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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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53:35

High voter turn out, Big pot greenhouses, And No more...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/06

Advanced polls are saying that there’s been a high turn out of voters for this election. How does this compare with the others? Guest - Paul Thomas, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Political Science and Program Fellow, Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management, Carleton University Hamilton city council has opted to hear from the public on oversized pot greenhouses. One councillor was particularly adverse to the idea. ALSO: A survey suggests that two thirds of current cannabis consumers

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5:39

Should Hamiltonians be against large pot greenhouses?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/06

Hamilton city council has opted to hear from the public on oversized pot greenhouses. One councillor was particularly adverse to the idea. ALSO: A survey suggests that two thirds of current cannabis consumers will switch to buying legally once it is made legal. Guest - Dan Malleck. Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author: Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario

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4:39

Advanced polls show a high voter turn out

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/06

Advanced polls are saying that there’s been a high turn out of voters for this election. How does this compare with the others? Guest - Paul Thomas, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Political Science and Program Fellow, Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management, Carleton University

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47:49

Doug Ford sued, Trump pardoning himself, And Apple...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/05

PC Leader Doug Ford has been named in a lawsuit by his sister-in-law, the widow of Rob Ford, over his estate. Renata Ford has filed the lawsuit seeking more than $16 million against Doug and other brother Randy Ford. Guest - Jason Roy, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Director, Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy (LISPOP), Wilfrid Laurier University Can a US President pardon himself? US President Trump says he has the “Absolute right” to do so

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5:48

Could Donald Trump pardon himself?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/05

Can a US President pardon himself? US President Trump says he has the “Absolute right” to do so. Guest - Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor

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5:15

The polls say Doug Ford will be premier

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/05

The Ontario NDP and PCs are still tied in the polls but according to an aggregation of polls done by Abacus, Pollara, Ekos, Forum Research since may 31st, Ontarians are most likely to see Doug Ford be Premier. Guest - Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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52:57

Wynne admits defeat, Paying for surrogates, And...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/04

Over the weekend, Kathleen Wynne conded that she won’t be Ontario’s next premier, then urged that voters ensure a minority government happens in Ontario. Guest - Christopher Waddell. Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University. Expert in political journalism A private member’s bill has been tabled with the goal of decriminalizing the act of paying surrogates in Canada. Canadian parents want to do more for helping surrogates who carry their children. Guest - Francoise

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5:17

Should paying surrogates be a crime?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/04

A private member’s bill has been tabled with the goal of decriminalizing the act of paying surrogates in Canada. Canadian parents want to do more for helping surrogates who carry their children. Guest - Francoise Baylis, Canada Researcher Chair in Bioethics and Philosophy, Professor at Dalhousie University

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5:21

Kathleen Wynne says she won't be the premier

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/04

Over the weekend, Kathleen Wynne conceded that she won’t be Ontario’s next premier, then urged that voters ensure a minority government happens in Ontario. Guest - Christopher Waddell. Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University. Expert in political journalism

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44:33

LRT costs, Less than one week to go, And cat cafe in...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/01

With LRT construction looming over the next year, some councilors are expressing concern over the costs of an LRT. Ancaster Councillor Lloyd Ferguson is worried that this may be ‘another stadium debacle’. Guest - Nicholas Kevlahan, Department of Mathematics and Statistics McMaster University We are under a week away from the Ontario election. How are things looking as the race comes into it’s final stages? Guest - Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Meow! Hamilton is

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3:49

Less than a week to go before the election

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/01

We are under a week away from the Ontario election. How are things looking as the race comes into it’s final stages? Guest - Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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4:50

Should city council be worried about LRT costs?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/06/01

With LRT construction looming over the next year, some councilors are expressing concern over the costs of an LRT. Ancaster Councillor Lloyd Ferguson is worried that this may be ‘another stadium debacle’. Guest - Nicholas Kevlahan, Department of Mathematics and Statistics McMaster University

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49:30

New tariffs impacting Hamilton, PCs won't release a...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/31

How big are the concerns of our local chamber in regards to the Steel and Aluminum tariffs and how they’ll impact business in the city? Guest - Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce The Ontario PC party have released a list of their spending promises but won’t be delivering a full costed platform before the election. Voters also won’t see a plan to eliminate the deficit. Guest - Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor According to

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4:46

Dellen Millard is standing trial for his third and...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/31

Dellen Millard is standing trial today in his third murder case: the one of his own father, Wayne Millard. Millard is already serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of Tim Bosma and Laura Babcock. Guest - Alex Pierson, host of On Point with Alex Pierson, Global News Radio

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4:44

A new value competitor is aiming for the Canadian market

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/31

Miniso, a discount retailer from China plans to open 500 stores in Canada within the next three years. How big of an impact could that have on Dollarama? Guest - Bruce Winder, Retail expert, Speaker, Consultant

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5:22

Trump's steel tariffs will impact Canada after all

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/31

The US is planning on slapping Canada with steel and aluminum tariffs as of midnight tonight. The US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross made the announcement during a call with reporters. What is the US administration hoping for with these tariffs? Guest - Jackson Proscow, Washington Bureau Chief, Global News

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52:10

One week until election, Buying the Trans Mountain...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/30

What is the latest with the polls leading into the provincial election? We are one week out as of tomorrow to election day. ALSO: Do candidates behavior affect the party’s chances at winning an election? Guest - Geoffrey Stevens is a political science instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University, formerly Queen's Park bureau chief, Ottawa columnist and managing editor for The Globe and Mail as well as managing editor for Maclean's Yesterday, the Canadian government announced they’re going to buy the

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6:13

The Canadian government is buying the Trans Mountain...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/30

Yesterday, the Canadian government announced they’re going to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5B to ensure that it is built. Guest - Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com

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5:14

A Global News investigation has revealed some poor...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/30

Global News investigated into whether poor government decisions led to contracts that could saved Ontarians billions when it comes to green energy Guest - Brady Yauch, economist and executive director of Consumer Policy Institute

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59:26

A salute to Hamilton tourism

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/05/29

Scott Thompson broadcasts live from the Lister Block talking to everyone and anyone about all the good things happening the city of Hamilton.

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