to retire. An influx of workers may be needed to fill the gap. But what else will change in

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7:36

Bonus Interview - David Akin, on the flooding...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2019/04/26

The City of Ottawa has declared an emergency over the risk of flooding. Scott finds out more from David Akin of Global News. Guest: David Akin, chief political correspondent with Global News

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