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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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5:19

The Ontario Liberals are trying to save small...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/15

Yesterday the Ontario Liberal government released its fall economic update that would include a tax cut for small businesses that offset minimum wage increases. Vic Fedeli, MPP Nippissing, PC Labour Critic

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53:04

In cahoots with Russia, Help for small business, And...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/14

President Trump’s son, Donald Jr, exchanged Twitter messages with Wikileaks at a time where it was being denied that the campaign was “in cahoots” with the organization. ALSO: Jeff Sessions wants to have a special counsel into the Clintons. Guest - Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit An announcement will be made at 3pm today by Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa, which may signal tax cuts for small businesses due to the minimum wage increase. Guest - Julie Kwiecinski, Director of

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5:20

Should a former Alberta judge be allowed to practice...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/14

The former judge who resigned over his treatment of a sexual assault complainant is going to make his case today to try and get permission to practice law again in Alberta. He resigned after referring to the complainant as the accused and asking the women why she didn’t resist by keeping her knees together. Guest - Todd White, Criminal Lawyer, Barrister in Toronto

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5:01

What's the best way to attack the opioid epidemic?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/14

A report released at a pain management conference suggests that the best way to cut down on opioid addiction is to not prescribe the drugs at all. It continues that a lack of affordable alternatives is partly behind the over reliance on the drug. Guest - Michael Heitshu (Hyte-Shoo), chairman of the Coalition for Safe and Effective Pain Management

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5:45

Did Donald Trump Jr. conspire with WikiLeaks?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/14

President Trump’s son, Donald Jr, exchanged Twitter messages with Wikileaks at a time where it was being denied that the campaign was “in cahoots” with the organization. ALSO: Jeff Sessions wants to have a special counsel into the Clintons. Guest - Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit

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58:27

Is Trump "Putin" America first? Why are there so many...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/13

Is Trump “Putin America First?” Trump said that he believes that Putin was sincere when denying Russian meddling in the 2016 election, contradicting his own government’s intelligence agencies. Trump is also seeking to reduce sanctions on Russia and wants a more amicable relationship with the Kremlin. Why is he doing this? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University - Sexual assault has come to the forefront in recent months. Louis C.K. and George Takei

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5:56

Windsor mother survives opioid addiction and is now...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/13

Stephanie Bertrand used to call herself a functioning addict. Her cocaine addiction turned into an opioid addiction. It went downhill from there. She is now in recovery and has begun an outreach program to help other addicts get the help and services they need. Guest: Stephanie Bertrand, Community SupportRead the Global News article about Stephanie's story here.(Photo: Global News)

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6:13

Trump: "Putin" America First?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/13

Is Trump “Putin America First?” Trump said that he believes that Putin was sincere when denying Russian meddling in the 2016 election, contradicting his own government’s intelligence agencies. Trump is also seeking to reduce sanctions on Russia and wants a more amicable relationship with the Kremlin. Why is he doing this? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University(Photo: Hau Dinh/AP Photo)

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6:13

Why will it cost so much to fix the government's...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/13

The Phoenix pay system may cost as much as $1 billion to fix, according to Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough. The federal government spent $309 million implementing the system and has spent another $400 million trying to fix it. Public sector workers are being overpaid, underpaid and paid late under this system and there’s no end in sight to these issues. Why is the system so messed up and why will it cost so much to fix it? Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director,

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47:37

Provincial investment in long-term care beds too...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/10

Advocates and experts on health policy say that the Ontario Liberal government's promise for long term care beds is too little too late. Natalie Mehra, Executive Director and report co-author, Ontario Health Coalition-A Montreal scalper has been listed among the Paradise Papers with having an offshore incorporation on the Isle of Man. The scalper made a profit by scooping up tickets to big name acts like Adele, Ed Sheeran and Drake.Guest: Michael Veall, Professor with the Department of Economics

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5:42

Louis C.K. facing allegations of sexual misconduct

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/10

More allegations of sexual misconduct are rocking the entertainment world, this time involving popular comedian Louis C.K.Guest: Elissa Freeman, Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily(Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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5:13

What is the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/10

Efforts to reach an agreement on TPP meeting have stalled after the meeting was postponed. The postponement came due to persistent concerns over the deal. Some international media blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the cancellation. What is the future of this deal? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University(Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

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4:14

Provincial government's pledge for long term care is...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/10

Advocates and experts on health policy say that the Ontario Liberal government's promise for long term care beds is too little too late. Natalie Mehra, Executive Director and report co-author, Ontario Health Coalition(Photo: OJO Images/Rex Features)

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56:32

Government urged to take strong action in fighting...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/09

Mothers of those addicted to opioids are urging the government to do more for a radical approach to the crisis. Guest: Louise Cameron, member of “Moms Stop the Harm”, volunteer at a pop-up injection site in Vancouver, and a mother fighting against the opioid crisis - Is trust in Crime Stoppers broken? The organization is worried about the future after the Supreme court ruled that tipsters who try to mislead police aren’t guaranteed anonymity. Guest: Ross McLean, crime specialist and security

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5:23

Republican party suffers defeat in New Jersey and...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/09

After a defeat in New Jersey and Virginia this week, how should the Republicans react and respond?Also, it's been a year since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. What's changed since then? Guest: Jacob Neiheisel, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, an expert on campaigns, elections, political communication, electoral strategy and voter turn-out(Photo: Evan Vucci/AP Photo)

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5:49

Mothers urging government to do more to fight opioid...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/09

Mothers of those addicted to opioids are urging the government to do more for a radical approach to the crisis. Guest: Louise Cameron, member of “Moms Stop the Harm”, volunteer at a pop-up injection site in Vancouver, and a mother fighting against the opioid crisis(Photo: Elizabeth Russell/900 CHML)

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5:42

HSR hiring up to 58 new drivers to fix absenteeism issue

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/09

The HSR will be hiring up to 58 new drivers to fix the absenteeism issue. Will it work? Guest: Dan McKinnon, General Manager of Public Works, City of Hamilton

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54:48

The Ontario college faculty strike continues, A...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

The Scott Thompson Show The union that represents the faculty that are striking at Ontario colleges is calling on it’s members to reject the contract offer from the colleges. Why would they ask for it to be rejected? Is it not a fair deal? ALSO: What is the union’s thoughts on Kathleen Wynne’s announcement yesterday in regard to senior care? Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU.- A forensic officer is expected to testify today at the Babcock trial, and that he’ll delve deep into his

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5:22

How has Bill 62 affected the Canadian Muslim community?

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

Yesterday, the National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association announced that they have launched a legal challenge against Bill 62 and it’s constitutionality. Guest: Razia Hamidi, Montreal Representative, National Council of Canadian Muslims. Photo: Graham Hughes/CP

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5:57

Should Ontario pull the plug on its electricity...

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson ·

2017/11/08

Should Ontario pull the plug on its electricity related policies? Our rates are among the highest in North America due to policy decisions. So what can be done? Guest: Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance with the University of Guelph.Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

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