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Housing starts are at a 30-year high but it is not enough. We have covered the technology of Deepfakes and it the ramifications more than a few times on this show over the years, along with the warnings that the fabricated videos will get harder and harder to discern from the real ones. We look at the newest delays to the Trans Mountain Pipeline, and what its future might hold. Following the G20 summit, in which Trudeau wished Putin has been condemned harder, the Prime Minister found himself stranded with his entourage due to mechanical issues with his plane. In an effort to change its public image, SNC-Lavalin is rebranding and taking on a new name. Poilievre’s image is turning and, according to Abacus Data, the Federal Conservatives have a 14 point lead over Trudeau’s Liberals. The meeting on HATS tiny cabins was cancelled the other night, due to two instances of alleged violence. Where is this situation going? Trudeau’s Liberals are meeting in London, Ontario, for “very frank” talks. Guests: Murtaza Haider, professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Jason Farr, former councillor for Ward 2 in the City of Hamilton Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion’; Author of The Right Path Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on politicians to reject recent EV battery corporate welfare following today’s Parliamentary Budget Officer report showing governments won’t break even for 20 years – four times longer than originally promised. Steven Tyler has blown out his vocal cords, and has to cancel Aerosmith shows – including one in Toronto – while he heals. Kim Jong Un of North Korea has landed in Russia, for a presumed weapons meeting, face-to-face with Putin. Moderna’s updated vaccine has been approved for Canada, as we head into the fall and people’s concerns about the virus are raising just a bit. MP Michael Chong is testifying to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The meeting on HATS tiny cabins was cancelled last night, due to two instances of alleged violence. This is a situation that requires reasonable discussion, but that is not going to happen until a way to cool off is found. How can this situation be de-escalated, what can City Hall do? What happens when winter hits the unhoused? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Bob Bratina, Former CHML broadcaster, Former Mayor of Hamilton, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and now candidate for Mayor of Hamilton. Jennifer Bonner, Executive Director, The HUB Hamilton. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at agriculture and what role it plays in the Ontario Greenbelt. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will spend at least another night in India waiting for his plane to be fixed after it was grounded Sunday night. How is the news from the Convoy Trial resonating with Ottawa citizens, and what does someone with a wide array of political experience think of it all? It is the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. We talk with security expert Phil Gurski about how National Security in North America transformed following the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the attempted attack on the Pentagon. What’s Up EcDev? The Wood Manufacturing Council are working with Mobel, a local Hamilton company, to offer a free 12-week course for females interested in learning skills for woodworking and cabinetry. Charles Burton has a new piece in the Globe and Mail covering the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference and what Justice Hogue will need in order to make it effective. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Terry Lacorte, resident in the area working to try to change the situation. Keith Mackey, Mackey International. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Richard Lipman, President of the Wood Manufacturing Council. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Importance of radio news has been highlighted by the wildfires during the Meta news block. It’s the time of year for the Burlington Ribfest!! That is to say, Canada’s Largest Ribfest begins today! Canadian Conservative Member of Parliament Michael Chong, who was earlier in the year a subject of China’s pressure campaigns, will speak to the United States’ Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The New StatCan report say that Canada’s economy stalled in this year’s second quarter. Michael Chong is set to talk with the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The fact that the U.S. is taking these steps is likely to irk Xi Jinping’s government, and to see Canada combined is certainly eyebrow-raising: what sort of reaction can we expect to come out of this? As the conversation around the Greenbelt continues, and rightfully raises eyebrows in some cases, we can’t lose sight of the fact that we still are in a housing crisis and need to be able to build our way out of it. With some rough poll numbers in the news, multiple crises and unresolved issues, as well as the associated grumblings from (anonymous) Liberal MP’s all in mind… we ask, could the Liberal party soon send someone to try to convince Justin Trudeau to step aside? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Gordon Gow, Director, Faculty of Arts - Media Tech Studies (MTS) and Professor, Faculty of Arts - Sociology Dept, University of Alberta. Brent Paszt & Jay Birdle, Organizers for Burlington Ribfest. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle; author of 40 Ways of the Fox; CEO of Fluke Transport; former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign; and NCAA referee with a storied career. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Murtaza Haider, professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion’; Author of The Right Path. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Special Guest Producer: Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: In 1984, Canada's music video television service, "MuchMusic," went on the air at 6 p.m. ET with a launch party broadcast live from studios in Toronto. The federal Liberals are seeing a dive in popularity among younger voters, once the core of their base, falling 23 points behind the Conservatives by the end of August, according to new polling from Nanos Research. Ontario drivers whose vehicles are popular with thieves are now getting hit with a $500 surcharge by some insurers Premier Ford held a press conference today to make an announcement about education but the news was overshadowed by questions about the Greenbelt and the fate of Housing Minister Steve Clark. We are joined by MPP Donna Skelly for a conversation about some of the Greenbelt issues that have been raised this week. Ontario and Quebec have agreed to swap energy to help each other out when electricity demands peak. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Nik James Nanos CMC FCRIC Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief. Oksana Kishchuk, Director, Strategy & Insights at Abacus Data. Donna Skelly MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook. Jim Cotton, director of the McMaster institute for Energy Studies and a professor of mechanical engineering. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Would you pay extra money to be guaranteed a seat away from children on a long flight? The Kremlin acknowledges the Wagner Chief’s crash might have been deliberate. What does this sort of message mean during an investigation in Russia? Ontario’s integrity commissioner has found that Housing Minister Steve Clark broke ethics rules for his role in the Ford government’s Greenbelt land swap. Universities pulling course information from their public websites in order to protect faculty and students from violent attacks, like the stabbing that targeted a gender studies class at Waterloo a few months ago. New polling from the Association for Canadian Studies shows that Canadian youth have a grim outlook on the future: we find out exactly what they are seeing and why. Xi Jinping now faces the political threat of his waning economy: Charles Burton covers this in a new piece for the Globe and Mail, as well as right now on Hamilton Today. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Crystal Kusch, resident who lives across the road from the source of the smell. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Paul Holley, Research Director with the Association for Canadian Studies. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: When Jen Schuringa starts pedaling her recumbent bike along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain this September, her route will become part of a 10-year journey of perseverance since suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2013 when her car lost control and she hit a tree head on. Athletes, as well as some celebrities, will no longer be allowed to appear in commercials promoting online gambling in Ontario. We get the latest developments on the Greenbelt story, which includes new of developers looking to sell land rather than develop it. Understandably, Premier Ford is not happy. A new federal report predicts Russian intelligence services and police will help cybercriminals operate with “near impunity” against their targets — including Canadians — in the coming months. The high gas prices may be in for a break tomorrow – and we are getting some relief this week as well – but the tumultuous pumps are still an ongoing reminder of troubles with how we handle our energy sector. We look at the Greenbelt plans and the Housing Crisis: a level-headed view is needed, and our guest says that taking a nuanced approach to the questions raised leads to some interesting answers. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Harold or Janette Schuringa, Jen’s father & mother. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Murtaza Haider, professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: As we head into the fall and get ready for the return of school and – let’s be honest – colder weather, there is talk of potential COVID-19 increases in North America. What are we seeing take shape? Over the weekend we learned that Bob Barker died at the age of 99. Trump’s election interference trial set for March 4, 2024. What should we expect in the meantime, and what will the repercussions of this date be? Workers at a trio of major automakers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing their union to call a strike if bargaining committees can’t secure new collective agreements in the coming months. Minister of Education Stephen Lecce reached a tentative deal with public highs school teachers, and Lecce went live with an announcement. today about back-to-school plan. News that may surprise some: it appears that an educator who has been the centre of notable controversy will be joining the HWDSB. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Ted McMeekin, Councillor, Ward 15, City of Hamilton. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Burlington Public Library (BPL) officially launched the Burlington Digital Archive on Aug. 23. There is a lot happening this weekend, as Summer winds down… This Sunday, August 27, will see the return of Hamilton’s own Pride festival. This is the first Pride festival to be held outside, in a park, since 2019. Starting today, the Northern Heat Ribfest is taking place in Gage Park! The newest TikTok trend is… cracking eggs over kids’ heads and filming the reaction. Kleenex brand tissues are being discontinued in Canada. Kimberly-Clark, the brand that owns them, has not gone into great detail about why. We are joined by Larry DiIanni to tackle a few of the topics hitting close to home in Hamilton, with regard to the housing crisis. Trump gets a mugshot, and a glamorous one at that! What will this do to him, might it just be one more thing he spins in his favour? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marisa Purdy, BPL local history and digital archives co-ordinator and the lead on the project. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Kiel Hughes, Chair of Pride Hamilton as well as Director of Events. Mark Wilson, owner of the Northern Heat Ribfest. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Beekeeping on the roof of CF Limeridge Mall? It’s more likely than you think! Governor General Mary Simon’s travel cost taxpayers more than $2.7 million last year. The latest group to express concern over the tiny shelters planned for Hamilton’s North End as part of the city’s Encampment response is LiUNA: what are their concerns? India has become the fourth country to reach the moon, and the first to land a probe on the southern pole of Earth’s natural satellite. Why does the south pole of the Moon matter? The average Canadian family spent 45.3 per cent of its income on taxes in 2022—more than housing, food and clothing costs combined, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Donald Trump is going to Georgia to be arrested. Mike Moffatt spoke to Prime Minister Trudeau and the rest of the Liberal cabinet at the retreat in P.E.I., covering the issues surrounding the housing crisis and now he joins us! Guests: Kelsey Bartlett, Operations Supervisor at CF Lime Ridge Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director Victoria Mancinelli, Director Public Relations, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships with the Laborers’ International Union of North America Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University Jake Fuss, Senior Economist with The Fraser Institute Brian J. Karem, Journalist and Author, White House Correspondent for Playboy and Political Analyst for CNN Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The troubles with other city’s LRT systems are lessons for Hamilton, so what sort of lessons have we been presented with, and what can we learn? The next space race has already begun, what will it look like and what sort of international and legal turmoil may come of it? Ryan Amato, chief of staff to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has resigned after being in the spotlight as part of the investigation into the Ford government’s Greenbelt land swap controversy. Wagner chief mysteriously died in a plane crash which will surely bring about some impacts in Ukraine, Niger and around the world, right? The federal Liberal’s cabinet retreat wraps up today, after addressing housing, the economy, internal grumbles from Liberal MPs and more. Liberal inaction is allowing Xi Jinping’s CCP Government to colonize Canada, according to Tasha Kheiriddin. Ontario’s municipal affairs and housing minister says he is looking at potential tax changes to spur the creation of rental units. We need to cut ties with China’s money, our ethics are the price. Guests: Shane Seguin, Creator and Editor of Rail Fans Canada Dr. Ram Jakhu, Professor, researching in international space law, law of space applications, law of space commercialization, government regulation of space activities, law of telecommunications and Canadian communications law, and public international law; McGill University Alan S. Hale, Ontario Legislature reporter, Queen’s Park Today Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and Author of The Right Path Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Todd Hirsch, Calgary-based economist, author and public speaker, Director of the Energy Transition Centre and the former chief economist of ATB Financial Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The feds are pushing for Meta to drop its news block so that wildfire information can spread. Students starting University will encounter the thrill of being on their own with more responsibility, but with adulthood comes the too-familiar experience of being targeted even more so by scams, over the phone and online: what do they need to be ready for? Can you really rely on coffee and naps to make up for a poor night’s sleep? Doug Ford is bestowing more powers on regular mayors, transforming them into Strong Mayors! But who is using these powers, and what happens when Ontario has more mayors that are strong than those who are average? The Liberal Cabinet retreat is set to be briefed on housing an immigration today, which is a reminder that the cabinet retreats function as a song and dance of sorts, showing off what they are all learning and will supposedly be addressing soon. Yesterday, Trudeau says he is moving forward on the interference inquiry. And since Mike Moffatt will be at the Liberal Cabinet retreat, let’s hear what Mike Moffatt will tell the PM… what he’s been telling us on this show. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Tracy Dallaire, McMaster’s Director of Information Security. Dr. Kimberly Fenn, Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University. Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Tony Keller, Editorial Page Editor, Toronto Canada, with Globe and Mail. Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Russia said on Monday a decision by Denmark and the Netherlands to donate the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would only escalate the conflict, while Ukraine said the jets would help end Moscow’s invasion. Denmark and the Netherlands on Sunday announced they would supply F-16s to Ukraine, with the initial six due to be delivered around New Year. Washington approved the delivery of the U.S.-made jets last week. GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Russia said on Monday a decision by Denmark and the Netherlands to donate the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would only escalate the conflict, while Ukraine said the jets would help end Moscow’s invasion. With wildfires burning across North America, and the smoke spreading too, we wanted to look at what Canadians think of extreme weather and climate change. If someone is injured at an encampment, is the City liable? Delegates from across Ontario began descending on London, Ont., Sunday as Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet prepared to meet municipal officials for days of detailed, local discussions. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Steve Mossop Leger Vice President on the West Coast. Michael Barrett, Conservative Shadow Minister for Ethics and Accountable Government, Member of Parliament for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. Brian Simo, Partner with Ross & McBride LLP, Personal injury lawyer. Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: How "infinity mortgages" really impact homebuyers, mortgage default rates and the economy is not so very clear, according to experts. What to expect at The CNE this year. What should Hamiltonians be prepared for if there is a service interruption due to striking city workers next week, and how can they prepare? The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) said in a recent report that high construction costs and rising interest rates are hurting developer confidence in the market. Two out of three builders tell CHBA that they’re building fewer units, while 22 per cent of developers have fully cancelled projects in recent months. Steven Guilbeault, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change is heading to China later this month in an effort to convince Xi Jinping’s government to change it ways with handling climate change concerns. Meanwhile, Canada is still dealing with unresolved issues of foreign interference, and there are still ethical qualms about having dealings with the government of China. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Randy Robinson, political economist and the Ontario Director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Darrell Brown, Canadian National Exhibition CEO. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Janette Smith, City Manager for the City of Hamilton. Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Green Machine food truck is entering a new era: we first spoke with entrepreneur Mike during the era of lockdowns, now a brick-and-mortar location is in the future for the Green Machine. Trump trials are on the way and that likely means turbulence for everyone involved. The City of Hamilton’s protocol for addressing encampments and our unhoused citizens will move on to a ratification vote at city council on Friday. Is Pierre Poilievre trying to beat Trudeau at his own public relations game, with the new set of ads running? Despite common misperceptions, middle-class workers in Sweden—a country often celebrated by social democrats in Canada—pay relatively high taxes for Sweden’s large government, finds a new book published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The Bank of Canada is having a tough time getting a hold on the economy. Coil it be that there needs to be a change in tactics and focus? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Mike Saratsiotis, owner of the Green Machine Food Truck. Dr. Rahim Mohamed, political commentator and writer, specializing in comparative politics, natural resources and the political economy; former professor with Centre College and Wake Forest University. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Matthew D. Mitchell, Senior Fellow in the Centre for Economic Freedom, Fraser Institute. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A local Martial Arts Studio is now facing pressure from CERB debt, after just bouncing back from the strains of lockdowns. Franco Terrazzano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation took to Twitter (sorry, I meant X) yesterday to post insights on the Federal Carbon Tax. We wanted to give him a bit more room to express himself than the character limit allows online. Don’t get swindled while searching for concert tickets! It’s harder to pick out the scams than you might think. What do we have to know, how do we navigate the ticket landscape in 2023? The LCBO has suffered another security breach and customer information may have been compromised. Small news outlets are having an even more difficult time than usual due to Meta blocking Canadian news. The NASCAR Pinty’s Series has returned to Ohsweken Speedway, part of a five day Speed Week at Ohsweken running from Friday, August 11 to … tonight, August 16th! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Jeff Burroughs, founder, owner and instructor of Elite Leadership Martial Arts (120 San Antonio Drive, Unit 7, in Hamilton, Ontario.) Donna Lavin, Coordinator of the Dundas Cactus Parade. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Tim Potocic, Co-owner, Sonic Unyon Records, Supercrawl Productions, Because Beer Festival, Mills Hardware, Bridgeworks. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Todd Lewis, host of Rec Culture TV, NASCAR announcer, ft. in Scouting The Refs & Racin’ It Out podcasts. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A 4th criminal case for Donald Trump. Trudeau and his Liberals must ‘go big or go home’ on housing, according to a new piece in the Globe and Mail penned by Campbell Clark. Strachan Street has been selected as the location for the Tiny Homes that the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters have been pitching, but that is not a location they pitched and it caught them as well as North End residents off guard. The union representing elementary school teachers in Ontario is preparing to ask its members for a mandate to strike after a “lack of sufficient progress” in negotiations with the Ford government. A majority of Hamilton councillors have given initial approval to an encampment protocol calling for a mini homes pilot project and provisions for public washroom and shower facilities for those who are unhoused. The Province of Ontario has formed a working group to respond to concerns raised in Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk Report. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail. Dr. Christopher Labos, MD, MSc - Associate, McGill University; epidemiologist and cardiologist. Kathy Renwald, local journalist and North End resident. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Michelle Baird, Director of Housing services, City of Hamilton. Duff Conacher, Co-founder and Coordinator of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
What happens if you are over 65 and dismissed: what happens with severance? GUEST: Howard Levitt, senior partner of Levitt Sheikh, employment and labour lawyers with offices in Toronto and Hamilton; He practices employment law in eight provinces, and is the author of six books.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A St. Thomas resident fell for an employment scam and is out $200,000: we find out a bit more, so that you know what to be wary of. Both China and Russia are having a hard economic time – welcome to the club, guys! Some economic forecasters are expecting a rise in the inflation rate again, and are pointing toward the prices of gasoline as a major factor. Developers approaching cities like Vaughan and Pickering to develop, while AG report Green Belt trouble plays out at Queen’s Park. 20 years ago today was the Great North American Blackout: what did we learn, what has changed? The Liberals are trying to pivot on housing: how could they turn around now, what will it look like? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Samantha Wakefield, Corporate Communications Coordinator, St. Thomas Police Service. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Marshall Heally, reporter with 980 CFPL in London, Ontario. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Howard Levitt, senior partner of Levitt Sheikh, employment and labour lawyers with offices in Toronto and Hamilton; He practices employment law in eight provinces, and is the author of six books. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Tom Adams. Independent Energy & Environmental Consultant. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Documents obtained by The Canadian Press through access-to-information law show government officials in the Privy Council Office discussed a Conservative private member's bill launched in response to convicted killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison, noting it would likely never hit Parliament. Today, Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years, in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole – a region believed to hold coveted pockets of water ice. A recent piece in The Conversation presented the argument that Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. The article itself built on the work of the University of Waterloo’s Partners for Action, a research initiative that seeks to empower Canadians to become flood resilient. In the U.S. the FCC has taken steps toward regulating Deepfake technology. Where is Canada on this? The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has officially banned fighting. Will other leagues follow suit, and what does this change mean for the game? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tony Baldinelli, MP for Niagara Falls. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Julie Wright; Director, Partners for Action. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Ian Kennedy, Writer for The Hockey News, Analysis for Yahoo-dot-C-A Sports, Author of ‘On Account of Darkness: Shining a Light on Race in Sport’ Steve Pomeroy, of Focus Consulting Inc; Industry Professor, McMaster University; Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) and Senior Research Fellow, Carleton University; Centre for Urban Research and Education (CURE). Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Less than half of Canadians believe retail stores are implementing the right amount of security measures to prevent shoplifting but the majority say they would feel safe working in one, a new Leger poll found. Robbie Robertson of The Band has died, as you heard on during yesterday’s show. While we look back on his career, we also ask… who is the greatest living Canadian musician? An Ontario woman is facing criminal charges after submitting a claim for a $70-million Lotto Max prize, police say. Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is picking up the pace in the space tourism marketplace with the launch Thursday of its VSS Unity space plane carrying an 80-year-old former British Olympian and a mother and daughter from Antigua and Barbuda who won their tickets to fly through a fundraising lottery for the nonprofit Space for Humanity. Sport organizations across Ontario are seeing high return rates for players from all ages and levels of play following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The same, however, cannot be said for referees, whose return rates are being described by Ontario Soccer as alarmingly low by comparison. COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected to make a resurgence in the fall when schools reopen across Canada, experts are warning. The Greenbelt report from Ontario’s Auditor General has put the future of plans into question. The official opposition is calling for the developments to be scrapped, Doug Ford has ordered an investigation into the Chief of Staff for his Housing Minister, and Hamilton’s Mayor Andrea Horwath is calling for the plans around Hamilton to be put to an end due to being “unnecessary.” Among the recommendations that came from housing executives with the City of Hamilton, is to make use of the tiny homes that have been Championed by the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters. The program has hit roadblocks in the past but this new boost bodes well. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Hamilton is one of the central cities being affected by the ongoing writers and actors strikes in the U.S. MP Karina Gould, the new House Leader for the Federal Liberals, wants question period to be something Canadians will be proud to see. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) says it has detected an “information operation” targeting Conservative MP Michael Chong and it is “highly probable” — but not conclusive — that came from China. Developers in Ontario had direct influence over the province’s decision to extract lands from the Greenbelt and received “preferential treatment,” Ontario’s auditor general found in a blistering special report that showed the Ford government began working to remove protected land as soon as it won re-election. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Professor Michael Veal says that “amid Canada’s housing crisis, immigration needs to be slower, more focused.” What does the Greenbelt report from Ontario’s Auditor General mean for the Doug Ford government, and how concerned should Ontarians be by it? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eleanor Noble, National president, ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists). Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Karina gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, Ontario; Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Brayden Akers, Associate Principal with Navigator. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: A staggering number of vehicles are out on the road in Canada when they really ought not to be: we’re talking about the 6.6 million recalled vehicles and what they mean for our safety. After this weekend’s game, many were asking “is it time for some changes with the Ticats?” Ottawa LRT Trouble. Bad behaviour at Barbie, Oppenheimer and the movies in general. Despite what Trudeau may say, housing is a federal issue, or so argues our guest, in a piece she co-authored in The Conversation. A group of news publishers and broadcasters has asked the Competition Bureau to investigate Meta’s move to block Canadian news content from Facebook and Instagram. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter, following every Ticats Game (except for the one time when Dave Woodard hosted this year.) Host of Good Morning Hamilton. Adam Stanley, Golf Journalist. Reece Martin, Transportation expert and YouTuber. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Carolyn Whitzman, Housing Policy Researcher, Expert Advisor, Housing Assessment Resource Tools and Adjunct Professor. University of Ottawa. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: How have things changed for contractors since the big renovation boom that came out of the lockdowns? Tomorrow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be playing the Montreal Alouettes in what some might call a 'must win' game but is that really the case? The Festival of Friends is back for 2023, starting today! What can we expect this year? According to a new poll from Ipsos, 56% of Canadians consider Canada’s Armed Forces to be “old and antiquated.” The Great Canadian Meta News Blockage has begun! The Better Way Alliance, group representing Canadian businesses, is pushing for rental control for commercial units amid reported increases going 10 to 20 per cent. Canada’s unemployment rate rose for a third-straight month in July as the economy shed 6,400 jobs. Guests: Bob Assadourian, Triple R Inc, and host of Just Ask Bob on Cable 14 Rick Zamperin, Host of The 5th Quarter after every Ticats game & Good Morning Hamilton every weekday from 5:30am to 9:00am, Global News Radio 900 CHML Robert Rakoczy, Organizer of the Festival of Friends Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist Aaron Binder, Director at the Better Way Alliance Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre Jay Hunter, President, CUPE 5167 Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: In a recent piece by that ran in The Conversation, Michael Von Massow writes that something must be done to control the price of groceries, because the rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are not having an effect. It may have been considered a fantastical idea that could serve as a good backdrop for a blockbuster action film – but, at this point in history, the U.S. may be on the brink of an actual second second civil war… according to one of our guests. After banning plastic bags at supermarkets and liquor stores nationwide late last year, the federal government has set its sights on the next target in its fight against single-use plastics: food packaging. Did you catch the breaking news this morning? That’s right, bursting forth with bright-red banner on sites like Global News, was the announcement that Taylor Swift herself has graciously expanded her Eras tour and added not one but six shows in Toronto, after initially snubbing Canada altogether. The unionized workers with the City of Hamilton – CUPE 5167 – have requested a no board report. They are getting ready for strike action. Meanwhile, non-union city staff were given two raises this year, a month ago. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Michael von Massow, OAC Chair in Food System Leadership, Associate Professor, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph. Jason Opal, Professor in Department of History and Classical Studies with McGill University. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Jake Fuss, Senior Economist with The Fraser Institute. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor of the City of Hamilton, Former school principal; Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Electric Vehicles: are they selling like hotcakes or getting the cold shoulder, and are their fortunes about to change? It may depend on whether you are a Canadian or an American. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to introduce balanced budget legislation, as today’s Financial Accountability Office report shows Ontario’s budget recorded a surprise surplus last year. In late June, Chris Davies, director of special events for Ancaster Little League, arrived at Little League Park on Jerseyville Road to help set up for a baseball camp. He noticed on the gravel parking lot a set of pliers, and several nuts and bolts on the ground and walked over to the bleacher, which serves as Ancaster’s home bleacher. It was here that he discovered the seating was stolen. Where do we stand now and what does the future hold? It’s been roughly five years since the legalization of cannabis in Canada, and we still are lacking in government studies on the potential negative side effects. Surprising personal news from the Prime Minister’s office released today: Justin and Sophie are separating. What is the precedent for such a breakup for a world leader while holding office? Will this provide Justin with a natural time to bow out of his position as Prime Minister, or will he double down on work? The CFL’s app and website have been severely lacking: there have been no update on scores and stats since the season began, and that means that other sites that rely on them are not keeping track either. That surely interferes with online sports betting, and it is a blow to the credibility of the league in general. Meta said Tuesday that within a few weeks, it will remove news for all Canadian users of its popular Facebook and Instagram platforms. Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Jay Goldberg, Ontario and Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Chris Davies, Director of Promotions and Special Events for Ancaster Little League Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Michael Naraine, Associate Professor, Sports Management, Brock University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Remembering SARSfest 20 years later, following a global pandemic. Canada has worked for several years to quietly stabilize the African Nation of Niger, but now there is hesitation about our connections to it, following the recent coup. Move to Guelph if you’re looking for the best qualify of life around these parts. Waterloo is your next best bet. Hamilton not so much. That’s a conclusion you might draw from a new online tool called the Municipal Quality of Life Dashboard, unveiled July 14 by Statistics Canada. We get an insight on what is happening with non-residential Economic Development in the City of Hamilton. Sky Taxis and the World of Tomorrow! We look at the argument for more Canadians learning skilled trades, and what it would mean for Canada, and whether we are already doing enough. And, Trudeau took some time to swing at Poilievre during his housing announcement in Hamilton, yesterday, and that is being referred to as a "campaign-style attack." It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph. Norm Schleehahn, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton. Keith Mackey, Mackey International. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: An investigative journalist working with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has discovered that the feds spent big bucks on branded merchandise. Paul “Pee-wee Herman” Reubens has died. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 214 new homes in Hamilton. The Federal Conservative Party of Canada – and others – are questioning the plan and if it addresses issues adequately. Ontario's cannabis distributor is decreasing markups on its product, to make it cheaper. Meanwhile, many of the business that have opened after the initial "pot shop boom"—and survived thus far—are struggling. Writing in the conversation, Professors Omar Fares and Mark Lee of Toronto Metropolitan University note that… “today’s consumer landscape is witnessing a pivotal shift away from traditional ownership towards an access-based model. Rather than outright owning goods and services, people prefer to simply have access to them.” It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Scott Aitchison, Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing, Member of Parliament for Parry Sound—Muskoka. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Omar H. Fares, Lecturer in the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee, Professor and Associate, Dean of Engagement & Inclusion with the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. John McGrane. Executive, Soccerworld. Former Soccer Player in NASL. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, has died. Trump Troubles, the McConnell Freeze, and the world of the U.S. How important is an inquiry into the handling of the COIVD-19 pandemic, what benefits can be reaped and what are our ethical obligations? The global supply of semiconductor chips has become an integral part of our lives, whether we recognize it or not. The Mayor of Hamilton, Andrea Horwath, held a working meeting on housing and affordability with the collection of officials dubbed "Team Hamilton." New faces in cabinet do not mean new ideas or new policies, but what if – this time – they do mean that, what could we see, and how much should we expect? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Graham Rockingham, former music journalist, retired from The Hamilton Spectator. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A new poll by CAA delved into Canadians’ auto theft concerns. Is CSIS too restricted to properly brief provincial and municipal levels of government, and is it time to change in the face of foreign interference as well as other security dangers? A panel of experts made further calls for an independent inquiry into Canada’s COVID-19 response on Tuesday, stressing that the country’s pandemic response must be reviewed before it’s tested once again. This week, one of Canada’s – and the world’s – leading voices spoke to the U.S. Senate and gave a warning about the realities of artificial intelligence and where it is going. The shuffle affected more than just Trudeau’s cabinet and our country: it means something to international relations and particularly NATO. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Elliott Silverstein, Director, Government Relations, CAA Insurance. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator. Colleen Flood, Dean of the Faculty of Law at Queens University; one of the experts who authored a paper calling for an inquiry; research background in health law. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor of the City of Hamilton, Former school principal; Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The shuffle affected more than just Trudeau’s cabinet and our country: it means something to international relations and particularly NATO. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today the Federal Liberals shuffled their cabinet… some familiar faces changed places, others stepped away while newbies filled up the spaces… but all around, loyal opposition says that it is still the same party and the same problems. Scott does the Cabinet Shuffle as we dive deep into this topic. Plus, sad news as Sinead O’Connor, (in)famous Irish singer and political activist, has died at the age of 56. And some are concerned about the plans being laid out by the NDP to address the ongoing housing crisis. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader, Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan; former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Sebastien Dallaire, Senior Vice-President, Canada and Managing Director for Quebec at Ipsos. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and Author of The Right Path. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: You usually hear Adam Oldfield appear CHML to talk about the latest tech issues… but today he joins us as a fellow Hamiltonian with deep concerns about the safety of the city’s citizens – housed and unhoused – and the state of the situation downtown. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation dished out almost $27 million in bonuses in 2022 and the average compensation paid to its executives rose to $697,667. The Cabinet Shuffle is imminent, and more Ministers are announcing that they will not seek re-election: where are the Federal Liberals and what are they bracing for? As we move towards a net-zero future, opportunities to increase the generation of emission-free electricity and industrial heat are becoming a key part of energy planning in Canada, particularly when it comes to the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). According to economists with the Fraser Institue, Canada’s economy is stagnating and we must acknowledge this reality. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Adam Oldfield, President of Vacu-Man Duct Cleaning Services in Hamilton, Professor Part-time at Mohawk College to first year radio broadcasting students, hear him on Tech Talk with Bill Kelly every Friday. Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Jonathan Malloy, holds the ‘Honourable Dick and Ruth Bell Chair in Canadian Parliamentary Democracy’ and is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University. Tegan Hill, Economist with the Fraser Institute. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton and former high school principal; lobbyist. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What attracts people to the RV Life, how do they learn the ins and outs, and do they need to get their own RV? Ice cream, widely regarded as a beloved treat for the masses, is experiencing a steady decline in demand within the Canadian market. Yesterday marked 40 years since an extraordinary day for the people of Gimli, Manitoba. Elon Musk & Co. are rebranding Twitter… to “X.” Stories are rolling in of Habitat for Humanity has been helping higher income Canadians than in the past, due to the housing crisis. It looks like a Cabinet Shuffle is in the works and we may find out where who gets a title change as soon as this Wednesday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Nikki Ferreira, RV Enthusiast. Jon Downing, Brewmaster, Professor, Niagara College Teaching Brewery. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Barb Gluck, president of the Gimli Glider Museum in Gimli, Manitoba. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University (Expertise in entrepreneurship). Sean Ferris, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. Ted Mallett, Director of Economic Forecasting, Conference Board of Canada. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Oh boy is it a pop culture day! From Jason Aldean’s drama over his music video, to Barbenheimer to the passing of Tony Bennett. Plus, the Ontario Hospital Association and the Ontario Nurses’ Association have reached a deal through arbitration in regards to raises. Nurses will see a raise of 11% over 2 years. But isn’t this what the Bank of Canada was worried about when it comes to tackling inflation? What has reaction been like to yesterday’s Bernardo report? And what about the psychology of all this? The political fallout? Has Putin weaponized hunger? And, a retired RCMP officer has been charged with conspiracy in relation to foreign interference. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Tony Baldinelli, MP for Niagara Falls. Tony Volk, Professor of Child and Youth Studies, Brock University (expertise in psychopathy). Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The report into Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer was released this afternoon and the review committee found the decisions to reclassify Bernardo were ‘sound’. Nearly 60% of parents in Canada are fearful for the financial future of their children. Doug Ford and Olivia Chow yesterday announced that they’re teaming up to demand for more help from the Trudeau government for refugees. Yet before she was elected, Ford said that Chow would be an unmitigated disaster for Toronto. As well, with the release of the Bernardo report this afternoon, how will this play out for the federal government? What is the latest with the BC Port Strike? Port Dover’s South Coast Jazz festival is hitting it’s 10th anniversary and is expanding now into Brantford. Scott chats with one of the musicians who will be performing. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News. Jay Llewellyn (B.A., CFP®, CLU) Senior Financial Consultant with Fox Group IG Private Wealth Management. John Tyminski, Senior Data Scientist with OCEARCH. Sean Sparling, Chief Executive Officer, Investigative Solutions Network Inc. Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP. Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Tsur Somerville, Real Estate Foundation of BC Professor in Real Estate Finance & Associate Professor, Strategy and Business Economics Division at University of British Columbia. Carla Muller, Folk Artist from Woolwich Ontario, she’ll be performing at South Coast Jazz 10th Anniversary Festival! Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Liz Russell Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The former US president says that he is a target in the federal January 6th investigation. With so many on council opposing development on the Greenbelt, Scott has a few questions – Is there land that we could develop on instead? Why shouldn’t we proceed with Greenbelt development? Some councillors say they’ll stand before bulldozers to protect the greenbelt – will our guest? What is the solution here? Toronto has seen an influx of asylum seekers and refugees. The Premier and the mayor are teaming up to demand for more help. But with there being a housing crisis among many other problems, should we be pausing immigration to help those already here? The Premier and Toronto Mayor are teaming up to demand more help for asylum seekers and refugees. The BC Port Strike is back on after the union decided to not agree to the tentative deal. They’ll resume striking as soon as Saturday after their job action was ruled illegal. Some groups are calling for back to work legislation. The idea of Greenbelt development continues to get a ton of push back across the province. To discuss this on a provincial level, Colin Best of the Association of Municipalities joins Scott to discuss – can we just develop other lands? Are other lands available? Ottawa has updated it’s plans for catastrophe due to the nuclear threat from the Ukraine war. Guests: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Mark Tadeson, Ward 11, City Councillor, City of Hamilton Usha George, Professor; Academic Director, Toronto Metropolitan Centre for Immigration and Settlement, Toronto Metropolitan University Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News Christina Santini, Director of National Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Colin Best, Association of Municipalities Ontario Dr. Jane Boulden, Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada's inflation rate has fallen back to the country's target range for the first time in more than two years, but economists say the fight against high inflation is far from over. Nike’s decision to permanently end its sponsorship with Hockey Canada’s men’s program in the wake of several sexual assault scandals within the organization is a necessary part of the rebuilding process, says a Brock University expert. Burlington is preparing for its 150th anniversary celebration, Heritage Week, coming up in August. As the War in Ukraine reached its 500th day, some express their worry that the West is losing interests or succumbing to war fatigue. The International Gas Union’s annual LNG report, released last week, says that Canada has the planet’s second-largest pipeline of LNG projects at the “pre-final investment decision” phase. One-quarter of all new liquification capacity on the drawing board is in Canada. Canada's inflation rate has fallen back to the country's target range for the first time in more than two years, but economists say the fight against high inflation is far from over. Jagmeet Singh is in the city to lay out the NDP’s strategy for handling rent prices and those who are concerned about losing their homes. Canada has a long history of its Prime Ministers ignoring National Defence, according to a new piece in the National Post written by Carson Jerema. Guests: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Brock University Marsha Paley, Chair of the Heritage Week subcommittee Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution and Policy, and the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP Carson Jerema, Comment Editor with the National Post Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The original host of CHCH TV’s Tiny Talent Time, Bill Lawrence, passed away from a heart attack at the age of 91 while in the hospital on Friday night. From basketball and video game tournaments to employment workshops and paint nights, Hamilton is hosting its biggest Youth Rec Week yet, kicking off today! Nike has permanently ended its sponsorship of Hockey Canada, finalizing an earlier pause of its marketing support and dealing a financial blow to the organization as it continues to experience the fallout from a sexual assault scandal last year. At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counter-balance its aging demographic. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police could one day transform into a federal police agency that operates more like the FBI under an ambitious but controversial concept that has gained new traction in the nation’s capital, the Star has learned. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Victoria Kerekesch, Recreation Manager with the City of Hamilton. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Bruce Newbold, Professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society, McMaster Universitat McMaster University. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Leaders of a Hollywood's actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with the studios and streaming services broke down. Our friend Professor Steve Joordens has been on an adventure this summer: he and his wife are undertaking a Canadian Motorcycle Odyssey. They are at the halfway point, back in Toronto to rest for the weekend before taking off. The Liberal Party of Canada launched more than a dozen ads on Facebook to promote the government’s messaging just days after the Trudeau government announced it would stop advertising on Meta-owned platforms because of the ongoing conflict over the Online News Act. The CEO of Hamilton Food Share has said that Hamilton is at a crisis level, with food banks registering 40 per cent more visits this past June compared with the same month in 2022. Many more Canadians will begin receiving Ottawa’s climate action incentive payment starting Friday. There continues to be developments around Wagner Group in Russia, even with the surprisingly more diplomatic approach that Putin has taken with them. Now, the Russian leader had announced that Wagner “simply” does not exist as a “legal entity” in Russia. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University. Jeff Atkinson, President of Honda Indy Toronto. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Karen Randell, CEO of Hamilton Food Share. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
There continues to be developments around Wagner Group in Russia, even with the surprisingly more diplomatic approach that Putin has taken with them. Now, the Russian leader had announced that Wagner “simply” does not exist as a “legal entity” in Russia. GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, documents they obtained show that The Bank of Canada handed out $20 million in bonuses last year as inflation reached a 40-year high. A tentative deal has been struck, potentially bringing an end to the B.C. Port Strike. Public transit in Burlington, Ontario, will be free for seniors all the time and free for young people on evenings and weekends starting in August. On Tuesday, City staff outlined where and how the Ford government will meet the goal to build 1.5 million homes over 10 years across Ontario, which will include a big chunk of the Book Road area in Hamilton’s southwest. Premier Doug Ford says a controversial push to mine a mineral-rich area of northern Ontario is being carefully watched around the world. Google is rolling out its new artificial intelligence chatbot, named “Bard,” across Europe and in Brazil, expanding its availability to hundreds of millions more users. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief based in Victoria, B.C. Catherine Baldelli, Director of Transit with the City of Burlington. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Jeff Beattie, Ward 10 Councillor with the City of Hamilton. Keith Mackey, Mackey International. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Public transit in Burlington, Ontario, will be free for seniors all the time and free for young people on evenings and weekends starting in August. GUEST: Catherine Baldelli, Director of Transit with the City of Burlington.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A legendary moment in music history, as well as the history of the city of London, Ontario, is being memorialized with a brand-new mural on the north wall of Budweiser Gardens. The founder of Giant Tiger, Gordon Reid, has died at the age of 89. The store may be popular and ever-present now but that was not always the case. If you have been delaying on your plans to get to the gym and pump iron, because you wanted to make heads and tails of the different strategies, researchers at McMaster University have some good news for you. The United States and global allies unveiled new security assurances for Ukraine at a NATO summit on Wednesday, designed to bolster the country’s defences against Russia over the long haul while Kyiv strives for membership in the alliance. The meeting of provincial and territorial premiers has wound down in Winnipeg, we look at what took place and what is expected to come next from their gathering. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Natalie Wakabayashi, Director of Culture & Entertainment Tourism with the City of London, Ontario. Nicolas von Bredow, President of the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB), Broker of Record with Royal LePage Macro Realty. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Brad Currier, PhD candidate at McMaster University and co-researcher on a new paper on the ‘great weight debate.’ Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Pickleball is a sport that has picked up steam in recent years, with people of all ages getting involved. What is the appeal, what is the Pickleball scene like in Hamilton, and what are the risks? Housing in Hamilton is an ongoing concern. A recent report from the Smart Prosperity Institute shows that we are losing skilled homebuilders in our region. As the weeks drag on since Paul Bernardo’s transfer to medium security prison, more information pours out on who sent a note to whom without it being passed along and more. Wagner Group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin pledged loyalty to the Russian government in a Kremlin meeting with President Vladimir Putin five days after the commander led a short-lived rebellion, a senior government spokesperson said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as "absurd" the absence of a timetable for his country's membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance's leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. Proposed Bail Reforms and public safety are among the top priorities at the Premiers’ Meeting, reportedly. But there are concerns about some of the bail reforms proposed by the federal government. A growing number of Canadians are worried that interest rates are rising faster than they can keep up, new polling suggests, just as many economists expect the Bank of Canada will deliver another rate hike this week. Hamilton’s hunt for land to buy for affordable housing on Hamilton’s LRT corridor has so far found no “suitable” properties more than a year after the review started. Guests: Carolyn Buck, President of Pickleball Hamilton Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator Sanyam Sethi, Vice-President of Public Affairs with Ipsos Canada Brad Clark, Ward 9, City of Hamilton Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as "absurd" the absence of a timetable for his country's membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance's leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get a preview of what to expect coming out of Toronto Indycar. Shoplifting at self-checkouts are leading to some grocery stores checking your receipts as you leave. Elton John performed what he says was the last show on the final tour of his career, last Saturday night, in Stockholm, Sweden. The Premiers are meeting in Winnipeg, and while Officials from several provinces say affordability is their top priority, healthcare is also on the docket. What can we expect from this gathering? Groups with Beijing ties have publicized their efforts to help get out the vote during Olivia Chow’s campaign for Mayor of Toronto. Olivia reportedly had no knowledge of this, and her campaign did not request such help from the CTFBA, nor of the ‘Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Organizations’ The strike by B.C. port workers is sending ripples across the Canadian economy as everyone from Saskatchewan potash exporters to Ontario importers of industrial parts feels the impact of the walkout that enters its 10th day on Monday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations. Katherine Dornian, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News Winnipeg. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN that he listens to “Dad Rock” music like AC/DC, Guns n’ Roses, Eric Clapton while he works, and that it helps make managing the war effort more manageable. McMaster students and Hamiltonians from all over rejoice! This Saturday, from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m., you will have your chance to nab free poutine. Why? Because the 'Smoke’s Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross Country Plaid Gravy Train Fries Curd & Gravy Weird Wild and Wacky Poutine Eating Tour' will be stopping at the Smoke Poutinerie in Westdale (4B Newton Avenue.) Writing in the National Post, Randall Denley says that Ontario is not prepared for the immigration influx that is part of Justin Trudeau’s plans for Canada’s near future. El Nino is back for 2023. The WHO is preparing for its effects. What does this mean for Canada? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. Richard MacDonald, Hamilton Public Health Services Manager of Food and Water Safety. Mike Graham, VP Brand and Marketing, Smoke’s Poutinerie. Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Steve Foxcroft, Fluke Transport / Tri-Foxco USA. Dr. Hossein Bonakdari, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: A deal has been reached between Stellantis and the federal and Ontario governments to resume construction of the electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Windsor, Ont., the company confirmed on Wednesday. Be careful which emoji you send and whom you send it to… no, not just because you want to avoid accidental flirting. More Canadians are planning on spending less on summer travel or putting their vacation plans on hold completely compared to previous years, according to a new survey conducted by Nanos Research. A spoofed email and miscommunication within the Hamilton Police Service resulted in the publication by the CBC, and later by The Hamilton Spectator, of a false story about local teenagers stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The Foreign Interference Inquiry: Trudeau and Poilievre seem to be playing a game of chicken over the potential inquiry, holding everything up. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Jeremy Herman, Ontario employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Amy Deschamps, Director of Housing and Gender Based-Violence Support Service. Nik James Nanos CMC FCRIC Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released a statement drawing attention to what they cite as a fundamental unfairness in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax policy: Quebec is paying a lower carbon tax than the rest of Canada. California startup Alef Aeronautics has been granted testing certification for its vehicle/aircraft, dubbed the “Model A,” making it the first fully electric vehicle that can both drive and fly to receive U.S. government approval. Ancaster Coun. Craig Cassar says finding solutions to the community’s road safety problems will “take time” and asked residents to be patient with the results. Writing in the Hamilton Spectator, Steve Milton says that “the math is already stacking up against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.” The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant may once again become a battleground: both Russian forces and Ukrainian forces are accusing each other of preparing to attack. Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries. Here’s one idea for handling some aspects of climate change: let’s block out the Sun’s rays! For real. Maybe don’t cover the sky altogether but different approaches have been theorized about for some time. Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director Keith Mackey, Mackey International Craig Cassar, Councillor with the City of Hamilton, Ward 12 Steve Milton, The Hamilton Spectator Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Hamilton and the GTA are getting hit with a heat wave! Researchers at McMaster University have created a new packaging tray that can signal when Salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present in packages of raw or cooked food such as chicken. Is Hamilton and the surrounding region losing skilled home-builders? A new report from the Smart Prosperity Institute says so. We take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and how they are fairing at the start of Free Agency. We look at Canada’s bid to make big tech pay for news, and see what we can learn from Australia’s similar venture. Was the Titan Submersible doomed from the start? We look at OceanGate and how it stacked up next to other “high-reliability organizations” that operate in hazardous environments. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist. Akansha Prasad and Shadman Khan, co-lead researchers on this work; PhD students in the Didar Lab at McMaster University. Dr Brendan Lew, Associate Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton. Jesse Helmer, author of the report, Senior Research Associate at Smart Prosperity Institute, focused on climate-friendly housing policy and the real costs of urban sprawl; former councillor with the City of London, Ontario. Ryan Kennedy, Senior Writer, The Hockey News. Dr. Michael Geist, Law professor, University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and a member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society. Jack Rozdilsky, Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York Univesrity. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: It’s time for the Canada Day long weekend! Let’s find out what the City of Hamilton has in store for us. As reported in the Hamilton Spectator, less than five hours before he was charged with killing his mother, Daryl Buckle stood before a judge and explained the reason he spat on police officers with no provocation was because “a voice in [his] head told me that if I didn’t do it, [his] mother would be murdered.” While Ukraine’s counteroffensive advances, there is a push from some NATO members to speed up the process of getting Ukraine into their ranks. However, Anita Anand has stopped short of joining that call to action. We get an update on the events that took place at University of Waterloo this week, which saw a stabbing take place in a philosophy class focused on gender. In an attempt to foster better relationships with Italy, Mayor Andrea Horwath along with the city’s community partners will be visiting Racalmuto, Abruzzo, Palermo, and Rome from 3-14 July. The Federal Liberals wanting to wait until they have "full buy-in" from the other parties before they proceed with the next steps related to addressing foreign interference. Today, the Governor General Mary Simon announced thew new appointment to the Order of Canada, and among them is Hamilton's own Tom Wilson! Guests: Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism and Events with the City of Hamilton Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Constable Andre Johnson, Public Information Officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), focus of the documentary film Beautiful Scars Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Matt Taylor Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
While Ukraine’s counteroffensive advances, there is a push from some NATO members to speed up the process of getting Ukraine into their ranks. However, Anita Anand has stopped short of joining that call to action.
GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. says a $70 million Lotto Max ticket that had gone unclaimed for a year has not been physically validated and is now expired. Norway’s government said on Wednesday it has given approval for oil companies to develop 19 oil and gas fields with investments exceeding 200 billion Norwegian crowns ($18.51-billion), part of the country’s strategy to extend production for decades to come. In a press release the Hamilton Police Service announced that this week “downtown residences and businesses will start to see some familiar faces patrolling the downtown core. In response to requests for increased police presence, Hamilton Police have launched Core Patrol.” Hamilton Police (HPS) say they’ve stepped up their presence in the city’s downtown in an effort to “decrease” a recent rash of shoplifting, panhandling and property damage reported by retailers and residents in the area. Last Friday, Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre joined us on air. During it he spoke about his climate plan. Now, we are joined by our friend Dan McTeague to analyze that answer… Canadians' pride in their nationality, like most things these days, seems to be divided down partisan lines, a new poll from Leger suggests. Today saw the launch of the new ‘Hamilton for All’ campaign. It is a public education campaign that aims at stimulating dialogue and opening minds by encouraging Hamiltonians to stand up against prejudice, exclusion and discrimination based on ethnicity, race, religion, country of origin, disability, sexual orientation and other differences. Google said it would shut down its Google News service in Canada and block links to news in its search engine in the country, following passage of a law that would force it to pay Canadian publishers for links to news. Sue Johanson, the beloved Canadian broadcaster who in her golden years enraptured a generation with straightforward sex advice, has died at age 93, a representative confirmed to CBC News on Thursday. Guests: Tony Bitonti, Spokesperson, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Commission Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations David Hennick, Superintendent, Hamilton Police Service (Central Patrol Division) Emily Walsh, Executive Director, Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP Ian Large Executive Vice-President: Alberta, Leger Sarah Wayland, Senior Project Manager, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ryan Seacrest will become the new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ In a recent piece for the National Post, Sabrina Maddeaux noted that Olivia Chow may wind up pushing Toronto voters toward the right. Supercrawl organizers today unveiled the musical lineup for the 2023 free festival weekend, taking place September 8-10, 2023 along James Street North in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. Ornge is bringing a new Critical Care Land Ambulance garage base to Hamilton. It is aimed at supporting the transfer of critically ill patients around the Golden Horseshoe will be opening this fall. More questions were hurled toward Hamilton’s housing director at a very well-attended public consultation Tuesday touching on what to do an estimated 100 homeless encampments across the city. We look at the aftermath of the Wagner Group's rebellion and what is now happening with Belarus. NordStar Capital – which controls the Toronto Star and Metroland Media, including The Hamilton Spectator – is looking into merging with PostMedia. Many Canadians are not ready for a citizenship test, according to a new Leger Poll. Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post Tim Potocic, Co-owner, Sonic Unyon Records, Supercrawl Productions, Because Beer Festival, Mills Hardware, Bridgeworks Wade Durham, Chief Operating Officer, Paramedicine, with Ornge Michelle Baird, Director of Housing services, City of Hamilton Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Steve Mossop Leger Vice President on the West Coast Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
A touchy scenario becoming more common is that People pursuing Medical Assistance in Dying are asking to donate one or more of their functioning organs upon their death to someone they know. Now an updated Canadian guideline sets out criteria under which it could be permissible to allow people choosing MAiD to gift their organs to a relative or close friend. How will different organizations even begin to tackle this dilemma? How are ethical policies approaches when dealing with something so sensitive? GUEST: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto In a highly anticipated study released Tuesday, the Competition Bureau said concentration in the grocery industry has increased in recent years and the largest grocers have increased the amount they make on food sales.
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Olivia Chow is now Mayor of Toronto: what does that mean for political dynamics in Ontario, and for Toronto’s relationship with Ford? GUEST: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Some melancholy news for a business that may be well-known to local pop-culture fanatics or anyone who got used to seeing a large Spider-Man on the outside of the building while driving past 847 King Street East: Kool Stuff Toys will be closing its doors at the end of June, after roughly 24 years in business, due to its rent would being more than doubled with just three weeks' notice. GUEST: Jeff Smith, owner of Kool Stuff toys (847 King St E, Hamilton, ON). Some are saying that the Suncor Energy Inc. cyberattack may be the most significant cybersecurity breach of an oil and gas company thus far in Canadian history. GUEST: Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. What state is the population of Russia left in following the Wagner Incident over the weekend, and how will the state respond? GUEST: Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. (“Post-Soviet trouble is [his] business.”)
The annual rate of inflation dropped sharply last month, but some economists argue a slowdown might not be enough to deter the Bank of Canada from another rate hike in July. GUEST: Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University David Johnston filed his final — and confidential — report on foreign interference to the prime minister on Monday, ending his contentious term as special rapporteur. GUEST: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch
Sweden’s bid to join the NATO military alliance will be discussed Monday at a meeting of Nordic leaders in Iceland, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance. Guest: Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The leader of the Wagner mercenary group defended his short-lived insurrection in a boastful audio statement Monday, but uncertainty still swirled about his fate, as well as that of senior Russian military leaders, the impact on the war in Ukraine, and even the political future of President Vladimir Putin. In a press release, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has announced that they are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “back away from his plan to impose a second carbon tax this week on July 1.” Netflix has announced that it will be phasing out the $9.99 “basic” option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads – for Canadian audiences. ‘Play’ is the new airline connecting Canadians to Europe via Iceland. It has started flying out of Hamilton International Airport, and offers fares at a significant discount from the major carriers. We have heard this story before but, with Sunwing being absorbed into West Jet, is this just what John C. Munroe International Airport needs to fill in the gap? As Hamilton searches for its next steps toward easing the situation for our city’s unhoused citizens, we look at how the shelters is responding and preparing for the colder seasons which are mere months away. Toronto’s 2023 byelection comes to a close on Monday as voters head to the polls to decide the city’s next mayor. Top-polling candidates include Olivia Chow, Mark Saunders, Ana Bailão, Josh Matlow, Anthony Furey, Mitzie Hunter and Brad Bradford. The House of Commons rose for the summer last week, and the parties left for what some call the “Barbeque Tour.” Sweden’s bid to join the NATO military alliance will be discussed Monday at a meeting of Nordic leaders in Iceland, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance. Guests: Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director Bill Brioux, television critic and author Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Brother Richard MacPhee, Executive Director, Good Shepherd Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: To start off the show, we look at lithium mining, as well as the shift in focus toward lithium spurred on by Canada's energy transition. Parliament has risen and ended this legislative session. While we know there are several unresolved issues, we also ask, what was accomplished? Let’s take a look at the Fresh Up R&B Festival, which will be taking over Mills Hardware (95 King Street) starting at 6 p.m. tonight and will be running on Saturday and Sunday as well. Daily headliners 2019 Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty (recently in Hamilton for last year’s Rally with Arkells.) It seems that the Titan Submersible may have been an ill-advised, ill-fated entrepreneurial misadventure that made skirting regulations part of its business model.The families of two people killed by an Ontario man are demanding answers from the federal government after the multiple murderer was moved to a medium-security prison.As you well know, there is an ongoing housing/shelter crisis in Hamilton (and across Ontario) as well as its impact on the city, and potential ways to ease the situation.How will Bill C-18 affect news media in Canada, how will it affect Canadians attempting to keep up with news in 2023?Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it is about more than just teaching students how to sign their own name. Guests: Craig Johnson, Professor of Political Science at the University of Guelph Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Lisa La Rocca, Organizer of the Fresh Up R&B Festival; Director of Operations at Sonic Unyon Records Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Alex Pierson, Host of The Alex Pierson Show on 640 Toronto, covered the Tim Bosma murder trial for 900 CHML Jim Dunn, Department of Health, Aging and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences, McMaster University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Matt Taylor Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Taxpayers paid $61,000 for hotel rooms so the prime minister could attend a celebrity-studded, two-day summit in New York City, newly released documents obtained by National Post reveal. Ontario Superior Court fined the Canada Bread Company $50 million on Wednesday after it pleaded guilty to price-fixing. It is the highest price-fixing fine in Canada ever, according to the Competition Bureau of Canada. Parliament has adjourned early. Joining us to discuss this the legislative session, is Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Federal Conservatives. While the story of the small group stranded and lost in the Titan submersible has captivated people all over, there seems to be a distinct lack of empathy in some cases, for the lives of those facing a ticking clock of limited oxygen in the dark reaches of the ocean… because they are very, very rich. As Hamilton searches for its own steps toward helping ease the situation for our city’s unhoused and housed population coexisting, we look at other municipalities dealing with similar issues. The RCMP admitted Wednesday that it was wrong for the force to deny an access-to-information request to a democracy-watchdog group in May by claiming police were investigating the interference of senior Liberals in the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin, since the investigation had been dropped months earlier. The House of Commons rose for the summer overnight on Wednesday, after all parties agreed to end a politically intense spring sitting a few days early. The company behind the missing Titan submersible craft believe that everyone on board has died. And, we get to check in with our good friend and occasional guest host, Scott Radley! Guests: Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP for Carleton, Ontario Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution and Policy, and the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Sawyer Bogdan, Reporter with 980 CFPL in London, Ontario Robyn Doolittle, Member of The Globe and Mail's Investigative Team, two-time winner of Canada’s Michener Award; Part of the Globe and Mail’s ongoing Secret Canada project which takes on “the broken FOI system.” Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Collective Arts brewery has been a hit with craft beer drinkers from Hamilton and across the province since they first opened their doors in 2014, and the praise keeps coming: they just were voted the best brewery in Ontario in an online survey GUEST: Matt Johnston, CEO and Co-Founder of Collective Arts
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. There have been – and will be – events taking place across the city. One such event is the evening of music, art and conversation taking place at the historic Westdale theatre. GUEST: Neal Miller, Executive Director of The Westdale The kerfuffle over whether or not the RCMP was investigating the Prime Minister, and when they were or were not, was a whirlwind over the past two days. Now that the dust has settled, things still look like a mess. Where do we stand and what are the takeaways?
GUEST: Carson Jerema, Comment Editor with the National Post Brian Mulroney, the former Progressive Conservative prime minister from 1984 to 1993, says that Justin Trudeau will be remembered for handling the pandemic as well as any other world leader, and for negotiating The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement with former U.S. president Donald Trump GUEST: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Federal public servants worked on ways not to answer directly opposition MPs’ parliamentary questions, admitting that doing so raised a communication risk, internal government documents obtained under access to information show. GUEST: Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued a rare public warning Tuesday detailing how it says China’s intelligence service is targeting and recruiting Canadian citizens to supply information to Beijing. GUEST: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst.
In a recent Tweet, Conservative Senator Don Plett of Manitoba stated that the Federal government “fought the families of Kristen French & Leslie Mahaffy in court, to prevent them from obtaining Parole Board & Correctional Service info to prepare for the parole hearing of Paul Bernardo.” And that the government then sought $19K in costs from the families. GUEST: Timothy Danson, Lawyer for the Mahaffy and French families.
The U.S. Coast Guard says the hunt for the missing Titanic submersible is still a “search and rescue” mission with searchers detecting underwater noises both Tuesday and Wednesday. GUEST: Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Time to check in with our good friend and occasional guest host, Scott Radley! GUEST: Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Fourteen years after a group of passionate sports fans in Hamilton met to discuss the future of some photos that were going to be mothballed at old Copps Coliseum, many of those same folks gathered Saturday afternoon to open the doors to the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame. GUEST: Garry McKay, President, Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame. Doctors and ethics experts are concerned about the potential impact of an aggressive advertising campaign being used byNovo Nordisk for their medications… Ozempic and Rybelsus Time to bring in our favourite Bioethicist… GUEST: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user, after a five-year investigation. GUEST: Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief for Global News, Global National. Some of those same top minds — including two of its godfathers, Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton — are saying that AI could even wipe out humanity GUEST: David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security. There are many major issues hanging over the heads of Parliament as we get deeper into Summer… what happens if there are no resolutions before the break? GUEST: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Writing for Torstar, Sylvain Charlebois says… "The parliamentary investigation into food inflation is largely political artifice. The Competition Bureau’s study on the food industry, announced last fall, is the more interesting exercise." GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University The RCMP is refuting multiple reports that it’s investigating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over allegations of political interference in the SNC-Lavalin trial. GUEST: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Writing in the National Post, Tasha Kheiriddin says “Four federal byelections have come and gone, and on the surface, it looks like nothing has really changed” but raises the point that “despite the lack of drama, there are some important lessons to draw from these contests. One involves nominations. Another foreshadows the tone of the next general election. And the third hints at who may — or may not — be running in it.” She says we should brace for nasty, divisive elections in the future… GUEST: Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and Author of The Right Path. Time to check in with our good friend and occasional guest host, Scott Radley! GUEST: Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Festival of Friends is around the corner – coming up on August 4th – and we now hae word of the iconic Gage Park festival’s lineup. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led from start to finish and cruised to victory at the Canadian Grand Prix for a second year in a row on Sunday. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken in Beijing on Monday, as the two superpowers seek to put relations back on track after they were derailed by a Chinese spy balloon earlier this year. Open Streets on King Street got its first test-run on Sunday. The idea was originally instigated in the city by former Mayor Fred Eisenberger. Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they’ve reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities for using their lands. At four historical sites across Hamilton, the city says it has installed signs to acknowledge the statues and monuments are "potentially problematic" for Indigenous communities and that it is working on "gathering the true history behind them." We take a look at Spanish tech company Virtualware, who recently partnered with McMaster University to unveil a new, state-of-the-art virtual reality room at McMaster Innovation Park. By-Elections on the way: how can we hold them when we are still untangling the mess of foreign interference. Guests: Robert Rakoczy, Organizer of the Festival of Friends Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta Fred Eisenberger, Former Mayor of the City of Hamilton Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University Shelly Hill, Manager, Indigenous Relations, City of Hamilton Michael Rosas, VP General Manager, Virtualware Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Are you ready for the Burlington Sound of Music Festival?! It kicks into full swing this weekend! A Simcoe County animal rescue agency is asking for help as adoption rates sit at an all-time low while more dogs are coming into their care. Four kilometres of a major downtown Hamilton, Ont. corridor is set to transform into a gala this weekend welcoming nothing but foot traffic and activity stations. Hamilton’s official Pride event may be delayed until August, but there are still celebrations, festivities and entertainment taking place across the city. Including this weekend’s comedy festival at the Staircase Theatre: The Uncloseted Comedy festival! This week saw the resolution of the Ottawa Senators Ownership Saga, and a familiar name to Hamiltonians has come out the winner. Michael Andlauer is going to be the new owner. It seems like an epidemic of miscommunication is taking place in the Federal government. Why are all these offices, staff and ministers not getting the information they need from each other? It seems that Andrea Horwath will soon be imbued with Strong Mayor powers by Doug Ford’s government. We look at the power of Artificial Intelligence, and how it can affect elections. From the race for Toronto’s Mayor to the bids for U.S. Presidency, we ask: how can AI-generated imagery and writing affect voters... and what happens as the voices get better, allowing for more convincing deepfakes? Guest: Myles D. Rusak, CEO of the Sound of Music Festival Cassandra Hauck, Founder and Board president of Precious Paws animal rescue Peter Topalovic, City of Hamilton’s Manager, Active Transportation and Mobility Rae Lockdust, Organizer of the Uncloseted Comedy Festival Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Russia says it is close to severing ties with Canada. What would that look like and how would our nations be affected? Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Willowbridge Community Services – a not-for-profit operating in Hamilton, Brantford, Six Nations and beyond – is intent on instituting a 4-day work week after a test-run turned out to be a wild success. Hamilton-born, Toronto-based music historian Bob Wegner has scoured the archives over countless hours to bring audiences the definitive guide to one of Canada’s most prolific rock bands of all time, with his new book –“Max Webster: High Class”. Leger polling has looked into how Canadians feel about the government's response to crime and addiction. Concerns about the journalism industry, and the news that Mohawk College has suspended it’s journalism program after it was found to not be currently financially viable. Millard & Smich stay behind bars after their appeals for sentencing int he murder of Tim Bosma as well as the murder of Babcock were both denied. Canada missing out on NATO largest-ever air exercises in Germany because our forces are “currently committed to modernization activities.” We had years to plan for this. We look at the ongoing fallout from the decision to move Paul Bernardo to medium security prison, particularly word of how the plans were/were not communicated to the PMO, Trudeau and Mendicino, and Minister Mendicino's directive to change how transfers are handled in the future. Russia says it is close to severing ties with Canada. What would that look like and how would our nations be affected? Guests: Leslie Josling, Executive Director of Willowbridge Community Services Bob Wegner, music historian, multi-instrumentalist, and radio host Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Alex Pierson, Host of The Alex Pierson Show on 640 Toronto, covered the Tim Bosma murder trial for 900 CHML Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: An online survey from Abacus Data found the federal Conservatives have climbed to a seven-percentage-point lead over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, up from three points one month ago. The parliamentary budget officer says Canada's exclusive contract with German auto giant Volkswagen to build an electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario will cost the federal government up to $16.3 billion over the next ten years. Burlington city council has declared intimate partner violence, and violence against women, as an epidemic. It is the day after Trump’s arraignment… what comes next? We step from the political to the legal side of things to find out about what Trump is facing and his options for dealing with it, and what the key factors are. Belarus now has Russian nuclear weapons, and President Alexander Lukashenko declared on Tuesday that he wouldn't hesitate to order their use if Belarus faced an act of aggression. There seems to be an egregious breakdown in communications between CSIS and the Federal government, as described with David Vigneault's testimony, in which he was adamant that CSIS had sent a document to Bill Blair to notify him of the situation with Michael Chong. What happened with Former Supreme Court justice Russell Brown? He resigned after being accused of harassing a woman in an Arizona hotel in January… and now that he has stepped down, the story has gone quiet? Guests: David Coletto, PhD, CAIP; CEO and Founding Partner of Abacus Data Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington Thane Rosenbaum, Distinguished University Professor, Touro College; Director of the Forum on Life, Culture and Society (NYU); Legal Analyst with CBS News Radio; Novelist and Essayist. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: John Lennon’s voice is back from the dead, thanks to artificial intelligence and Peter Jackson, and because of this, there will be what Paul McCartney calls a “final Beatles record” with a song featuring Artificial Lennon released later this year. Erin O’Toole – the former Conservative leader and Ontario MP – used his last address to the House of Commons to issue a call to colleagues to focus on what he said should be figuring out the country's national purpose. Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on Wheel of Fortune, announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host. Sajak announced his retirement from the popular game show in a tweet. We’re shining a light on some of McMaster University’s recent achievements! We are joined by Christina Stratford, the U SPORTS Thérèse Quigley Award winner for Student-Athlete Community Service in Vancouver at the 2023 U SPORTS All-Canadian Awards Reception to discuss the community service award and her community involvement. Joining us to discuss the ongoing stories of foreign interference and the concerns they raise, is former Deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Lisa Raitt. The RCMP says investigations are underway into alleged foreign interference involving three members of Parliament, including Conservatives Michael Chong and Erin O'Toole and New Democrat Jenny Kwan. Former U.S. president Donald Trump arrived at a Miami courthouse on Tuesday to face criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them. Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Christina Stratford, Women’s volleyball player, U SPORTS National Community Service Award winner Lisa Raitt, Investment Banker; former Member of Parliament, Minister, and Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: NASCAR and it’s next generation car will take over Le Mans. A new survey from Movember Canada is showing that more men are taking care of their physical health , however when it comes to mental health, they’d wait before seeking help. Elissa Freeman joins Scott today to talk about the fall out from David Johnston’s resignation. On Friday, David Johnston resigned as the special rapporteur, citing the highly partisan atmosphere. Now the opposition says they’ll work together to come up with a replacement. Tim Powers joins the conversation to share his thoughts on the David Johnston situation as well as the Conservative party’s plan in regards to mass murderers which would mandate maximum security. The former US President Donald Trump was indicted last week on 37 charges. Tomorrow he’ll be in Miami where he’ll be arraigned. He’s calling supporters to show up. According to a report from the National Bank of Canada, to buy an average home in Hamilton, you need to have an income of $209,000. With carbon price hikes on the horizon and the high cost of living, should they be implemented? Guests: Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto, Canada’s National Radio Motorsport Authority Todd Minerson, Country Director, Movember Canada Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Will Stewart, Senior Vice President, National Lead, Public Affairs + Advocacy, H+K Strategies Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Christopher Ragan, Associate Professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Liz Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is the state of the writers’ strike and is there any movement or a time frame to be glimpsed? The Globe and Mail has launched a new “Freedom of Information project.” The database of FOI requests also includes instructions on how to file Freedom of Information requests, and digs into the system and how it works. We are hearing talk of war-weariness among Russia's elites. Are we rallying behind a fallacy or is this a sign of something major to come? The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is characterizing the initiative as “invasive technology” that threatens the privacy of Hamiltonians since there’s no evidence any consultation with the public nor Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner ever happened. Canada's unemployment rate ticked up in May for the first time in nine months, but forecasters say the Bank of Canada will have to see more softening in the economy before it takes it takes a step back from raising interest rates. Should we be surprised by news that Swoop is to be shuttered by WestJet airline? Canada’s former national security and intelligence adviser told MPs Thursday that the people leaking sensitive intelligence information are not heroes, and are in fact potentially putting lives at risk. Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed Friday that alleges that he described a Pentagon "plan of attack" and shared a classified map related to a military operation. Guests: Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Daniel Konikoff, Interim Director of Privacy, Technology and Surveillance Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Matt Taylor Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
We are hearing talk of war-weariness among Russia's elites. Is this just the West getting hopes up or rallying around something ultimately superficial, or are these signs on deeper trouble in Putin's world? With the horrific dam destruction factored in, what sort of end to this war are we looking at? Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Where are we with he developments to downtown Hamilton’s “entertainment precinct” that will be growing from the old First Ontario Centre? How are parents being impacted by the need to save for their kids’ educations and just how far are they willing to go? The federal government handed out $1.3 billion in bonuses from 2015 to 2022, according to documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through an access-to-information request. It’s been a busy, tumultuous few days for Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex as he took his place on the witness stand in his trial against the Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice in central London. As the fallout from news of Paul Bernardo’s transfer still blankets Canada – and particularly our region – we get insights on how and why this would happen, and the workings of the legal system, from Jeff Manishen. Canadian auto insurers lost more than $1-billion last year from stolen vehicles as organized crime rings helped push up car thefts by nearly 50 per cent in Ontario and Quebec. Canadian auto insurers lost more than $1-billion last year from stolen vehicles as organized crime rings helped push up car thefts by nearly 50 per cent in Ontario and Quebec. The federal Liberal government wants MPs to make their option to virtually participate in House business, including committees, a permanent fixture. Guests: PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group, President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP for Carleton, Ontario Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We’ve worked hard to have lower-emission cars… but what about low-emission cows?! As the U.S. rolls on toward its next Presidential Election, eyes turn to the Republican Party, to see which way they choose to go: will they double-down on Donald, or are they looking for a change for the better… or even worse? The Salem Chapel Underground Railroad Cemetery project searches the Niagara region for the forgotten graves of former slaves who fled the United States in the 19th century. Ukraine is dealing with a humanitarian and ecological disaster as flooding engulfs much of the southern Kherson region after major damage to the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam. Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity "quite simply false," and says he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month. Hamilton’s air quality has “deteriorated” due to the wildfires. Being exposed to it puts you in a risky situation: what do people need to know for their own safety and for that of others? Writing in the Globe and Mail, Campbell Clark says that the answer given during David Johnston’s testimony “left the impression that on some important cases, he didn’t have all the information that is available now. He wasn’t particularly clear about whether he’d asked the pertinent questions.” The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday amid fears that a hot economy could mean inflation gets stuck “materially” above its two per cent target. Guests: Dr. Christine Baes, Professor and department Chair; Canada Research Chair in Livestock Genomics, University of Guelph Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Dr. Adam Montgomery, Niagara based historian; researching Canadian, medical, and cemetery histories Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Dr. Sally Radisic, Health Hazards Specialist with Hamilton Public Health Services Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity "quite simply false," and says he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month. Do you remember the time in June of 1975 when 52,000 people communed in Hamilton to catch Pink Floyd play at Ivor Wynn Stadium? Tom Blackwell was a reporter for the Canadian Press when he covered the trial of Paul Bernardo. It was an unsettling experience. He joins us to discuss the emotional resonance of the case, as well as to share his perspective on the news of Bernardo’s transfer from Maximum Security – and how that may affect those who remember the case. The Ford government is offering Ontario’s public elementary teachers a five-per cent pay increase over the next four years, Global News has learned, as contract talks between educators and the government continue. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: David Akin, Chief political correspondent, Global News. Jon Wells, reporter and feature writer for the Hamilton Spectator. Mary Francis Moore, Artistic Director with Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton, Ontario. Tom Blackwell, former reporter with the National Post, and the Canadian Press. Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa. Lisa Polewski, reporter with 900 CHML. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton’s medical officer of health issued a heat warning for the next two days with the expectation of temperatures hitting close to 30 C. President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and said he was confident a coalition of countries would form to provide Kyiv with Western fighter jets and Patriot missile-defence systems. Soon, each individual cigarette will come with its own warning. The first steps toward development in the lands around Hamilton’s airport have been taken. We get a look at what it means for the area, and its future. There is talk that the Stellantis deal has been saved, through the combined efforts of the Ontario Conservatives and Federal Liberals. Although, there apparently still has to be “official word” given, and Stellantis is waiting… what do we know so far? NASA held its first public meeting on UFOs Wednesday a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings. David Johnston has refused to step down as Rapporteur, despite the House asking him to yesterday. Today, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh vocalized his disagreement with this move. Recently, writing in the Globe and Mail, Tony Keller tackled the issue of the amount of Carbon emissions in Canada and China. He argues that, compared to what China is producing, Canada’s emissions amount to “a rounding error.” So does that mean we need to change how we approach the issue at home and on a global scale? Guests: Matthew Lawson, Manager, Health Hazards & Vector Borne Diseases, Hamilton Public Health Services. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Mark Tadeson, Ward 11 Councillor with the City of Hamilton Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University Tony Keller, Editorial Page Editor, Toronto Canada, with Globe and Mail Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Vancouver got hit with snow last night. How were they affected, and what is the scene today? The Canadian Space Agency, through the Canadian CubeSat Project, is providing professors in post-secondary institutions with an opportunity to engage their students in a real space mission. Prince William’s godmother, who also served as the late Queen Elizabeth’s lady-in-waiting, has stepped down after she made racist and “unacceptable” comments to a Black guest at Buckingham Palace. Former President Trump’s tax troubles carry on. We get the Ontario perspective on the the Liberal government’s new dental care benefit for children, which is now open for applications to get help for their children’s dental costs. We look at housing in Ontario, and the municipal concerns in addition to how this is effecting the coveted Greenbelt. Premier Danielle Smith’s new Sovereignty Within A United Canada act would give her cabinet new powers to rewrite provincial laws without passing legislation to do so. She is trying to reassure Albertans that it has nothing to do with leaving the country. A new report from Hamilton’s Social Planning and Research Council shows that young people most affected by Hamilton’s volatile rental market, and suggests that more rent-control regulations in Hamilton are needed to mitigate the housing crisis in our city. We talk about it all here on Hamilton Today! Guests: Kristi Gordon, Senior Meteorologist on Global B.C., Global News, CKNW and AM730 Traffic Tony Pellerin, Manager in Space Science and Technology, Canadian Space Agency Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Dr. Lisa Bentley, President of the Ontario Dental Association Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Sara Mayo, Social Planner (Geographic Information Systems) with the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, and Columnist with your Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The average cost of a Christmas tree is up — like everything else this year — thanks to higher fuel, fertilizer and labour costs, climate change, higher insurance rates and, according to several growers, a continent-wide shortage of trees. Shortly before we went to air, we learned that Christine McVie – singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac – had passed away at the age of 79. How will the Federal Liberals handle the shift in how they address the Government of China? Some have notices that Trudeau may already have begun altering the way he discusses Xi Jinping’s government. What is happening in Alberta with Premier Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act? All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Shirley Brennan, Executive Director, Canadian Christmas Tree Association. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Gillian Hendry, Chair of the Holiday House Tour Committee. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Duane Bratt, PhD, Professor of Political Science; Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; Mount Royal University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Quebec is getting a unique deal on a carbon tax from the Federal government. Why is that, and does it make sense? Students from McMaster University will be at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) this week to finalize the preparation of their CubeSat – a type of miniaturized satellite – for launch into space. The purpose of NEUDOSE, the satellite, is to further our understanding of long-term exposure to space radiation. Today is GIVING TUESDAY and we can help raise more donations for the Children’s Fund! How? Olivia McKay joins us to explain. Is Xi Jinping’s government losing its grip on the people of China? Shortages of medications for children have been creeping up on usin recent weeks, and even while steps are being taken to resolve the issues, there are still struggles. DNA tracking websites like Ancestry assist in solving cold cases. All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Taren Ginter, operations team lead for the McMaster Interdisciplinary Satellite Team & NEUDOSE project, McMaster University. Olivia Mackay | President – Children’s Fund Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Stephen M. Saideman... Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton Universtiy; Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network [CDSN], www.cdsn-rcds.com, Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast, author of the book For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism, and War. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Is Xi Jinping’s government losing its grip on the people of China? Even as protests simmer down, the impact may remain. Some COVID measures have been ostensibly loosened. The blank paper protest tactic, in which citizens hold up blank sheets of A4 paper with no message on it that signifies a message everyone in China understands, according to Yaqiu Wang, a senior China researcher with Human Rights Watch: “because everybody is fed up with the COVID restrictions, everybody is fed up with no free speech, no rights, with the Communist Party’s rule”. Arrests are already taking place, though: can Xi regain control and return to business as usual? GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Steve Strongman Band’s 11th Annual Holiday Show is coming up on Saturday, December 3rd at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (357 Wilson Street East.) Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy means changes for us and changes for China. The CP Holiday train is returning to Gage Park tomorrow after a three-year hiatus. "Gaslighting" -- behaviour that's mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful -- is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. Ontario food banks fear rising demand will outpace supply, decades after they were deemed temporary. Black Friday may have seen smaller crowds than expected in 2022 but what about the online turnout for Cyber Monday, this year? All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Steve Strongman, Canadian blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer; JUNO Award-winner, the Mel Brown Blues Award-winner, International Blues Challenge’s Best Guitarist winner, recipient of four Maple Blues Awards. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Salem Woodrow, Manager of Media Relations for Canadian Pacific Rail. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Justin Trudeau has finally taken the stand to testify in the Emergencies Act Inquiry... after he showed up late. We get a wrap-up and an update from Kyle Benning. What are the takeaways from the Inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act? We get thoughts on this from the founder of Democracy Watch. In Hamilton news, Anti-Sprawl activists are set to protest outside of Conservative MPP Donna Skelly’s office on Sunday. She joins Scott for more. Are you being asked to tip increasingly more? When you have to, what is the proper etiquette these days —10%, 20%, or could it even be reaching 25%? Financial consultant Jay Llewellyn has some tips for you. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Jay Llewellyn (B.A., CFP®, CLU) Senior Financial Consultant with Fox Group IG Private Wealth Management. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Donna Skelly, Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP. Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert. Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors –Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Remember the sewage pipe leak from the other day? 26 years it went undetected, so now Ontario’s environment minister is ordering Hamilton to “audit” its entire sewer system after receiving the news. Andrea Horwath joins Scott for that. Don’t bet on the Emergencies Act Inquiry harming Trudeau… that is what Lawrence Martin writes in the Globe and Mail. We get his take on the final days of the Inquiry. Scott also wants to shine a light on something less divisive than the Emergencies Act Inquiry and CUPE contract negotiations, so let’s talk about a doughnut shop that has satisfied many a sweettooth. Lady Glaze Doughnuts, originally from Waterloo Region, will have a grand opening of its first location in Hamilton this weekend. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Mark Brown, Co-Owner of Lady Glaze Doughnuts. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Al Craig, Former Sports Director for 900 CHML. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Andrea Horwath, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Lawrence Martin, Public Affairs Columnist with the Globe and Mail. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: … We lost. We cover this, updates on the Canadian dental plan, environmental distress, and a massive sewage leak in Hamilton, which went undiscovered for 26 years. And special for today, Alex Pierson of 640 Toronto joins to discuss Tim Bosma’s murderers being up for parole once again. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Dr. Lynn Tomkins, CDA President. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Ken Mann, reporter, 900 CHML Elizabeth May, Co-Leader of the Green Party. Adam Zdroik, Soccer Editor, Rotowire Alex Pierson, Former TV Journalist and reporter, 2-time RTNDA winner. Host 'The Alex Pierson Show' 9-12 pm on 640 Toronto. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors –Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A new piece from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation argues that it is time to defund the CBC. Kris Sims of the CTF joins Scott for commentary. Be on lookout for space rocks in your backyard, Niagara region! Pieces of the meteor that passed over our heads on the weekend may have scattered about. Dr Kim Tait, gem curator at the Royal Ontario Museum tells us how to properly identify and handle those celestial bodies. Carson Jerema, writing in the National Post, is skeptical of the CSIS director’s justification for the use of the Emergencies Act. Scott picks his brain about that. Kyle Benning from Global News also gives us a quick overview of what happened today during the inquiry. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus, Sport and Public Policy, University of Toronto. Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Dr. Kim Tait, mineralogy, meteorite and gem curator at the Royal Ontario Museum Carson Jerema, Comment Editor with the National Post. Donna Skelly, Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott is back from Mexico just in time to see not only the Argos take the Grey Cup, but also the CUPE strike canceled, huzzah! As well, the finale of the Emergencies Act Inquiry is approaching. What do we need to be on lookout for in these final days, what needs addressing? Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch joins Scott for that. It is the end of the F1 season and the one and only Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio comes on to give the recap. We also start a dive into the rabbit hole of children’s pain relief medication. How did we get to shortage just as we are seeing record ICU admissions for children? Jen Belcher, Ontario Pharmacists Association joins for more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Dave Foxcroft, President & C.O.O., Fox 40 International Inc., CFL referee. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Jen Belcher, RPh | Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives & Member Relations, Ontario Pharmacists Association. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors –Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Excitement for this Sunday's Grey Cup is surging! The reality of just how vulnerable the social media platforms we rely on is starting to become a lot more apparent. Insolvencies are on the rise. What does this indicate about how Canadians are handling their personal debt? We check in with the new mayor of the City of Hamilton and pick up on what she spoke of in her inaugural address. Uncertainty as we head toward the weekend, unsure of if there will be another day of strike action from CUPE. What sort of preparations are underway for CUPE workers on a local level? At the last minute, Qatar changed its mind about beer in the 8 different World Cup stadiums, adding to the list of controversies. It is all coming up on today's show! Guests: Rod Pederson, Play by Play Announcer, Saskatchewan Roughriders Blayne Haggart, Associate Professor of Political Science, Brock University Rubina Ahmed Haq, Personal Finance Journalist Andrea Horwath, Mayor of the City of Hamilton Blake Corkill, President, CUPE 4153 Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical Producer - Matt Taylor Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Mariah Carey was told by the courts to not call herself “The Queen of Christmas”, and we frankly agree. A Hamilton cheesemaker is utterly thrilled after winning a handful of awards — including Best Canadian Cheese — at the World Cheese Awards. With the holiday season ramping up, it’s a critical time of year for small businesses. Canada's annual inflation rate held steady at 6.9 per cent last month. After declining for several months, Statistics Canada said the rate of inflation was unchanged in October from September as gas prices went up. The cryptocurrency industry — and the institutions and investors with billions wrapped up in it — are still coming to terms with the fallout from the collapse of FTX, once one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. The threat of another CUPE strike is frustrating to parents and kids in school. However, it seems that perhaps the public is still on the side of the education workers. There are concerns that another strike might see a shift in support. All this and more on Hamilton Today! Guests: Tor Kreuger, owner of Udder Way Artisan Cheese Co. Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Shahrzad Mojab, professor in the department of leadership, higher and adult education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and acting director of the Women & Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dr. P. Ravi Selvaganapathy is a Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University and the Canada Research Chair in Biomicrofluidics, McMaster U. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: After relenting on their last strike, CUPE workers are ready to strike once more after rejecting further offers from Stephen Lecce and the Ford government. Scott speaks with Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News for more on that. The dawning of a new era at Hamilton City Hall. Mayor Andrea Horwath and the newest iteration of City Council took their oaths of office today and were appointed to committees. John Best of the Bay Observer joins Scott for that. New Leger poll suggests Canadians are concerned about increased immigration levels and the economic effects. All this and more on Hamilton Today! Guests: Tom Cooper, Director of Hamilton's Roundtable on Poverty and Board Member of the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS). Mike Wilner, Baseball columnist and podcaster with the Toronto Star. Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office. John Best, President of the Bay Observer. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay News Anchors – Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Today on the show: the flu is back with a vengeance, now declared its own epidemic in Canada - We cover the First Ontario Centre renovation debacle with the owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs and a developer on the project - Hamilton's EQAO scores have plummeted - NASA has another space-faring program that may reignite a love of the extra terrestrial in kids. All this and more on Hamilton Today! Guests: Orbax, lecturer, Department of Physics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, co-founder of Royal City Science, and one-half of Orbax and Pepper Do Science, an educational science-based platform. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Dr. Steven Reid, former Chief Assessment Officer of EQAO; Assistant Professor at Queen’s Unviersity; Faculty at University of Toronto; teaches math with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group, President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group. Michael Andlauer, Owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs. Jamie Sarkonack, writing about federal governance with the National Post. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel,Family doctor, vaccine researcher, founder of PrimeHealth Research, medical columnist. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have traded for the rights to Calgary Stampeders’ quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. Ontario expects economic growth to drop off as province faces possible recession. U.S. President Joe Biden and President of China Xi Jinping met at the G20 to discuss relations between the two nations, as well as Taiwan and the need to avoid conflict. It seems like there are some big communications issues swirling around the renovations at the First Ontario Centre. The Ontario Government has asked the public to begin masking indoors. They have not mandated it, though. It is the end of Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s final day. Let’s check in with him. Doug Ford is extending the cuts to the gas prices. All this and more on Hamilton Today! Guests: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton, Host of The 5th Quarter on 900 CHML and The 5th Quarter Podcast. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. John McGrane, former Olympic and North American Soccer League soccer player. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Jason Farr, outgoing councilor for Ward 2. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University. Fred Eisenberger, outgoing mayor of the City of Hamilton. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
