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49:20

Olympics are open, Naloxone in school, And scam phone...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/09

The Olympics have officially begun with the opening ceremonies having taken place this morning. What happened during the ceremony? One of the biggest moments: a joint walk out by North and South Korea athletes with a unified Korea flag and the leader of South Korea and the sister of the North Korean leader shaking hands. Guest - Charles Burton, associate professor, Department of Political Science, Brock University Naloxone kits are coming to Toronto Schools. Why are they being implemented? Are

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5:16

Have you heard about the latest phone scam?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/09

A one ring scam is back and is now catching newer unsuspecting cellphone owners. It shows up on your phone as a number from overseas and if you call back, you’ll hear an automated message or music. What is the goal of this scam? Guest - Jessica Gunson, Acting Call Centre & Intake Unit Manager

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6:08

Is Facebook to blame for fake news?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/09

Prime Minsiter Trudeau has warned Facebook that it needs to fix the fake news problem or face stronger regulation from Ottawa. Guest - Derek Sardo. President, Rolling Thunder

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5:08

The 2018 Winter Olympics are open

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/09

The Olympics have officially begun with the opening ceremonies having taken place this morning. What happened during the ceremony? One of the biggest moments: a joint walk out by North and South Korea athletes with a unified Korea flag and the leader of South Korea and the sister of the North Korean leader shaking hands. Guest - Charles Burton, associate professor, Department of Political Science, Brock University

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51:57

Olympics beginning, American military parade, And...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/08

As the Olympics get underway, what has been the reaction of North Korea’s participation? Kim Jong Un’s sister is currently there for the games. As well the ship that arrived from North Korea doesn’t have oil to get back. How are they going to handle this? Guest - Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation The US president is wanting to see a military parade happen, “grander” than the one in France. Defence officials say that they’re looking at options. Is it

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4:53

What does Doug Ford want for the people of Ontario

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/08

Doug Ford was the first to announce his candidacy for the Ontario PC leadership, even before anything was announced about a leadership race. He joins Scott in studio. Guest - Doug Ford, candidate for the Ontario PC leadership

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4:32

Donald Trump wants a military parade

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/08

The US president is wanting to see a military parade happen, “grander” than the one in France. Defence officials say that they’re looking at options. Is it a good idea? Guest - Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor

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6:01

Justin Trudeau is visiting the US

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/08

The Prime Minister is visiting the US for the next few days to promote NAFTA. Last night he said that he is legitimately concerned about the future of the agreement but says that Canada will not be ‘cowed into taking a disadvantageous deal for the sake of preserving the agreement’. Guest - Eric Miller, President, Rideau Potomac Strategy Group

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51:31

Peoplekind, SpaceX rocket, And sexting teens

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/07

Trudeau and Peoplekind: Our Prime Minister at a townhall last week interrupted a woman who was asking him a question to correct her. She had said the future of mankind, and his response was “we like to say peoplekind, not necessarily mankind, it’s more inclusive”. This has sparked backlash and he has since come forward saying it was a ‘dumb joke’. Guest - Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop culture expert, Principal at Elissa Freeman PR Yesterday, the SpaceX rocket, Falcon Heavy’, successfully launched,

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4:08

Many young Canadians are sexting

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/07

According to a new report, four out of ten young Canadians have sent a sext while six in ten have said they’ve received one. Guest - Matthew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts

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5:23

A monumental day for SpaceX yesterday

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/07

Yesterday, the SpaceX rocket, Falcon Heavy’, successfully launched, making it the world’s most powerful rocket. Some of it’s payload included a Tesla Roadster. What exactly happened and what does it mean for space research and exploration? Guest - Victoria Jaggard, senior science for National Geographic

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4:42

Do you say peoplekind?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/07

Trudeau and Peoplekind: Our Prime Minister at a townhall last week interrupted a woman who was asking him a question to correct her. She had said the future of mankind, and his response was “we like to say peoplekind, not necessarily mankind, it’s more inclusive”. This has sparked backlash and he has since come forward saying it was a ‘dumb joke’. Guest - Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop culture expert, Principal at Elissa Freeman PR

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49:35

Bob Morrow passes away, Korea pairs up, And Elizabeth...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/06

Hamilton’s longest serving mayor, Bob Morrow, died yesterday at the age of 71. Guest - Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton Though North and South Korea have paired up for the Olympics, the Northern country has put in place a system to prevent defection. One political scientist said that ‘if they [the athlete] was chosen to become a member, atleast one of their family members must have been detained in the government control to make sure they don’t defect”. Guest - Jack Kim,

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6:18

What do you think of carbon taxes?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/06

Should the next leader of the Ontario PC’s fight against carbon taxes? Guest - Christine Van Geyn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Ontario Director

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5:46

Is the stock market heading for a global crash?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/06

The DOW Jones in volatile once again after yesterday’s turmoil. Is this a sign of a market crash globally? Guest - Eric Kirzner, Department of Finance, Rotman School of Management

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5:21

Hamilton's longest serving mayor has died

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/06

Hamilton’s longest serving mayor, Bob Morrow, died yesterday at the age of 71. Guest - Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton

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50:33

PC race heats up, Costco seeks millennials, And sperm...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/05

There are now three candidates for the Ontario Conservative leadership race as Caroline Mulroney has announced she has put her name in for the job. Guest - Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill Costco is turning it’s eyes onto a new demographic: Millennials. The company plans on Instituting delivery and online shopping. Will this work? Guest - Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University Some questions are being raised

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5:48

Should sperm donors have certain rights?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/05

Some questions are being raised about whether those who were conceived through donated sperm can figure out their biological fathers via ancestry kit regardless of whether the biological father wanted to know or not. Should this be allowed? Guest - Cindy Wasser, fertility lawyer, Hope Springs Fertility Law

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5:18

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/05

Fly, Eagles, Fly! The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in the Superbowl last night 41-33. Guest - Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show” Columnist, Hamilton Spec

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5:29

Could Doug Ford be successful?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2018/02/05

An EKOS Research study alongside the Canadian Press shows that populist views still exist in similar areas of support where Rob Ford found success. Could we see another rise of a Rob Ford style figure? Are people just sick of the status quo? Guest - Andrea Perella, Associate Professor; Director, Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy Wilfrid Laurier University

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