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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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54:26

Stopping steel imports, Trump meets Kanye, And LRT...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/12

Canada has introduced new surtaxes onto steel imports to stop any influx. Guest - Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.When Trump Meets Kanye! The rapper went to the White House yesterday (as did Kid Rock??) and met with the US President. But who actually gains from this visit? Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily With the back and forth between the mayor and one of the mayoral candidates, an

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6:12

When will the LRT debate end?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/12

With the back and forth between the mayor and one of the mayoral candidates, an MPP has released a statement on the LRT issue to reclarify the stance of the Ontario government. Is a statement going to really stop this debate? Guest - Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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57:43

Economic warning, No motorcycle helmets, And space...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/11

An economic advisory is warning that an economic slowdown is on the horizon. What does that mean for Canadians? Guest - Craig Alexander, Partner & Chief Economist, Deloitte. Yesterday, the Doug Ford government announced they’ll be giving an exemption to Sikhs when it comes to wearing a helmet. But Scott is wondering, will it affect insurance rates? Guest - Peter Karageorgos, Director of Consumer and Industry Relations, Insurance Bureau of Canada Two astronauts are safe after the Soyuz booster

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6:46

Sikhs will be exempt from wearing motorcycle helmets

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/11

Yesterday, the Doug Ford government announced they’ll be giving an exemption to Sikhs when it comes to wearing a helmet. But Scott is wondering, will it affect insurance rates? Guest - Peter Karageorgos, Director of Consumer and Industry Relations, Insurance Bureau of Canada

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5:51

Could economic hardship be on the horizon?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/11

An economic advisory is warning that an economic slowdown is on the horizon. What does that mean for Canadians? Guest - Craig Alexander, Partner & Chief Economist, Deloitte

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54:52

Gun crime, Cannabis in the workplace, And refinery...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/10

According to a local newspaper, two thirds of gun crime in Hamilton has gone unsolved. Guest - Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto. Gun violence expert Toronto Police have announced their employee cannabis police and the expectation is that officers will be free from cannabis for 28 days before reporting for duty. Guest - Matthew Dewar, partner at Levitt LLP Will the Irving Refinery explosion in Saint John’s this week affect gas prices? Guest - Dan

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5:40

Why is gun crime hard to solve?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/10

According to a local newspaper, two thirds of gun crime in Hamilton has gone unsolved. Guest - Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto. Gun violence expert

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55:06

Kavanaugh sworn in, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, And...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/09

On Saturday, Brett Kavanaugh was moved forward and sworn in as a new Supreme Court Justice in the US. What’s the fall out been? ALSO: Nikki Haley has resigned as US ambassador. Guest - Claire Finkelstein, Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania Law School The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees are out. Who’s listed? Guest - Eric Alper, Publicist I Music Commentator I Content Creator I Shameless Idealist Despite being close to shovels in the

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6:48

Why do people still think the LRT is a streetcar?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/09

Despite being close to shovels in the ground there is still a vocal opposition to the LRT project in Hamilton. Guest - Ryan McGreal, editor of Raise the Hammer

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5:39

An update from the oil refinery fire in New Brunswick

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/09

What’s the latest in the oil refinery fire in New Brunswick. The mayor in Saint Johnwants to have focused industry talks after this incident. Guest - Andrew Cromwell, Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News

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57:22

What is next for Kavanaugh? & Will more provinces...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/05

What comes next for Kavanaugh? Michael Taube and Scott discuss what can reasonably be expected in the near future, and what would happen if Brett Kavanaugh became a United States Supreme Court Justice. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor - The number of provinces rejecting the carbon tax plan is up to three but New Brunswick’s potential premier says that they’d be removing the tax as well. And then Christo Aivalis joins Scott to talk about

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8:10

Russian military intelligence officers accused of...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/05

Officers of Russia’s military intelligence unit have been accused of mounting a cyber attack on agencies from around the world, including Canada. The hacking of the CCES and World Anti Doping Agency in Montreal shocked the companies. The RCMP won’t say if Russian operatives were active on Canadian soil. Daniel Tobok, CEO, Cytelligence Inc. expert on cyber security

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57:40

Is there any room for politeness in politics? And the...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/04

Does the politics of politeness even work? Two days ago, the Prime Minister said that he would run a polite, positive campaign in 2019. Yesterday, he called the Conservative party “ambulance chasers” in regards to the McClintic move. Guest - Andrea Perella, Associate Professor; Director, Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy Wilfrid Laurier University A townhall by telephone was held yesterday by Mayoral candidate Vito Sgro. MPP Donna Skelly and MP Bob Bratina took part

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5:38

Do victims families deserve more info about...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/04

First Terrilynn McClintic was moved to a healing lodge. Now Elizabeth Wettlaufer has been moved to a psych hospital. Why aren’t the victim families being informed of where these perpetrators are being moved to? Guest - Darlene Ryan, spokesperson for AFPAD (Association des Familles de Personnes Assassinnees ou Disparues)

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43:58

Voting for change, Health care, And fake news

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/03

Are voters embracing change in these recent elections? In Quebec, the Liberals were voted out and the New Brunswick Liberals are trying to form a minority government even though they have fewer seats than the Conservatives. Guest - Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Doug Ford and Christine Elliot made an announcement at 12:30 in regards to health care in our province. Guest - Natalie Mehra, executive director, Ontario health Coalition An Ancaster home was featured

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4:51

More news from the gas industry

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/03

LNGCananda announced yesterday that it would go ahead with it’s export facility for liquefied natural gas in British Columbia. Guest - Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst,gasbuddy.com

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6:11

Are voters only concerned about change?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/03

Are voters embracing change in these recent elections? In Quebec, the Liberals were voted out and the New Brunswick Liberals are trying to form a minority government even though they have fewer seats than the Conservatives. Guest - Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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58:14

Who won the USMCA, Rude president, And October sleep...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/02

Who’s the winner or loser in this USMCA deal? The loonie had increases postannouncement but will there be a bigger impact on the economy for Canada now that there is a deal? Guest - Atif Kubursi, an expert in international trade & economist, McMaster University Yesterday, the US President made a particularly rude comment to a reporter saying that she was “too shocked to speak”. When she responded, he retorted with “she never thinks”. ALSO: Brett Kavanaugh. Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations

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5:27

Who won the USMCA deal?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/02

Who’s the winner or loser in this USMCA deal? The loonie had increases post announcement but will there be a bigger impact on the economy for Canada now that there is a deal? Guest - Atif Kubursi, an expert in international trade & economist, McMaster University

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42:11

New NAFTA, 2nd hand weed smoke, And Liberal party drama

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/10/01

What exactly does the new USMCA deal entail? Scott chats with one of the members of the team that negotiated the original NAFTA agreement. Guest - John Higginbotham, Senior Distinguished Fellow, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University Some health experts are expressing big concerns over every day Canadian’s health due to 2nd hand smoke and if used by teens. ALSO: More Canadian cities are considering allowing drinks in the park? Guest - Dan Malleck. Health Sciences

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