U.S. President Joe Biden and President of China Xi Jinping met at the G20 to discuss relations between the two nations, as well as Taiwan and the need to avoid conflict. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton Today commemorates this Remembrance Day speaking with retired service members, local history teachers, and of course sharing stories of Scott’s mother, who was a child during the Second World War. Guests: Hayley Humenick, Program Coordinator with Community Fridges HamOnt. Mr. Loschiavo a.k.a. Mr. Lo, retired Ancaster Meadow History teacher. Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Tim Fletcher, retired Captain, Canadian Army & Royal Hamilton Light Infantry historian. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Vince Lepore, teacher at Cathedral High School who is behind the school’s Wall of Distinction project. Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs. Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport… former Honorary Colonel of the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign. Bill Shead, retired Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Canadian Navy & a former regional director with Veterans Affairs Canada. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors –Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Up on the docket today: union nonsense with Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, more on the US midterms with Brian J Karem and Elliot Tepper, what is stopping Canadians from traveling, Pierre Poilievre speaking with the press and so much more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Gregory Jack, vice president, public affairs (Canada), Ipsos Public Affairs. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Alan S. Hale, Ontario legislature reporter for Queen's Park Today. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada aims to get significantly more immigrants but we have such a dearth of housing so what are we going to do? They are going to come to Hamilton and we don’t want to expand our urban boundary, but we don’t want to densify within the current boundary so where is the middle ground here? The West End Home Builders Association join the show. It is also time for more union gong shows coming for Ontario! After ATU International and ATU Canada held a press conference at Queens Park to pressure Metrolinx to meet for negotiations immediately in hopes of ending the GO Transit strike, Metrolinx has agreed to meet ahead of schedule. What is the basis of the strike? Scott speaks with Rob Cormier, president of ATU Local 1587. Henry Jacek also joins to fill us in on what happened with the Health Ministers meeting the federal government. Europe is bracing for an influx of Ukrainian migrants as Russia continues to attack infrastructure. Post-Soviet expert Matthew Light joins Scott to lay down the foundation of what’s happening currently in Kyiv. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Rob Cormier, President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We all know Hamilton is a city of artists and creatives, but would you ever expect a series starring a rat version of Dame Maggie Smith as an attraction? Cadillac Bill joins Scott to talk about his new project, Downton Alley. The U.S. Midterm elections are underway, south of the border. There are many potential shakeups on the way, not to mention the trouble of those who will inevitably question voting results. CNN Political Analyst Brian Karem joins Scott for more on that. Global News’ Kyle Benning also joins as we check in on the Emergencies Act Inquiry. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Bill Boyed-Wilson a.k.a. Cadillac Bill, singer & songwriter for Cadillac Bill & The Creeping Bent, Host of The Cadillac Bill Show, creator of Downton Alley. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Alison Braley-Rattai, Associate Professor, Department of Labour Studies, Brock University. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The great, law-breaking CUPE strike of 2022 has concluded! The Ford government extended the olive branch, and graciously offered to bargain some more and rescind the back-to-work legislation in exchange for CUPE to stop protesting. Wait, isn’t that where we just were? Scott noticed that, too. Doesn’t that mean nothing has changed? Scott noticed that, and his opinions are hot and ready. On another note, though, let’s talk about some motorsports Ron Fellows is up for the Order of Canada! Of course this was the weekend where we gained an hour of sleep, so let’s talk about some sleep. A new study from the University of Ottawa’s Sleep Research Laboratory has found that verbal intelligence may be more prominent in early-birds than night-owls, depending on sleeping patterns and natural inclinations. Dr. Aaron Gibbings speaks with Scott about that study. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Ron Fellows. Co-owner, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. David Coletto, PhD, CAIP; CEO and Founding Partner of Abacus Data. Aaron Gibbings, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, SLeep Research Laboratory, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail. Judy Lam, Manager, Commercial Districts and Small Business for the City of Hamilton. Judy Fudge, Professor, Labour Studies, McMaster University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: School’s out for… fall? The CUPE strike, made illegal by the Ontario Government, happened in Queen’s Park today. Scott gets all the details on the ground from Global News’s Colin D’Mello, 900 CHML’s own Ken Mann, as well as CUPE local 4153 president Blake Corkill..It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Ken Mann, reporter, 900 CHML Blake Corkill, President, CUPE 4153. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Greg Dunnet, head of Chamber of Commerce. Jennessa Cognali, Senior Consultant with Navigator LTD, formerly worked with the Ford gov. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dave Rave of Teenage Head. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: This week the Purse Project Network kicked off its 2022 campaign. The organization is collecting new and gently used purses filled with personal care items for women in need until Nov. 30. Is it now any more difficult for the restaurant industry to recruit new employees? If so, why is that and what should employers be doing to entice prospective workers? We visit with outgoing Mayor of Hamilton, Fred Eisenberger, as he gets ready to leave City Hall in the coming weeks. ALSO… a joint announcements with the feds regarding childcare, the city’s credit rating is sterling, and news about the Order of Hamilton… the work has not stopped yet, and we get Mayor Fred’s thoughts on all of the above. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Ontario Premier Doug Ford that his pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in legislation intended to keep education workers from striking is "wrong and inappropriate." Ontario is fast-tracking a bill to prevent Ontario education support workers from striking on Friday. Talks today end without a deal. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, presented the 2022 Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons this afternoon around 4 o’clock. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Gayla Matos & Jill MacKellar, Directors of The Purse Project Network. Awnish Srivastava, owner of Unique Restaurant Group. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Judy Fudge, Professor, Labour Studies, McMaster University. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Tom McKay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott is trapped in a never-ending cycle of despair continues after CUPE’s Laura Walton held a press conference at the start of the show. The CUPE/Ontario government situation continues to rage on, NDP members asked to leave Queen’s Park today after slamming the government. What is the latest? Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief with Global News joins Scott on that. What do small businesses want to see from the federal government’s fall economic statement? Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. A press release from Nerdwallet says that while inflation is going to make an impact this holiday season, Canadians still expected to pay $20.6B for gifts this season. Bruce Winder, retail analyst, has more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Tom McKay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The CUPE dispute with the provincial government continues, and today Scott speaks with Laura Walton about CUPE’s current stance and what their protest would look like on Friday. What are the legal ramifications of using the notwithstanding clause within a labour dispute? Scott looks into that with Eric Tucker, professor emeritus at York University. Scott is remisce to even speak about education at a time when we should be focusing on our healthcare, and so Scott brings up British Columbia’s new payment model to help ease the issue of retaining and attracting doctors with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, president of Doctors of BC. It’s a bit nuts at the Thompson household as they’re dealing with a squirrel problem. Has there been an increase in squirrel activity in the area? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Liam Donnell, Wildside Wildlife Removal, out of Burlington. Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca. Eric Tucker, Professor, York University. Laura Walton President of CUPE-OSBCU. Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and founder, Nanos Research. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, President, Doctors of BC. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Matt Taylor News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Goodness gracious great balls of fire! Jerry Lee Lewis has died! A new survey found most Canadians shopping for Halloween candy this year will look for sweet treats they would eat themselves before factoring in price. $6,000 per night for a hotel room during Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral – who was it staying there, who is it footing the bill, and how does the Canadian Taxpayers federation feel about all this? China-U.S. relations: Xi says he is willing to work with the United States… on what? What does this mean, and what position is China in on the world stage? Former Ottawa Police Chief Sloly testified today, explaining his response to intelligence that he received. We have learned that amid fears of the recession, Ottawa will present its fall economic statement next Thursday. All this and more on Hamilton Today! Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Kyle Benning, Network Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast producer – Tom McKay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
China-U.S. relations: Xi says he is willing to work with the United States... on what? What does this mean, and what position is China in on the world stage? GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson The number of people using food banks across the country surged to an all-time high earlier this year, with high inflation and low social assistance rates cited as key factors in the rise, a new report from Food Banks Canada indicates. Pierre Poilievre has made a habit of successfully dodging questions from journalists on Parliament Hill over the past 40 days. The number of so-called Code Zeroes – a situation when just one ambulance or even no ambulances are available to respond to an emergency – has soared to a new record high in Hamilton. NDP MPP Sandy Shaw is set to debate her new private members bill for addressing the Code Zero problem. She joins us now to discuss the issue, how she believes the bill will help, and what happens if the bill does not succeed tonight. Ontario has filed an application for judicial review seeking to quash a summons for Premier Doug Ford to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry in Ottawa. One of the many issues swirling around the Emergencies Act Inquiry is the line between policing and politics. We look at where that line is drawn, especially in regard to what took place in Ottawa earlier this year, and the context of the Emergencies Act. Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Michael Sanderson, Chief, Hamilton Paramedic Service, and Treasurer of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Sandy Shaw, NDP MPP Hamilton West - Ancaster – Dundas. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast producer – Tom McKay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Children's hospitals in Canada are seeing an increase in cases of a common respiratory virus: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). How do we get this under control? Dr. Tim Sly, epidemiologist, returns with Scott to offer some advice. Canada’s premiers are dialing up the political heat in their efforts to get Ottawa to increase federal health transfers to the provinces and territories. Our guest Colleen Flood says that Canada has a “fragmented accountability” system that only provides voters with the option of voting out a government if they are unhappy with their health system or how it’s being managed. Minister has rejected original Rogers-Shaw deal, leaves door open with new conditions. Our guest Marvin Ryder says he sees this as a clear path toward success for the deal! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Rondalyn Brown, Manager of Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton, Ontario. Barry Choi, Travel & Personal Finance expert. Dr. Jim Stanford, director of the Vancouver-based Centre for Future Work. Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Mel Cappe, Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Science; Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy; University of Toronto. Colleen Flood, research chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Ottawa. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Matt Taylor News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: After several polling delays, Hamilton’s municipal election concluded with 10 new members of council, and the city’s first female mayor in Andrea Horwath. Scott speaks with the CHML news team who worked around the clock last night to keep up-to-date coverage coming, as well as: Hamilton’s new mayor-elect Andrea Horwath, Burlington’s reelected mayor Marianne Meed Ward, and Hamilton mayoral runner-up Keanin Loomis. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Lisa Polewski, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Dr. Jim Dunn, Professor of Urban geography at McMaster University; Director of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative Dave Woodard, 900 CHML News Anchor, Number 1 Blue Jays fan. Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate. Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington. Andrea Horwath, Mayor-elect of Hamilton. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Tom Mckay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: If you did not realize it, it is Election Day in Ontario municipalities! Outgoing Mayor Fred Eisenberger joins us to talk about how crucial municipal elections are, even when they do not get the buzz of provincial and federal votes. Road to Election Day Recap: Professor Henry Jacek joins us to look at what stood out about this election, and discuss what is on the horizon for Hamilton…Doug Ford has been summoned to testify on the invoking of the Emergencies act. With F1 on the rise in the U.S., is there a danger of it outperforming NASCAR? Last Friday, the Art Gallery of Hamilton screened Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head. Our own Scott Thompson was there, moderating the panel discussion that followed. (He also was in a portion of the doc.) Now, we are joined by Dave Rave of Teenage head, for even more discussion! All this and more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Steve Buist, soon-to-be retired reporter with The Hamilton Spectator. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dave Rave. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – William Webber News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Last year around this time, one of the small businesses that was featured on the show was Ottawa Street’s brand-new shop, The Cabinet of Curiousities (and Otherwise Needful Things.) Mark Draak’s niche “imaginarium of antiques, collectibles, oddities, curiosities, and a cornucopia of whatchamacallits” has not only survived but thrived – catering to not only citizens but also to film and television productions that are shooting in the area. McMaster University in Hamilton has announced its plans to build a new student residence named after the late Lincoln Alexander. Mayor Fred Eisenberger returned from New York yesterday evening. He had been in the city on a one-day trip for the Hamilton Commonwealth 2030 Bid delegation to meet the Birmingham Group regarding Hamilton’s bid for the Commonwealth Games. If Taiwan is invaded by China, it could make the current global supply chain struggles look like a cake walk: it is not just the semiconductors, our world’s tech is tied up in Taiwan. With the Hamilton Election fast approaching, we look at the issue of misinformation and disinformation in elections on a wider scale. A former senior officer from the Ontario Provincial Police says early meetings with the Ottawa police and experts other agencies sent to help out during protests against COVID-19 restrictions early this year were “unprofessional and disrespectful.” All this and more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Mark Draak, founder and co-owner of Cabinet of Curiosities. Sean Van Koughnett, Associate Vice-President (Students and Learning) and Dean of Students, McMaster University. Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton, and The Fifth Quarter, CHML Sports Director. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Vanessa Vakharia a.k.a. The Math Guru; dedicated teacher, published author and leading expert in the field of youth engagement in education Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Two officers who died after a shooting in Innisfil, Ont., were remembered Thursday as respected and dedicated to their careers, while those gathered at their funeral reflected on the risks of the job in light of a string of police deaths that’s shaken forces across the country. We are in the final weeks of the municipal campaign and check in with candidates for Mayor of Hamilton, Bob Bratina & Keanin Loomis. Ontario’s Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced the next steps in their province’s plan for getting students caught up. As the Emergencies Act Inquiry rolls forward, we look at some of the lingering questions around the inquiry itself, such as how people are chosen to testify. Tomorrow the Art Gallery of Hamilton will host a special event screening of documentary, Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head. The 44-year-old Dutch man convicted of sexually extorting Amanda Todd, a B.C. teenager who died by suicide a decade ago, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Scott Radley joins us for a look back at today, and a look ahead toward what is happening on 900 CHML this evening. Guests: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University Sean O’Shea, Senior Journalist, Global News Bob Bratina, Hamilton Mayoral Candidate Stephen Lecce, Ontario Education Minister Keanin Loomis, Hamilton Mayoral Candidate Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa Douglas Arrowsmith, Principal Owner, FeltFilm & Executive Producer/Director of ‘Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head’ Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show & Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Robert Gordon, who revived rockabilly and had a special place in Hamilton – playing several times at This Ain’t Hollywood – has died at the age of 75. The amount of voters who took advantage of advanced polls this election season was a dramatic increase over 2018, why? We speak with Lou Molinaro, to talk about the passing of Robert Gordon and his place in the Hamilton music scene. The RCMP officer who was killed on duty in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday has been identified as Const. Shaelyn Yang, a member of the local detachment's mental health and homeless outreach team. Loblaw’s No Name price freeze and Metro's announcement might only be the tip of an iceberg… we look at what these developments mean for grocers and food retail. Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine, and Russia’s drone offensive continues… but are these aggressive acts the sort of escalation we should expect, or are they acts of desperation? We continue to catch up with candidates for the Mayor of Hamilton and are joined by Andrea Horwath. A week before the Emergencies Act was invoked, Canada’s intelligence agency told senior government officials it had found no evidence of foreign actors or states financing the convoy protests. Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto Lou Molinaro, Instructor at the Harris Institute for Music and Durham College, Longtime Hamilton Music Promoter, Former Owner of This Ain’t Hollywood Janet Brown, Reporter with Global B.C. Mike von Massow, OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and an Associate Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Toronto Metropolitan University Andrea Horwath, Mayoral Candidate and Former Leader of the Ontario NDP Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and Former CSIS Analyst Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: As the Emergencies Act Inquiry continues, statements from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson have Scott riled up and he lets it loose. Hamiltonians who frequent the city’s downtown farmer’s market are getting the rare opportunity to express their thoughts on what the York Boulevard landmark should look like going forward. Scott has a look at that. A new exhibit at the Dundas Museum & Archives gives visitors a chance to look into our past through glass photo negatives from 90 to 170 years ago. Scott speaks with exhibit coordinator Austin Strutt to get those details. Scott also asks, in light of Russia’s suicide drone attacks in Ukraine: What will it take to rebuild Ukraine… can the frozen Russian assets be used? If so, should they be used? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Tyson McMann, MA, Business Development Consultant – Agri-Food and Food & Beverage Processing. Dr. Michael Armstrong, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University. Austin Strutt, Exhibitions Coordinator with the Dundas Museum & Archives. Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad, and founder of DisinfoWatch.org Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Netflix is gearing up its cheaper option for subscribers who do not mind commercials. Earlier this month, a company called HYBE spent US$32 million to acquire another South Korean company called Supertone. Its main asset is some software that it claims can create “a hyper-realistic and expressive voice that [is not] distinguishable from real humans.” Over the weekend, The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum held its 50th anniversary gala, where it was announced the the museum is getting three new planes, including one used in the mid-to-late 1940s. The EA Inquiry: some are asking why Doug Ford is not testifying. Should the Premier of Ontario be brought into the conversation? Loblaw’s is temporarily freezing the prices on all of its No Name branded products. It this good business or just good PR? Several men who appeared to work for the Chinese government attacked an activist protesting against China’s ruling Communist Party at the Chinese consulate in Manchester on Sunday, when China began a key political meeting expected to hand the country’s leader Xi Jinping an unprecedented third term. Today, Canada boasts a large diplomatic apparatus. Global Affairs Canada has not one, but three Cabinet ministers who oversee a staff of more than 12,000. But some maintain that our foreign policy remains in many ways as immature as the one we had a century earlier. Keanin Loomis joins us to look at the final stretch in the race for mayor of the City of Hamilton. Scott Radley joins us for a look back at today, and a look ahead toward what is happening on 900 CHML this evening. It is all coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music Al Mickeloff, Marketing Manager with the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Yesterday, Bob Bratina told us that he is hearing a lot of “Anyone but Andrea [Horwath],” on the campaign trail. Now Scott speaks with Andrea Horwath and gets her reaction to Bob’s statement. Hamilton’s Municipal election is not but 10 days away. Economists from the Royal Bank of Canada expect the country to enter a recession in the first quarter of 2023. Macroeconomist Eric Kam breaks down the when, why, and how. We also examine the psychological toll taken on police officers, especially with the recent news stories like the killings in Innisfil. Psychology Professor Steve Joordens handles that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Andrea Horwath, mayoral candidate and former leader of the Ontario NDP. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University. John Ivison, Journalist with the National Post. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Prime Minister was in Hamilton today to discuss clean innovation at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Along the way he dropped Scott’s favourite climate change rhetoric: rid us of the coal! Bingo, baby! Catherine McDonald is back in Innisfil to pick up the latest on the fatal shooting of the two police officers. She continues to dig into the incident, looking into the suspect – who we learned yesterday had military ties. We are in the final weeks of the municipal campaign. Let’s check in with candidate for Mayor of Hamilton, Bob Bratina. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Susie Braithwaite, Executive Director, International Village BIA. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Fiona Martyn, Associate, Labour and Employment Law, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Catherine McDonald, Digital Broadcast Journalist, News Gathering, Global News. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Bob Bratina, Former CHML broadcaster, Former Mayor of Hamilton, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and now candidate for Mayor of Hamilton. Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: South Simcoe Police say two of their officers have died in the line of duty following a shooting in Innisfil, Ont. on Tuesday night. The force said officers had responded to a report of a disturbance at a home in the area of 25th Sideroad and 9th Line at around 7:55 p.m. How is Niagara Falls now that the ArriveCAN app is no longer mandatory? Are the Americans flocking back? NASA successfully redirected the asteroid, representatives of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), confirmed during a press briefing on Tuesday. Angela Lansbury passed away yesterday: we look at her life and legacy across the stage, the silver screen and your TV screen. Hearings as part of the Public Order Emergency Commission’s national inquiry into the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act begin Thursday. All this coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls. Dr. Jesse Rogerson, Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies in Natural Science with York University. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Catherine McDonald, Digital Broadcast Journalist, News Gathering, Global News. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Perry Mason, retired, 34 years with the Hamilton Police Service, former School Resource Officer. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Following Russia's vicious escalation in attacks, NATO looking to boost air support for Ukraine: what will the consequences be? GUEST: Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: After his three months at the helm of Hockey Canada were embroiled in controversy and the organization facing calls for major leadership change, Chief Executive Officer Scott Smith is out, "effective immediately." Many Ontario companies will soon need to disclose to staff whether they’re electronically monitoring their activities. Over the past few days, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine have intensified. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is requesting air support from the G7, and Canada is sending 40 combat engineers to Poland to train Ukrainian troops. All this coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jennifer Patterson, Manager Business Investment and Sector Development, City of Hamilton’s Economic Development team. Jessica Myers, Executive Director, Barton Village Business Improvement Area. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Steven Ellis, Sports journalist, author with The Daily Faceoff. Mackenzie Irwin, Toronto Lawyer specializing in employment law with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton's Good Shepherd is preparing for their 60th annual Thanksgiving dinner, after a year of staggering inflation in food costs. Hamiltonians have been feeling the pinch of that inflation, and may not be able to afford their donations this year. What can the average Hamiltonian do this year? Brother Richard MacPhee of Good Shepherd joins Scott for that. Also on the docket is the role space exploration plays in international politics. International space law researcher, Professor Ram Jakhu, speaks with Scott. We also take a look at the Canadian political landscape with Tim Powers, as we wrap up this week It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Brother Richard MacPhee, Executive Director, Good Shepherd. Dr. Ram Jakhu, Professor, researching in international space law, law of space applications, law of space commercialization, government regulation of space activities, law of telecommunications and Canadian communications law, and public international law; McGill University. Dr. Duane Bratt, PhD, Professor of Political Science; Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; Mount Royal University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Mr. Ted Michaels – veteran reporter with 900 CHML, greatest Newsroom DJ – calling the McMaster Marauder games on 900 CHML! Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Colin James, multi-award winning, chart-topping, and multi-Platinum selling guitarist. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift Thursday. A SpaceX rocket soared into orbit from Florida on Wednesday carrying the next long-term International Space Station crew, with a Russian cosmonaut, two Americans and a Japanese astronaut flying together in a demonstration of U.S.-Russian teamwork in space despite tensions due to the war in Ukraine. Hotel prices will likely be going through the roof as we enter the holiday season and a time for traveling to see family. Why is this and can you do anything to avoid getting gouged? Hamilton Bulldogs President & General Manager Steve Staios and the Edmonton Oilers have announced that the architect of two OHL championships will join the franchise as their new Special Advisor to Hockey Operations. A reporter $54 million has been spent on the ArriveCAN app, double what the cost was said to be. Tim Hortons, Scotiabank and Telus are some of the sponsors who are severing their relations with Hockey Canada. What will independent businesses do now that they'll be allowed to pass credit card surcharges on to the customer? After years of delays, construction crews will start work on the Confederation GO station near Centennial Parkway and hope to have it completed by 2025, according to the provincial government. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, told MPs that Russia and China consider themselves to be at war with the West and Canada must rise to meet this challenge. We have heard of a few options for improving the state of the Canadian healthcare system and one suggestion is expanding the use of group surgical care.
Guests: Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Dr. Jesse Rogerson, Assistant Professor, Science and Technology Studies in Natural Science, York University Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert Reed Duthie, Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Dr. Fady Balaa, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Ottawa
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Elon’s Twitter deal is back in a surprise U-turn, and Scott has some questions, as well as praise for the SpaceX launch. Trudeau announced $300-million Fiona relief fund for the East Coast: we look at the Federal government’s response to the impact Fiona had on the East Coast. Scott speaks with Daniel Perry of Summa Strategies for more on that. Starting Thursday, businesses in Canada will be able to pass credit card fees on to their customers. Scott speaks with Ian Lee of the Sprott School of Business about this and the implications of moving to a cashless society. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Cameron Caton, a.k.a. Covid-Elvis. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush investments in the U.S. Dr. Bilal Farooq, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Transportation Engineering; Canada Research Chair, Disruptive Transportation Technologies and Services; Director, Laboratory of Innovations in Transportation (LiTrans); Toronto Metropolitan University, Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Scott Radley steps in to fill for Scott Thompson on Hamilton Today. On the docket: Dan McTeague is warning us that this week will see a few waves of gas price hikes, protests in Iran are ramping up, Scott covers that with Prof. Mohamad Takavoli. Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a mountain resort in its $500 billion NEOM project, despite the fact it does not yet exist. Ask Hamilton and the City's Virtual Assistant are offering new technological pathways for citizens to stay informed about this election and their candidates. Abroad-based rally pushed Canada's main stock index up more than 400 points in early-afternoon trading, while U.S. stock markets were also up. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Brett Chang, Co-host, The Peak Daily. Mohamad Tavakoli-Targhi, Professor of History and Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto. Dr. Michael Naraine, Associate Professor Sport Management at Brock University. Cyrus Tehrani, Chief Digital Officer & Director of Innovation, City of Hamilton. Ian Kennedy, Writer for The Hockey News, Analysis for Yahoo.ca Sports, Author of ‘On Account of Darkness: Shining a Light on Race in Sport’. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A piece in the National Post argues that the focus Western governments have put on combating greenhouse gasses and climate change disaster, without striking a proper geopolitical balance, has lead to China becoming an energy superpower. Scott speaks with Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute at University of Alberta about that. Ontario’s education support staff have given their union a mandate to take strike action if negotiations with the province break off. Scott speaks with CUPE-OBSCU president Laura Walton for more on that. Dr. Janet Lynn Tomkins, President of the Canadian Dental Association, speaks with Scott about the CDCA's view of the federal government's dental care and whether it meets the needs actually required. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Superintendent David Hennick, Hamilton Police Services. Dave Carter, Executive Director of the Innovation Factory. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations. Jim Krasula, CBS News correspondent. Laura Walton, President of CUPE-OSBCU. Dr. Janet Lynn Tomkins, DDS, President of the Canadian Dental Association. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Beckett fine Art Gallery on Locke Street is currently hosting an exhibit of historic and contemporary Indigenous art – including works by Tom Wilson and Kyle Joedicke – which is running until October 15. A new poll from Leger shows that the vast majority of Canadians support reconciliation, even if there are differences in the details… we get a closer look at the results. We get an update on Hurricane Ian from our correspondent, Reggie Cechhini, who has been in Fort Meyers, Florida. With Hurricane Ian taking place, and the annexation of four regions in Ukraine being declared today by Putin – which you will hear more about later today – we look at how these global events are affecting Canada’s oil & gas. Russia has officially announced that they have annexed four regions of Ukraine. Is there a better model for surgical care in Canada? Shared care might alleviate some of the pressure on the system, if handled correctly. What part is The National Day of Truth & Reconciliation playing in Indigenous-Settler relations? Scott & Scott tackle the big topics of the day, as well as check out what is happening later tonight on 900 CHML! Guests: Thomas G. Beckett of BECKETT FINE ART LTD. 196 Locke St. South, Hamilton, ON., Canada, L8P 4B4 Dave Scholz, Executive VP of Leger Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Dr. Sean Cleary, President of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical Producer - Tom McKay & Ben Straughan Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The top stories of the day are all centred on the devastation seen in Prince Edward Island and Florida due to hurricanes Fiona and Ian. How is recovery efforts going in Prince Edward Island? Scott chats with the mayor of Charlottetown. Reggie Cecchini, Global News correspondent, is in Florida and gives Scott an update from on the ground in Sarasota. Putin is expected to proclaim the annexation of two Ukraine territories. If that happens, Ukraine President Zelenskyy says that talks are off the table. On top of that, many are accusing Russia of intentionally sabotaging their own pipeline to Germany. Why would that be? Scott asks Jason Opal, history professor with McGill University. As well, gas is going up, the wage outlook for Canadians in the coming years looks good, immigration may be overwhelmed, and yesterday’s Hamilton mayoral debate gets a wrap-up. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Dave Woodard, News Anchor, 900CHML. Phillip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown, PEI. Jodie Easson, Chair of the Marketing Committee & Second Vice President of the Caledonia Agricultural Society. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Mark Weber, national president, Customs and Immigration Union. Sandra Lavoy, Regional Director, Robert Half Ltd. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Jason Opal, Professor with the Department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Russia continues to threaten Ukraine and the West with Nukes. They’re also preparing to annex the areas of Ukraine it’s taken to be a part of Russia. And now suddenly the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany has incurred massive damage. Russia is in a peculiar place, and Scott digs into that with Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, and Stephen Saideman of Carleton University. It is not often that you can say “We have impact” and it is a wholly positive outcome! NASA’s mission to hit an asteroid as a potential solution to Earth threatening meteors worked! A man known simply as “Orbax” joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jamie Maraucher, Digital Broadcast Journalist. Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor, Burlington. Orbax, Lecturer, Department of Physics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, co-founder of Royal City Science, and one-half of Orbax and Pepper Do Science, an educational science-based platform Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute. Howard Levitt, Senior Partner, Howard Levitt. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network, and author of the book “For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism, and War.” Cody Battershill, founder and chief spokesperson, Canada Action, national resource advocacy group. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Monday and do you know who is super happy? Scott! Because finally Canada has dropped the COVID-19 border entry requirements like vaccination, and the ArriveCAN app. Scott speaks with Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, who is clicking his heels home today thinking of the inevitable influx of tourism to the Falls. What is the latest in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona? How is clean up going? Scott speaks with Global News reporter Grame Benjamin to get a view on the ground, follows up with Alison Clements whose wedding happened during the hurricane, and checks in with the Canada Red Cross to see how the relief effort is coming along. The EU is divided on what to do with the Russians who are fleeing the country over the calling of reservists to fight. Professor Aurel Braun speaks with Scott about that as well. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Graeme Benjamin, Online Producer/Reporter, Global News. Neil Lumsden, Hamilton East - Stoney Creek MPP & Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Alison Clements, proud Nova Scotian and former broadcaster. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls. Dan Bedell, Communications Director – Atlantic Canada. Canada Red Cross. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Ancaster Fair will take place this weekend! Walmart and Target are trying to get ahead of the Christmas season by putting out all of their holiday shopping early – to help consumers with inflation/supply chain issues. How are residents preparing on the East Coast for Hurricane Fiona? Scott chats with a Nova Scotian resident about how she’s preparing. Does the Pierre vs Justin back and forth bring good debate to the House of Commons? What is behind the momentum with the NDP? What can we expect this fall session of Parliament? A new simulation lab at Brock University is going to help the future generations of nurses. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Paul Gibbons, President, Ancaster Agricultural Society David Soberman, Canadian National Chair in Strategic Marketing, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Ross Lord, Global National Atlantic Correspondent Alison Clements, proud Nova Scotian and former broadcaster Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP John Gruetzner, Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute Karyn Taplay, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Nursing, Brock University Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Oakville may get Canada’s youngest mayor if all goes well for Jack Kukolic, who joins Scott to chat about the municipal election race coming up and what it is like for a young person in politics. Elissa Freeman speaks with Scott about the viral pictures of an Oakville teacher with augmented breasts, and attire that does not conceal her nipples. Canada is finally reviewing the effect of cannabis legalization… a year after the review was scheduled; Cannabis expert Brad Poulos joins Scott for that. With Russia announcing that they are mobilizing reservists for the war in Ukraine, many have been arrested. Others are making plans to avoid being sent to war. Ronald Suny, political science and history professor at the University of Michigan helps break that down with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Greg Dunnett, President, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist. Jack Kukolic, candidate in the Oakville mayoral race, aiming to be youngest mayor in Canada. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Brad Poulos, Instructor, Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Dr. Jane Boulden. Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College. Ronald Suny, professor of history and political science University of Michigan. He is a former researcher at the National Research University in St. Petersburg, Russia. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The biggest story of the day for Southern Ontario is the funeral of Toronto Police Constable Andrew Hong, and Scott pays his respects. The UN general assembly is underway: What’s coming out of the meeting of world leaders? And what about the UN Chief saying that the world is in peril? Pierre Poilievre made his debut as leader of the Conservatives in the House of Commons yesterday. How was his debut and how did he fare compared to the previous two leaders? Scott speaks with Tim Powers about that. Tourism is opening back up slowly, to that end Scott investigates the spooky goings-on offered in Brantford for Halloween and the strategies Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati wishes to see implemented to boost cross-border revenues. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jennifer Middleton | Coordinator of Special Events. City of Brantford. Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor, Burlington. Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. David Carment, Professor, The Norman Patterson School of International Affairs. Carleton University. Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Toronto Metropolitan University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon, has been quoted as saying that King Charles III is committed to reconciliation, but what does Ken Coates, indigenous expert, have to say? Scott checks in. One day our Prime Minister is Trudeau the Piano Man, the next he is Trudeau the Co-Chair of U.N. Committees: is he more of a politician and professional on the world stage than at home, and if so, is it a matter of it just being an image he projects? Scott chats with Daniel Perry, consultant for Summa Strategies, about what this all means. A poll by Leger shows Trudeau still has favourable numbers over Pierre Poilievre. How could this hold over the next three years? Andrew Enns, executive VP of Leger’s Winnipeg office breaks it down with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Sue Taylor, Executive director, Interval House of Hamilton. Dr. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dr. Ken Coates, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott spends today honouring Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, on the day of her funeral. Along the way, the subject of Justin Trudeau singing Bohemian Rhapsody on Saturday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education. Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Redmond Shannon, Europe Correspondent for Global News. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: An IPSOS poll caught Scott’s eye, asking Canadians what they think of the monarchy and whether it is time to rid the Canadian government of the “monarchy” aspect of its constitutional monarchy status. Scott speaks with Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS, for more details. Along the way Scott asks retail analyst Bruce Winder about the “tipflation” epidemic creeping up with many debit machines prompting you for a 30% tip at everyday businesses across the country. Halton Regional Police Chief Steve Tanner says it’s time to tackle the problem of illegal guns being brought into Canada from the United States. Scott wonders why we have not cracked down on that, and asks Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post and TVO, what political drive is missing in Ottawa. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Hoverlink's chief government relations officer and former Toronto Argonauts star. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Michael Mazza, Executive Director of the Terry Fox Foundation. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Matt Gurney, Cofounder of the line, a substack magazine, and a columnist for the National Post and TVO. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: This week is full of surprises as we discover that not only did the Federal Government not have a plan for the Queen’s passing, leaving everyone to fend for themselves. The most recent development in Ontario being the York Regional School Board ordering silence on any discussion of the Queen’s passing, actively banning the funeral procession from being shown in classrooms. This got Scott’s goat and he will speak with as many people as he can about it. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott continues coverage of tragedies happening in southern Ontario. First yesterday wrought the death of Toronto Police Cst. Andrew Hong, shot to death in a Tim Horton’s, and today brings Travis Gillespie’s death by car crash. Catherine McDonald of Global News joins Scott for that. We also have a look at the controversial long term care bill passed by the Ford government today with Colin D’Mello. Scott also has a look at Global News’ David Akin’s “heckling” of Pierre Poilievre at his conference the other day. Scott also continues the discussion about whether the Queen’s funeral should be a paid public holiday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Catherine McDonald, Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Norm Schleehan, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Author of The Right Path. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Ben Ohara-Byrne, Host of “A Little More Conversation” weeknights 7-10pm PT on the Corus Radio network. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Following the cabinet retreat, the Federal Liberals have promised to tackle the affordability crisis in Canada. Are they enough? You know that Scott has opinions, as does the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation, Franco Terrazzano who joins the show. Is now the time to book your vacation? Travel expert Barry Choi weighs in. We are still looking into the death of Cst. Andrew Hong in Mississauga yesterday, the police officer shot in a Tim Horton’s. More on the Queen with Elissa Freeman. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Caryn Lieberman, Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News Toronto. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today Scott gives a little look behind the curtain and brings on producers Will Erskine and Webber to talk about the play they put on for the Hamilton Supercrawl. Burlington’s coyote problems are getting worse, with an attack over the weekend, the Burlington mayor joins for more on that. Pierre Poilievre won the leadership race for the Conservative Party. Is this good for the party? Will it backfire? Scott investigates. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: William Erskine, Producer for Hamilton Today on 900CHML William Webber, Board Operator and Technical Producer for Hamilton Today on 900CHML Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington. Tom Korski, Current Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter in Ottawa. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Brendan Lew, Hamilton Public Health Services’ Resident Doctor. Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Kenneth Lane, of the Monarchist League of Canada, based in Victoria, B.C. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Matt Carty, Reporter, Global News. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Supercrawl's opening day is today! What can we expect to see today and all weekend long? In a week that saw interest rates hiked, and the Prime Minister’s cabinet promise to focus on affordability, we also learned that Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 5.4% in August. How does this effect our households and our debt as a whole? As tributes roll in from all around the world in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Elton John paid tribute at his final stop in Toronto. Who else is putting forth their musical talents in Her Majesty's memory? CityNews has announced that it'll be carrying in-depth and extensive coverage of the legacy of the Queen in addition to the transition of power with the illustrious Lisa LaFlamme leading the charge from London as special correspondent. What does changing the workings on a municipal level do to provincial politics, and what happens if Strong Mayors spreads to other cities? An Ontario bill was one of -- if not THE -- last thing to be signed in with Queen Elizabeth's name in the entire Commonwealth. What was it like to actually meet the Queen at her home? Hamilton's own Ron Foxcroft joins the show to share his incredible experience. By some estimates, it should be easy for the Conservatives to take on the federal Liberals after polling from Abacus, earlier this week, showed a dip for Trudeau and his team. Earlier this afternoon, the public book of condolences for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at Hamilton City Hall was opened.. Guests: Tim Potocic, Co-owner, Sonic Unyon Records, Supercrawl Productions, Because Beer Festival, Mills Hardware, Bridgeworks Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator Bill Brioux, television critic and author Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News Ron Foxcroft, CEO of Fluke Transport Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Queen Elizabeth II passed away at age 96 today; her family surrounded her at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. What does this mean for the U.K., Canada? What did her reign mean, over the course of decades that saw radical changes in the world? Scott tackles these questions, and celebrates her life on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Bruce Hallso, Q.C.; Managing Partner with Crease Harmon LLP -- AND a member of the Monarchist League. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Matt Taylor News Anchors – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: On the docket for today: The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate .75% to 3.25%. How much of contemporary Canadian politics revolves around niche and extreme positions, and is it a sustainable tactic? Is Canada seeing a growing risk of political violence? If so... what do we do about it in the here and now? The Ford government is raising the price of carbon for industrial polluters under its own emissions program. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: David Novog, a professor in the Department of Engineering Physics and UNENE Research Chair. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Doug Hoyes, Finance Expert with Hoyes, Michalos & Associates. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. David Coletto, PhD, CAIP; CEO and Founding Partner of Abacus Data. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
A nuisance party bylaw is a step closer to becoming a reality in Hamilton after councillors in a planning committee meeting Tuesday voted to move on with suggestions made in a staff report. Ward 1 Coun. Maureen Wilson has led the way for the initiative over the past year, largely in response to an unsanctioned McMaster University homecoming gathering last fall and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration – both in the Dalewood and Westwood areas in 2021.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Tuesday after Labour Day and the kids are back in school! With that comes renewed concerns from parents regarding COVID-19 safety. Scott speaks with Ontario’s education minister Stephen Lecce about what the government is doing, and respond to common worries. Scott also speaks with IPSOS VP Sean Simpson about a new poll conducted for Global News: More than half of Conservative voters in Canada want Pierre Poilievre to lead the CPC party, the polling suggests. Hamilton is looking to implement a bylaw prohibiting so called “nuisance parties” like last year’s fake homecoming party held in the Westdale neighbourhood. Also on the docket: Trump succeeds in getting his special master on the DOJ case against him, more talk on privatization of healthcare in Ontario, Trudeau’s Liberals are facing a popularity problem, and Radley recaps the Labour Day Classic with us. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Maureen Wilson, Councilor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Brian Day, Medical Director of Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver, B.C. and past President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Stephen Lecce, Ontario Education Minister. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family doctor, vaccine researcher, founder of PrimeHealth Research, medical columnist. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: After a few delays, NASA's new rocket, Artemis 1, is scheduled to launch tomorrow. Where'd the Americans go? There have been fewer tourists from the U.S. than some would expect – or hope for – over this year. What is the cause? Arcade Fire was already facing a disruption, with singer Win Butler set to leave and pursue more solo work after this tour... now multiple allegations of sexual misconduct have been raised against him. These are the last days of 2022 for the tours of Dundurn's historic Kitchen Garden. After learning that the federal government's plans for addressing the housing crisis involve supports for rent-to-own models, many Canadians have asked... "how does rent-to-own work for housing?" Bell Media, the owners of CTV, may have more trouble for their reputation following the dropping of Lisa LaFlamme: now we are hearing more from Jamil Jivani, who is suing Bell, alleging that he was wrongfully let go because he did NOT fit a certain stereotype for a black man. Why is Prime Minister Trudeau focusing so much attention on the GTA right now? In a new piece that ran in the National Post, Randal Denley says that the political opposition needs to focus on the big picture when it comes to the healthcare troubles in Canada. G7 Finance ministers have agreed to a price cap on Russian oil. Guests: Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Natalie Scola, Garden Demonstrator at Dundurn Castle. Rachel Oliver, of Clover Properties, a family-owned company that specializes in rent-to-own homes. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) says a 2020 collision between two cargo vessels in the Welland Canal was caused by “hydrodynamic forces” acting on one of the vessels in the waterway. Canada’s Largest Ribfest will return to Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park from Sept. 2 to 5. The event will feature 16 rib teams, a midway, marketplace and two stages of musical acts. Delaying the time when high schools start classes in the morning by as little as 10 minutes can have a positive impact on teens’ sleep, says a Brock University youth expert. With booster vaccines that are updated for Omicron now approved by Health Canada, and Ontario taking a different approach with its measures for managing the COVID-19 virus, as well as the flu, we look at what workspace safety will be like in the fall. The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter, bringing the quarterly reading below estimates and an early look at July suggests a contraction. China has responded furiously to a United Nations report on alleged human rights abuses in its northwestern Xinjiang region targeting Uyghurs and other mainly Muslim ethnic minorities. Where do Rent-to-Own housing models sit in the current real estate environment, and what can they do for the housing crisis? Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday paid tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev but will not attend the late former Soviet leader's funeral, a decision reflecting the Kremlin's ambivalence about Gorbachev's legacy. There is a court hearing today in West Palm Beach, Florida, to decide if--as former President Donald Trump is requesting--a judge should appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago. Guests: Yevgen Lezhankin, Investigator with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Brent Paszt, past president of Rotary Burlington Lakeshore, and co-chair of Canada’s Largest Ribfest. Karen Patte, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Brock University. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Thane Rosenbaum, Thane Rosenbaum, Distinguished University Professor, Touro College; Director of the Forum on Life, Culture and Society (NYU); Legal Analyst with CBS News Radio; Novelist and Essayist. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ford & Trudeau met, discussed healthcare among many other things -- some of which are controversial in the province right now -- and came out talking about unity almost like it was the early days of the pandemic. Daniel Perry of Summa Strategies chats with Scott. Elizabeth May is looking at leading the Green Party again… but not on her own. She wants to become a co-leader, alongside Jonathan Pedneault, a 32-year-old human-rights activist from Quebec. Michael Taube, former speechwriter for Stephen Harper, clears up the confusion around that. A royal commentator joins the show to remember Princess Diana on the 25th anniversary of her death. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayer Federation. Matthew Light, Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociological Studies, Affiliated Faculty, Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, University of Toronto. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher. Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
Following a handful of recent reported coyote attacks in Burlington, the city is offering coyote whistles to help residents "haze" any of the wild animals they may encounter.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Continuing the fallout from the harassment Chrystia Freeland experienced over the weekend, Scott has a look at what needs to change for politician security in this country. Freeland previously made a point to tell foreign dignitaries that she rode a bike to work, with no risk consideration as the common narrative is that Canadian politicians need not worry. Relatedly, Scott speaks about the Canadian rage index. What is it that has your goat? Chief Strategy Officer for Polara, Dan Arnold, shines a light on that with Scott. Also on the docket: more on Beer Store deliveries, coming up on the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, Mikhail Gorbachev died, Line 5 tribulations continue, and more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer, Polara. Ozzie Ahmed, Vice President, Retail, The Beer Store. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Will Erskine, Content Producer for Hamilton Today on 900 CHML. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Niagara Falls is making a play towards becoming Canada’s Music City, can it be done? Last second engine troubles has caused NASA’s Artemis I launch to be delayed. When is its next launch window and will this trip to the moon be ready in time? The federal government is investing $3.6 million in six infrastructure projects in Hamilton, including the redevelopment of Beasley Park. Russia is preparing to begin military drills with China, India and others. Meanwhile Estonia is banning Russian tourists and urging the European Union to do the same. There has been an increase in hate and harassment targeting journalist – particularly women, especially women of colour – in Canada. Elon Musk says Tesla Motors is focused on having self-driving vehicles on the road by the end of the year. Across the nation, Canadian politicians – current and former, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – have denounced an incident in Alberta during which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland appeared to have been verbally harassed on Friday. As the Ukrainian military begins counter-offensive in the South, we ask if the tide is turning in the war in Ukraine or if this is a risky gamble. The Beer Store says it now has more than 250 locations on SkipTheDishes after expanding its pandemic pilot project. It is all coming up on today’s edition of Hamilton Today. Guests: Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism & Events, City of Hamilton Meredith Leonard, Senior Curator of Learning and Interpretation, City of Hamilton Cynthia Graham, Manager of Landscape Architectural Services, City of Hamilton Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Webber Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks & David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Friday! Are you looking to bring the mullet back? Well some parents have their kids sporting them. This weekend you may take in a nice meal at a restaurant, but be prepared for “tipflation” where some restaurants are insisting on as much as a 30% tip. Restaurants Canada’s James Rillett joins Scott for discussion on that. The affidavit used in the FBI search warrant on former president Donald Trump was released in a redacted form today, Reggie Cecchini of Global News Washington fills us in. Should Canada be doing more to protect and assert itself in the Arctic? Former Col. Pierre Leblanc shines a light on that with Scott. Germany is planning to ration natural gas, and the rest of Europe is facing an economic gas crisis. Should Canada be stepping up? Dan McTeague, Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers up his two cents with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Andrew Pohl, Barber, Architect Hair Design. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ James Rillett, Vice President, Central Canada, Restaurants Canada. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Colonel (Retd) Pierre Leblanc, Arctic Security Consultants . and a former commander of the Canadian forces in the Arctic. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Barton street is welcoming artists to show off their work in a walkable gallery all up and down the street! The Barton Village BIA’s executive director joins Scott for that. In further Lisa LaFlamme news: First Dove and now Wendy’s. Companies are now taking a stand against ageism. Dove changed their logo from gold to silver and Wendy is no longer a ginger. Is the PR disaster getting worse for Bell? Elissa Freeman discuses with Scott. Have you heard of the “Quiet Quitting” trend? Interesting way to view one’s labour, Dr. Nita Chhinzer joins Scott to discuss the effects on the workforce. Ahead of the back to school rush, Education Minister Stephen Lecce joins Scott Thompson to talk about the back to school process this year and labour negotiations. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jessica Myers, Executive Director, Barton Village BIA. Karen Craig, BA/RSW, Program Director, Living Rock Ministries. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dr. Nita Chhinzer (MBA, PhD), Associate Professor, Department of Management, University of Guelph. Werner Antweiler, Director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, Associate Professor & Chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division & Chair in International Trade Policy, UBC. Werner Antweiler. Michael Taube, columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for Ontario. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Up on the docket today: Western university has mandated COVID-19 booster shots and masking at their campuses, Theodore Tugboat is now up on AirBnB, Scott speaks with an AirBnB rep about that. The cannabis industry in Ontario is saying it’s time to end the monopoly, business professor Michael Armstrong joins Scott. Ukraine’s Independence Day is celebrated in a subdued manner in Canada, and Scott speaks with the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress on that. We get more on the Canada-Germany hydrogen deal with a member of the Hydrogen Science Coalition. The position of Chief Nursing Officer has been reinstated by the federal government, but how is this position and its appointee, supposed to help the healthcare crisis? The President of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Matt McNama, Senior Communications Manager at Airbnb. Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University. Roger Hilton, fellow at Canadian Global Affairs Institute & defence fellow at GLOBSEC, an international think-tank based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Orest Zakydalsky. Senior Policy Analyst, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Paul Martin, Chemical Engineer and Process Development Expert, Hydrogen Science Coalition. Dr. Claudette Holloway, President, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A new collection to showcase Hamilton’s growing film industry is going to be unveiled at Supercrawl. Max Francis of True Hamiltonian speaks with Scott about what to expect. Bizarrely, Tim Horton’s is giving flatbread pizza a shot. Is this a gamble that could work out? Retail analyst Bruce Winder has thoughts on that. New photos of Jupiter, covered with Astronomer Paul Delaney. Healthcare gets a focus, especially after the meeting of the Premiers of the Maritimes and Doug Ford focused on healthcare. Dr. Shawn Whatley has an extended chat with Scott about privatization and more. Global News’ Teresa Wright joins Scott to highlight her series on healthcare, Code Blue. Reggie Cecchini covers the latest from Mar-a-Lago, Ian Lee speaks to Scott about the Canada-Germany hydrogen deal, and we cap it off with Scotts Radley and Thompson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Max Francis, True Hamiltonian. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. Teresa Wright, National Online Journalist, Global News. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
True Hamiltonian founder Max Francis says the "Hollywood North" line was a collaboration with students a part of the Agency at Mohawk College and it features "unique places" shown in TV shows and films.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Back from the staycation and into the hot seat, Scott Thompson has come back to host Hamilton Today! Right out the gate Scott wants to talk about how rent control may be harming rent affordability in Hamilton, as unintuitive as it sounds. The president of Hamilton and District Apartment Association shares his views with Scott. Lisa LaFlamme’s firing from CTV is still in the news, so Scott discusses CTV’s PR-friendly statement on the matter with Elissa Freeman, lawyer Howard Levitt, and journalism professor Jeffrey Dvorkin. Cheaper flights are coming for Canadians, Hamilton’s LRT may be in jeopardy once again, inflation hitting Canadians’ budgets more and more, Russia vowing to end war in Ukraine, and Scott Radley joins Scott Thompson once again after a long time away! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Arun Pathak. President, Hamilton and District Apartment Association. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca. Alan Hale, Queen’s Park Today. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Howard Levitt, Senior Partner, Howard Levitt. Jon Roe, Research Associate. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: Ted’s final day for this stretch, happy Friday everyone! Now what has got Ted’s goat this week? The Beatles have been unseated from their throne! Drake has beaten the record for most top 5 Billboard hits, ousting the Fab Four after many decades. Ted vents some frustration with Eric Alper, music commentator. Locally, Ted speaks with John Paul Danko about the City of Hamilton turning over about 100 disputed documents to the Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry. In provincial parliament, MPP Sandy Shaw was told to remove her Red Dress pin because political symbols are not allowed in the legislature. MPP Shaw tells her piece to Ted. Brian J. Karem gives Ted a recap of This-Week-in-Donald-Trump. More coverage of the Hockey Canada controversy as it follows the World Juniors, and a follow-up on Lisa LaFlamme’s untimely dumping from CTV. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: John Balogh, Entertainment Director. John Hodge, CFL insider & reporter for 3 Down Nation. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Sandy Shaw, MPP for Hamilton West Ancaster Dundas with the Ontario NDP, Former NDP Finance Critic. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Ian Kennedy, Writer for The Hockey News, Analysis for Yahoo-dot-C-A Sports, Author of ‘On Account of Darkness: Shining a Light on Race in Sport’. John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton. Laura Williams, founder and managing partner of Williams HR Law LLP and President and CEO of Williams HR Consulting Inc. Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: A woman proclaiming herself the “Queen of Canada,” under the broader QAnon conspiracy theory, attempted last weekend to get her acolytes to perform citizen’s arrests on the Peterborough Police Service… it did not go well. Are these people a threat? Former CSIS analyst Phil Gurski speaks with Ted about that. On a lighter note, opening the show, Squid-ink Korean corndogs, 60-centimetre long tacos, and ketchup and mustard ice cream – just some of the… delicacies… that you can find at the CNE this year! You can bet Ted has strong opinions on some of those, and he asks Matt Carty, who ate it first-hand. The FBI affidavit leading to the raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago may be unsealed after some redaction; Reggie Cecchini Global News Washington joins Ted for that. Mikey’s Cream Pies in Hamilton looked like it was going to close, but after some social media outpouring it looks like they will make it! Matty joins Ted. We also take a look at the darker side of social media, where anyone can be a journalist with little oversight and review. Jeffrey Dvorkin, former director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough joins Ted for that. Ted It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests: Matt Carty, Reporter, Global News. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Mike Jensen, Owner of Mikey’s Cream Pies. Melissa Kelly Caswell, Organizer of Keep Women Safe Walk. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Marit Stiles, Davenport NDP MPP, Education Critic.
Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: Hump day with Ted Michaels today, and it was an explosive one… literally! A blast furnace at a former Stelco building in Hamilton underwent a controlled demolition, spooking a great many Hamilton residents! Controversy ensued and Ted speaks with Environment Hamilton about its effects. Ted also wants to break us out of the hump day slump with some fun topics like Covid Elvis’ new tour, and talking about National Black Cat Appreciation Day with CHML news anchor Diana Weeks. A Canada vs USSR documentary series on the CBC details game 8 of the Hockey super series, and Ted speaks with Ravi Baichwal, co-writer of the documentary Summit 72. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’ Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton. Diana Weeks, anchor with 900 CHML, cat-owner and black cat enthusiast. Cameron Caton, a.k.a. Covid-Elvis. Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate. Ravi Baichwal, Co-Writer and Co-Director on Summit 72. Lynda Lukasik of Environment Hamilton, candidate for Ward 5 in the municipal election. Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: It's a Ted Tuesday on the podcast, and it is also the 45th anniversary of Elvis’s death, Ted memorializes the occasion with Eric Alper, music expert. The House of Commons is today hearing allegations of political interference in the investigation of the 2020 Nova Scotia shootings, Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch, gives Ted a recap and his two cents on the matter. Climate change has started to take its toll on modern data centres, which keep the internet fast and functional. To what extent can we expect site outages to occur? Carmi Levy, tech expert, joins Ted for that discussion. Montreal Alouettes owner Gary Stern discusses his first year of ownership with Ted… as well as the blaring horns heard at Als games. Also on the docket: Elon Musk’s (undue) popularity, the continued fallout from CTV’s untimely dropping of Lisa LaFlamme, increased back to school prices, and the possibility of inflation cooling. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Gary Stern, Owner of the Montreal Alouettes. Elena Jara, a Community Engagement Partner at Bromwich + Smith. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels: Ted Michaels is back in the saddle and ready to roll while Scott is on vacation. Longtime CTV National News anchor Lisa LaFlamme broke her silence after being let go by Bell Media, saying she was blindsided and shocked by the “business decision” to end her contract after 35 years. Ted has some opinions for you, and he shares them with PR expert Elissa Freeman. Ted also digs into the Great Resignation, the worsening mental health of Canada’s farmers, Ontario’s sharp increase in distracted driving charges, the “Strong Mayor” plan from Ford, and an update on the Arrive CAN app. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Andria Jones-Bitton, D.V.M., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Population Medicine; Director of Well-Being Programming, Ontario Veterinary College; Co-Chair, AAVMC Academic Veterinary Wellbeing Professionals Leadership Group; University of Guelph. Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. David Parkinson, Economics Columnist, The Globe and Mail. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Brian J. Patterson, President of the Ontario Safety League. Marty York, who provided decades of sports coverage at The Globe, TSN, Sportsnet + Metro newspapers. Host – Ted Michaels Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
A recent study from an Ontario university is suggesting the mental health of a Canadian farmer is worse than that of the general population and has been declining in the past five years.
GUEST: Larry Davis, a director from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture representing representing Brant and Haldimand–Norfolk
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: City of Hamilton employees are no longer required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. City council voted 9-4 to scrap the vaccine policy for staff at a meeting Friday morning. Esther Pauls was one of the 9, and joins Scott to explain her position and celebrate the win. The CDC has dropped COVID-19 recommendations like social distancing, quarantining and screening. On Wednesday, the public works committee unanimously signed off on a plan to designate sections of both Main and King streets as “community safety zones.” Nrinder Nann joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Sarah Soteroff, PR Manager for Too Good To Go. Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Thane Rosenbaum, Distinguished University Professor, Touro College; Director of the Forum on Life, Culture and Society (NYU); Legal Analyst with CBS News Radio; Novelist and Essayist. Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Ryerson University. Esther Pauls, Ward 7 councillor. Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Nrinder Nann, Councillor for Ward 3, City of Hamilton, Chair of City Works. Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute & Professor of Geography and Planning with University of Toronto. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The organization that's offered programs for Hamilton children living in low-income settings for 30 years is just days away from unveiling a new outdoor space in the city centre. Phase one of a three to five-year major revitalization project at CityKidz on Burlington Street East will now give the non-profit outdoor spaces for youth to play and take part in programs outside.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Summer of ‘22 looks to be the first in a long line of “let’s have some fun” times, post pandemic. Canada’s Wonderland is not only open, but also working on bigger and better attractions. Scott is excited to speak with Grace Peacock from Canada’s Wonderland about what the next steps in roller coaster tech will look like. Employers want employees to come back to the office, and employees would rather save the extra gas and food money. At the same time, downtown cores are eroding, both according to Leger 360 poll. Andrew Enns fills Scott in on the details. Finally confirmed, the decomposed body found in Hamilton this week was Gord Lewis, victimized by his son. Graham Rockingham, formerly of the Spectator, joins Scott in an emotional and reverent memorial. Dr. Eric Kam joins Scott to discuss whether inflation has plateaued in Canada or not. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office. Grace Peacock, Director of Communications for Canada’s Wonderland. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Graham Rockingham, former music journalist, retired from theThe Hamilton Spectator. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Larry Davis, Ontario Federation of Agriculture representing Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Laura Carmichael, Associate Executive Director with CityKidz. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today’s top story is the speech from the throne of Doug Ford, Scott has questions about the budget and promises from Queen’s Park. Colin D’Mello, reporting from Queen’s Park, joins Scott for discussion on that. The Federal Conservative party leadership race has hit a bump; former PM Stephen Harper endorsed Pierre Poilievre and his polling has suffered as a result. Nik Nanos of Nanos research joins Scott to talk about the data they have collected. Shock waves spread across America in response to the news that the FBI had searched the private Florida residence of Donald Trump in an “unprecedented” move that prompted threats of retaliation from the former U.S. president and his allies. How does this guy remain popular with his supporters? Scott speaks with Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington about that. Carmi Levy hops on to chat about how the RCMP has deployed spyware to access the encrypted communications of targets as far back as 2002, a senior Mountie said Monday afternoon. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests: Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Nik James Nanos, CMC FCRIC Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research. Ian Kennedy, Writer for The Hockey News, Analysis for Yahoo.ca Sports, Author of ‘On Account of Darkness: Shining a Light on Race in Sport’. Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University.
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An executive with a Hamilton agency tracking the local labour market says employee retention will be key in maintaining current record low unemployment numbers seen in recent months across the city.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The top stories of this Monday are two entertainment world tragedies: Hamilton’s 3rd homicide of the year seems to be Gord Lewis of Teenage Head. The band confirmed Lewis’ death on social media and Hamilton police have arrested key suspect Johnathan Lewis, Gord’s son. As well Grease and Xanada star Olivia Newton John passed away. Scott reflects on the impact Teenage Head had on music in Canada with Alan Cross, Scott also checks up on Douglas Arrowsmith, producer of the Teenage Head documentary for his immediate response. That documentary featured an interview Scott did with the band in 2019, which Scott plays in several parts across the show. The Ontario legislature is also back in session and Scott is itching to know what is on the docket, like how the dental care program will be paid for. For that, Scott speaks with Peter Graefe. Hamilton’s employment rate is higher than average in Canada, Workforce Planning Hamilton has some comments on that with Khadija Hamidu joining Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests: Khadija Hamidu, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Hamilton. Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality. Douglas Arrowsmith of Feltfilm, Executive Producer/Director of ‘Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head’. Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Gord Lewis, founding member, guitarist, Teenage Head (ARCHIVE). Dave Rave, vocalist Teenage Head (ARCHIVE) Steve Mahon, bassist Teenage Head (ARCHIVE) Michelle Visca, former principal Westdale Secondary School (ARCHIVE)
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Have you ever heard of an app called Swimply? It allows users to rent out their pools to others, and is the apparent cause of undue traffic congestion, says Hamilton’s Ward 10 Councilor Maria Pearson. She joins Scott to speak about her plan to crack down on these rentals. Realtors in Hamilton and Burlington noticed a massive cooling of sales last month as part of the market correction. Lou Piriano speaks with Scott about the effects this has on local realtors. Many Canadians are looking to “delete” themselves online and tech journalist Carmi Levy is here to give you some tips on how to manage your privacy on the internet. Gas prices dropped, but don’t fill up just yet says Dan McTeague, Canadians for Affordable Energy, who breaks down the why and the “how much.” The situation in Taiwan grows tenser with China flexing its military might. Phil Gurski, a former CSIS analyst, touches on this in his conversation with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Lou Piriano, President of the Realtor Association of Hamilton/Burlington. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate. Peter Frise, professor of mechanical, automotive and materials engineering at the University of Windsor. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Maria Pearson, City of Hamilton Councillor, Ward 10. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Top news of the day, one of the people behind the 9/11 attacks, Ayman al-Zawahiri, was killed in a US military drone strike leaving al-Qaeda without their leader. Elliot Tepper joins Scott to analyze the implications of where this will leave Afghanistan. Tiger Woods turned down a lucrative deal to join the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. PR expert Elissa Freeman speaks to the fallout of this. The Pope’s tour of Canada has wrapped with no shortage of its own controversies. The Pope did not acknowledge the suffering caused by the residential schooling systems as “genocide” until he was already flying out of Canada. To tackle this and other repercussions of the “Pilgrimage of Penance,” Scott speaks with Dr. Christopher Alcantara. Back in the Hammer, there is overwhelming support to create a street festival along King Street East from Gage to Gore parks. Jason Farr, Ward 2 Councilor, speaks about how he imagines the event going down next year. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dr. Christopher Alcantara, Assistant Editor with CJPS; Full Professor, Department of Political Science at The University of Western Ontario. Jason Farr, Councillor for Ward 2, City of Hamilton. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Dr. Karen Chapple, who is the director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto and one of the co-authors of the study. David Tarrant, Vice President, National Strategic Communications, Enterprise Canada, former Communications Strategist in the Office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Steven Ellis, Web Editor for The Hockey News. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
Canadian electric vehicles could qualify for tax credits in the United States, after Senate negotiations over a massive spending bill resulted in the removal of language that would have favoured American automotive production over imports from Canada and Mexico. Pearson is becoming known as one of – if not THE – worst airport in the world. We usually look to space to take a break from all the political conflicts on Earth but every now and then, those troubles make it into orbit. We look at how trauma, triggers and PTSD work – even years after events – and how we respond to them, in light of the news that the Pope’s visit and apologies have coincided with a spike in those who seeking mental health support. If Adam Sandler comes to your restaurant, and you get a photo with him, everyone is happy for you… not quite the same when Justrin Trudeau or Doug Ford turn up, apparently…Some minor hockey associations are beginning to rebel against Hockey Canada, saying that they will no long make payments, for example. This weekend is the Festival of Friends in Gage Park – and on Saturday particularly, the festival will be a celebration of Indigenous arts, putting a spotlight on First Nations vendors, makers, and musicians. Capping off that day on the main stage will be breakout hip hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids!! As the Pope finishes up his “Pilgrimage of Penance” to Canada, we look back on the trip and what was accomplished, what was lacking, and what needs to happen next? Conservative MP Greg McLean argues in a new National Post piece that Canada and Germany are both displaying a lot of ignorance when it comes to energy. We find out more… It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.
Dr. Jesse Rogerson, Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies in Natural Science with York University.
Margaret McKinnon, professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences, and the Homewood Research Chair in Mental Health and Trauma, McMaster University.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & CHML Sports Director and Host of ‘The Fifth Quarter’
Darren Metz a.k.a Young D & Quinton Nyce a.k.a. Yung Trybez.
Ken Coates, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan. (Has written extensively on Aboriginal history, Indigenous-newcomer relations and post-secondary education.)
Greg McLean, Conservative Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources.
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Diana Weeks
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The summer is in full swing and you know what that means: the Festival of Friends kicks off in Gage Park tomorrow for three days music, crafts, and food trucks! Hamilton’s own Monster Truck are performing, as well as Serena Ryder, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and more. Robert Rakoczy, general manager of the Festival, joins Scott for a preview. As we get more revelations about Hockey Canada, their slush fund and the numerous sexual abuse settlements that they have paid out –Scott asks ‘what needs to change in the organization, and what needs to change in the culture of Hockey?’ Scott speaks with Ian Kennedy, writer for The Hockey News. Tensions are growing over Taiwan and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke once again with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Elliot Tepper joins Scott once again to contextualize the international politics at play. The Pope during his visits and apologies has not pinned the blame for residential schooling abuse on the church itself, dodging direct blame to the church as an institution. Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, indigenous issues expert, speaks to Scott about where The Pope should be directing his confessions. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Robert Rakoczy, General Manager of the Festival of Friends.
Ian Kennedy, Writer for The Hockey News, Analysis for Yahoo-dot-C-A Sports, Author of ‘On Account of Darkness: Shining a Light on Race in Sport’.
Russell Alexander, Family lawyer, author of the new book ‘The Zoom Divorce’
Erik Tomas. Host of Raceline Radio, heard on 900CHML.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.
Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, Director of the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Phil Carpenter, Photojournalist with Global News.
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Diana Weeks
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says that the Government’s “liquor tax hike bender” needs to come to an end. How is the Pope's official apology and his engagements on this “pilgrimage of penance” capable of affecting the reconciliation process? The Canadian National Exhibition – The Ex!! – is back after 2 years of hiatus! What should we be getting ready for this summer? One of the Small Businesses we got to know over the pandemic had the chance to meet with Mr. Adam Sandler this week! Sport Canada was aware of an alleged sexual assault tied to a Hockey Canada event in 2018 — but, according to a senior director of the organization, did not inform the sport minister’s office. Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath will be on the ballot when Hamiltonians go to the polls in the fall to vote for their new mayor. Gas prices are rising, ahead of the long weekend. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says that extracurricular sports and clubs must be on offer when Ontario students return to class in the fall, while going over the “Plan to Catch Up.” Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath will be on the ballot when Hamiltonians go to the polls in the fall to vote for their new mayor.
Guests:
Robin Speer, Prairie Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
John Milloy, former Ontario Cabinet Minister, practitioner-in-residence in Laurier’s Political Science department and assistant professor of public ethics and co-director for the Centre for Public Ethics at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
Darrell Brown, CNE CEO.
Mike Saratsiotis, owner of the Green Machine Food Truck.
Elissa Freeman, Public Relations and Pop Culture Expert.
Bob Bratina, Former CHML broadcaster, Former Mayor of Hamilton, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and now candidate for Mayor of Hamilton.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Stephen Lecce, Ontario Education Minister.
Andrea Horwath, Hamilton mayoral candidate, former NDP Leader and MPP for Hamilton Centre.
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay
Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Diana Weeks
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Scott has returned to Canada and he has some travel stories to share with you! After so much talking to people who went through Pearson about their horror stories, Scott speaks first-hand about how inefficiently Canadian airports are run and apparently it's a laughing stock abroad. Picking up the local news, Scott has a preview of the Fringe Festival in Hamilton with a former Come From Away cast member, and writer/star in a show at Fringe, Eliza-Jane Scott. The big news from yesterday was of course Andrea Horwath announcing her candidacy for Hamilton Mayor. Scott speaks with former Mayor Larry Di Ianni, PoliSci professor Peter Graefe, and rival candidate Keanin Loomis about this and more in the Hammer. The Pope has finally apologized for the Catholic Church’s involvement in Canada’s residential schooling system, and Scott speaks with Settler Scholar Liam Midzain-Gobin, and Native Studies Instructor Dr. Patti Doyle-Bedwell about how this may help the reconciliation process. Quinn Ohler, Global News Edmonton, also gives Scott the feeling on the ground as she reports from outside the Pope’s address. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Eliza-Jane Scott, writer and star of ‘Meditatish’ at The Casbah as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival’s Mini Bar Series.
Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton.
Quinn Ohler, anchor with Global News Edmonton.
Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations.
Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Dr. Patti Doyle-Bedwell, Native Studies Instructor, Dalhousie University, lawyer and public speaker on Indigenous issues.
Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate.
Host – Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan
News Anchor – Diana Weeks
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Ted joins us for one more go around the show clock. Ted called it; more stories have come out regarding Hockey Canada. There is a lot that needs to change – and now a statement from the organization has laid out a plan for fixing things. However, there is a lot of skepticism about whether we can trust them at this point. Pam Hrick, executive director of the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund joins Ted for more on this troubling news. Monkeypox declared a Global Health Emergency by the WHO. However, that does not mean we are all in for another COVID-like situation. This is a familiar disease to epidemiologists, and it transmits in different ways. Thomas Tenkate gives Ted the “what are we in for?” chat. Pope Francis has issued a public apology for the role that the Catholic Church played in Canada's residential school system during his visit to the former site of the Ermineskin Indian Residential School in Maskwacis, Alta. Ken Coates, specialist on Canada’s Aboriginal history, speaks with Ted about that. And Andrea Horwath is gearing up for a big announcement. After the speculation regarding her potentially running for Hamilton Mayor… well it is fair to say Ted feels vindicated. Ted is joined by PoliSci professor Henry Jacek. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Pascale Marchand, Ward 4 city council candidate Pascale Marchand.
Michael Williams, former Much Music VJ.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University
Anthony Frisina, Candidate for Ward 8.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Pam Hrick, Executive Director & General Counsel, LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund).
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Ken Coates, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan.
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Now it’s Friday and Ted is in love… with the show! The James Webb space telescope recently captured an image of the furthest galaxy ever observed by humanity… showing us something for the distant, distant past of our universe. The telescope continues to provide us with astounding pictures but it already has taken some irreparable damage! Dan McTeague has tweeted out some good news for those of you who can wait until the weekend to refuel your automobiles! He joins to the show to explain why you won't want to wait too long though. Steve Bannon has been found guilty on two charges of contempt of Congress. More stories have come out regarding Hockey Canada. There is a lot that needs to change – some are saying that one big thing is, we need better bystander intervention training. Poilievre's campaign could face a $50,000 fine for him not taking part in the upcoming third debate. The government of Ontario has announced that its paid sick days programs is being extended until March 31, 2023. That may sound good on paper to some but a coalition of health workers does not see this as good news. How do you talk to your kids about cybersecurity and smart decisions online? It's all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Sue Taylor, Executive director, Interval House of Hamilton
Elissa Freeman, Public Relations and Pop Culture Expert
Daniel Bierstone, general pediatrician based in Toronto and a member of the Decent Work and Health Network
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist
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Happy Thursday, Ted is looking forward to some relief from the heat today as the heat warning continues to rip through the Hammer. Looking ahead to Fringe Festival, Ted speaks with Carlyn Rhamey who has a show this year called DISCOCAB which runs from the 28th-30th at the Fringe. Along the way Ted inquires about her ADHD and the #ADHDProject. Ted also speaks with a McMaster University researcher about a new tool for fighting COVID-19. Wrist-worn health devices can be combined with machine learning to detect COVID-19 infections as early as two days before symptoms appear, McMaster researcher David Conen and a team of experts from across Europe have determined. Last Friday we heard from Matthew Ravida who, over the weekend, walked in Dundas Driving Park — for 24 hours continuously to raise awareness about the emotional toll and trauma caused by fatal overdoses. Ted catches up with Matthew post-walk. Just weeks after the major Rogers network outage, the Chief Technology Officer at the company has been replaced. Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business gives his take, informed by his experience at McMaster during Y2K. Today would have been the 71st birthday of Robin Williams. Ted speaks with Bill Brioux, TV critic, to look at his legacy as well as how his story may have change pop culture’s view of mental illness. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Carlyn Rhamey, multidisciplinary artist/storyteller, Veteran Fringe Festival performer, mental health advocate and unofficial queen of Hamilton Fringe.
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Paula Allen, Global Leader and SVP, Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks.
Matthew Ravida, mental health advocate, organized the 24-hour walk in order to spotlight the need for a new not-for-profit called Tony’s Tales.
David Conen, Associate Professor, Medicine; medical researcher; McMaster University.
Lloyd Ferguson, outgoing Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 12, Ancaster.
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The heat wave continues to plague Ted Michaels’ tenure on the show. To that end, he, as an avid runner himself, gets some tips on how to stick to your exercise routine and stay safe in this humidity. John Stanton, owner of the Running Room, joins Ted for more on that. Tonight is the official kickoff event for Fringe 2022 in Hamilton, at the new outdoor stage at 190 King William Street. 7:30pm at the new Fringe Club Outdoor Stage. Show producer Will Erskine hops on the mic to speak with Ted about what to expect. Larry Di Ianni comes on the show to talk about a new directive from Queen’s Park: Premier Doug Ford wants to give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa more power, as U.S. mayors have. How much is the price of gas affecting inflation? Economists are predicting Canada's inflation rate may have peaked in June as soaring gas prices pushed the cost of living up 8.1 per cent compared with a year ago, its hottest pace in nearly 40 years. McMaster University’s Henry Jacek speaks to Scott about that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
William Webber. Technical producer with 900CHML.
William Erskine. Content Producer for Hamilton Today.
Dr. Chris Gillard, professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph.
Matthew Lawson, Manager, Health Hazards & Vector-borne Diseases Program, Public Health Services, City of Hamilton.
John Stanton, owner of the Running Room.
Larry Di Ianni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton.
Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
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Ted Michaels returns to the hot seat, and that is not just a figure of speech! It is a scorcher in the Hammer and in London with a new heat wave ripping through, especially down in the London corridor. Ted speaks with Global News’ top meteorologist Anthony Farnell about where this heat wave is heading. Along the way, Ted brings a Hamilton resident on to talk about the heat in older homes with lacking air conditioning. The United States introduced a three-digit suicide crisis hotline, and now with Canada’s robust Talk Suicide Canada hotline, many feel that the time for Canada to institute a three-digit hotline. Sheryl Boswell of Youth Mental Health Canada joins Ted for more on that. Inflation is still in the headlines with fingers pointed in many directions from price gouging to COVID stimulus cheques. Ted speaks with Ian Lee to get to the fundamentals of what is driving your budget down. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Holly Rowan Ashby, Director of Marketing for Topper's Pizza.
William Webber. Technical producer with 900CHML.
Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Sheryl Boswell, Executive Director of Youth Mental Health Canada: a community-based, charitable, youth-led non-profit organization based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Allen Jorgensen, Professor of Systematic Theology, at Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Dr. Rose Zacharias, president of the Ontario Medical Association.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Ted Michaels:
Scott Thompson remains on vacation and so old cohort Ted Michaels has taken up the mantle in his stead. Wild Waterworks in Hamilton has been embroiled in some controversy after the introduction of its weighing policy. Employees currently weigh the guests before getting on a slide, which can aggravate and embarrass those struggling with eating disorders. Ted delves into that with Ward 5 councilor candidate Kevin Geenen. Hamilton is getting an idea of what Hamilton's long-awaited light-rail transit corridor will look like upon completion. Staff presented a design update to the LRT subcommittee, showing off the vision of the 14-kilometre 17-stop line running through the city. This also ties back to the 2-way Main Street plans. Ted speaks with John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councilor about that. Did you see that the Prime Minister got a new haircut? The response has been negative to say the least, but Ted asks “Why do you care?” PR expert Elissa Freeman joins Ted for more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Jodi Koch, Director of Talent and Diversity, City of Hamilton
Zanth Jarvis, Director, Sport Tourism, Tourism London
Kevin Geenen, Ward 5 Resident, Registered Candidate for Ward 5 City Council Hamilton
John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton.
Steve Milton, The Hamilton Spectator.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Marshall Potts, a singer/songwriter from Kamloops B.C.
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The Burlington Food Truck Festival returns this weekend at Spencer Smith Park, brought in by Canadian Food Truck Festivals. This weekend, Matthew Ravida will take a walk in Dundas Driving Park — for 24 hours continuously to raise awareness about the emotional toll and trauma caused by fatal overdoses. Ticats star linebacker Simoni Lawrence has landed on the 6-game injured list after suffering a groin injury in Thursday's practice. Hamilton residents over the age of 18 can now get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot. Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) said anyone who got a third dose at least five months ago is eligible for another one. Tonight from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Hamilton’s Sex Workers Action Program (SWAP) will host a vigil for the victim of the severe attack that took place on Barton St. East last month. Health Canada has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 and under. How concerned have you been about the youngest portion of the population being vaccinated? Burlington is the latest to join the growing list of Ontario municipalities that will start charging visitors a municipal accommodation tax. Hamilton is preparing to crack down on homeowners who rent their pools and backyards to individuals for parties and family gatherings.
Guests:
Ben Freeman, Executive Director, Canadian Food Truck Festivals
Matthew Ravida, mental health advocate, organized the 24-hour walk in order to spotlight the need for a new not-for-profit called Tony’s Tales
Brendan Lew, who is a Medical Resident with Hamilton Public Health Services
Jelena Vermilion, Executive Director of SWAP Hamilton
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family doctor, vaccine researcher, founder of PrimeHealth Research, medical columnist
Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington
Maria Pearson, City of Hamilton Councillor, Ward 10
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Tiger Woods ripped the upstart LIV Golf series and its CEO, Greg Norman, during his pre-tournament press conference at the British Open on Tuesday in Scotland. Norman was not invited to celebrations for the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews this week, a decision the 15-time major winner said he agreed with. Census data shows that Canadian incomes trended higher in 2020 everywhere except in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, as millions benefited from pandemic supports. The agency reports that median after-tax household income was $73,000 in 2020, up 9.8 per cent compared to its last national survey five years earlier, partly driven by the losses of lower-paying jobs. The Bank of Canada increased its key interest rate by one percentage point Wednesday in the largest hike the country has seen in 24 years. Brace yourselves: Hamilton is suffering from a mysterious shortage of icing and cakes! Fallon Hewitt of the Hamilton Spectator joins us fresh from getting her 4th COVID-19 shot, to tell us what she has discovered. Royal LePage has cut its home price forecast for this year amid a series of aggressive interest rate hikes which have pushed up the cost of borrowing and cooled the demand for housing. The realtor had been forecasting that home prices across Canada would rise 15 per over the course of 2022, led by a 16.5 per cent increase in the GTA. But it now says that it expects prices in the GTA will only be up approximately three per cent by the fourth quarter of 2022. Its Canada-wide forecast calls for the average price of a home to be up about five per cent by the fourth quarter of 2022. Hamilton hospital staff have seen a rise in violence against them since the pandemic started, according to a new poll conducted for the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The results of the Postmedia-Léger survey suggest Trudeau faces challenges in his continued electoral success: a majority of Canadian respondents disapprove of Justin Trudeau’s performance as prime minister and feel he is a divisive leader, with almost as many hoping he resigns before the next election, according to the new public opinion survey probing the legacy of Canada’s leader. Mr. Ted Michaels is getting ready to take a seat in the Hamilton Today Captain’s Chair for a little while, starting tomorrow. He joins Scott Radley for a passing of the baton.
Guests:
Gary McKay, longtime golf writer, Writer for Pro Shop Magazine and Hamilton Spectator. Past president and secretary/treasurer of Golf Journalists Association of Canada
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, Fox Group Private Wealth Management
Fallon Hewitt, reporter with the Hamilton Spectator
Mike Heddle, Broker, Royal LePage State Realty in Hamilton.
Sharon Richer, Representative Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.
Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office.
Ted Micahels, legendary 900 CHML anchor, Kind of a big deal, calling the upcoming McMaster Marauder games on 900 CHML, fashion maven, and as big of a fan of Chicago as Dave Woodard is a fan of the Blue Jays!
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A dealer in rock memorabilia and two other men are charged with scheming to sell the allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to ‘Hotel California’ and other hits by the Eagles. Canada’s labour minister says addressing a serious shortage of skilled trades workers is one of the federal government’s “top priorities.” Yesterday, Seamus O’Regan toured a job site in downtown Hamilton, where the Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) is building almost 600 rental units within two towers across King Street from Gore Park. Ottawa Redblacks’ quarterback Jeremiah Masoli released a statement on Twitter criticizing the Saskatchewan Roughriders and defensive tackle Garrett Marino following the aftermath of his illegal hit this past weekend at Mosaic Stadium. The Toronto Blue Jays have fired manager Charlie Montoyo. We were prepared for the Bank of Canada to hike the interest rate again but not by this much! The BoC has increased its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point, in an effort to tame the decades-high levels of inflation. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s top doctor, has announced that fourth COVID-19 dose eligibility is being expanded to the aged 18 and older population starting July 14 at 8 a.m. The expanded vaccine eligibility will now include Ontarians who are 18 to 59 years old. Let’s take a look at NHL Free Agency as the frenzy continues. The meeting of Canada’s premiers has ended in Victoria, B.C. A lingering point of frustration is that a date has yet to be set for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to focus on health care.
Guests:
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.
Seamus O’Regan, Federal Minister of Labour
Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & CHML Sports Director.
Dave Woodard, CHML News Anchor, as big of a fan of the Blue Jays as Ted Michaels is of Chicago.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News.
Nick Alberga, Freelance NHL Broadcaster, Fantasy Hockey and NHL Betting Analyst, Co-Host of the NHL Fantasy on Ice Podcast.
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
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Are you a fan of wine? It is the preferred drink of many a Canadian, and wine connoisseurs may have to cut back on their favourite Niagara-grown-grape-drink; Niagara region vineyards are seeing some of the worst winter damage in 17 years: early estimates say around 50 per cent of grape vines are damaged. Despite warmer weather bringing benefits to vineyards, the unpredictability of winter has become problematic. Debbie Inglis, Brock University’s director of Cool Climate Oenology joins Scott for more on that. The City of Hamilton hit a new milestone for 2022: surpassing $1 billion worth of construction costs by June. 2022 now marks the earliest the City has reached the billion-dollar mark in construction value. This milestone represents 3761 building projects in the residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors. Hamilton’s director of Economic Development, Norm Schleehan, speaks to this development. Is Canada in a recession? Polling says that many Canadians think the economy is already there, but Marvin Ryder of the Degroote School of Business has some words to the contrary for Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Debbie Inglis, Director of Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), and Professor of Biological Sciences.
Norm Schleehan, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton.
Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Claudio Ruiz-Pilarte, Executive Director of Hamilton’s Immigrants Working Centre.
Dr. Sonu Gaind, Psychiatrist, mental health advocate, University of Toronto Professor & Governor, Honorary Member World Psych Association.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.
Steven Elliss, Web Editor for The Hockey News.
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CNN is looking at leaning away from political opinion to straight news coverage. Is that marketable in 2022, after years of 24-hour news networks building up personalities and clout among political factions? "Late last month, Ford announced his picks for his new cabinet and parliamentary secretaries as he embarks on his second term as premier. Ford announced the largest roster of overpaid politicians in the province’s history. No less than 73 of 83 Progressive Conservative MPPs received special titles and pay raises. Four years ago, Ford appointed a cabinet of 20. Last month, his cabinet size grew to 30.” Did you notice that Rogers had an outage on Friday? Yeah, it was kind of a big deal. Now the Public Interest Advocacy Centre – a national not-for-profit corporation and a federally registered charity which has represented consumer interests in regulated services like telecommunications since 1976 – is calling for an inquiry from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Hamilton’s longtime “Mayor of the Morning” has died, according to a statement from his family. Iconic CHML morning show host Paul Hanover, who began his radio career in the 1940s, died at the age of 97 on Monday. Bob Bratina joins us to remember Paul Hanover. A new survey suggests there is a strong relationship between a person's political perspective and their views on free speech in Canada. It's been three years since what used to be a staple of the political calendar — the annual summer premiers' gathering — was held in person. As the Council of the Federation reconvenes, Canada's premiers are packing a lot of familiar baggage, particularly when it comes to their demands of the federal government. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Bill Brioux, television critic and author
Jay Goldberg, Ontario & Interim Atlantic Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Yuka Sai, Staff Lawyer with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Bob Bratina, Former CHML broadcaster, Former Mayor of Hamilton, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek and now candidate for Mayor of Hamilton
Jason Disano, Director, Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research, University of Saskatchewan
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
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Scott Radley is stepping in for Mr. Thompson today. Now, do you know what gets Radley’s goat? Mismanagement of government funds. The federal government spent more than $1.6 billion on overtime pay from 2019 to 2021 while it met less than half its performance objectives and while it hired more than 15,000 new employees each year, according to records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The CTF’s own Franco Terrazzano joins Scott for that. One of Hamilton’s major thoroughfares is set to undergo several changes this summer after city councillors approved ‘short-term’ changes on Main Street, including moving from five to four lanes. Ward 1Coucnilor Maureen Wilson steps on to explain the reasoning. Ontario's expert pandemic advisers say that Ontario is likely in another wave of COVID-19 driven by the highly infectious BA.5 Omicron subvariant of the virus. Scott speaks about the implications of that with Hamilton’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Elizabeth Richardson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Maureen Wilson, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton. Steve Buist, Reporter with The Hamilton Spectator. Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Mike Wilner, Baseball columnist and podcaster with the Toronto Star. Rob Golfi, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, The Golfi Team.
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Scott kicks today off with a recap of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s address in Brampton, and how she, in Scott’s view, just completely misses the point of where people are hurting. Macroeconomist Dr. Eric Kam also joins in on the fun later in the show with his usual sharp economic perspective, with a stark reminder of where Canadians are financially. Scott also touches upon the travel industry’s issues amidst lost luggage, the several hour delays and cancelled flights in Canada’s airports. Should the federal government just scrap the ArriveCan app at this point? Scott discusses with Barry Choi, travel expert. CBS news correspondent Allison Keys also joins Scott to update us on the Highland Park shooting on July 4th as a suspect has been detained. The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals -- and possible political trouble in Turkey. Scott speaks with Dr. Aurel Braun for the global perspective. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Leon Robinson, Founder, Concrete Canvas Art Festival.
Scott McDonald, Lead Curator, Concrete Canvas Art Festival.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dr. James Wright - pediatric orthopedic surgeon and the executive vice president of the Ontario Medical Association’s Economics, Policy and Research division.
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.
Allison Keys, Correspondent with CBS news.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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We are seeing a rise in ER cases hospitalized with COVID, so Scott wonders if it is now time for Canada to release a 4th dose to the public, where now only those older than 60 in Ontario are eligible. Thomas Tenkate joins Scott for more on that. There was a lot of hyping up of dangers surrounding the planned Canada Day protests from the “Freedom Convoy” crowd. Rachel Gilmore was one of the Global journalists out in the streets of Ottawa over the long weekend, speaking to protesters and she speaks with Scott about her findings. A excerpt from Tasha Kheiriddin’s new book argues that Justin Trudeau’s legacy will be “stoking the woke,” and compares his time in office with U.S. President Obama’s – with interesting results. Tasha gives Scott a sneak peak. Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business at McMaster, joins Scott to discuss the private sector plan to get Canadian natural gas from the east coast to Europe… all without a dime from the feds amidst an energy crisis in EU countries. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University.
Dr. Susan A. Dudley, Professor, Department of Biology, McMaster University.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.
Rachel Gilmore, National Online Journalist with Global News.
Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Author of The Right Path.
Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Happy (almost) Canada Day, eh! Does the Canadian flag have an image problem? We have been hearing of heightened hesitancy to be associated with the flag since the rise of the self-proclaimed Freedom Convoy protesters made liberal use of the flag as decorations for their vehicles. Canada Day itself feels different to many Canadians as the truths of colonial history have come further into the light of public awareness. Elissa Freeman joins Scott to break it all down. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending vaccine booster shots this fall in advance of a possible future wave of COVID-19 in Canada. Dr. Timothy Sly joins Scott for all things infectious diseases. The gas tax is getting a cut in Ontario as prices climb and Germany is looking to get their hands on Canada’s natural gas. Scott brings Dan McTeague in to give his fired up view. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Tim Potocic of Sonic Unyon Records | Supercrawl Productions. Because Beer | Mills Hardware | Bridgeworks.
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.
David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks Commission.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
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Go Dogs, go! The City of Hamilton, Mayor Fred Eisenberger and the Downtown BIA invite residents to attend a ceremony at Gore Park on Thursday, June 30, 2022, to welcome the Hamilton Bulldogs back from Wednesday night’s Memorial Cup final! Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger shares the details with Scott off the top. Despite years of Tory orthodoxy that they could only win government with a centrist, polls show a Canada that seems to be warming to a Conservative Party led by hardliner Pierre Poilievre. To dive into this burgeoning conservatism in Canada, Scott speaks with Michael Taube, former speechwriter for Stephen Harper. Bank of Nova Scotia, Telus Corp., and Canadian Tire Corp. paused or ended sponsorship deals with Hockey Canada in response to the governing body’s handling of sexual assault allegations involving a group of teenage players and a lone woman in 2018. Marvin Ryder, of the Degroote School of Business, joins Scott to break this down. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Ian Hamilton, President & CEO of HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority).
Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch.
Michael Taube, Columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Andrea Horwath, MPP for Hamilton Centre and former Ontario NDP Leader.
Randall Denley, Author and Columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister.
Stephen M. Saideman... Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton Universtiy; Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network [CDSN], www.cdsn-rcds.com, Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast, author of the book For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism, and War.
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Have you been keeping up with the January 6th investigation? Scott has and what has come out today has rocked his world. The Jan 6 panel held a surprise hearing today which heard testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. The greatest hits include Donald Trump attempting to seize control of the motorcade, soiling the interior with ketchup from a thrown meal, and an order to remove metal detectors at his address. Scott speaks to Brian J. Karem of CNN about this and everything else revealed at the hearing. Locally, COVID-Elvis has made a return to pop-up food drives, which last year produced over 10k pounds of non-perishable foods. Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison today for aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking, Scott speaks to Elissa Freeman on that. Canadian officials will likely face a “challenging” NATO leaders’ summit amid new data suggesting a defence spending dip, and growing public confusion about where the cash is coming from for major promised NORAD upgrades. How will Canada fair in NATO after all these developments? Dr. Jack Cunningham joins Scott to offer his expertise on Canadian foreign policy. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Cameron Caton, a.k.a. Covid-Elvis.
Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations.
Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. (“Post-Soviet trouble is [his] business.”)
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The Hammer was on fire this weekend from the Arkells Rally at Tim Horton’s Field downtown! It was a big one and CHML’s own Diana Weeks saw the whole show, technical producer Will Webber also had a view of the proceedings and Scott brings both on to share their experiences. Protests have erupted in the U.S. and in Canada, following last week’s overturn of the historic Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States. Is Canada safe from the blow back? How far can America roll back its social progress? Scott asks these questions and more to Tina Fetner, department of Sociology professor at McMaster University. A new poll from Lord Michael Ashcroft, ad prominent British pollster, shows steady civic peace in Canada that is at odds with familiar worries of expanding ideological divides in the country. Professor Steve Joordens, psychology professor at U of T, has been advocating for finding common ground in every-day life as we emerge into the post-pandemic world and offers his view on our civility. Ian Lee also makes an appearance to answer the age-old question: is price-gouging affecting the inflation rate? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Diana Weeks, news anchor with 900 CHML
William Webber, technical producer for Hamilton Today
Sean Fitzgerald, the Athletic
Tina Fetner, professor, Department of Sociology, McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Richard French, Senior Fellow Public and International Affairs Faculty of Social Sciences University of Ottawa, former member of the National Assembly of Quebec and a cabinet minister.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
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As you heard in our poll question for today, the new Elvis movie has hit theaters. Being a Baz Luhrman production, it looks to be equal parts glamorous and gritty… but what does it do for audiences in 2022 and for The King’s legacy? Beautiful Scars, the documentary on the life of Hamilton’s Tom Wilson – based on his memoir of the same name – opens at the Playhouse Cinema this evening. Tom Wilson himself will be in attendance, but first her is here with us. Almost half of Canadians are doing worse than they were last year, financially, according to new polling from the Angus Reid Institute. Ukraine and Moldova have both been granted EU candidate status, President of the European Council Charles Michel has announced. Roe v. Wade has been officially overturned in the United States by the nation’s supreme court. Members of Parliament in Canada are heading home to their ridings after the House of Commons agreed to rise for the summer on Thursday afternoon. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his new, 30-person cabinet Friday, including former solicitor general Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister, as well as a role for his nephew. We get a breakdown of what is happening in the United States, as we learn that the U.S. Supreme Courts has officially overturned Roe v. Wade. MPs will hold a hearing next month into allegations that RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, at the request of the Liberal government, tried to put pressure on Mounties investigating the Nova Scotia mass shooting to help advance Ottawa’s gun-control agenda.
Guests:
Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator.
Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), focus of the new documentary film Beautiful Scars.
Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute.
Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Candace Johnson, Professor of Political Science at the University of Guelph (with a focus on reproductive rights and gender justice).
Dr. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
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Keeping Six is a community-based organization in Hamilton that came on the scene with a focuses on defending the rights, dignity and humanity of those battling things like addiction and homelessness. One of their branches, The Keeping Six Art Collective, ensures that are opportunities and spaces for those who have lived these experiences to explore artistic expression for their personal benefit and as a way to share stories with the wider community of Hamilton. The new Chicago album drops on July 15th! Toronto’s Neil Donell of Chicago (the band) joins us to talk about it, as well as being on tour with Brian Wilson. Inflation is worrying families and those who were planning for retirement. How can we cope in Canada? The Bulldogs face the Shawinigan Cataractes tonight as the Memorial Cup continues in day four of round-robin action at TD Station in Saint John, NB. The Spoons will play the Burlington Performing Arts Center, to help in the fight against mental health stigma on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 as part of The Long Road Back – a fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Branch. The main theatre inside FirstOntario Concert Hall, known as the Great Hall, will soon bear the name of the late conductor Boris Brott who called Hamilton home. Mental Health in the workplace: how to parse things when an employee is struggling but their own behaviour – related to mental health or not – is affecting their coworkers? Where is the line? The public inquiry into the April, 2020, killings was told on Tuesday that RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki pressed the Mounties to disclose the weapons used in the Nova Scotia mass shooting to help advance the Liberal government’s gun-control legislation. The Canadian government is freezing federal funding to Hockey Canada as the organization remains embroiled in a firestorm of scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations.
Guests:
Kelly Woolf, Arts Coordinator with Keeping Six; Open Hearts Theatre; Theatre Maker, Set and Costume Designer, Artist Educator working with Open Hearts
Neil Donell, Lead Tenor Vocalist, Chicago; Juno-Nominated Musician
Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, IG Private Wealth Management
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Gord Deppe, Founding Member, The Spoons
Alain Trudel, Interim Conductor/Artistic Director, Brott Music Festival
Laura Williams, Founder & Managing Partner of Williams HR Law LLP and President & CEO of Williams HR Consulting Inc.
Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch
Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & CHML Sports Director
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to cut gas taxes following President Joe Biden’s push to lower gas taxes in the United States. The vast majority of Canadian households, especially those with kids, are worried about feeding their families amid decades-high inflation, according to a new survey. When it comes to launching satellites into orbit, about a dozen countries have their own homegrown launch vehicles that can get them into space. Canada is not among them. U.S. Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill, potentially teeing up final passage by week's end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his NIPD speech yesterday, said something to the effect that Canada's settler population was being taught in the public school system to hate Indigenous people and their cultures (in a similar vein to how the residential school system taught Indigenous children to hate themselves and their cultures.) Are the Jan 6 prime time hearings finally the thing that will give Republican moderates a chance to steer the party away from the extremes it has engaged with for years? The annual inflation rate skyrocketed to its highest level in nearly 40 years in May, fueled by soaring gas prices, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. A majority of Canadians are not pleased with how their provincial governments are handling health care, according to a new survey from the Angus Reid Institute. RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki and the former public safety minister are pushing back on suggestions they interfered in the investigation into the mass shooting in Nova Scotia in order to push gun control measures...
Guests:
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Gregory Jack, vice president, public affairs (Canada), Ipsos Public Affairs.
Sohrab Haghighat & Saharnaz Safari, Husband & Wife duo who are founders of SpaceRyde
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Ken Coates, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan. (Has written extensively on Aboriginal history, Indigenous-newcomer relations and post-secondary education.)
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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Canada is strengthening its continental defense. What does that mean for Canada-U.S. relations and how does it impact our relationship with Europe? Why are we doing this now and why not sooner? Is this boost enough or will we be trying to stop water with a chain-link fence?
Guest: Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto
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The city of Hamilton has been chosen as the Canadian home for Verificient Technologies, a New York-based company specializing in verification and authentication through its patented AI, machine learning, computer visioning and biometrics. Mohawk College in Hamilton is introducing an accelerated tuition-free program to train personal support workers to meet the growing demand for workers in the field. Kellogg Co., the maker of Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies and Eggo, will split into three three companies focused on cereals, snacks and plant-based foods. Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Over recent years, there has been a greater focus on the issues affecting Indigenous communities, as well as the covered up history of this land – particularly through the lens of Truth and Reconciliation. Have you noticed an uptick in criticism of our Prime Minister coming from a wider swath of the political spectrum than previously? Scott has… is this just what happens as time in the spotlight passes, or have recent events accumulated? Canada is strengthening its continental defense. What does that mean for Canada-U.S. relations? What about European relations? A federal unit that tracks foreign interference has identified what appeared to be a co-ordinated information campaign by Chinese state media outlets to control the domestic narrative around the return of the “Two Michaels” to Canada. What can be accomplished by reopening the Keystone XL Pipeline talks, and how likely is it that the Federal Liberals will take that action in order to combat inflation?
Guests:
Rahul Siddharth, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, Verificient Technologies
Karen Ball, (RN, BA, BEd, MA, MN) Associate Dean, Nursing; School of Health & Community Services; Mohawk College, Institute for Applied Health Sciences
Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’
Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University
Dr. Kathy Brock, Professor, School of Policy Studies and cross-appointed to the Department of Political Studies, Queen’s University
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History,Trinity College & Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto
Dr. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta
Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre
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Today on Hamilton Today, the longest serving Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger said he will not seek re-election in the upcoming municipal vote. The Mayor joins Scott to reflect on his term. We get an F1 Canadian Grand Prix update from our good friend, Erik Tomas! Defence Minister Anita Anand made a major announcement on continental defence today, as military watchers look for signs of how Ottawa will spend billions of dollars it set aside in the latest budget. One such watcher, Christian Leuprecht, joins Scott to discuss the international situation that influenced this decision.. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Christa Jackson, Falcon Watch Coordinator.
Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton.
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
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Russia is allegedly working to create a “new G8” in response to its ruptured economic ties with the United States and western allies such as Canada. Elliot Tepper, PoliSci at Carleton University, joins Scott to discuss the geopolitical implications. Yesterday, after nearly three years, 138 hearing days, 198 witness reports and more than 1,000 exhibits, the B.C. government releases the final report from the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia. Scott speaks with Sam Cooper, investigative journalist for Global News who has been getting the scoop on this development for years. The Strongman Blues Remedy – a new blues musical collective featuring Steve Strongman, Harrison Kennedy, Dawn Tyler Watson, Steve Marriner, Crystal Shawanda – is set to release a new album with some tracks already available on Spotify. Scott speaks with Steve. Scott also brings Carmi Levy on to speak about issues surrounding social media… and a bit of tech support for Scott’s Facebook account. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Steve Strongman, Canadian blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer; Winner of JUNO Award-winner, the Mel Brown Blues Award-winner, International Blues Challenge’s Best Guitarist winner, recipient of four Maple Blues Awards.
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age.
Sam Cooper, National investigative Global News, author of Wilful Blindness: How a Criminal network of narcos, tycoons and CCP agents infiltrated the West.
Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer & Notary Public
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Cary Wu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at York University.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Coralee Allaert, Open Water Marathon Swimmer, advocate for youth mental health.
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The City of Hamilton spent about $370,000 for the right to host the 2021 Grey Cup and the NHL’s Heritage Classic this past winter. In return, a pair of studies show the two events pumped about $20 million into Hamilton’s economy. Hamilton’s Manager of Tourism and Events joins Scott for more. Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Scott to promote the war in Ukraine photo exhibit, which depicts day-to-day life amidst this war and opened at city hall on Tuesday. Christian Leuprecht gave a testimony about in the inquiry into money laundering in BC and gives Scott the juicy details and his cutting opinion on Canada’s finance laws. The OHL Game 7 is tonight, with the Hamilton Bulldogs now looking to bring their nearly unbelievable season of success to a victorious close in the face of some last-minute drama brought about by the Spitfire's disruptive wins over the past few games! Reed Duthie joins Scott as he always does to discuss all things Bulldogs. “If Pierre Poilievre ignores calls to pivot toward the centre, he poses a real threat to the Liberals” writes John Ibbotson in a new piece for the Globe and Mail, and expounds upon that with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Keith Mackey, Mackey International.
Fred Eisenberger, mayor of the City of Hamilton.
Ryan McHugh, MBA, CPA, CMA; Manager of Tourism & Events with the City of Hamilton.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
John Ibbotson, contributor to the Globe and Mail specializing Canadian politics, federal-provincial relations and American politics; co-author of Empty Planet, The Big Shift, The Landing.
Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Elena Lazar, President, Ukrainian Canada Congress.
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A lot of news today for Scott to sink his teeth into, not least of all is the lifting of vaccine mandates for Canadian travelers domestically and internationally. About time, Scott says. As well, with the controversy surrounding a Canadian official’s attendance at a Russia Day celebration held in Ottawa at the Russian embassy, we now ask: is it time to cut ties with Russia? If so, how do we go about it? Professor Aurel Braun speaks with Scott about that. McMaster researchers behind a new form of rapid, accurate and portable diagnostic test are moving their work toward the marketplace. This could expedite diagnosis and prescription to a single visit and reduce overall spread of transmissible diseases. Leyla Soleymani, engineer at McMaster who helped develop the system answers Scott’s burning questions. Remember the COVID alert app the feds made? Well its time is officially up. Was it a good app? Did it succeed in its mission? As with all things tech, Scott speaks with Carmi Levy, tech analyst. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Janet MacLeod, Communauto Branch Manager: South-West Ontario.
Leyla Soleymani, McMaster engineer who helped develop the test system.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Murtaza Haider, professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Bob Bratina, Former Mayor of Hamilton Mayor and now candidate for Hamilton Mayor.
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Scott Thompson received a note over the weekend from a listener about how today marks 78 years since the death of Andrew Mynarski, who died on a mission in France in 1944. Who is Mr. Mynarski? Dave Rohrer of the Canadian Warplane Heritage museum shines a light on the subject. As well Scott insists you check out the Canadian Heritage Minute on Mynarski. What is the latest in Ukraine? Both Ukraine and the UK are saying that Russia is now attacking with more deadly weapons. The Finnish President says that Russia is using ‘weapons of mass destruction’. Professor Christian Leuprecht gives Scott his expert opinion and intel. Washington Post opinions columnist Gary Abernathy joins to talk about the continuing hearings regarding the January 6th insurrection attempt. Alek Minassian, Toronto's deadly 2018 van attacker, was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. Matt Carty gives Scott his view from the trial. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Jagtar Singh Chahal, Chairman & CEO, Hamilton Taxi
David G. Rohrer — President & Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Jess O'Reilly. Sexologist & Relationship Expert. SexWithDrJess.com
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Gary Abernathy, opinion columnist, Washington Post.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Matt Carty, reporter, 640 Toronto.
Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. ZOOM: Sent to Vivien Chew of U of A.
Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
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Happy Friday! Today Scott is excited to get out of the house and enjoy some local events. Tomorrow the Barton Street Festival returns and Scott asks Julie Freeman, Barton Village Festival Organizer, what to expect. After all exponential growth of housing prices in the last few years, with the surge of bidding wars on the promise of a record low interest rate, now we see a problem in the road; with interest rates rising, are new homeowners going to face the consequences? Michael Taube joins Scott to give an update on the Conservative leadership race, as party membership rates soar. Eric Alper comes on to talk Stranger Things getting Kate Bush back on the charts. Catherine Ross, law professor, gives her take and a summary of the first public hearing of the January 6th committee. Is Canada -- and the West -- losing interest in the war in Ukraine? What could this lost momentum possibly do? Andrew Rasiulis of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute speaks to Scott on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Reed Duthie, Play-by-Play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator.
Julie Freeman, Barton Village Festival Organizer.
Leslie Gauthier, Vice President, Clinical Support Services and Surgery at Hamilton Health Sciences.
Catherine J. Ross, Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law, George Washington University.
Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development (CUR), Toronto Metropolitan University
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Today, we look at the return to in-person work spaces, how necessary they may or may not be nowadays, and what might come of the push back against the work-from-home model? All this amid the long haul COVID effects of ‘brain fog’ affecting the performance of workers post-infection. Scott speaks with Professor James Beck on the psychological aspect and Dr. Michael Halinski for the HR angle. A new study from McMaster University’s Offord Centre for Child Studies says addressing anxiety as early as kindergarten could reduce its harmful impacts, and that signs of anxiety at that young of an age should not be ignored. Scott speaks with Dr. Magdalena Janus. Leading Canadian universities say they intend to continue research and development with Huawei Technologies Co. – which reaps intellectual property from the partnerships – after Ottawa’s decision to ban the Chinese telecommunications giant from 5G wireless networks over national-security concerns. Charles Burton joins Scott to speak on all things China. Also on the docket: shrinkflation, lowering house prices, the televised 6 part exposé developed by the US House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riots. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Lou Piriano, President of RAHB.
Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author.
James Beck, Associate Professor; Industrial/Organization Research Area Head, (Psychology), University of Waterloo.
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Dr. Michael Halinski, Assistant Professor, Department, HR Management & Organizational Behaviour, Toronto Metropolitan University.
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dr. Magdalena Janus, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences; Working with the Offord Centre for Child Studies in the department of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences at McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Today Scott is touching on the subjects of affordability and COVID, often going hand-in-hand. As the cost of living continues to rise, new data from Food Banks Canada shows hunger and food insecurity have risen to unprecedented levels in our country. Has Hamilton Foodshare noticed any significant changes as part of the recent increasing food shortages/supply chain problems? Joanne Santucci, CEO of Hamilton Food Share, fills Scott in. In COVID news, there was a one two punch. First: Moderna announced it is coming out with an updated COVID-19 shot that it says boosts protection against the Omicron variant. Additionally, Ontario is staying course with removing the mask mandate on public transit and in hospitals. With those in mind, we look at what could/should be done moving forward regarding the updates, boosters and the policies around them with Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid. Gas prices crossed $2.12 per litre in the Hammer the other day, and Canadians are feeling the weight on their monthly budgets. Amidst all this Canada is getting comparatively less for every barrel despite the oil prices rising worldwide. What gives? Scott asks Dan McTeague of Canadians for Affordable Energy. Scott also highlights the Something Else festival, World Gin Day, and Stranger Things season 4 launching Kate Bush back onto the charts! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
William Erskine. Producer of Hamilton Today on 900CHML.
William Webber. Technical Producer of Hamilton Today on 900CHML
Marty Van Vliet, co-owner of Elora Distilling Company.
Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share.
Cem Zafir, Director, Zula Presents Something Else!
Michael, Manager of Al Simmons' Gun Shop.
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert.
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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After the Ontario Liberals’ second devastating loss in a row, it seems clear they have some serious soul searching to do. But what to do? Some, such as former Ontario Liberal Finance Minister Greg Sorbara, say that merging to become the Ontario Liberal Democrats would be a good idea, but would that be possible? Daniel Perry of Summa Strategies joins Scott to discuss the landmine of a suggestion that is, as well as speculate the future of the left wing in Ontario politics. A Haldimand resident reportedly lost $400,000 to a cryptocurrency scam. Cons based around bitcoin, ethereum, and NFTs have been on the rise and people are losing massive amounts of money. The FTC reports victims have lost over $1 billion to crypto scams over the past year. What can be done? Carmi Levy, tech journalist joins Scott for that. Cadillac Fairview plans to raze the former Sears store at Lime Ridge Mall to make way for 320 residential units. Two 12-storey towers are planned at this time; John Paul Danko joins Scott for more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Mark Haden Adjunct Professor, School of Population and Public Health.
Mark Haden Adjunct Professor, School of Population and Public Health
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
After the disappointing turnout at the election and another decisive Ford majority, the NDP and Liberals are at a crossroads in Ontario. It is a time of transformation in Ontario politics. What is next for the Ontario NDP, following MPP Andrea Horwath’s decision to step down as leader of the party? What about the future of the left in the province? Scott has a spirited discussion with political commentator Tom Parkin. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Canadian foreign policy expert, joins Scott to talk about Canada’s future in geopolitics with the Russia/Ukraine conflict reaching 100 days. An Ontario judge has imposed stricter bail conditions on Jacob Hoggard, a day after the Hedley frontman was found guilty of raping an Ottawa woman but not guilty of groping and raping a teenage fan. Ari Goldkind joins to give his opinion and warnings of what may have affected this outcome. Scott also asks how media should address mass violence in the 21st Century, in the wake of the series of threatening messages left in Hamilton schools. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Tom Parkin, Commenter and Columnist
Geoffrey Bird, Professor of war heritage, memory and culture, Royal Roads University.
Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer.
Jordan Carrier, Host of One Dish, Many Stories
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age.
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
Arrests have been made in connection with the disturbing string of messages left on Hamilton school properties. Constable Indy Bharaj gives a roundup of the story up until this point. Still standing at 100 days, the defense of Ukraine has lasted much longer than anyone expected, and guest Lubomyr Luciuk puts it best “We did not expect them to last 100 hours…” Professor Luciuk is with the Royal Military College and he paints a visceral picture of this ongoing conflict and its ramifications on the geopolitical stage. After a quick election last night, Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives have secured another majority government. Tim Powers of Summa Strategies with Scott about what the other parties are going to do now. Scott also has a look at one of the all-time summer activities: motor sports! Oshweken Speedway’s events are up and Scott brings Clinton Geoffrey of Race Night Operations to discuss the upcoming season. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Clinton Geoffrey, General Manager & Director of Race Night Operations.
Andy Fantuz, former Hamilton Tiger-cat, Analyst on the Ticats Audio Network.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher. Royal Contributor for ELLE.
Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Constable Indy Bharaj, Media Relations, Hamilton Police Service.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
With a rash of written shooting threats turning up around Hamilton schools, what is on our minds? Are they copycats of one another? Should we drop our guard? Hamilton Police Services says that they have no confirmation that it is part of a social media challenge, so where do we go? Scott looks at the motivations that could go into such heinous disruption with a retired School Resource Monitor Perry Mason. In light of the Ukraine-Russia war, there have been calls for ethical oil, leading to a call for Canada to become a petro-state once again. Scott speaks with Sibo Chen; professor at Toronto Metropolitan University for this and a spirited conversation about the current state of renewable energy globally. The Ontario election is officially today; go cast your ballot if you have not yet! Scott wraps up what the issues at play are with Andrew Enns of Leger polling, Nelson Wiseman PoliSci professor at U of T. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Judy Lam, Manager, Commercial Districts and Small Business for the City of Hamilton.
Perry Mason, former School Resource Monitor (retired).
Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher, Royal Contributor for ELLE.
Sibo Chen. Assistant Professor, School of Professional Communication, Toronto Metropolitan University.
Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office.
Mackenzie Irwin, Toronto Lawyer specializing in employment law with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Ann Cavoukian. Former Ontario Privacy Commissioner. Now exec dir of the Global Privacy and Security by Design Centre, Toronto at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
Do you know what has gotten Scott’s goat on today’s Hamilton Today Podcast? Low number of available cars, high prices – and wouldn’t you know it, supply chain issues. To answer what is going on with cars in Canada, David Booth of Postmedia driving joins Scott. The Bank of Canada has hiked its key overnight interest rate by 50 basis points to 1.5% and will continue quantitative tightening. The rate hike comes as the Bank believes that inflation will likely move higher in the near term before beginning to ease. Sprott School of Business Associate Professor Ian Lee gives us a history lesson from his time as a mortgage banker in the 1980s. The federal government has announced that starting early next year; British Columbia will be the first province in Canada to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use. Will this curb deaths and other harms from drug use, ie; HIV transmission? Tim McClemont of the AIDS Network shares his view. Daniel Perry of Summa Strategies gives Scott the 411 on Toronto’s Conservative push in recent Ontario election polls, Ari Goldkind touches on the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trial, we get Raddled with Scott Radley and so much more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Krysta Boyer, Proud Hamiltonian/Commercial REALTOR® Blair Blanchard Stapleton/ Indwell Board/RAHB/Stoney Creek Legion
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Caleigh Alleyne, editor, journalist and media consultant.
David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca. Has been in line at Service Ontario this afternoon.
Tim McClemont, Executive Director, The AIDS Network.
Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
It is a suffocating hot day in the Hammer, but Scott powers through and gives it his all for you! First Matthew Lawson of Hamilton Public Health Services talks about the heat situation. Why is it not a heat warning? What can we do to mitigate heat related issues? Scott gets it all. Hackers and a consortium of journalists released images of detained Uyghurs to the world. What will Canada do, will it affect relations with China? Scott speaks with Charles Burton, of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for more on that. Dan McTeague joins Scott to discuss the EU banning Russia’s oil, and what knock-on effects this may have. A school in Oakville went into lockdown after reports of an armed gunman walking on school grounds; Halton Regional Police give Scott the full story. We also take a peek at the Ontario election; are there any surprises on the horizon or is it all business as usual? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Matthew Lawson (Manager, Health Hazards & Vector Borne Diseases (HHVBD), Healthy Environments Division) Hamilton Public Health Services.
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert.
Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher, Royal Contributor for ELLE.
Constable Steve Elms, Halton Regional Police Department.
Kat Owens, Project Director with the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Scott Thompson makes his triumphant return to the show, just in time for a new report on the Canadian Armed Forces. The top ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces are “incapable” of recognizing the “deficient” parts of a culture that keep sexual misconduct and abuse of power entrenched, according to this blistering new report. Christian Leuprecht of the Royal Military College joins Scott for that. Ipsos polling shows that COVID-19 is not the number one in the minds of Ontario’s voters as they head toward the election: healthcare and the aforementioned trouble over affordability are taking up the spotlight. Sean Simpson, VP of Ipsos helps Scott break down the results. Hamilton’s new batch of peregrine falcon chicks have been banded, and now the group keeping an eye on the species at risk is looking for volunteers to keep watch when the birds take their first flights. Falcon Watch’s Christa Jackson says her piece with Scott. Dr. Kam joins Scott once again to talk about the impacts of inflation, Paul Delaney tells us that tonight may or may not have a big meteor shower show. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Christa Jackson, Falcon Watch Coordinator
Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University.
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Sean Simpson, VP of Ipsos Public Affairs.
David McLaughlin is President and CEO of the Institute on Governance, a Canadian think-tank focused on developing better governance in the public sphere both in Canada and internationally.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley
It is Friday, the last day we are getting Raddled with Radley on Hamilton Today, Scott Thompson returns on Monday. Scott sends off this week with some nostalgia: It’s been… 14 years since Speaker’s Corner, an iconic staple of City TV, was shuttered, but now it is getting a revival of sorts. But does it work in 2022, when we all have Speaker’s Corner boxes in our pockets, and a myriad of apps to pour our time and energy into? Elissa Freeman discusses the modern-day implications with Scott. A McMaster grad won Survivor just last night, which is appropriate since McMaster offers a course all about Survivor. Scott takes a deeper dive on that one. Continuing Canada’s light-on-crime streak, a historic decision from the Supreme Court of Canada will affect sentences for the most serious crimes across the country: the gunman who killed six people in a Quebec City mosque cannot wait more than 25 years before being eligible for parole. Scott speaks with Toronto lawyer Ari Goldkind about that debacle. Dr. Timothy Sly speaks about the new threat: monkeypox. Monkeypox continues to creep into the headlines and creep us out, as we hear words like “physical distancing” and “handwashing” again… It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Gail Krantzberg, Professor, Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology.
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Norm Miller, colour commentator for the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Hartley Jafine, Instructor, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program and Arts and Science Program, McMaster University.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer.
Laura Bulmer, chair of the Canadian Association of Continuing Care Providers, PSW Researcher/Advocate at OPSEU Head Office.
Sylvia Lowndes, Dean of the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley
Scott Radley joins us for another day of facts, discussion, and opinion. After so many pandemic setbacks, the Concession Streetfest returns on June 11th, Scott gets all the details with Cristina Geissler, executive director of the Concession Street BIA. In spite of the popular assumption, youth crime is down in Hamilton. The Liberty for Youth organization help Scott break down the reasons why, and highlight what they are doing to reduce youth crime in Hamilton. Gun control is back in the news following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Is the solution simply for the US to stop the sale of guns? Dr. Richard Thurman Barnes of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Centre gives Scott his expertise on the subject. Also on the docket: fourplexes in Hamilton with Rob Golfi, Shrinking ratio of Canadian workers to seniors will strain government finances in coming years; only 3 working age individuals for every senior by 2027. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Cristina Geissler, Executive Director of the Concession Street BIA.
Frederick Dryden, Executive Director & Founder, Liberty for Youth.
Dr. Richard Thurman Barnes, JD, MDiv, Assistant Director - New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center; Associate Professor - Urban-Global Public Health; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow in Fiscal and Provincial Prosperity Studies and former Director of Provincial Prosperity Studies at the Fraser Institute. SFU.
Rob Golfi, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, The Golfi Team.
John Hodge. CFL insider & reporter for 3 Down Nation.
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley...
Radley is back in for this Wednesday's edition of the show. Esther Pauls joins Scott again to follow up on the City of Hamilton’s now delayed plan to fire all unvaccinated employees. He also takes a look at the poll numbers for the upcoming Ontario provincial election, in particular, will strategic voting work in the NDP’s favour or will the Liberals come up from behind for second place to the OPC? The Hamilton Black Film Festival is back for its second year, starting with virtual screenings tonight, and in-person screenings at the Westdale Theatre on the 27th and 28th, and Scott speaks with the HBFF founder Paize Usiosefe. Federal public servants paid $171M in bonuses for 2019-20 despite departments meeting less than half of performance objectives and you can bet Scott and his guest, Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director, Franco Terrazzano have an earful to give you. Canadians are waiting with bated breath to see what the Bank of Canada will do next and they are hoping that the approach to raising their rates is as careful and reactive. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Bob Assadourian, Triple R Inc, and host of Just Ask Bob on Cable 14.
Paize Usiosefe, Author, Filmmaker, producer, and Founder of the Hamilton Black Film Festival.
Chris Ragan, associate professor, founding director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University; macroeconomist, occasional newspaper columnist, textbook author, Chair of Canada's Ecofiscal Commission.
Mike Morreale, Commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute.
Larry Savage, Labour Studies Professor & Chair of the Department of Labour Studies at Brock
Dave Stala, former Ticat, founder/president of Stala Building Solutions.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley...
Scott Radley sits in for Scott Thompson today, covering all that matters to you in Hamilton. We have heard warnings that “stagflation” is going to hit Canadians in the very near future, and now we have to worry about “shrinkflation.” What is that, and how do we control it? Dr. Ian Lee, of Carleton University, speaks to Scott. Some have expressed surprise at the allyship that Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives have found with labour unions; especially considering the NDP usually have labour supporting them. Scott gets the LiUNA perspective with Victoria Mancinelli. Esther Pauls joins Scott to speak about the costs associated with the City of Hamilton firing all of their non-vaccinated employees. In sports, Rick Zamperin joins the show to talk about the CFL bargaining agreement rejection and Mike Wilner talks to Scott about the Blue Jays’ cold streak. it is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada.
Mike Wilner, Baseball columnist and podcaster with the Toronto Star.
Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Victoria Mancinelli, LiUNA Director Public Relations, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships.
Rick Zamperin, host of Good Morning Hamilton as well as host of The 5th Quarter, which airs after every Tiger-cats game on 900CHML.
Esther Pauls, Ward 7 councilor.
Chantel Goldsmith, Employment Lawyer in Toronto with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
Sandra Della Porta, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies, specializing in social power and power dynamics in early childhood; Informal early learning contexts (e.g., family exchanges, teacher-child interactions, social play); Social-Cognition in early childhood; Young children’s social relationships and family dynamics – with Brock University.
Kate Harrison, Vice-Chair of Summa Strategies, Director of Abacus Data.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Awnish Srivastava of Unique Restaurant Group joins us to talk about the new spot opening in Hamilton. Let’s head on down to the track and find out what is happening at the Flamboro Speedway! Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Canada and there are other suspected cases. What is the political fallout of the decision to ban Huawei’s 5G tech from Canada’s infrastructure? Anger over inflation makes sense, but what can the Bank of Canada do about it? What does Renault’s parting deal with the Russian government indicate about the cultural shift in the increasingly isolated superpower nation? Will COVID-19 impact the Provincial election, did the debates matter much, are public appearances needed for the final stretch of the journey to the polls or… do the candidates just need a couple of good ads? What can we expect from China in the coming days, now that Huawei and ZTE have been banned? We send you off into the long weekend with a look at what to be mindful of on the roads, and how to have a good – and responsible – time!
Guests:
Awnish Srivastava, owner of Unique Restaurant Group
Gary Culling, announcer with Flamboro Speedway.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Abigail Bimman, Ottawa Correspondent for Global News.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Lewis H. Siegelbaum, Professor of History at Michigan State University; author of Soviet State and Society between Revolutions, 1918-1929, Cars and Comrades, and Life of the Soviet Automobile among many others.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta.
Sergeant Kerry Schmidt, Media Relations, Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
News broke today that Canada has banned Chinese tech giant Huawei from our 5G network, but the question is why it took so long. and it is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. China may also be able to get their hands on Twitter through Elon Musk, how much influence does China have over Musk and what exactly does that mean for Twitter? Finland and Sweden have hit a bump in the road towards NATO membership, but the process is still underway, and Putin is not happy. Sheila Block talks to Scott about the rising housing prices in Ontario and with Horwath and Schreiner isolating due to COVID-19, Tim Powers tells Scott about how much this will affect their campaigns and it is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Dr. Jane Boulden. Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College
Dave Tucker, asst. VP research, Nuclear.
Sheila Block, Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Donna Summer passed away 10 years ago yesterday and Scott brings in Eric Alper to remember her impact on disco and the greater music scene as well as remembering the disco era and the outsized backlash of the time. A vigil will be held tonight out front of Hamilton City Hall to show support and remembrance for the victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Scott speaks to Mary Holadyk, VP of Hamilton’s Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Housing affordability in Ontario is shot. A new report by Generation Squeeze found that with current home prices, a new homebuyer would have to work full-time for nearly 22 years to save up enough money for a 20 per cent down payment on a home — up from 15 years in late 2019. Barry Choi talks to Scott about the extensive wait times at Canadian airports, Elections Ontario gives Scott an update on advance polling for the provincial election, we get more on Finland and Sweden joining NATO and it is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto
Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator.
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News.
Mary Holadyk is the vice president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Hamilton Branch
Dr. Paul Kershaw, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia and the founder of Generation Squeeze.
Jo Langham, Manger of Media & Public Engagement with Elections Ontario.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Today Scott takes a deeper look at the Red Hill Parkway inquiry as the investigation ramps up the heat on Gary Moore. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton, joins Scott for his two cents. Despite the pandemic hurting international film production, Hamilton did not lose its reputation in Hollywood and Scott has a look at what is filming in Hamilton with the project manager of Hamilton’s film office. The average price of gas has surpassed $2 per litre and Canadians for Affordable Energy president Dan McTeague will always share his piece with Scott. Reggie Cecchini joins Scott for an update on the mass shooting in Buffalo with President Joe Biden’s visit to the families affected. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Kim Adrovez, senior project manager at the city's film office.
Sean Fitz-Gerald, Managing Editor, feature writer with The Athletic.
Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto.
Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.
Ross Lord, Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist and Global National's Atlantic correspondent, based in Halifax.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
In the 1980s the first McDonald’s opened in Moscow as the Iron Curtain fell. Many saw it as a sign of a new and improved Russia, but now in light of the invasion of Ukraine, McDonald’s is pulling operations out of Russia entirely. Scott speaks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the business implications as well as what may happen to the stockpile behind the arches. The Alaskan Senator accused Canada of being a freeloader in NATO, as our spending is under the threshold. Does that hold water? Scott speaks about this and the military surveillance equipment flyover during the Freedom Convoy with Professor Christian Leuprecht, Royal Military College. The Provincial Debate is tonight. What do the candidates have to pull off this time, what can we expect to hear from them? Elissa Freeman gives her two cents and Scott checks in with Poli Sci professor Peter Graefe. A movement from the UK is making its way to Canada and it’s called “No Mow May” which aims to keep your lawn uncut for the month to encourage pollination. Alex Cyr who wrote about this in the Globe and Mail joins Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Alex Cyr, writer and journalist, with work appearing in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Torontolife and the Toronto Star.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Christopher Cruise, reporter with CBS radio in Washington D.C.
Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19’
Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
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There's a full lunar eclipse coming this weekend, Scott finds out when and where you can catch the show, and then we hear from the Burlington Food Truck Festival. Scott gets insights on the Friday the 13th gathering in Port Dover. Professor Ken Coates joins the show to address the significance of the Pope's reconciliation journey to Canada. Michael Taube discusses the Ontario election campaign, and later on Tim Powers shares his thoughts on the security and anger issues facing Canadian politicians. Finally, Dr. Jennifer Quaid enlightens us about the deferred prosecution agreement for SNC Lavalin.
Guests
Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University
Ben Freeman, Executive Director of Canadian Food Truck Festivals
Kristal Chopp, Mayor of Norfolk
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Ed Sanchuck, Acting Sergent, Ontario Provincial Police
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Dr. Jennifer Quaid, Associate Professor and Vice-Dean Research in the Civil Law Section with the Faculty of Law the University of Ottawa.
Host: Scott Thompson
Content Producer: William P. Erskine
Technical Producer: Matt Taylor
News Anchors: Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks
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The Sew Hungry Food Truck Festival is back on Ottawa Street in Hamilton this weekend!
Guest: Chelsea Braley, Event Coordinator & Office Administrator, Ottawa Street BIA.
The Ontario provincial leadership campaign has a strong focus on infrastructure: highways, transit, where and what to build. What does Ontario need, though?
Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Director the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Domestic Policy Program.
Another fun event for those of you getting hungry this weekend: the Binbrook Rib Fest is back, and the Northern Heat Rib Series is just getting its season started.
Guest: Talia Quilliam, representative for the Northern Heat Rib Series.
Finland is looking to join NATO… ASAP! Sweden is expected to follow suit in the very near future. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said of this that Russia considers NATO’s expansion a threat, and that Moscow would be forced to take “retaliatory steps, both of a military-technical and other nature”
Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
With gas prices rising, we look at some ways for motorists to save money this summer.
Guest: Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations for CAA South Central Ontario.
Hamilton Police will be partnering with Wilfrid Laurier University for new Virtual Reality training for response to mental health crises.
Guest: Jennifer Lavoie, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychology and Criminology; Graduate Program Coordinator, Criminology.
As the inquiry into the Falderal government’s use of the Emergencies Act during the Ottawa protests last winter, we are learning more about the responses from law enforcement to the convoy.
Guest: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
China is surrounding Taiwan as part of wartime drills.
Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta.
How much have municipalities and environmentalists have contributed to the housing crisis?
Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
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Today on the show, Scott found out why bricks-and-morter businesses are concerned about the Burlington Food Truck Festival, and then learned how difficult it is -- in theory -- to land a plane with no previous training. A team at McMaster University is looking into the social factors behind the apparent "orgasm gap," and a co-author of the study shared what has been discovered as well as why you will want to pay close attention to the results. We caught up with the Brott Music Festival's new interim director, and next looked at what will happen to the Liberal government's Environmental Assessment Act now that the Alberta Court of Appeals has quashed it. Hamilton youth will soon be able to ride the HSR at 50% of the price, and Scott got the details about how and why. Finally, a look at last night's provincial leaders debate and where this race is heading in Ontario, as well as an update on the saga of Roe vs. Wade and abortion rights in the United States.
Guests
Brian Dean, Executive Director of the Burlington Downtown Business Association.
Keith Mackey, Mackey International
Dr. Melanie Heath, Associate Professor of Sociology, McMaster University
Alain Trudel, Interim Conductor/Artistic Director, Brott Music Festival
Bruce Pardy, Professor, Executive Director of Rights Probe and professor of law at Queen’s University.
Nancy Purser, HSR's manager of transit support services
Brian Zeiler-Kligman, Vice President of Ontario Government Relations with Sussex Strategies
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It
Host: Scott Thompson
Content Producer: William P. Erskine
Technical Producer: Matt Taylor
News Anchors: Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks
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Hamilton’s Staircase Theatre has been a central part of the City’s arts scene – in one form or another – for years, and it seems will continue to be! Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation writes that Doug Ford’s Conservative government “laid an egg” when it comes to the budget they presented. Are other parties doing any better? Liberal MP Shafqat Ali has now apologized after being rightfully accused by the Conservatives of participating in House of Commons proceedings virtually from a washroom stall on Friday. Justin Trudeau, on his surprise trip to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy, Speaking alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would be sending additional military aid to Ukraine. Do highways help fix congestion or is it transit that we should be putting our money towards improving? Dan McTeague joins us to talk about the price of gas and so much more. Recent Nanos Polling shows that the majority of Canadians are in favour of the Federal government’s plans for regulating the internet.
Guests:
Matthew Surina of Hub of the Hammer Event Planning and now The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street North in Hamilton, Ontario
Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Dr. Shoshanna Saxe, P. Eng. Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Infrastructure; Dean’s Spark Professor, Sustainable Infrastructure, Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering; University of Toronto
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Hamilton is working on an “open streets” event to allow strolling pedestrians and freewheeling cyclists to safely take over all four lanes of busy King Street East between Gage and Gore parks. With gas prices showing little-to-no sign of hitting a ceiling anytime this month, we look at how our budgets are being hit. Ontario Liberals have released their fully costed platform. The cost of living is, understandably, a very high priority for Ontario voters. How is the transportation industry being affected by the cost of gas and diesel?
Guests:
Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, IG Private Wealth Management
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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The Bulldogs' winning streak continued last night when they took on the Missisauga Steelheads and they're looking to keep it rolling. The U.S. says it shared intelligence with Ukraine about the location of the Russian missile cruiser, Moskva, prior to the strike that sank the warship, an incident that was a high-profile failure for Russia’s military but an American official said that the strike was Ukraine's decision alone. This Sunday May 8, Ukrainian virtuoso musician Vasyl Popadiuk will perform at The Zoetic Performing Arts Theatre as part of an event to help support Ukrainian families. Last night the Westdale Theatre held a special event, Hamilton Helps Ukraine. All of the proceeds from the evening of music, film, and conversation went to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and its humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Our own Diana Weeks was in attendance. Last night, the Conservative leadership debate was held with a lot of focus put on the sparring match between Jean Charest & Pierre Poilievre while Patrick Brown was absent altogether. Changing the way we talk about mental illness – not just that we talk about it more openly but the language that we use. Naomi Judd was said to have lost her battle with mental illness when we learned of her death. Does the way we talk about it and frame it affect us? 1-3 Canadians are willing to change jobs just to work from home. Steven Del Duca joins us to talk about the first week of official campaigning for leadership of Ontario, as well as the education plan he unveiled this morning. The Canadian health agency has been using our phones to track movements during the pandemic – including trips to the LCBO. While the information was anonymized, there are still a lot of grey areas here.
Guests:
Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Vasyl Popadiuk, Classically Trained Multi-Instrumentalist
Diana Weeks, anchor with 900 CHML
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Dr. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto
Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling
Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party
Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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The Prime Minister made headlines again today, and Scott won’t miss the beat! He was pressed on military plane usage over Ottawa then pushed back, allegedly having his own “fuddle duddle” moment mirroring his father. Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College speaks to Scott about the story behind the PM’s blow up. Christian also covers the latest from Ukraine, Travel expert Barry Choi joins Scott again to give his view on the issues in Pearson Airport arising from shortages in their security staff. Locally, Scott shines the spotlight on the Westdale Theatre, exhibiting Hamilton Helps Ukraine, a night of music, film, and conversationproceeds of which go directly to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. And a new service has come to the Hammer to keep your lawn clean. It’s called “the Poo Crew.” It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Micheala Christou, founder of the Poo Crew
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Neal Miller, owner of the Westdale.
Diana Weeks, News Anchor at 900 CHML
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Daphne Gilbert, Professor, specializing in Canadian and U.S. criminal and constitutional law, and Advanced Sexual Assault law; research lies primarily in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with a particular emphasis on equality rights, reproductive rights, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and sexual violence.
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.
Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.
J.D. Earn, Professor of Mathematics and Faculty of Science Research Chair in Mathematical Epidemiology.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) conducted a survey that shows that, not only have 37% of Canadians noticed a marked decline in their mental health, but that only 13% are feeling empathetic. What does that mean? Well, Scott speaks with Sue Phipps, CEO of CMHA Hamilton Branch for more. Macroeconomist Eric Kam has some shocking insight on the effects that the EU’s sanctions against Russia have had. Poli Sci professor Peter Graefe gives his outlook on Ontario’s upcoming election race. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News Colin D’Mello has the inside scoop on Doug Ford’s position on abortion in light of the apparent repeal of Roe v Wade in the U.S. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Lou Piriano, President of RAHB.
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.
Sue Phipps, Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Mental Health Association -- Hamilton Branch
Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News.
Dr. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The hockey world in Canada is saying good-bye to a hero in their ranks: Guy Lafleur’s funeral was held today as a national event and the crowds came out in droves. Hockey historian Brian McFarlane joins Scott to discuss Guy’s legacy. Scott speaking with Dan McTeague almost never signals a positive development, and today is no exception as Dan warns that the GTA will see a $2 litre for gas soon with Hamilton expected to follow suit. Dan is the President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, he tells Scott what powers are at play, and what steps could be taken to curb this increase. A draft leaked to Politico indicates that the U.S. supreme court seem poised to do away with Roe v. Wade. This legislation is the linchpin for many pieces of U.S. privacy legislation, Brian J Karem political analyst at CNN joins Scott for more on the knock-on effects that repealing the case could have. Also on the docket is the role of Capitalism in curbing Socialism, pet adoption rates at the SPCA, the Kids in the Hall Returning, and of course a chat with Scott Radley. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Heather Ashcroft, adoptions coordinator for the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Brian McFarlane, hockey historian, former host and commentator on Hockey Night in Canada, as well as the first Canadian to work in U.S. hockey telecasts; member of the media section of the Hockey Hall of Fame, author of over 90 books on hockey – his newest is his memoir: A Helluva Life in Hockey.
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP.
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.
Joanna N. Erdman, Associate Professor and the MacBain Chair in Health Law and Policy at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie; Associate Director of the school’s Health Law Institute, and has acted as an intervener before various constitutional courts and international bodies. She chairs the Global Health Advisory Committee of the Public Health Program and serves on the advisory board of the Women’s Rights Program, Open Society Foundations.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Russia says that unless restrictions are lifted, they will be pulling their people out of the International Space Station. What does this mean for the future of the ISS, which has been a symbol of international cooperation in some respects? Naomi Judd died at the age of 76 on Sunday, just hours before she was to be honoured by the Country Music Hall of Fame. What was the point of the Rolling Thunder convoy that took place this weekend in Ottawa? Its speakers seemed all over the place but mostly fixated on fighting “evil” and the “elites” in Canada. Keanin Loomis has kicked off his candidacy for Mayor of Hamilton, registering this afternoon and then speaking out front of City Hall… Now he speaks with us! With the Rolling Thunder convoy having rolled away now, and a sense of general confusion from some quarters, we check in with our wise friend Tim Powers to get his read on what happens now in the world of Political Football following this event, as well as to share what he thought of it all. Rapid Interest Rates vs. Inflation! Is that the answer? Former Bank of Canada governor David Doge says so. We look at the evacuation of the Mariupol steel plant while Russian shelling resumes. And is the U.S. becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine? More good news for the development of the electric vehicle manufacturing industry in Canada. Both the feds and Ontario’s provincial government are jointly investing more than $1 billion to help Stellantis retool its Canadian auto plants to make EVs.
Guests:
Dr. Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto
Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator
David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News
Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
David Parkinson, Economics Columnist, The Globe and Mail
Stephen M. Saideman, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University; Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network [CDSN]; Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Scott takes a look at some of the good news for medical research in Canada—and it goes beyond Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6! We catch up with Reed Duthie, the voice of the Hamilton Bulldogs. Elissa Freeman shares her insights on everything from the Rolling Thunder convoy to selling a home in rough shape. Speaking of the convoy, what is happening in Ottawa? For that matter, why are we hearing of protests planned for Toronto? And with the Ontario budget released, it seems like the campaigning is getting well underway in Ontario. All that plus Dr. Eric Kam recaps what happened with the world economy this week!
Guests:
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator.
Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Brittany Rosen, Digital Online Journalist, Global News.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data... man about town…
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Peter Graefe, Professor, McMaster University
Dr. Eric Kam, Professor, Macroeconomist with Toronto Metropolitan University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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With the Rolling Thunder protest making its way into Ottawa this weekend, we look at what law enforcement is planning, to compare with how the convoy protest was handled before and after the invocation of the Emergencies Act. What is the toll taken on the people and the government of China as the nation grapples with COVID-19, and where do they go from here? In a new piece for the Globe and Mail, Dr. David Welch highlights how former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has put the country in a tough energy situation, now with Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and energy-related tensions rising across Europe. Today marks the National Day of Mourning and family support group Threads of Life is calling on workplaces to take this time to reflect and ensure their organizations put safety first for their employees. Beautiful Scars will have its first screening at Hot Docs on May 2, at 5:15 pm ET at TIFF Bell Lightbox 2. The film traces back in time to unravel musician, artist and author Tom Wilson’s biographical history and eventually follows him to the Kanawahke reserve, where he explores his Mohawk heritage and meets for the first time the birth family that didn’t even know he existed. Does wearing a mask change the first impression you make on people? A new study from Brock University has looked into that and it might surprise you what they have found. Let’s find out what we know so far about the Ontario budget with help from Global News' Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Colin D'Mello. What will come of the Emergencies Act Inquiry? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network
Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta
Dr. David Welch, Professor of Political Science and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo; Balsillie School of International Affairs
Shirley Hickman, Threads of Life Executive Director
Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), focus of the new documentary film Beautiful Scars
Catherine J. Mondloch, Professor, Director, Face Perception Lab, Department of Psychology at Brock University
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News
Matt Gurney, Cofounder of the line, a substack magazine, and a columnist for the National Post and TVO
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Ryerson University received a name change just the other day to “Toronto Metropolitan University”. You have likely heard about the shortage of family doctors in Canada. What are the intermingling causes of the short supply of physicians for families and what can be done about it? Well Scott speaks with the President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians, Liz Muggah, about the key factors at hand. Scott learned a new term today, a “Petro-dictatorship.” This in reference to how Putin is using oil and gas restrictions to European nations. Joining Scott is Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, discussing what Canada’s strategy should be for energy going forward. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush investments in the U.S.
Allison Maxted, Manager of Sustainability at Mohawk College.
Liz Muggah, President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The U.S. is providing greater aid to Ukraine and sending officials to meet in person with Zelenskyy. Russia does not like this, and has “warned” that this could all lead to a nuclear conflict. Great…
Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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Now that Elon has Twitter in his toy box, what’s the big deal? Is Twitter really so important that we need to shift our focus and energy on who owns it behind the scenes? These questions are abound in Scott’s brain, and Dr. Matthew Philp, Department of Marketing and Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins Scott for business and blowback discussion. Reed Duthie joins Scott to catch up on the Hamilton Bulldogs and their 5-2 victory over the Peterborough Petes in Game 2 on Monday night led by a hat-trick from Logan Morrison. Maureen Wilson, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton comes on to speak about the increased traffic deaths in Westdale Hamilton. Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at U of T speaks about our harsh inflation. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Keith Mackey, Mackey International.
Dr. Matthew Philp, Assistant Professor with the Department of Marketing and Managment (specializing in issues related to consumer and buyer behavior, primarily in a digital and social media context), Toronto Metropolitan University.
Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling.
Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister.
Maureen Wilson, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton.
Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Elon Musk is now set to take over Twitter. What will the business ramifications be? Can he manage this and what will it do to the company, will he have buyers' remorse? Marvin Ryder, DeGroote School of business and Carmi Levy tech expert give Scott their two cents. A new report on the Canadian Armed Forces finds, after a yearlong review, that they are not doing enough to detect and address extremists, like white supremacists, from joining their ranks. It calls for more coordination between the CAF, law enforcement and intelligence agencies to correct the dangerous problem. Dr. Aurel Braun, as well later Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting join Scott for analysis of that and the use of the Emergencies Act. McMaster University has been selected to re-engineer an all-electric Cadillac by the US Department of Energy, Dr. Heather Sheardown Dean of Engineering at McMaster shares the exciting details with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Dr. Heather Sheardown, acting Dean of Engineering at McMaster University
Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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This morning we learned that Guy Lafleur, #10 for the Montreal Canadiens, passed away. Steven Elliss, editor for The Hockey News, joins Scott in commemoration. In Russia’s continued war on Ukraine, is Russia's claimed victory in Mariupol a turning point in the war? Now, according to one Russian General, Putin's forces are eyeing Southern Ukraine. Dr. Arne Kislenko, Department of History at Ryerson University has more on that. Scott, in his continuing quest to find the centre in Canadian politics, speaks with his favourite Liberal Larry Di Ianni for another battle of wits. CNN’s streaming service is dead in the water after just a month, workplaces may start letting people bring their dogs to the office, the Electric Diner is ranked as one of Canada’s best brunch places, and more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Erika, owner of the Electric Diner
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Dr. Michael Halinski, Assistant Professor, Department of HR Management & Organizational Behaviour, Ryerson University.
Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
John Ivison, Journalist with the National Post.
Gregory Jack, vice president, public affairs (Canada), Ipsos Public Affairs.
Steven Elliss, Web Editor for The Hockey News
Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Ryerson University.
Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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As Sunwing grapples with its ongoing troubles caused by a data breach, works to get more flights off the ground and passengers moving along, we speak with Keith Mackey to get his take on how the company is handling things. “A surgery backlog exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic has steered some Canadians thousands of miles away from home to get life-changing procedures done without the wait.” A new piece on Global News-dot-C-A addresses this: ‘Living in pain’: Canadians travel across the world to avoid surgery backlog. Today is Queen Elizabeth’s 96th birthday, Prince Harry has given a new interview, and recent Angus Reid polling shows that Canadians like the Queen but are growing more open to severing ties with the British monarchy. Let’s talk with our friend and monarchy expert, Patricia Treble. How do people not lose their sense of perspective, hope – and agency – in the face of some pretty rough times in the world, what with the atrocious war in Ukraine, ongoing COVID-19, and climate change? “Conservative leadership contender Jean Charest is promising that, if elected, he will change the Canada Health Act to allow provinces greater flexibility in health-care delivery [...] Charest says it is about strengthening the single payer system. He’s also framing the policy change as protecting Canada from future lockdowns by building capacity.” Putin has claimed that Russia is victorious in Mariupol after sealing away resistance fighters and civilians who were holed up in an old steel mill, rather than storm the mill. Now what? Carson Jerema writes in the National Post that a combination of factors are going to be hitting Canadians wallets, making life more expensive… it is not just the Bank of Canada but also the policies of the federal Liberals. Hamilton city councillor Jason Farr has announced that he'll be running in the upcoming provincial election as a candidate for the Liberal party.
Guests:
Keith Mackey, Mackey International
Jamie Mauracher, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News, RTDNA and Gemini award-winning journalist
Patricia Treble, founder of Write Royalty, Royal contributor to Maclean's
Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto
Jean Charest, candidate for the Conservative leadership race
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Carson Jerema, Comment Editor with the National Post
Jason Farr, Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton and now candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Hamilton has taken another hefty music loss today, legendary guitarist Jerry Doucette has died at the age of 70. Scott is shares his thoughts and joining him is Graham Rockingham, former music journalist for the Hamilton Spectator, who has a multitude of stories to share. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada is sending "heavy artillery" to Ukraine. First of all what does that mean? Second - why now, why not sooner? Is it enough and can we afford to send it? Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada joins Scott with some answers. A new poll from Ipsos for Global News shows what Canadians think of the federal Conservative Party leadership race. The results may surprise you but they do not surprise Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs, joining Scott to break down the numbers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Jake Tapper that he doesn't believe the "Never Again" promise from the world. Joining Scott is Robyn Urback, who wrote in The Globe and Mail that those same calls of "Never Again" are meaningless, and that Putin knows it. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Graham Rockingham, former music journalist, retired from The Hamilton Spectator.
Amanda Connolly.Senior political reporter for GlobalNews.
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.
Ted Michaels, Fry-Master Extraordinaire.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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A new Angus Reid survey reveals Canadians’ overall perception of religion. The result? Well it is not pretty. To join Scott and unravel what the results mean, we have Ray Pennings, Executive Vice-President of the think-tank Cardus. Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr is leaving City Council after 12 years to run for the Ontario Liberals in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek. What does this (and other shake-ups at City Hall) mean for Hamilton? Peter Graefe, PoliSci professor at McMaster University has more on that. After so many weeks of continued invasion and countless losses on both sides, Scott asks ‘What is the mindset behind Russia’s regime and the continued war in Ukraine?’ Lucan Way, specialist in Russian/post-communist politics gives insight there. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Anthony Farnell, Global News Meteorologist
Dave Scholz, Executive VP of Leger
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Ray Pennings, Executive Vice-President of the think-tank Cardus
Lucan Way, Professor with the Social Sciences Dept. U of T. Specializing in Authoritarianism, Democratization, Russian/post-communist politics.
Tom Parkins, environmental writer.Commenter and Columnist
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Happy Easter weekend everyone, Scott has a great show lined up to keep you company! Dr. Eric Kam joins Scott to speak about how China’s Zero COVID measures are harming their economy. What does that mean for the rest of us, and what should we take away from seeing how integral one nation has become to the world? Elon Musk’s plan for Twitter has changed as he has proposed buying the remaining shares of Twitter that he does not already own at $54.20 per share, an offer worth more than $43 billion. We knew he had to work "420" in there somewhere. Carmi Levy, now recovered from COVID, joins Scott for the tech discussion. Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington correspondent, keeps us abreast of the Russian warship, which reportedly sank. Dan McTeague gives us an update at the gas pump, Dr. Timothy Sly discusses the effects of re-implementing a mask mandate & Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington, joins the show. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Ron McKerlie, President of Mohawk College.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor, City of Burlington.
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is making headlines as they continue their pursuit of making indoor masking mandatory for students once again, which leaves Scott with some questions about the mental health of the children. Catherine Moncloch, director of the Face Perception Lab at Brock University joins Scott for that discussion. The Bank of Canada has raised its interest rate Pedro Antunes, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada gives some insight on how this may affect Canadians. Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute speaks with Scott about a new survey from Angus Reid, which suggests half of Canadians feel their communities are poorly planned. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Neal Miller, owner of The Westdale.
Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Catherine J. Mondloch, Professor, Director, Face Perception Lab, Department of Psychology at Brock University.
Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Did you hear the good news? Dwight the Cat, who was stolen from his owners by a pizza delivery driver, has been returned to his home! First question Scott has is: how? His second question is: Who would steal a cat? Ken Price of The Dream Team, an organization which helps track down lost pets in Hamilton, joins Scott for the latest on that. Gilbert Gottfried passed away and Bill Brioux, TV critic, joins Scott in memoriam for the irreverent and controversial comedian. The race for the federal Conservative leadership is underway, heating up with candid comments from the front-runners and Scott has a check-in on the candidates’ performance with Mike Van Soelen, Managing Principal at HR firm Navigator. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute, joins Scott once again to speak about the current surge of COVID-19 in Shanghai. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Ken Price, of The Dream Team
Caleigh Alleyne, editor, journalist and media consultant
David Novog, a professor in the Department of Engineering Physics and UNENE Research Chair
Bill Brioux, television critic and author
Mike Van Soelen, Managing Principal at Navigator
Dr. Walter Dorn, PhD, Department of Defence Studies, Royal Military College of Canada
Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Ryerson University
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Dr. Keiran Moore appeared on our screens today for his first Ontario COVID-19 update in almost a month. He affirmed that we are in wave 6 but did not announce plans to reinstate masking, just strongly recommend that we continue it. Relations between Frito-Lay and Loblaws have come to an agreement and relations are decidedly less salty. Tiger Woods made his return to the Masters. What are the takeaways from his performance, and what might be on the horizon for the gold legend? What role does the media – and the technology that the media uses – play in bringing the humanity of modern wars, like Russia’s viscous invasion of Ukraine, to the eyes of the world and how does that affect us? Now it looks like Elon Musk will not be joining the board of directors for Twitter. Good idea, bad idea, whose idea? We welcome Dr. Frank Calyton back to the show to discuss the housing – and building issues – in Ontario.
Guests:
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto
Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Jason Logan, editor of SCOREGolf Magazine
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age
Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush Investments
Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Will Smith is back in the news! After the infamous slap heard ‘round the world, he has been officially barred from the Oscars for 10 years. Bill Brioux, TV critic joins Scott for more on that. The Blue Jays are hitting the diamond today for their first game of the season and Dave Woodard, 900 CHML news anchor, is dressed for the occasion, and Scott has Barry Davis, former Blue Jays reporter on to talk all things baseball! Scott speaks with Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill about the ongoing work of Truth & Reconciliation in Canada, as well as the broader effects of the papal apology. The federal budget was unveiled yesterday and housing is a big focus, but as Sabrina Maddeaux writes in the National Post, millennial homebuyers may not have gotten a good deal. The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation have some notes on the budget, as they ought to! Franco Terrazanno of the CTF joins Scott for his comments and critiques for the pros and cons. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Dr. Catherine Connelly, Professor, Human Resources & Management, McMaster University.
Barry Davis, former Blue Jays field reporter; You can hear him in the Outta The Park and Sessions Podcasts.
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill, Associate Professor with the Department of Anthropology, as well as one of the original founders of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University; researching Indigenous knowledge & cultural conservation, Indigenous women, traditional medicine and health and the contemporary practice of Indigenous traditionalism.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The single most important event of the year happened today. Families split apart at the seams, friendships are severed, mass chaos unfolds as it is revealed: the federal budget and the finance minister’s new shoes. Halfway through the show is when the budget came through so there is conjecture followed by reaction as the show progresses today with Scott. Along the way Reed Duthie speaks to Scott about the Hamilton Bulldogs clinching the top spot in the CHL’s rankings on Wednesday. As well as Reggie Cecchini speaking to Russia’s suspension from the UN Human Rights Council. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Michelle Gilbert, Broker at Sage Real Estate.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.
Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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We found out yesterday that Boris Brott, Hamilton’s premiere composer, died tragically in a hit and run in Downtown Hamilton. The effects of this loss were immediate on Hamiltonians, and an investigation is underway. Scott speaks to Indy Bharaj of Hamilton Police to speak about the investigation, former Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina discusses Boris’ legacy, and Dave Tabone director of BR XPRESSION vocal ensemble speaks to Boris’ musical ability and effect on Hamilton’s music scene. The government of China is now pushing for a war crimes investigation into the events that took place in Buccha, Ukraine. Should we be concerned about China’s intentions behind this? Elliot Tepper of Carleton University joins Scott for more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Jeff Horncastle, Acting Client and Communications Outreach Officer with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator
Inderjit “Indy” Bharaj. Constable (#361), Media Relations, Hamilton Police Service.
Myles D. Rusak, CEO, Burlington Sound of Music Festival.
David-Alexandre Brassard, Chief Economist, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Dr. Monica Vermani, Clinical Psychologist, author of A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas.
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Bob Bratina, Former Hamilton Mayor, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, former CHML morning show host.
Dave Tabone, Director of the BR XPRESSION Vocal Ensemble from the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Scott examines the claim by General Wayne Eyre, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, told a committee of senators that the invasion of Ukraine “has caused us to face the most dangerous time in the world in what I would argue is generations, and so we have to continue to be prepared for what may come,” with Dr. Christian Leuprecht. Scott also takes a deeper look at the apparent 6th wave of COVID-19 hitting Hamilton with Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, and look at which programs suffered during the pandemic. Ontario has finally given to OK for citizens to place wagers through apps and websites for casinos and sporting games, and Scott examines the mental health impacts with Dr. Nigel E. Turner. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Dr. Rick Tytus, Chair, District 4 of the Ontario Medical Association, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University.
Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush investments in the U.S.
Stewart Prest, Professor of Political Science at Simon Fraser University, specializing in Canadian politics and institutions, comparative politics, civil conflict and contentious politics, and foreign policy.
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Dr. Nigel E. Turner, Independent Scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH; Assistant Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Scott is back and ready to tackle the big issues like Cryptocurrency, Doug Ford’s investment in Ontario’s EV manufacturing, Canada’s political divide and much more. Along the way Scott entertains the idea of becoming a stand-up comedian with Scott Faulconbridge. Local musician Ginger St. James has a special “live documentary” debuting April 4th at 8pm. Streams are on Facebook or YouTube. Pierre Poilievre, leadership candidate for the federal Conservatives, has announced his desire to make Canada the “crypto capital” of the world. What does that mean? What are the drawbacks? Tech journalist Carmi Levy has some answers for Scott. Ontario is seeing a stark rise in COVID cases and Scott has the question “Does it matter if we’re 90% vaccinated?” U of T Professor Dionne Aleman has joins Scott for that discussion. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Scott Faulconbridge, stand up comedian, improviser, writer, actor (seen at Just for Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC’s The Debaters, on Comedy Network among many other places.)
Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University.
Ginger St. James, local musician
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Jason Disano, BSc MA; Director of the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan.
Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Today Scott Radley, covering for Scott Thompson, digs into Hamilton’s refusal to expand its urban boundary with fierce critic of the move Conservative MPP Donna Skelly, and supporter NDP MPP Sandy Shaw to get two sides of the story. The Pope has apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system and the atrocities committed. What does this mean for Truth and Reconciliation process in Canada? How do employees feel about returning to the office and what concerns are there for both the employees and employers as that happens? We've got all this and more on today's show!
Guests:
John McGrane, former Olympic and North American Soccer League soccer player.
Rebecca Smith, Director of Group Life and Disability Services, Medavie Blue Cross.
Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook.
Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University.
Tom Cooper, Director of the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction.
Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office.
Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney.
Sandy Shaw, MPP for Hamilton West - Ancaster - Dundas.
David Marskell, CEO of THE MUSEUM, former boss of Scott Radley at the CNE.
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Today Scott Radley, covering for Scott Thompson, dives into the new drive to bring the NHL back to Hamilton. Make it eight, says Marvin Daw! Are we in another wave of COVID-19? We dread to think, but Scott spearheads us into the subject with epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness to see where we are right now in Hamilton, and how it may end. To help address the stratospheric rise in real estate prices, the Ontario government is raising the foreign buyers tax. How much or how little will this affect the market? Macroeconomist Eric Kam joins Scott for more on that. Hamilton’s Ward 1 Councilor Maureen Wilson speaks to Scott about the terrible accident at Main and Dundurn where a vehicle struck a 14-year-old girl, and taken to hospital in critical condition. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development.
Jason Logan, editor of SCOREGolf Magazine.
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Marvin Daw, nhl4hamilton.com.
Elyse Shumway,Manager, Clinical & Education Services. Spokesperson for the Aphasia Institute - The Pat Arato Aphasia Centre
Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator
Maureen Wilson, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.
Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information AND the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Jason Farr, Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton.
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Today Scott Radley, covering for Scott Thompson, has a look at the issues surrounding our digital money economy. As much as it simplifies our lives, it harms your privacy. Carmi Levy, tech expert, joins Scott for that. Ontario’s residential building permit numbers went up drastically this year, but is that a good thing? And how do the numbers stack up on the reported pools? Bob Assadourian, from Just Ask Bob joins Scott for the pool audit. Scott also chats with former Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive to review Auston Matthews’ career and his potential 50th career goal. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!
Guests:
Brian Hill, Investigative journalist with Global News
Jay McKee, Head Coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Bob Assadourian, Triple R Inc, and Host of Just Ask Bob on Cable 14
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Dr. Genevieve Bates, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia, specializing in transitional justice, human rights, and international law.
Rick Vaive, former Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the infrastructure institute & Professor of Geography and Planning with University of Toronto.
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Hamilton's newest Peregrine Falcon has laid an egg which could be signalling that goods things are on the horizon but is that actually the case? The speed limit has been permanently raised on six Ontario highways, what does the Ontario Safety League think of this? Equivesto has commissioned a survey to gauge how over-confident Canadians are when it comes to investment knowledge by asking respondents if they know the difference between 'Fake investment terms.' While many restrictions have lifted, everything from handshakes to mask wearing, elevator capacity and in-person business meetings, are causing a new level of pandemic anxiety for some employees as they try to navigate what's acceptable in the 'new normal.' Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario responds to the childcare deal struck between Ontario and the federal government. Ontario's government has unveiled its “Plan to Stay Open,” but what do we think of it? Two issues that should matter to taxpayers in Ontario – and beyond: The Sunshine List and the continued fallout from the CERB hacking that lead to fraudulent use of other people’s identities to claim benefits. B.C. is introducing a "cooling off" period for homebuyers to protect buyers in their red-hot market. How will it work, and is it something that Ontario and other provinces could benefit from? Why doesn't Hamilton Public Health understand wastewater surveillance as a way of monitoring COVID-19 cases and what should be done about that? The Foo Fighters have canceled all of their upcoming tour dates following the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins this past Friday. And the NFL has overturned an overtime rule that many Buffalo Bills fans hated with a fiery passion.
Guests:
Barry Coombs, Founding Co-Chair, Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington
Brian J. Patterson, President of the Ontario Safety League
Alexander Morsink, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Equivesto
Dr. Matthias Spitzmuller, Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Smith School of Business
Jess Tomas, Community Organizer at the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO)
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Jay Goldberg, Interim Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Paul Taylor, President of Canadian Mortgage Professionals
John-Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Mark Hebscher, former host of Sportsline, author of The Greatest Athlete (You've Never Heard Of)
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Hooray for Hollywood! Let’s take a look at how Tinseltown honoured its stars last night. If you heard honking and saw people carrying Canadian flags around James North over the weekend – it was not a convoy protest, Canada made it into the World Cup! Hamilton's 'Area Rating' system isn't a topic that's quite as inflammatory as LRT but a fair amount of dust has been kicked up over the years. Now there is talk doing away with them but Councillor Lloyd Ferguson is warning against that. We talk to the Female 30km Champion of the 2022 Around the Bay Road Race. Public Relations and Pop Culture Specialist Elissa Freeman joins us to talk about the political points earned and lost by Ontario Premier Doug Ford with this late-in-the-game announcement of a deal for a childcare deal with the federal government and the Oscar's slapping incident. Did the bout of cold weather and snow make you consider that it might be time to start traveling again? There are a few things you'll want to know before packing your bags. Reaction to Ontario signing a childcare deal with the federal government. Is “too much screen time” really as much of an issue as parents worry about? Councillor Judi Partridge announced today that she will not be seeking re-election and joins the show to discuss why. Every week it seems, we're hearing about people being taken by some new scam. Why are we susceptible to these? Are we not discerning people who can see through this stuff?
Guests:
Bill Brioux, television critic and author
Dr. Nick Bontis, Business Professor with McMaster University; Keynote Speaker; Management Consultant; Entrepreneur; President of Canada Soccer
Lloyd Ferguson, Councillor for Ward 12, City of Hamilton
Victoria M. Coates, Female 30km Champion, 2022 Around The Bay Road Race Champion
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Specialist
Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca
Manny Figueiredo, President and CEO, YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford
Tony Volk, Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University
Judi Partridge, Councillor for Ward 15, City of Hamilton
Martina Dove, Author of The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques
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The Around the Bay race is back as is Heartbreak Hill! Making his triumphant return to not just the race this weekend but also to 900 CHML is Mr. Ted Michaels!! Putin plans to make "unfriendly" nations pay for gas in rubles. What are the consequences going to be? We look at the results of yesterday’s NATO meeting and as well as discuss what Canada’s role in NATO is at this point in history. When Brian J. Karem last joined us, he was hours away from a flight to Europe. He has been traveling through Ukraine and Poland documenting the war and the stories of those involved. Canada has pledged to increase oil exports by up to 300,000 barrels per day in response to European supply shortages. Are the Oscars worth broadcasting anymore let alone having a glitzy ceremony? And every Friday night on The Scott Radley Show, Scott welcomes one guest to join him for the first hour and a half where a variety of topics gets covered on what's known as The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton. Tonight he continues that tradition for an extra long edition with Annette Hamm.
Guests:
Ted Michaels, Running enthusiast; Former D.J. of the 900 CHML News Room; Host, The Health and Wellness Show; Retired 900 CHML Anchor
Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University
Benjamin Zyla, Associate Professor, School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa, as well as a visiting scholar with the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film; Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University
Annette Hamm, Co-Host, Morning Live, CHCH-TV
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The Prime Minister found himself questioned on Canada’s NATO contributions today amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, and what were his answers? Well Scott would like to know, too. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College has some predictions for what Trudeau’s vague answers could mean for Canada’s future. Will our allies take us seriously as a military power? Aurel Braun, Professor at U of T also throws his expertise into the ring for more NATO discussion. Keeping up with the confidence agreement between the NDP and Liberals, Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch examines the implications of this new government’s accountability under this agreement. Filomena Tassi, Liberal MP also has a few comments to make about this arrangement. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!
Guests:
Michel Breau, Head of Advocacy and Governance at Canadian Dental Association.
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton.
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch.
Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, MP for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The world spins and spins in time with Scott’s head! Justin Trudeau announced the controversial confidence deal between the Federal Liberals and NDP just yesterday and today he landed in Brussels to make more of his grandstanding speeches. Coincidence? Well you can tell what Scott thinks of that. So how do the Conservatives feel about the confidence deal? Why do they insist on calling it a “coalition?” Scott spoke with Donna Skelly, MPP of Flamborough-Glanbrook as well as Conservative House Leader John Brassard on all that and more. Naturally, we keep you on the up and up about what you can do in Hamilton to help in the Ukraine effort, and keep you abreast of the issues in the US. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca.
Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook
Julie Marshall, Canadian Spokesperson for the U.N.'s World Food Program
Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs.
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.
Conservative House Leader John Brassard.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Canadians woke up today to find something strange. It was not Santa on the roof, nor was it a puppy but instead a majority government under the NDP and Liberals! A coalition? No no, we do not use that word. Scott has more than a few opinions on this "confidence and supply" agreement between the federal New Democrats and Liberals, and he is sharing them with you! Scott’s favourite liberal Larry Di Ianni joined today for their usual verbal sparring match regarding the agreement. Conservative MP Dan Muys shares the opposition opinion on the matter. Dr. Christian Leuprecht answers some of Scott’s lingering questions about how the NDP/LPC merger will affect our military spending and NATO contributions and so much more! It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!
Guests:
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Dan Muys, Conservative Member of Parliament for Flamborough-Glanbrook.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Father Makarenko returns to the show, for a local perspective on the war in Ukraine, and what Hamiltonians can do to offer support. A new Ipsos poll says that if an election were held tomorrow, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party would take home 38 per cent of the decided popular vote. Syrup season is here but collecting that sweet, sweet sap can prove to be a bit sticky given some of the weather we have had. How are things going at Westfield Heritage Village? Ontario is lifting masks, in most environments, today but the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board voted against ending the mandatory mask policy for staff and students of all ages on March 21. What does the HWDSB's decision mean for you, whether you're a student or parent of one, if you enter a classroom without a mask from a legal perspective? We look at developments from Russia's war in Ukraine, negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian government and more. CP Rail stoppage has the potential to hit Canada hard. How hard? Let’s ask Professor Opher Baron what could be coming down the track.
Guests:
Father William Makarenko, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St Vladimir, 855 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario
Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling
Peter Lloyd, Collections Officer with Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, Ontario
Jen McQueen, concerned parent, former anchor with 900 CHML
Dawn Danko, Chair, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Julius Grey, Montreal civil rights lawyer, Senior Partner at Grey Casgrain, s.e.n.c.; a member of the Faculty of Law at McGill University from 1977 to 2002; taught at the Université de Montréal and the Canadian Human Rights School in Charlottetown; Past president of the Canadian Human Rights Foundation, 1985 to 1988
Dr. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
Dr. Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Spring is on the way this weekend! We look ahead at what we can expect as we finally shake off winter… hopefully. Stoney Creek MPP Paul Miller has been disowned by the Ontario NDP and their leader, Andrew Horwath. The scientific director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, Dr. Peter Jüni says he is stepping down in a few weeks for family reasons, and has accepted a tenured professorship at the University of Oxford in England. U.S. President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping today – their first official meeting in months – to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, among other things. What happens to activists in Russia who are trying to spread the word of the outside world about the war in Ukraine? Arnold Schwarzenegger has released a video across multiple social media and online platforms, including Telegram, to inform the Russia people about the truth behind the war in Ukraine, condemn it, and tell President Putin to put an end to it. How much longer can Russia interfere with the spread of information from the outside world, and what does it mean for a society to be going through such strong uptick in blatant state censorship? Nearly 3,000 Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. workers could be locked out this weekend. The company and union have yet to reach a deal.
Guests:
Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario’s Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto
Heather Yourex-West, Global News Reporter
Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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NASA is rehearsing the upcoming launch of its “mega moon rocket” today. What does that take, what are the plans for the eventual launch, and what does it all lay the groundwork for? We take a look at the historical context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and how that informs the narrative around the war. Canada is expected to announce an end to pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travellers, two federal government sources told Global News. Moderna Inc. said on Thursday Canada authorized its COVID-19 vaccine for use in children between 6 and 11 years of age after recently being cleared for use in the EU and Australia. What does it take for Vladimir Putin and the perpetrators of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to be declared war criminals, and what happens if they are deemed to be? What is the possibility of China sending military aid to Russia, covertly or otherwise? Are there reasonable ways to deter them from doing so? How easy is it for Russian oligarchs to hide their money in Canada, really? A meeting of NATO will take place next week, as the war in Ukraine continues. How significant is this meeting? What can member nations reasonably do, how much more aid can they give, and what happens if they push further?
Guests:
Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto
John Colarusso, Ph.D.,Professor Anthropology, and Linguistics and Languages
Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator
Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies
Walter Dorn, PhD, Department of Defence Studies, Royal Military College of Canada
D.T. Cochrane, PhD, “heretical economist,” researcher with Canadians for Tax Fairness
Stephen M. Saideman, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton Universtiy; Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network [CDSN], www.cdsn-rcds.com, Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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Despite so many assurances to the contrary in the last year, inflation is launching into the stratosphere! 5.7% in February and apparently it is still on its way up, Scott has some questions and Professor Ian Lee has some questions. Macroeconomist Dr. Eric Kam also pops in to give Scott the 411 on how Russia is doing with its debts. Here is a hint for you – they do not have access to the US dollar, and the Ruble is tanking. COVID is surging in China and what could that mean for us in Canada? Dr. Timothy Sly joins Scott as he so often does to discuss all things disease. Of course, Zelenskyy has continued his tour pleading with world leaders to step in and help Ukraine in the war effort, delivering a powerful speech for US Congress. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
David Booth, of Driving.ca, Columnist and senior writer for Postmedia's weekly Driving section.
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.
Dr. James Tiessen, Director, Master of Health Administration (Community Care) & Associate Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.
Joshua Tucker, Professor of Politics, Director Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia, Co-Director NYU Center for Social Media and Politics(CSMaP), Affiliated Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies, Affiliated Professor of Data Science.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned speech at Canadian Parliament today pleading for greater support from Canada. The speech touched Scott deeply, but will this change hearts and minds in Canada to commit to what could be total war? Guests Charles Burton, Andrew Enns, and Amanda Connolly all speak to the Ukraine/Russia war. On the lighter side, Dolly Parton continues to be a class act, politely declining a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because she did not want to split the vote! Eric Alper talks to Scott about how unprecedented such an act is.
Guests:
Shelley McKay, Manager of Communications with the Central branch of the Hamilton Public Library.
Marty Firestone, President of Travel Secure.
Amanda Connolly. Senior political reporter for Global News.
Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator.
Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto
Marvin Ryder, DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office.
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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U.S. Intelligence says that Russia requested military aid from China. What may motivate China behind the scenes in their response? Elliot Tepper has his great insight for Scott as always. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is speaking to Canadian Parliament tomorrow, so where does this lead us? What is the implication of speaking directly to those in power? Geneviève Tellier of the University of Ottawa joins Scott for that. It is a great week in Hamilton for hockey, the Hammer looked great during the Heritage Classic game and today, back in Tim Horton’s Field, the Hamilton Bulldogs game goes live and the excitement is palatable! Scott chats with everyone he can to communicate the love and jubilation felt in our good old steel town. Scott’s old friend Erik Tomas hops on the show to discuss how his baby Raceline Radio turns 30 this year! How does anyone get a radio show for 30 years? Erik may just slip the secret! It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto.
Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto.
Stuart Smyth, Associate Professor, Industry Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics; studying the intersection of regulation and liability as it relates to innovation, and Agricultural biotechnology, University of Saskatchewan.
Steve Staios, President and General Manager, Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey
Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Happy Friday and what a week it has been between the Prime Minister doing his tour of Europe, Ontario announcing the end of the mask mandate, and the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada! It can be a lot to digest but Scott is here to ease you into all of it. The Russian convoy heading towards Kyiv seems to be repositioning, and Dr. Christian Leuprecht joins Scott to talk about the implications thereof. Gas prices, as we know, are out of control, but we cannot even build our own pipelines now in part because we are using Russian steel! Why is that? Marvin Ryder has some insight. It has been two years since the start of the COVID-19 global pandemic. What have we learned during those two years? Should there be changes to our health care system? Dr. Ahmad Khalid joins Scott for more discussion on that. And how is a Beamsville winery supporting the war effort in Ukraine? It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
William Roman, manager, Rosewood Wines
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Edward A. Koning, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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What is the latest with the situation in Ukraine?US President Biden has signed an order that tackles cryptocurrency as its usage starts to blow up. Twitter’s latest version has a way to bypass the Russian restrictions.Two in five workers say that they’ll actively look for another job if they’re asked to return to working at the office full time. Has the redemption of Patrick Brown changed things for the Conservative leadership race? Also, Jean Charest has thrown his name into the running for Conservative leadership. With mask mandates lifting, the Chief Medical Officer of Health yesterday made specifications for people to respect the decisions of others on whether they wear masks or not. How did masks become such a divisive topic and will people honour his request? A new Angus Reid poll shows that people believe that the pandemic has pulled Canadians apart and brought out the worst in us. Companies that remain in Russia are feeling the heat and pressure to get out.
Guests:
Sudarsan Raghavan, Correspondent at Large, Washington Post
Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist
Andrew Caldwell, HR Advisory Manager at Peninsula Canada
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Dr. Catherine Clase, Professor of Medicine, McMaster University
Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute
Joachim Shulz, Professor of Augmented Reality Marketing, Brock University
Laura Bilotta, Single in the City
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How can we prevent a larger scale conflict in the invasion of Ukraine? How does a country sell and justify a war to its people? CTV has expressed its regret over the story that ended the leadership of Patrick Brown and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. Another name can be added to the Conservative leadership race. Roman Baber, the Ontario MPP who was removed from caucus and has been vocal against lockdowns and vaccine passports, has decided to throw his name in. Who else could we see join the race, Jean Charest? Patrick Brown? Gas prices are going up... again! Should Canada start making changes to foreign policy and military spending due to the ongoing conflict? Masking up is going to be a thing of the past (for some). Ontario has announced that by March 21st, masking in most settings will be lifting and while there will be a couple that remain, all directives will be lifted by the end of April on the 27th. Is it the right time to lift the mask mandates? First, our mental health was impacted by two years of a global pandemic and now Ukraine is being invaded. What can we do to cope when everything seems so bleak? Ontario is offering up to $5000 as a job retention incentive for nurses.
Guests:
Dr. Jane Boulden. Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College
Percy Sherwood, communications professional, journalist and SSHRC CGS-D scholar, Western University
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Dr. Allen Sens. Professor of Teaching, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia
Allison Smith, Queen’s Park Today
Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University
Sue Phipps, Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Mental Health Association -- Hamilton Branch
Morgan Hoffarth, President, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
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What was the broader purpose of Prime Minister Trudeau meeting in person with his U.K. and Netherlands contemporaries, does it send a message to Russia, and is it about more than the message?
Guest: Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto
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The March 7th edition of Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Is it time for COVID-19 testing requirements to be lifted for fully vaccinated travellers at land border crossings?
GUEST LIST:
Dave Woodard
Toni Shelton, Director, Brand Marketing & Communications with Collective Arts.
Kimberly R. Murray, Executive Lead, Survivors’ Secretariat; former executive director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada.
Father William Makarenko, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St Vladimir
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Mark Manger, Associate Professor of Political Economy and Global Affairs, specializing in International monetary and financial policy, trade agreements and investments, and macroeconomic policy.
Jeffrey Edmonds National security strategist, senior analyst at CNA, a research organization in Arlington, Virginia
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Scott Radley
Host: Scott Thompson
Content Producer: William P. Erskine
Technical Producer: Ben Straughan
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 31 Service Battalion will be conducting vehicle training within the following areas; Hamilton, Brantford, Woodstock, London, and Windsor on March 5. For a look at some of the latest developments in Ukraine, we check in with Steve Futterman, who is on location at the Poland-Ukraine border. The Art Gallery of Hamilton is offering free admission this weekend as a part of Winterfest. Christine Elliott, deputy premier, has announced that she will not seek re-election in June but will continue on as health minister for Ontario for the remained of her time. The International Paralympic Committee has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from the the Beijing Paralympics. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Europe to meet with other leaders and discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look back on the week as Russia advances further into Ukraine, putting the world increasingly on edge with acts of violence and baffling strategic decisions like attacking Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia. What are the safety concerns around Russia’s attack on Ukrainian nuclear power plants?
Guests:
Captain Jeff Johnson, Unit Public Affairs Representative with the 31 Service Battalion
Steve Futterman, CBS News Correspondent
Megan Olynik, Head of Marketing & Communications with the Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data... A source of calm in troubled times
Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Brock University
Abigail Bimman, Ottawa Correspondent for Global News
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
David Novog, Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics and UNENE Research Chair
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled. Canadians are not very optimistic about the outcome of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and many expect these events to push us toward World War 3. Dave Scholz has a chat with Scott about what the poll numbers say. On the other hand, the International criminal court war crimes investigation into Russia, expedited by unprecedented number of countries calling for the action. Scott chats with Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College about that. Locally, The City of Hamilton and the HSR are looking to hire more women drivers with a new recruitment tool and a virtual information night on March 8th. More on the reopening of Ontario: are you ready to get back into your sexual groove? Dr. Jess, sexologist, joins Scott to talk about that, how people are out of practice in the dating game, their anxieties are still up from the pandemic and so much more.
Guests:
Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, Hamilton Street Railways.
Dave Scholz, Executive VP of Leger.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Jess O'Reilly. Sexologist & Relationship Expert. SexWithDrJess.com
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
War is expensive and though Canada is not in the fight, we are still feeling its long reaching effects! The Bank of Canada finally increased its benchmark interest rate today to 0.5%! The first in a series of small hikes Ian Lee joins Scott for that discussion. If you are looking to help the effort in Ukraine, The Red Cross is there, and around the world, connecting and supporting efforts. Russia continues to push into Ukraine while simultaneously looking for peace talks. Are events coming to a head, and what role could NATO and the EU play in what is happening? Professor Aurel Braun has more on that. Also on the docket: Ontario is trying to assure some basic income for gig workers in the digital age, Workforce Planning Hamilton has launched a new online jobs board for Hamilton, said to be the city’s largest, Biden’s state of the union address and more. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Khadija Hamidu, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Hamilton.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Mike Craig, NHL Senior Manager, Facilities Operations & Hockey Operations.
Kathy Mueller, Senior Advisor, Communications, Operations with the Canadian Red Cross
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Joshua Tucker, Professor of Politics, Director Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia, Co-Director NYU Center for Social Media and Politics (CSMaP), Affiliated Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies, Affiliated Professor of Data Science.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Today on the podcast Scot continues on his support for the people of Ukraine, and he’s encouraging you in Hamilton to do so as well! Konstantyn Sheweli, pres of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada shares some ways you can do so. Yesterday the Prime Minister (only in French) announced plans to cease importing Russian crude oil and now Canada’s relationship with Russian oil is under the microscope, Dan McTeague joins Scott for more on that. Russia is finding itself more isolated and under the pressure of sanctions, while it presses on with war in Ukraine. What does that mean for its relationship with China? Well Charles Burton has some answers for Scott on that. As well with the effects of Canada’s, the US and UK’s sanctions on the Ruble, what does it mean for a nation like Russia to experience the collapse of its currency? Dr. Eric Kam joins Scott for that. Stay tuned in for Scott Radley has returned to the airwaves with Scott toward the end! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Donate to the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada here: https://ucc.ca/
Donate to the Ukraine effort by the Red Cross and more here: https://globalnews.ca/pages/ukraine-needs-our-support-and-heres-how-you-can-help
Guests:
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton.
Konstantyn Sheweli, President, Ukrainian National Federation of Canada – Hamilton Branch.
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Robert Austin, Association Director, Ceres Professor; Teaching Stream, Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies: A specialist on East Central and Southeastern Europe, in a historic and contemporary perspective.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Scott started today off talking about Russian vodka being pulled from LCBO shelves and swiftly the Prime Minister gave an announcement of Canada’s contributions to Ukraine’s war effort both militarily for Ukraine and economically against Russia. Among the mentioned sanctions was Canada no longer importing crude oil from Russia. Scott wonders why we are importing crude oil from Russia in the first place!? Christian Leuprecht also wonders this as he and Scott speak about Russia’s strategy now. Elliot Tepper also gave us insight on if Vladimir Putin knows things are not going the way he wanted them to, and what the global outcry may – or may not – mean to him. Also covered was the possible plight Ukrainian refugees may encounter coming into Canada, Canada’s travel restrictions that have eased, and the Chinese-Canadian oligarch who has $154 million in real estate across the Greater Toronto Area going back to 2015.
Guests:
Katherine Vellinga, Co-founder and CEO, Zirkova Vodka.
Jason Thorne, General Manager, Planning and Economic Development; Director, City of Hamilton’s Emergency Operations Centre.
Brett Chang, of The Peak, co-host of The Peak Daily podcast, covering everything in the world businesss.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University.
Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca.
Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Guidy Mamann, Senior Partner, Founder of Mamann, Sandaluk, Kingwell LLP. Immigration Lawyer.
Sam Cooper, National investigative Global News, author of Wilful Blindness: How a Criminal Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
These are harrowing times and Scott is determined to keep you informed. First, he spoke with Reporter Felix Light who is in Moscow; he shares what the situation is in Russia on day two of the nation’s invasion of Ukraine including misinformation. With Russia’s position in the world of cyberwarfare and social media disinformation, does Canada’s pledged cyber support for Ukraine make Canada a target? Carmi Levy has more on that. What will be the global economic fallout of the sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine? Scott speaks with Macroeconomist Eric Kam to look at the intended and unintended consequences as well as the necessary sacrifices. And we have a retail analysis from Bruce Winder in response to Hudson’s Bay closing its Bloor & Yonge store. It’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Felix Light, CBS reporter in Moscow.
Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author.
Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Gregor Kranjc, Associate Professor with the Department of History at Brock University, expert on war, genocide and military occupations.
Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.
Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta.
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Russia has initiated a large-scale military attack on Ukraine. In response, Canada is imposing sanctions on Russia, as is the U.S. Ian Lee and Reggie Cecchini spoke with Scott about the economic implications for Russia, Canada and the US. Charles Burton spoke to Scott about efforts by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office to influence and monitor Chinese Canadians and China’s relationship with Russia. Then Scott raises the question of where the media's political bias lies and where it may come from with Jeffrey Dvorkin. We also have part 3 of Journey to Justice from Global News’ own Sawyer Bogdan.
Guests:
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.
Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling.
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data... A source of calm in troubled times…
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age.
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Dr. Elliot Tepper joins us to discuss the ton of developments that have sprung from the situation in Ukraine over the past couple of days... much from the past 24 hours.
Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
The breaking news of the day was that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revoked the Emergencies Act. Was it because it was stalling in the Senate or did he legitimately think it was the right time to back down? Scott muses on that with Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP, PoliSci professor Henry Jacek, and his good friend Michael Taube. We have part two of Sawyer Bogdan’s Journey to Justice series on sex trafficking in Ontario. Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington is holding a vote to decide which bird should be the city’s official bird! It’s a busy show and it’s all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.
Guests:
Barry Coombs, founding co-chair of the team, Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington.
Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson....
We take a listen to and talk with Sawyer Bogdan about her work on Global’s three-part Journey to Justice series, exploring the emotional trauma that survivors of sex trafficking experience as they go through the justice system in hopes of holding their traffickers accountable. We look at Daytona 500 developments with Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio. The votes are in from Parliament on the government's use of the Emergency Measures Act with 185 in favour of and 151 against. We should not overlook the support that has been shown for the protests in Ottawa and at the border, nor should we ignore why there has been support. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is challenging the use of the Emergencies Act. In a recent piece for the Toronto Sun, Stephen LeDrew says that Justin Trudeau has brought Canada to its tipping point. What is next? Russia has recognized the separatist regions of Ukraine… what does that mean and why is that putting other countries on edge? How is the U.S. responding to Russia’s moves? Elissa Freeman joins us to tackle a number of stories with her public relations expertise.
Guests:
Sawyer Bogdan, Reporter with 980 CFPL
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies
Frank Graves, President of Ottawa-based EKOS Research Associates
Laura Berger, counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Stephen Ledrew. Past president: Liberal Party of Canada. Lawyer. Media pundit. YouTube Channel: The LeDrew 3 Minute Interview
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
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What can we expect to see this weekend at the Daytona 500? Some good news in the world of battling COVID-19, Novavax has been authorized for use in adults in Canada! What is happening in Ottawa today, as police take further action to restrict and control the protesters? Elon Musk shared a meme comparing Hitler to Justin Trudeau, once again tying his personal brand to the occupation in Ottawa, after voicing tacit support for the convoy a few weeks ago. What kind of lasting impact could this have? Law enforcement actions in Ottawa are underway, leaders of the protest have been arrested, and things have been going relatively smoothly. Even more good news from the COVID front as we hear that around 73% of US citizens are now immune to the Omicron variant but what does that mean for the US and its fight against COVID-19? Scott welcomes back to the show, John Ivison who has been out in the streets of Ottawa as well as writing about how things got to this point. Parliament postponed its continued debate of the Emergencies Act today but is that getting to be a moot point? What's the American perspective on the Ottawa occupation and has it coloured people's opinion of Canada? And travel restrictions have changed, PCR tests have dropped, and people are flooding travel agencies with bookings!
Guests:
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator
Rachel Gilmore, National Online Journalist with Global News
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network
Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst
John Ivison, journalist with the National Post
Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Doug Ford is pulling a lightspeed maneuver on Ontario’s reopening plans including scrapping the vax pass mandate. Will Hamilton’s businesses follow suit? Scott spoke to Tracie England of Tracie’s Place Restaurant and Karaoke for her view on this as well as the joys of getting to do karaoke again! Scott got some more views and experience on the ground in Ottawa from Amanda Connolly of Global News and Tim Powers Chairman of Summa Strategies. Global’s Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell lets us in on what is happening with the snowstorm looming over Hamilton. How will this compare to what we got on January 17th? And of course we have more discussion on the use of the Emergencies Act.
Guests:
Tracie England, owner of Tracie’s Place: 592 Upper James Street, Hamilton, Ontario.
Anthony Farnell, Global News Meteorologist.
Amanda Connolly, Senior political reporter with Global News.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data... man about town
John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion.
Sean Fitzgerald, Managing Editor, feature writer with The Athletic.
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.
Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Division, unity, sedition, jurisdiction, reading the riot act, what doesn’t Scott bring to the Hamilton Today Podcast? We are still reeling from yesterday’s heavy news day and Scott has some questions to follow up on all the headlines we have heard. Amanda Connolly of Global News gives us another view on the ground of the protest as Ottawa Police hand out new notices under the Emergencies Act. Ian Lee of the Sprott School of Business gives his view of the protests. NATO declared it saw no sign of a draw down as fears that Moscow could invade Ukraine and Christian Leuprecht fills us in on Canada’s position in the conflict and the lethal aid Canada has sent to the Ukraine. Continuing the conversation on the pros and cons of the Emergencies act and so much more.
Guests:
Amanda Connolly, Senior political reporter with Global News.
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Ambarish Chandra, associate economics professor with the University of Toronto, specializing in airlines, borders and public policy.
Mark Graves, president of the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario.
Carson Jerema, Comment Editor with the National Post.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper.
Pearl F. Veenema, CEO of the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
It is the Emergencies Act special! Does Trudeau need these powers? What are the implications on the world of information security? Carmi Levy joins Scott for that. Peter Sloly stepped down from his position as chief of Ottawa Police and we have Thomas Tenkate for more on that. With Ontario rolling back restrictions, where does that leave Hamilton’s hospitals? Dr. Craig Ainsworth explains as Hamilton is reportedly past the peak of Omicron. And of course Larry DiIanni joins Scott for another verbal sparring session!
Guests:
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, Ontario.
Heather Yourex-West, Global National – Alberta Correspondent.
Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert.
Dr. Craig Ainsworth, Director of the Cardiac Care Unite at the Hamilton General Hospital.
Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton.
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.
Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
When is the last time you bought a music CD? Alan Cross remembers. He joined Scott and the two of them dug into the possible death of the format, and the possibility of its eventual resurrection. The Juravinski's have given health research in Hamilton a huge boost for Valentine's Day! Ivan Reitman passed away at the age of 27 and Bill Brioux spoke with Scott about his legacy. Professor Marvin Ryder peered into his crystal ball to look at the business ramifications of the convoy occupation and the border disruptions, and Professor Henry Jacek gave us his postgame analysis, so to speak, of Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement of the Emergencies Act. Finally, Dan McTeague returned to the program to take a look at the prices at the pumps, as well as share his thoughts on the news from Ottawa, and we welcome back our good friend Scott Radley!
Guests:
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster
Bill Brioux, television critic and author
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
With press conferences all over and turmoil galore, Scott takes a trip to the sunny state of Florida to catch up with an old friend. In the midst of everything happening this week, there was word that Ontario is looking at doing away with license plate sticker renewal fees. What is up with that? Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced today that the province is intending on the removing various restrictions in addition to announcing that Ontario is now officially in a state of emergency. A new Ipsos poll shows a significant number of Canadians sympathize with the concerns held by protestors which, on the surface, are the primary reasons for the initial protest in Ottawa -- but they do not support the methods such as blocking borders that are crucial to trade with the U.S., and disruptive occupation of the nation's capital.The blockades interrupting trade at the Ambassador Bridge Canada-U.S. border are lending credence to champions of Buy American policies. What could come of this? What kind of political response has come about from the occupation of Ottawa and blockades at border crossings? How much damage – beyond the economic effects – have the border blockades and the occupation of Ottawa done to Canada’s relationship with the United States? Researchers at McMaster University say recent animal studies have proven a pair of inhaled vaccines are effective against the original coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and variants of concern. Are we going to see the Superbowl end up eclipsing the Olympics and speaking of the Olympics, how healthy are the viewership numbers?
Guests:
Doc Halen, retired morning show host, Wordle enthusiast, Scott's Florida Informant
Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV
Sabrina Nanji, Founder of the Queen’s Park Observer
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling
Charles Sox, Associate Dean, Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, Associate Dean of Impact and Partnerships for the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies
Robert Bothwell, Professor, Department of Canadian History, Munk School of Global Affairs, Professor, Department of International Relations, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto
Sam Afkhami. Post Doctoral Researcher with McMaster University, co-author of the recent study on aerosolized vaccination
Bill Brioux, television critic and author
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Scott had a chance to get a peek behind the lines at the protest with Matt Gurney who regales us with his experience at the front line. Reggie Cecchini of Global News Washington shares the view of the convoy in the States. The blockades are affecting our supply chain directly, but how harsh are they? Professor Opher Baron has more on that. We know where we are, but what can we do to unite Canadians? The PM says that we are united but comments from all the major parties including his own suggest otherwise. What’s your take? We have some comments from listeners just like you and if you catch the show live on 900CHML we will happily air yours!
Guests:
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute,
Matt Gurney, Cofounder of the line, a substack magazine, and a columnist for the National Post and TVO.
Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.
Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto
Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.
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Today on Hamilton Today! We look at what has become of the COVID Alert app and what can be learned from its decline. In Ontario and across Canada, trust is declining. Brian J. Karem gives us the U.S. view of the protest in Ottawa, as well as the spread of plans for similar protests outside of Canada. The psychology of the vaccination campaign and the associated backlash is examined. Tim Powers weighs in on MP Joël Lightbound breaking rank with the Prime Minister. Scott talked with the Mayor of Windsor, Ontario about the Ambassador Bridge blockade, and Professor Ian Lee discussed the economic impact of the protests. There has been a rise in Canadians seeking out mental health support, and Scott found out more about this from the CEO of CMHA Hamilton. Professor Thomas Tenkate addressed what it means for Ontarians to have access to free rapid antigen tests in some grocery stores, and Professor Peter Graefe shared his insight on the political impact of these tests, as well as what the protests mean for Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Guests:
Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist
Bruce MacLellan, Founding President & CEO of Proof Strategies
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, and host of the ‘Just Ask the Question’ podcast, author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It
Kieran O’Doherty, Professor with the University of Guelph, expert in Applied social psychology, Bioethics, Health psychology and Genetic risk
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, Ontario
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Sue Phipps, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
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Liberal MP Joel Lightbound broke rank today, speaking out about the PM’s divisive rhetoric and a call for a road map to end COVID restrictions across Canada. As you can imagine Scott is full of opinions! And in local news the Burlington 1st Port Nelson Scouts had a full trailer stolen, and they are fundraising to help replace that, link to the fundraiser below! Hamilton, as we are aware, faces a huge housing crunch. Ontario’s housing task force has made some recommendations but those would see a massive overhaul of zoning laws. Would it work? Are there other steps to take? Urban Research and Land Development expert Dr. Frank Clayton joins Scott for that. And of course we continue with more on the Olympics, the protests in Ottawa and across the country, and returning to life as normal.
Burlington 1st Port Nelson Scouts fundraiser page: https://1stportnelsonscouts.com/equipment-fundraising-campaign-can-you-help
Guests:
Blake Cornelius, Director of Human Resources with Lou’s Kitchen.
Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister.
Commissioner Colin Ballantyne of the 1st Port Nelson Scouts in Burlington, Ontario.
Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator.
Regina Bateson, Assistant Professor with the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa; executive communications for Women Also Know; Formerly of the U.S. State Department.
Michael Taube… he is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University.
Lisa Radha Weaver, Director of Collections and Program Development with the Hamilton Public Library, Central Library: 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, Ontario.
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French President Macron has met with Russian President Putin over the tensions in Ukraine, while at the Olympics. Meanwhile, this afternoon U.S. President Biden and the new German Chancellor, Olaf Sholz, discussed their shared concerns about the situation.
Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
February marks Black History Month and Scott marked the occasion by highlighting the Black History Month Virtual museum lecture series in St. Catharines museum. Erin O’Toole got the boot from the CPC and so the question remains, who will replace him and in what direction will they take the party? We get an on-the-floor account of the border blockade in Coutts with Global News’ Heather Yourex-West. And The Beach Canal Lighthouse is now overseen by the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, they have announced plans for restoration.
Guests:
Patricia Treble, founder of Write Royalty, Royal contributor to Maclean's
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network
Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global National, host of The West Block
Dr. David Black, PhD. Lester B. Pearson Professor of International Development Studies Department of Political Science, Dalhousie University
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Sean Fitzgerald, Managing Editor, feature writer with The Athletic
Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto
Dr. Timothy Sly, School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Randall Denley discusses his new piece in the National Post arguing that it's time to stop shunning unvaccinated people. Last week we learned that Lily, one of the falcons at the Sheraton, had died but luckily a new one has moved in which has falcon watchers optimistic about future generations at the Sheraton. As the Olympics get under way, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping are calling on NATO to halt further expansion while also declaring that there are no limits and "no forbidden zones" in the friendship between Russia and China. Phil Gurski joins Scott to talk about the security issues that are being faced at home and abroad. We look at the Beijing Olympics in a historical context. Tim Powers weighs in on the trucker convoy and the potential for protestors to post up in Toronto.
Guests:
Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister
Jackson Hudeki, Bird Study Group Director for the Hamilton Naturalists' Club
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst
Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, expert in Olympic history and historical memory
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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Today on Hamilton Today...
BLK OWNED was started by sisters Abygail, Alexandria and Ashleigh Montague with the goal of celebrating and promoting black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Hamilton, Ontario. In February, 2022, they are launching Trailblazers, a black youth entrepreneurship hub training program, as well as showcasing Community Champions who have been in business for over 20 years, and offering Black History Month Boxes featuring products from local businesses.
Guests: Abygail Montague and Ashleigh Montague
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Alex Boutlier of Global News is reporting on the ousting of Erin O’Toole, Candice Bergen's election as interim leader of the CPC and O'Toole's parting warning of, "This country needs a Conservative party that is both an intellectual force and a governing force. Ideology without power is vanity. Seeking power with ideology is hubris." A coalition of anti-poverty advocates hopes local officials support a plan to build pint-sized cabins for homeless people at the site of a shuttered high school in downtown Hamilton. Soupfest kicks off in Hamilton today and Scott welcomes a familiar face back to the show to talk all about it. What does the future of green-spaces look like in our increasingly urban world? With O’Toole gone, we look what ramifications for the Conservatives and Canadian politics all while the protests in Ottawa continue. We speak with Dr. Zain Chagla who recently co-wrote a piece on politicization and punitive measures causing more vaccine hesitancy. And how might O’Toole’s departure and the news of a convoy-related protest at Queens Park affect Premier Doug Ford?
Guests:
Alex Boutlier, Senior National Politics Reporter with Global News
Ted McMeekin, former Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Member of the HATS leadership team
Julie Conway, Operations Director Living Rock- Youth Resources
Dr. Patrick F. Mooney (Ph.D., FCSLA, FCELA), Associate Professor Emeritus, UBC Landscape Architecture Program, University of British Columbia
Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
Dr. Zain Chagla, Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine with McMaster University
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, Content & Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
February marks Black History Month and Scott marked the occasion by highlighting the Black History Month Virtual museum lecture series in St. Catharines museum. Erin O’Toole got the boot from the CPC and so the question remains, who will replace him and in what direction will they take the party? We get an on-the-floor account of the border blockade in Coutts with Global News’ Heather Yourex-West. And The Beach Canal Lighthouse is now overseen by the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, they have announced plans for restoration.
Guests;
Ian Hamilton is President & CEO of HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority).
Sara Nixon, Public Programmer with St. Catharines Museum.
Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University.
Heather Yourex-West, Global National – Alberta Correspondent
Stephen M. Saideman... Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University; Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network [CDSN], www.cdsn-rcds.com, Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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As we enter February, Scott is looking forward to the future where we end our COVID restrictions, stop dividing our nation, and get back to normal! Erin O’Toole may be getting the boot from the federal Conservative leadership, pending an internal vote. What are the CPC looking for in a replacement? That on the round table and with Michael Taube. Scott also wants to share with you his donut opinions. Don’t want to miss that!
Guests:
Dr. Tim Sly, School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst and journalist.
Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University, Former National Security Analyst for CSIS; AUTHOR OF NEW BOOK: Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada’s National Security.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper.
Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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The convoy has passed… mostly. Some holdouts stay in Ottawa hoping that all COVID restriction demands are met, Scott has some opinions to share with you all on that and Mercedes Stephenson of Global’s The West Block reports on-site. Ontario is beginning the reopening process again today, but how long will it be before we the people are ready to go back to normal life? Also the Olympics are on the way…again!
Guests:
Sarah Wayland, Senior Project Manager for Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council.
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global National, host of The West Block.
Keanin Loomis, Hamilton mayoral candidate and outgoing president of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
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As the convoy and its supporters converge in Ottawa, we speak with Phil Gurski to get his read on the security concerns at play. The Fox 40 Whistle has many uses, and Burlington, Ontario’s Animal Control has bought 1,200 of them, to help scare off coyotes! To tell us how this came about, is the legend himself, Ron Foxcroft! Gas prices aren't far from the minds of Canadians nowadays especially as it slowly creeps ever higher but are we going to get a new record high? What sort of political reaction could we see in response to the protests from the provinces that are watching Ottawa take the heat for issues that fall under the purview of the provinces, not the federal government? Monday sees a loosening that includes the return of surgeries deemed non-essential, and popcorn being sold in the newly reopened movie theatres, among other things. Dr. Kieran Moore has said that it is time to start looking at learning to live with COVID-19 – is this the way to go about that? With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in isolation for COVID-19 exposure as part of protocol, and Erin O’Toole saying he will meet with truckers. What does it mean for the celebrities who are commenting on the convoy heading to Ottawa?
Guest:
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst
Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport, former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, Reporter & Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, Reporter & Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Erskine, Content & Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
One of CHML's reporters was out and about to see what was going down at the gatherings around Hamilton in support of the convoy as it rolled through Hamilton, what did he see? What is the U.S. perspective on Canada’s vaccine mandate, its affect on the trucking industry, and the convoy? Canada will extend its military training mission in the Ukraine, Operation Unifier, for three years, as well as provide non-lethal equipment, enhanced intelligence sharing and resources to defend against cyber attacks. The trucking convoy has earned a lot of attention in the media – despite what some believe – but it has been a tough balance to strike, covering the news while not riling up extremists and giving some parties exactly the sort of fuel that they want. How do we engage with stories like this in 2022, and what are the biggest challenges? The pandemic has intensified existing troubles with the Canadian healthcare system. We already have a public/private mix but is there more that could be done?
Guests:
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Brett Chang, one of the hosts of The Peak Daily podcast, covering everything in the world business
Ken Mann, Reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dr. Charles Sox, Associate Dean, Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, Associate Dean of Impact and Partnerships for the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age
Dr. Raisa Deber, Professor with the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto; author of Treating Health Care: How the Canadian System Works and How It Could Work Better
Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, Reporter & Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, Reporter & Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Erskine, Content & Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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On Hamilton Today Scott asks the age-old Canadian question: When will the Bank of Canada raise interest rates? It seems like it has been ages of putting it off. Don Fox has his view to share. Back on the truckers, what are they as a movement? What is their purpose? More on the Russia-Ukraine situation with PoliSci professor Elliot Tepper, as well as the CCP sticking its nose in the affairs of Chinese-Canadians with one of Global News’s foremost investigative reporters. And, of course, tickets for the World Cup Qualifiers games are selling like hotcakes!
Guests:
Rev. Jim Carriere of the Good Shepherd Church in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Don Fox, of IG Private Wealth Management.
Howard Ramos, Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University.
Dr. Nick Bontis, business professor with McMaster University, keynote speaker, management consultant, entrepreneur, soccer player and President of Canada Soccer re: World Cup Qualifying Game has sold out at Tim Hortons Field.
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.
Jon Roe, research associate with Angus Reid re: Omicron level of concern.
Howard Ramos, Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University.
Sam Cooper, National investigative Global News, author of Wilful Blindness: How a Criminal network of narcos, tycoons and CCP agents infiltrated the West.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Sounds like we have got ourselves a convoy! Today Scott tackles the supply chain implications of the Freedom Convoy that is making its way to Ottawa. Also, an IPSOS poll suggests that Canadians are more favourable toward COVID restrictions for the unvaccinated, Darrell Bricker of IPSOS gives Scott the scoop on that. The falcon that sat atop downtown Hamilton’s Sheraton Hotel has died, Trudeau may be sending weapons to Ukraine, we are “celebrating” the two-year anniversary of COVID in Canada, and so much more.
Guests:
Darrell Bricker. President. IPSOS Public Affairs.
Jackson Hudeki, Hamilton Naturalist Club
Amanda Connolly, Senior political reporter with Global News.
Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert.
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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The world is watching! With increasing instances of cyber-attacks including on Global Affairs Canada, what is the state of national and international security cyber or otherwise? Similarly, should our Canadian athletes take steps to protect their smart devices in China with their abysmal privacy track record? Although COVID is still wreaking havoc on Canada’s healthcare and education systems, with high absentee rates in schools, the US seems to be heading back to normal. How is Florida in particular managing? Scott’s friend in the Sunshine State gives us a look at what it is like on the ground. Scott also digs into the political history of COVID as we approach the two year anniversary of this pandemic.
Guests:
Doc Halen, Scott's Florida Informant and retired morning show host with CHEZ F.M. Ottawa
Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst and journalist.
Marvin Ryder. Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst.
Steve Clark, OHL Niagara IceDogs TV play-by-play, OUA McMaster Marauders TV play-by-play. Law and History teacher.
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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The Hamiton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Dr. Roberta Bondar joins Scott to help commemorate the 30 year anniversary of her becoming Canada's first female astronaut and Earth's first neurologist in space while aboard the American space shuttle Discovery. To discuss the mindset of people in 2022, and how we might need to change our own ways of thinking, we are joined by Dr. Steve Joordens. The multi-talented Marvin Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, died on Thursday at the age of 74. For insights from the perspective of the pharmacists administering vaccinations, we turn to Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the Federal government and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation that will see thousands of residential school records turned over to the NCTR. Why have we not been hearing much from the opposition, in terms of Canada’s healthcare system troubles, which have been around for years?
Guests:
Dr. Roberta Bondar (C.C. O.Ont. MD PhD FRCP FRSC), Earth’s first neurologist in space, first female Canadian astronaut, scientist, medical doctor, environmentalist and photographer
Dr. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association
Dr. Patti Doyle-Bedwell, Native Studies Instructor with Dalhousie University
Meat Loaf, Iconic & Award-Winning Musician & Actor
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… on Soupfest 2022! The annual event is the major fundraiser for Living Rock Youth Centre, a local non-profit in Hamilton. Living Rock has been supporting vulnerable youth since 1985, offering a place of belonging, safety, and a bridge to the community while supporting youth to develop a personal vision for their lives. The funds raised through Soupfest are directed to these programs and resources. This year, each participating restaurant will offer a signature competing soup during their hours of operation, for you to order. A percentage of each soup will support Living Rock and the balance will go to our local restaurants – because they need our support too! The soups will be available by the bowl, litre or both. All the details on the participating restaurants and their hours of operation can be found at www.livingrock.ca.
Guest: Julie Conway, Operations Director Living Rock- Youth Resources
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
What could have made this week’s snowfall even more frustrating? Losing your keys somewhere in your yard, buried underneath the blanket of frosty hell like CHML's very own Rick Zamperin! What does the Canadian Federation of Independent Business think of today's announcement by Doug Ford regarding reopening and loosening of COVID-19 restrictions? As you may have heard, Canada’s inflation numbers have hit 4.8% in December which is the highest in 30 years and well ahead of expectations presented to the Prime Minister in early 2021. The situation in Ukraine remains tense with world leaders sharing words and sending troops in anticipation of potential action. Are the steps toward the province’s reopening – laid out by Ontario Premier Doug Ford laid out earlier today – a reasonable course of action?
Guests:
Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton
Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton, Ottawa, Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance
Marvin Ryder. Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… Andiamo is more than a barber shop! It opened on July 7th, 2021 and offers a well-rounded experience, being a coffee shop, a full service bar, and even a music venue (when restrictions permit it). They are also good neighbours: yesterday, they helped out Electric Diner -- a recent Small Business Spotlight guest -- by setting up a GoFundMe to raise money for new heaters.
Guest: Andre "Dre" Bucci, Owner and operator of Andiamo, 102 George St, Hamilton, ON
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Last week, Tasha Kheiriddin wrote a piece on deterring people from carrying on unvaccinated and she's received a tsunami of responses both in agreement and in disagreement with a significant amount of vitriolic hate mail to match. She's now written a new article chronicling her experience and what's been taken away from it. Cadillac Bill has hosted his own show on Cable 14 since 2013 and over the years he's had many local musical acts on the show. To support those musicians and others who call Hamilton home, Bill has released a new DVD featuring some of the great performances from his show which can be picked up through local businesses and can be ordered for home delivery or computer download by e-mailing cadillacbill@hotmail.com. The rollout of Verizon’s and AT&T’s 5G technology in the U.S. has hit a snag pretty late in the game: it could cause some significant issues for air travel! Carmi Levy joins the show to further dive into 5G as well as the app Olympians will have to download and the security concerns surrounding it. Police documents newly unsealed by the court have revealed what the children, friends and business associates of the Shermans told detectives in their interviews – including the revelation that Barry Sherman owed $1 Billion to other companies. Keanin Loomis will stepdown from his role as president of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce on March 4th and has announced he is throwing his hat into the ring for the position of Mayor of Hamilton.
Guests:
Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University
Cadillac Bill, of Cadillac Bill & The Creeping Bent, host of The Cadillac Bill Show
Keith Mackey, Mackey International
Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst and journalist
Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter, Toronto Star
Keanin Loomis, President of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight… That Planted Fork, Serving delicious plant-based food, offering meal kits, as well as tips and tricks for your meals online! You can also join a class or hire them for recipe development or catering, and -- now -- there is even a cookbook available! Meanwhile, wholesale items like their sausage rolls can be found in stores across the GTA, and you can drop by their stall at the Hamilton Farmer's Market!
Guest: Fraser Fitzgerald, Chef and Owner of That Planted Fork, and in Stall 28 at the Hamilton Farmer's Market, 35 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario
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As you may have heard, officials in China are claiming that the case of Omicron in Beijing sprung from an envelope that was mailed from Canada… pretty much everyone agrees, that has a high degree of improbability. The likelihood is not the point, though: what matters is the claim and the blame. So where is this going?
Meanwhile, a new report by Spanish-based rights group Safeguard Defenders says that the Government of China has been expanding its use of coercion to force the return of Chinese citizens who have settled abroad, many of them in Australia, Canada and the United States, in a campaign targeting fugitives and dissidents.
Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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Ghislaine Maxwell has ended the fight to keep the names of eight 'John Does' secret and will leave it to the court to decide whether the names should be unsealed. Yesterday saw Mohawk College’s broadcast radio program announced a big, forward-thinking change by announcing The Radio & Creative Content program which will prepare students for the future of radio as well podcasting, content creation and other areas of media. What will Health Canada's approval of Pfizer’s antiviral pill for treatment of COVID-19 mean for the fight against the pandemic? Can you really mail Omicron overseas in an envelope? Canada is deploying special forces in Ukraine, but not necessarily for the reasons you would expect. Two former Hamilton paramedics who failed to provide the necessaries of life to 19-year-old shooting victim Yosif Al-Hasnawi have been given an 18 month conditional sentence to be served in the community. Officials in China are claiming that a case of Omicron came from an envelope mailed from China but what is the goal of this highly improbably claim?
Guests:
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Sam Cook, Mohawk College Professor, Program Coordinator for the Radio & Creative Content program
Dr. Zain Chagla, Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine with McMaster University
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… Blueberry Princess artwear fashion. Artist Sabine Frisch creates small scale clothing lines with customizable prints and designs inspired by nature, abstract art and – maybe most importantly – our beloved pets!
Guest: Sabine Frisch, owner and creator of Blueberry Princess Artwear Fashion
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In a recent piece for the Toronto Star, Susan Delacourt argued that she knows exactly what should be done about the longstanding issues with 24 Sussex Drive: knock it down! Hey, did you get a lot of snow? What is up with the storm in Ontario and what can we still expect? Erin O’Toole is being urged by members of parliament to revive a special parliamentary committee that probed Canada-China relations. HEPA filters are a major part of the conversation that needs to be held when talking about moving past COVID-19 and though they haven't received a lot of attention in the past, their time has come. Today, Scott discuss the options – if not solutions – available in regard to Canada’s health system. Sales of condoms have dropped over the pandemic which makes some sense when you think of the stresses that singles and couples have been subjected to but how can we navigate our way through romance in 2022?
Guests:
Susan Delacourt, National columnist for the Toronto Star, political commentator, author
Anthony Farnell, Global News Meteorologist
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Jeffrey Siegal, civil engineering professor, University of Toronto, studying air filtration and air flow
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Freja Njorden, sex and relationship consultant, erotic hypnotist, owner of The Sensualist
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Tom McKay, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… Mesa, an authentic Mexican restaurant located at 255 James Street North, that features halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals. BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE! The owners of Mesa have just opened a new business: Lola Latin Grocery! A specialty grocery store at 245 James Street North. Here to talk about both businesses is Veronica…
Guest: Veronica, owner of Mesa (authentic Mexican restaurant at 255 James Street North) and Lola Latin Grocery (located at 245 James Street North) in Hamilton, Ontario
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Yesterday, Prince Andrew renounced his military titles and patronages, returning them to Queen Elizabeth ahead of his upcoming lawsuit connected to his relationship with disgraced late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein. Why is it that, despite having some very tight restrictions, Quebec has had so much trouble with COVID-19 case numbers? Dr. Katharine Smart of the Canadian Medical Association joins Scott to discuss some of the long standing trouble with our much lauded healthcare system. The vaccine mandates and associated restrictions for Canadian truckers have received a lot of attention over the past 48 hours, in no small part due to the statement that was “provided in error” by a spokesperson from the Canadian Border Agency. Truckers are, understandably, frustrated. Quebec’s vax or tax plan may or may not be “only” a scare tactic, but reaction to it has run the gamut. How will our supply chain get affected by the vaccine mandate & restrictions for truckers entering Canada?
Guests:
Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University
Dr. Katharine Smart, President of the Canadian Medical Association
Stephen Laskowski, President of the Ontario Trucking Association
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper
Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… on Shy’s Place in Dundas. The restaurant has been operating since 2018 after 2 Years of construction turned a Victorian farmhouse into a restaurant! Their patio has gained traction over the years, curated to give an experience that is reminiscent of rooftop city dining but in the suburbs. This year they have launched an “aprés ski” winter patio dining option - where hot lemon water is served in leiu of ice water, with blankets and fire pits along with menu items that reflect winter comforts.
Guest: Mike Speer, Chef and Owner of Shy’s Place, 11 Coreslab Drive, Dundas, Ontario
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Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the Ronnettes, has died at the age of 78. Across Canada, unvaccinated people are filing wrongful dismissal claims. What do employers need to know? What do employees – vaccinated and unvaccinated – need to know at this point in history? What is being unleashed by Quebec’s vax or tax plan? Does it stand a chance? How should the Prime Minister respond to the worldwide attention its garnered? The federal government has pulled a u-turn on its vaccine mandate for Canadian truckers. What caused this change, and was it the right decision to make? Could our healthcare system's current situation spell the end of Canada's 'free for everyone' healthcare?
Guests:
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Jon Pinkus, Partner with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Toronto employment lawyer
Julius Grey, Montreal civil rights lawyer
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… on Earls Court Gallery, working under the philosophy that “Art is for everyone, art is found everywhere, and there is art in everything around us.” The Ottawa Street gallery looks to take down barriers for both artists looking for an outlet as well as curious people looking for a welcoming environment to learn more about art in the city. Their virtual gallery extends that mission online, so that even in a pandemic, people can explore the work they showcase. They also offer a variety of services, such as framing, appraisals, restorations and consignment.
Guest: Andrea Jackman, curator for Earls Court Gallery, 215 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton
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Scott speaks with Tasha Kheiriddin about response to the unvaccinated, and where the root of these troubles lie. How are the switches between classroom and remote learning affecting kids, and how can we help young students deal with other people’s anxiety being stirred up around the return to in-school learning? CSIS, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has become increasingly alarmed about efforts by China and its agents to covertly cultivate relations with elected officials, gain sway over parliamentary debates and influence government decision-making. Quebec's plan to tax unvaccinated adult residents without exemption has stirred up many conversations but is it even doable? Manny Figuerido joins us to share his reaction to Education Minister Lecce’s announcement with Dr. Kieran Moore this morning. What ethical issues are posed by an overwhelmed healthcare system?
Guests:
Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University
Louis Volante, PhD, Professor, Education Governance and Policy Analysis with Brock University; Professorial Fellow, UNU-MERIT / Maastricht Graduate School of Governance
Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University, Former National Security Analyst for CSIS; AUTHOR OF NEW BOOK: Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada’s National Security
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto
Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of “Trusting the News in a Digital Age”
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight… Into The Abyss, a vinyl record shop on Locke street, with new releases and used records as well turntables and even cassettes!
Guest: Brad Germain, owner of Into The Abyss, vocals and guitarist for The Marble Index
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Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has been quoted saying that Canada is looking into a new strategy for dealing with China.
Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University
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MPP Kathleen Wynne joins Scott Thompson to discuss her recent interview in Maclean's regarding her legacy, grappling with the province's anger, and life after politics. Doug Ford’s government is planning on a January 17 return to in-classroom learning for Ontario’s students which is raising some eyebrows & criticism however that was also the case when remote learning was introduced as well. The Ontario Pharmacists Association is reporting that many in Ontario are turning down the COVID-19 vaccinations… because they do not want Moderna’s Spikevax. Are lockdowns necessary to protect the public from COVID-19, or are we trying to contend with a healthcare system that needs an overhaul in the middle of a pandemic? Scott takes a look at the business side of this question.
Guests:
Kathleen Wynne, MPP for Don Valley West, former Premier of Ontario
Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies
Jason Chapman, Executive Producer with 640 Toronto
Justin Bates, Ontario Pharmacist Association
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
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Small Business Spotlight on… The Glass Jar Refillery.
Featuring a range of Canadian-made personal care products and household needs – made from ingredients that are ethically and locally sourced, plant-based and safe for the whole family. Bring your own CLEAN containers/bottles/jars to be filled with a diverse collection of products!
Guest: Rosanna Ciulla, Owner of The Glass Jar Refillery on 544 Concession Street, Hamilton, L8V 1A9
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First Betty White, then Sidney Poitier, and now 2022 has taken Bob Saget at age 65, today Scott remembers the stand-up comic with help from TV expert Bill Brioux. COVID has made the limits of the Canadian healthcare system explicitly clear to the public and now people are questioning how we can make it better. Can we keep taping it together, or are radical changes necessary? Naturally, we also need to change how we deal with China, and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly agrees. Is that all talk, or can Canadians expect appropriate measures against the trading giant to the east?
Guests:
Bill Brioux. Brioux.tv
Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute.
PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group.
Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University.
Dr. James Tiessen, Director, Master of Health Administration (Community Care) & Associate Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University
Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show” Columnist, Hamilton Spec.
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ben Straughan, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell
Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - William Webber
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski, Dave Woodard
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A poster on the Hamilton Reddit page mentioned a booth in the market that had opened selling hot sauces. The person behind the post said that not only were the sauces delicious but that the company itself is a start-up and raising funds to build a life recovery centre in the city.
https://www.canokiefoods.com/
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Jam-packed show today as Scott brings us all of today’s news and events. Did you know that it’s National Bobblehead day? Phil Sklar does, and he shares the announcement of two variations of a Justin Trudeau bobblehead. We cover more on COVID-19, including the 4th booster for Long Term Care residents, the question of whether LTC facilities should be restrictive in the face of the booming case rates, and Transat cancelling 30% of flights. And the biggest question of the modern day: Have we lost the ability to agree to disagree?
And, of course, we have to talk about Sydney Poitier’s passing. Rest in power, Mr. Tibbs.
Guests:
Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Josie Rudderham, Co-owner of Cake and Loaf Bakery
Michael Marini, Coordinator, Marketing, City of Hamilton
Jennifer Dockery, the General Manager of Seniors Services and Long-Term Care homes, City of Toronto.
Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University, LTC Advocate and Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC.
Dr. Eric Merkley, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science | University of Toronto.
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca
Robert Thompson, Founding Director of the Bleier Centre for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – Elizabeth RussellTechnical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski, Dave Woodard
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Small Business Spotlight on... Electric Diner!
This restaurant has all the 80’s vibes you want and tons of delicious food to match!
Guest: Erika, Co-Owner, Electric Diner
http://electricdinerhamilton.com
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Ontario’s top doc delivered a COVID-19 update for us and Scott has opinions for you. Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Keith Mackey, Dr. Greg Rutledge as well as the Chief of Hamilton’s Paramedic Service give their perspective on the update and the current working conditions under COVID. Today also marks the anniversary of the Capitol Riots in the US, Reggie Cecchini of Global Washington joins the show to talk about the anniversary and the preparations that have been made in anticipation of it, how it's being commemorated and how the investigation into who and what made it happen is going.
Guests:
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Keith Mackey, Mackey International http://www.keithmackey.com
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Jared Yates Sexton, political commentator and American author of the book “American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People”
Dr. Greg Rutledge, deputy Chief of staff, St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Michael Sanderson, Chief, Hamilton Paramedic Service.
Eric Alper, Publicist | Music Commentator | Shameless Idealist
Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta.
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – Elizabeth RussellTechnical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski, Dave Woodard
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How deeply has the pandemic impacted nurses in hospitals in our province? There have been multiple stories of burn out and nurses quitting. How much has the pandemic hurt morale? Yesterday, Ottawa unveiled their $40B deal for compensation on Indigenous Child Welfare. COVID Long Haulers: What do we know about long COVID and how people are impacted? Why didn’t we start the vaccine boosters sooner than we did? Is there a shortage of boosters and testing kits? The Prime Minister addressed the country today to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic but it felt like… a lot of nothing. Was the press conference even necessary? What is the latest with the Prince Andrew case? Part of his defence argument is that he cannot sweat. Will sweat get the case thrown out? The Consumer Electronics Summit is taking place in Las Vegas. Patranya Bhoolsuwan has been at the summit in previous years and is there today. What can be expected of this years summit and how does it differ from previous years.
Guests:
Erin Ariss, RN, member of the board for the Ontario Nurses Association and RN at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener
Cindy Woodhouse Regional Chief, member of the Executive Committee of the Assembly of First Nations and a member of the Pinaymootang First Nation in Treaty 2 Territory.
Angela M. Cheung, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Staff, General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network and Sinai Health System
Justin Bates, Ontario Pharmacist Association.
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper.
Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP.
Patranya Bhoolsuwan, Owner & Founder of Patranya Media LLC.
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ben Straughan, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – Elizabeth RussellTechnical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan Podcast Co-Producer - Tom McKay
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski, Dave Woodard
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First podcast of the New Year and today we handle the biggest news of this New Year: the passing of Betty White. H. Alan Scott joins us to remember her legacy and Scott reminisces about the occasion she hosted Saturday Night Live. We have a new voice for the roundtable, Dave Woodard has come to CHML and Scott rolls out the red carpet. We are also keeping up with the COVID news from new restrictions to the old question of “when will this become endemic?”
Guests:
H. Alan Scott, host, Out on the Lanai (a Golden Girls rewatch podcast).
Matthew Miller, Associate Professor in the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research at McMaster University.
Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus, Sport and Public Policy, University of Toronto.
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.
Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William Webber, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – Elizabeth RussellTechnical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski, Dave Woodard
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Downtown Hamilton BIA Update. With the holiday season being over, what does the BIA have in store for the community?
Guest: Kerri Jarvi, Downtown Hamilton BIA
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What are some things that'll help economic development in Hamilton in 2022? We take a look back at the year with PR and Pop Culture Expert, Elissa Freeman! We take look at some of the biggest stories from 2021. The Christmas Tree of Hope was lit in Gore Park and 900 CHML was back on the scene this year. How is the Children’s Fund doing, how can people contribute all year round? Tim Powers returns to the show for one more time in 2021, to give us his take on the political stories in the midst of the pandemic this year. The energy industry, like everything else, had a lot of ups and downs in 2021. What stands out, and what should we look forward too – or be warned about – in 2022? Dr. Elizabeth Richardson has given us a lot of her time over the past year, to keep us up-to-date on COVID-19 in Hamilton and she returns for one more 2021 visit as we go into two of the biggest holidays of the year. The Mayor of the City of Hamilton, Fred Eisenberger, joins Scott for an end-of-year conversation about Hamilton in 2021… and maybe Formula 1 racing too. While the COVID-19 safety precautions are probably at the top of everyone's minds, there are many more things worth remembering as we make our way into 2022. This year saw the start of Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson. To close out 2021, we are bringing back an old favourite segment of ours that has not yet seen its time on the show: it is time for a message of hope, with Reverend Jim Carriere!
Guests:
Norm Schleehahn, Director of Economic Development for the City of Hamilton
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Eric Alper, Publicist, Music Commentator, Shameless Idealist
Olivia Mackay, President of the Children's Fund
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data and brilliant human being
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health
Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton
Chief Frank Bergen, Chief of Police, City of Hamilton
Rev. Jim Carriere
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
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How are Ontario’s labs and lab workers being affect by the surge in COVID-19 tests that need processing? What can we do for ourselves and one another to healthily cope with the pandemic, and what can we expect from people? Doug Ford may be getting a lot of heat from a lot people across the political spectrum but a new Leger poll says that Ford might be doing alright for himself. The federal government revealed its expanded pandemic aid offerings yesterday. What does the Canadian Federation of Independent Business think? A new Ipsos poll shows that Canadians think Justin Trudeau has not been good for goodness sake and belongs on Santa’s naughty list, along with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. And how did other leaders fair? We take at least one last look at COVID-19 here in 2021, and how Canada’s approach to countering the Omicron wave compares to that of the United States of America’s, as numbers rise.
Guests:
Michelle Hoad, CEO of the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario
Randi E. McCabe, Ph.D., C.Psych. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences | McMaster University | Clinical Director, Mood, Anxiety, and Seniors Mental Health Services | St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Andrew Enns, Executive VP of Leger
Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling
Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University Health Network
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchor - Diana WeeksWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight has focused on retail, artists, craft brewers, theatres, initiatives and charities over the past year. Today we turn the Small Business Spotlight on… The Salvation Army, its kettle campaign, what people can still do to help out in the last few days before Christmas and News Year's Eve, and what should be kept in mind as we head into 2022.
Guest: Glenn van Gulik, Divisional Secretary for Public Relations, The Salvation Army Ontario Division
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The James Webb Space Telescope is set to be the successor to the famous Hubble Space Telescope, continuing its legacy of peering deeper into the cosmos but what does the world's most expensive telescope mean for us? Former U.S. President Donald Trump was booed by his own supporters after announcing that he had received his COVID-19 Booster Vaccine. As funny as it may seem from some points of view, what does it mean for the U.S. if some of the fervent fans of Trump start to feel like he has betrayed their values? Doug Ford is taking heat because of the vaccine rollout and pandemic response and it's coming from those both craving vaccines and opposing them. Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins the show for a bit of a retrospective on the pandemic in Ontario. The Federal Housing Minister, Ahmed Hussen, told Reuters that he supports cities implementing density measures, as well as banning foreign home buyers, to control the housing crunch. Would that solve the housing crisis? And politically speaking, how is the Federal government handling the pandemic?
Guests:
Paul Delaney, the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, University Professor (Teaching Stream) York University, Toronto
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchor - Diana WeeksWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton’s own producer of creatively packaged and carefully curated craft beverages, is now offering something special for medical front line workers over the holiday season, as a thank-you: all medical front line workers can visit either of their brewery locations and pick up a complimentary four-pack of craft suds or sparkling water!
Guest: Tara-Kay Palermo, Communications Manager at Collective Arts Brewing
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Scott gets an epidemiologist's reaction to the press conference that was held today by Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. We take a broad look across Ontario to see how small businesses have been faring as the Omicron variant continues to ravage the world. How are Ontario’s pharmacists coping with the newest surge in the pandemic? How can we handle Omicron stress, family anxiety, and possibly a peculiarly festive form of cabin fever? And what kind of political backlash are we seeing from this pandemic?
Guests:
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University
Ryan Mallough, Senior Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association
Dr. Diana Brecher, Clinical Psychologist with the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Student Wellbeing Department; Adjunct Faculty, MBA, Associate Member Yeates School of Graduate Studies, ThriveRU, Ryerson University
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana WeeksWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Dr. Amanda Adams, has been fielding questions from worried patients about the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly around getting kids vaccinated and created Max The Vax, a nationwide campaign and multi-lingual website aimed at providing kids (5-11), their parents and caregivers with evidenced-based resources to make informed decisions about getting the vaccine. Tennis star Peng Shuai now denies ever having alleged that a party official with the Government of China sexually assaulted her. The social media messages that she originally posted disappeared some time ago, and for a while, Peng was absent from the public eye as well. Neil Young says that he will not tour again until COVID-19 is “beat.” It is a nice thought but does that essentially mean Neil is retired from live shows, and does he know that? In other news, The Boss sold his back catalogue to Sony! What does that mean? The NHL has opted to postpone cross-border games until after the Christmas break, and it seems like the Maple Leafs are taking a full break. In other hockey news, Hockey Canada has withdrawn from the Spengler Cup. What is the state of the pandemic as we head into Christmas and New Year’s Eve gatherings? And how is Hamilton’s St. Joseph’s Healthcare fairing as COVID-19 cases increase, are we seeing capacity issues or have safety precautions mitigated issues enough?
Guests:
Dr. Amanda Adams, Family Physician with Markham Stouffville Hospital
Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Sean Fitzgerald, Managing Editor, feature writer with The Athletic
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Dr. Greg Rutledge, Chief of Emergency Medicine, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana WeeksWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on... the Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program.
$1 million has been distributed to Hamilton businesses through the Digital Main Street program that helps qualifying brick-and-mortar small businesses by way of a digital assessment, online training and a one-time $2,500 grant to implement their Digital Transformation Plan.
Guest: Kristin Huigenbos, Coordinator, Hamilton Business Centre
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Hamilton Today with guest host Scott Radley.
The Toronto Rock have made Hamilton home. Tomorrow is another game day for the professional box lacrosse team, and it will be a toy-toss day as well! The province’s science table released its latest modelling on Thursday which said early evidence suggests that without “prompt intervention, ICU occupancy could reach unsustainable levels in early January,” with a suggestion that cases could hit up to 10,000 per day by Christmas. How can we deal with the stress of 2021 and these last-minute disruptions, and what can we expect from one another as we all find our own ways to cope? A search warrant for Alec Baldwin’s phone has been obtained by investigators looking into the shooting on the set of Rust where they hope to find more information on the production which can be extracted from things that were kept and deleted... that's right, 'deleted' doesn't mean what you think it does. And the show gets capped off with a traditional Friday segment from The Scott Radley Show, The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton.
Guests:
Jamie Dawick, owner of the Toronto Rock
Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto
Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto
Carmi Levy. Tech Analyst
Rick Zamperin, Host of The 5th Quarter after every Ticats game & Good Morning Hamilton every weekday from 5:30am to 9:00pm, Global News Radio 900 CHML
Bill Kelly, Host of The Bill Kelly Show, every weekday from 9:00am to noon, Global News Radio 900 CHML
Lisa Polewski, reporter and anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Radley
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchor - Lisa PolewskiWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Guest host Scott Radley shines the Small Business Spotlight on… The Cabinet of Curiosities (and otherwise needful things) on Ottawa Street!
Offering “an imaginarium of antiques, collectibles, oddities, curiosities, and a cornucopia of whatchamacallits,” the shop caters to collectors, film and TV productions (like Netflix’s hit series, Umbrella Academy), and people who are seeking something you cannot find at just any old place; that means items related to natural history, tribal arts, early and ‘Quack’ medicine, Victorian decor, rare Hamilton artifacts and virtually anything from the rare to the absurd. You can browse their items online or in-store but be ready, it has been described as “HomeSense through the eyes of Stephen King.”
Guest: Mark Draak, Founder and Co-owner of Cabinet of Curiosities, 341 Ottawa St., N., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Hamilton Today with guest host Scott Radley.
As we enter the holiday season, we get an update from CityKidz on their initiatives and the results of their Giving Tuesday campaign. Last night reality TV history was made – no, we are not talking about the absolute nightmare fuel that was the finale of Masked Singer – a Canadian won Survivor for the first time! With travel restrictions falling back into place, what will that mean for Canadians over the Holidays, and what does non-essential travel mean? The 2022 Ticats schedule has been released! The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has predicted that Canada will be the worst-performing advanced economy over the next decade. Hamilton’s major post-secondary schools are laying out precautions and modifications prior to a resumption of classes in January amid a COVID-19 surge tied to the more infectious Omicron variant. How could this affect students after winter break? Quebec separatists are taking advantage of the Bill 21 backlash, to pitch... well... separating. What is the cost of the Inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Expressway? And although we may have taken the long way to get Scott Radley back into his regular time slot… that doesn't mean we have to change out one of his regular feature segments, Ben's Story of the Day!
Guests:
Laura Carmichael, Associate Executive Director of CityKidz
Bill Brioux, TV critic and pop culture expert, brioux.tv
Caleigh Alleyne, editor, journalist and media consultant
Rick Zamperin, Host of The 5th Quarter after every Ticats game, host of Good Morning Hamilton every weekday morning
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Paul W. Bennett, Education commentator, consultant and author. Specialist in decoding edubabble
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Brenda Johnson, Councillor for Ward 11, City of Hamilton, Glanbrook
Ben Straughan, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML, Actor and Voice Actor
Lisa Polewski, reporter and anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ken Mann, reporter and anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Radley
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ken MannWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Guest host Scott Radley shines the Small Business Spotlight on… The Bard and Bear!
We spoke co-owners Steven and Megan a little over a month ago, as they prepared to open their doors. Last Friday, on the night of the December Art Crawl, they did just that! Now we check in with the games cafe, to find out how the first week of business has been.
Guest: Steven Edmonds, co-owner and co-operator of the Bard and Bear Games Cafe, 237 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario
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Today we are celebrating Mr. Ted Michaels, his career, and his retirement – or, really, semi-retirement – which will take effect as of 5:35pm this afternoon! Joining in on the fun is Ted's colour analyst for Mac football and CFL Hall of Famer, Miles Gorrell! Following Doug Ford's press conference, Scott chats with an expert in health policy to get his thoughts. The spread of Omicron has been, in some cases, even quicker than many anticipated.Why did the federal government release their fiscal update yesterday? We continue our Ted Michaels retirement party on air, following his final newscast! Joining us for some more Ted Talk is legendary Hamiltonian and a fantastic judge of character, Ron Foxcroft!
WE LOVE YOU TED & WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!
Guests:
Miles Gorrell, Canadian Football Hall of Famer, former Tiger-Cat, and Ted Michaels’ colour analyst for McMaster football
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Jonathan Dushoff, Professor of biology at Mcmaster University, Using dynamical and statistical approaches to study the spread of infectious diseases, including rabies, HIV, influenza and COVID-19
Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport… former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, DJ of the News Room, doughnut snob, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler, friend and now-retiree
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Grandad’s Donuts! The family-owned shop has been providing old-fashioned donut and fritter options, along with a welcome cup of coffee, since 2007.
Guest: Samantha Whipps, manager of Grandad’s Donuts, 574 James Street North, Unit 1, Hamilton, Ontario
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What did Dr. Kieran Moore's press conference reveal and is there anything of value that can be gleaned from it? We check in with CityKidz, to see how the organization is doing as we head into the winter. Toronto police released an update on the case of the murder of Barry and Honey Sherman. What does the Bank of Canada’s updated mandate mean for inflation? Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said in her annual report that Canada’s public health system is “stretched dangerously thin,” and without urgent attention, future patients will suffer. So what changes are needed? And Henry Jacek joins us to talk about the Liberal’s fiscal update, and the pressures they are under with the balancing act.
Guests:
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Todd Bender, Founder & Executive Director of CityKidz
Laura Carmichael, Associate Executive Director of CityKidz
Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter, Toronto Star
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Dr. Katharine Smart, President, Canadian Medical Association
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, DJ of the News Room, doughnut snob, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler, and friend.
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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A Hamilton Today Podcast
Guest: Ahona Mehdi, Former HWDSB student trustee
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. ErskineWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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There's been a lot more chatter than usual surrounding F1 over the weekend. Here to explain what happened, is our friend Erik Tomas! An official apology to survivors of sexual misconduct in the Canadian military has been delivered by Defence Minister Anita Anand, Gen. Wayne Eyre and Deputy Defence Minister Jody Thomas on the government's behalf. Reggie Cecchini is in Kentucky for Global News where he's covering the aftermath of the ferocious tornadoes. Time has unveiled their Person of the Year, and it is… Elon Musk. You do not have to be liked to be Person of the Year, but given the reaction online, we have to ask, what is the deal with the public’s relationship with Elon? And now that vaccinations for 50 and up are now available in Ontario, more people are asking the question, “Should I go with Pfizer or Moderna?”
Guests:
Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Zahid Butt, Assistant Professor, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, DJ of the News Room, doughnut snob, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler, and friend.
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
True Hamiltonian apparel. What makes for good Hamilton-centric clothing designs and why start an apparel company at all?
Guest: Max Francis, Founder of True Hamiltonian, 302 Main St W, Hamilton
https://www.truehamiltonian.ca/
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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The Hamilton Today Podcast
It's Friday and everyone has caught Grey Cup fever! Join Scott for a Hamilton roundup talking some good ol' football with Max Kerman, Fred Eisenberger, Rick Zamperin and more! Oskee wee wee!
Guests:
Jon Rome, General Manager and Operator of Odds Bar
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University.
Keanin Loomis, President of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter after every Ticats game, host of Good Morning Hamilton every weekday morning from 5:30 until 9:00
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
Max Kerman, lead singer for Arkells
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, CHML Music Trivia Champion, DJ of the News Room, doughnut snob, football fortune-teller, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler, and friend.
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - William WebberNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on...
Odds Bar will be one of the hot spots in the city this weekend. You can enjoy the Sunday brunch, catch a DJ set and the game while enjoying the atmosphere, and more!
Guest: Jon Rome, General Manager and Operator of Odds Bar
https://www.oddsbar.ca/
Or check them out on Facebook!
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - William WebberNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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As we head into winter, more focus is returning to tests and rapid tests, and the part they play in keeping the spread of COVID-19 in line. What do you need to do to protect yourself from the modern-day car thieves? When Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor returned to Canada, it would appear that the Chinese government released them under the impression that they're "on bail". Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has clarified this but what exactly does "on bail" really mean in this context? Small businesses of all stripes are facing a labour shortage. What sort of safety concerns should we have for our 2022 Olympic athletes, and which precautions should be – and will be – taken in Beijing? And the latest edition of Canada’s Food Price Report estimates that nearly $1,000 will be added onto the annual grocery bill of the average family of four in 2022.
Guests:
Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Writer with Post Media, Motherlode column in the Hamilton Spec and Host of the Lemon Aid Car Show on RogersTV
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst
Maria Corradini, Associate Professor and Arrell Chair in Food Quality with the University of Guelph. Co-author of the Food Price Report 2022
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…The December Art Crawl on James Street North!
Tomorrow, the second Friday of the month, is an opportunity to find unique gifts for your friends and family, take in live music and sample great food and everything else the north end of James Street has to offer.
Mary Luciani of Pale Blue Dot started the On James website and Instagram page to promote all of the neighbouring businesses on James North. She joins us now to talk about what to expect tomorrow!
Guest: Mary Luciani, of On James on Instagram, Founder and Owner of The Pale Blue Dot , Earth-Friendly General Store on Janes St North
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Remembering the legacy of John Lennon and his impact on the anniversary of his death. Are Canadians facing a Christmas Tree shortage this year? Pfizer says that a third dose – the booster dose – of their COVID-19 vaccine is able to neutralize the Omicron variant. Becky Buck has been elected the new vice-chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board despite controversial investigation into anti-Black racism in which she was alleged to be one of the perpetrators. Canada is joining the U.S., the U.K. and Australia in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. And Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson has been charged following a military police investigation into a sexual assault allegation against him.
Guests:
Eric Alper, music and pop culture expert, publicists and shameless idealist
Shirley Brennan, Executive Director of the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator
Ahona Mehdi, Former HWDSB student trustee
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Amanda Connolly, National Online Journalist, Global News
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight on…
Sammy’s Donair has been bringing a taste of Halifax – and Turkey – to Burlington for 40 years! To Canadians, donairs remind of us Halifax but its roots can be traced to Turkey. Since today is the 5th National Donair Day, who better for us to talk to than Noble Harb, who started Sammy’s decades ago?!
Guest: Noble Harb, founder of Sammy’s Donair, 453 Guelph Line, Burlington in Burlington, Ontario
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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A Hamilton Today bonus podcast!
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met over video call, earlier today, to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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What kind of political fallout can come from the US' diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics? Hamilton's very own Arkells will be playing at the upcoming Grey Cup halftime show however their popularity has sparked the ire of a man by the name of Ron Kells who thinks the band is a ripoff of his name, is there a case to be made here? Human trials are set to begin on two next-generation vaccines developed at McMaster that are designed to be inhaled and combat whichever variant it faces. Even without factoring in Omicron cases, it would appear that we're at risk of a substantial rise in COVID cases here in Ontario, is there something different we should be doing to respond to this? U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met over video call, earlier today, to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Guests:
Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta
Eric Alper, music and pop culture expert, publicists and shameless idealist
Dr. Fiona Smaill, Professor, Pathology and Molecular Medicine; Co-Director, Special Immunology Services/HIV Clinic, McMaster University
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Scott Radley, Drake’s biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
The Printed Word, an independent bookstore in Dundas, specializing in small press, new, used, and rare books.
Guest: James McDonald, owner-operator of The Printed Word
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Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women as well as the 32nd anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. Canada's ambassador to China is stepping down & U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. How does the Hamilton Ticats making it to the Grey Cup final have an impact that spreads throughout Hamilton? Merck, the maker of a COVID-19 antiviral pill, which is still under Health Canada review, announced on Monday that it's reached an agreement with the pharmaceutical company Thermo Fisher Scientific in Whitby, Ontario, to manufacturer the pills. There's a chance that the Omicron variant may have less severe symptoms than previously thought. To get more on what we know about the new variant, Scott speaks with Dr. Rodney Rohde. And Hamilton now has at least one case of the Omicron variant.
Guests:
Liza Ritchie, Manager of Community Programs with IHOH
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism and Events with the City of Hamilton
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer, City of Hamilton
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ken Mann, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ken MannWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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The Hamilton Aviary has gone through a lot of changes over the last few years, as it works toward a new home where they and the flock can continue the history of Canada's oldest public aviary, as well as taking part in activities throughout Hamilton and giving people more opportunities to get in touch with the birds..
Guest: John Marvak, Executive Director of the Hamilton Aviary, 85 Oak Knoll Dr, Hamilton, Ontario.
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The Hamilton Today Podcast
Scott Thompson and Reverend Jim Carriere are live, on location in Gore Park, for the lighting of the Christmas Tree of Hope, and talking the various charities that benefit form the Children's Fund!
Learn more here: https://globalnews.ca/news/8422587/chml-christmas-tree-of-hope-blitz-weekend-underway/
Guests:
Karen Candy, MA, Executive Director, Catholic Family Services of Hamilton
Raven Van Bommel, Founder & Executive Director of Essential Aid
Hollie Pocsai, Grant Writer/Imagination Library Facilitator, Eva Rothwell Centre
Garrett Lajoie, Marketing Coordinator and Instructor, Hamilton Music Collective
Renee Kowalchyk, manager of residential services, Interval House
Tina Blatchford, Executive Director, Children’s Aid of Halton
Karen Craig, Program Director and a Registered Social Worker, Living Rock
Sue Smith, Director of Food Services, Mission Services
Cathy Wellwood, Chief Development Officer, The Good Shepherd
Olivia Mackay, President of the Children’s Fund
James VanderBerg, Executive Director, Welcome Inn Community Centre
Glenn van Gulik Divisional, Secretary for Public Relations, The Salvation Army Ontario Division
Jeff Storey, Regional Program Director of News Talk Radio with Corus
Reverend Jim Carriere
Host - Scott Thompson
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Some deer have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 and regardless of if this triggers the COVID-19 disease, how much of a danger does it pose to both humans and animals alike? The Women’s Tennis Association is suspending events in China over concerns for Peng Shuai's well-being. A bill banning conversion therapy passed unanimously in the House of Commons yesterday, could it be a sign of better things to come? Where do things stand in our area in terms of real estate? The Ontario government says it is expanding third dose eligibility to Ontarians aged 50 and older amid concerns of the Omicron variant. And would waiving vaccine patents to aid in the fight against COVID-19 be a good idea?
Guests:
Dr. J. Scott Weese, infectious diseases veterinarian, DVM DVSc DACVIM FCAHS; Professor with the Ontario Veterinary College; Director, Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, University of Guelph
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
Donna Bacher, President of the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB)
Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler & The Birthday Boy!
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
The Cotton Factory! This former industrial building has become a creative industries complex, with space for workshops, studios for artists and office space for creative professionals. This Saturday is their Light the Night event, described as an evening of illuminations, projections, and performance with an indoor Christmas market. (Proof of double vaccination only mandatory for indoor market)
Guest: Annette Paiement, CoWork Curator -- also “Chief Alchemist” -- with the Cotton Factory
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The Women’s Tennis Association is suspending events in China, and continues to express concern over the whereabouts and treatment of Peng Shuai. Meanwhile, the Government of China says that it opposes the “politicization of sports.”
Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Mandy Salter, based in Dundas, Ontario, worked as a director of several Ontario public galleries before becoming a certified fine art appraiser. She is a collections care specialist, working with large and small collections. Her job involves her in estates, auctions, galleries and many other area of the art world
Guests: Mandy Salter, certified fine art appraiser and a standing member of the International Society of Appraisers
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Hamilton Paramedic Service will begin providing naloxone kits along with opioid overdose prevention education starting next week. Many more ONroute locations are expected to be equipped with electric car charging stations by next summer. The Ontario Auditor General's report is out and there are a lot of people asking why $210 million in Ontario Small Business Grants was paid to ineligible recipients and why $16 million in property tax and energy rebates went to ineligible recipients. What does Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid think of our response to omicron? And why aren't we asking nations what they need before sending aid?
Guests:
David Thompson, Paramedic Superintendent, Hamilton Paramedic Service
David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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GivingTuesday is extremely important, especially with the devastation of COVID but how can the average Hamiltonian help out? David Armour joins us for that. December 7th will see the return of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” where Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life will be the shows performed. TV critic Bill Brioux has more. And the news has been SLAMMED with Omicron news as we get more information and more cases. What do we know? What don’t we know? And how can we prep? Dr. Katharine Smart discusses, as well as it’s on the roundtable! Canada’s tourism industry hit by Omicron.And Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial has started.
Guests:
David Armour, CEO Food banks Canada.
Bill Brioux, television critic and author.
Dr. Katharine Smart, President of the Canadian Medical Association.
Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca
Ari Goldkind. Toronto Defence Lawyer
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show & super recycler!
William Webber, technical producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer - Elizabeth Russell
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels
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opens this week in Hamilton, bringing you the wardrobes from film and television productions! It is not only about the fashion, though, it is an environmentally sustainable practice for the entertainment industry and for customers.
Guest: Victoria Somers, Lead Designer with Upcycled Aviary: 111 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario.
https://www.upcycledaviary.com/
https://www.instagram.com/upcycledaviary/
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What's the fallout from Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO of Twitter, the company he co-founded? What does the future hold for offices and workplaces? How are business creating fail-safes against supply chain disruptions? How worried should we be about the new Omicron variant? And how easy is it to create and modify vaccines in response to new mutations?
Guests:
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Patrick Stephanian, legal manager with Peninsula HR
Andre Augusto Cire, Associate Professor in Operations Management Department of Management, University of Toronto Scarborough Rotman School of Management
Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions with Texas State University
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler & The Birthday Boy!
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
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Spotlight on… Forage to Fossil and artist Melissa Mulder, who works with plaster, flora and fauna, to create intricate impressionist landscapes in clay. This process has been used to create large works and even ornaments for your tree.
Guests: Melisa Mulder, Hamilton artist, Forage to Fossil, visit her online at foragetofossil-dot-com, to schedule a studio appointment
https://www.foragetofossil.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mellymulder_art/
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Public Relations expert Elissa Freeman joins us to share her thoughts on some of the important and bizarre stories from this week! Hamilton’s Police Services Board has a new chair: Pat Mandy and she joins us on the show today! Canadians are divided on when COVID-19 vaccine mandates should be lifted for various activities, a new poll suggests, with no clear consensus on when life should return to the way it was before the pandemic. Does Parliament's hybrid model, allowing for virtual sittings, hinder the process or could it be beneficial? And what do we need to know about this new variant spreading in southern Africa?
Guests:
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Pat Mandy, Chair of the City of Hamilton’s Police Services Board, Chair of the De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre board; former CEO of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network, former vice-president of patient services at Hamilton Health Sciences
Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs
Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler & The Birthday Boy!
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Spotlight on…
The Caledonia Community Foundation. This segment has been used to shine a spotlight on small businesses, artists, initiatives, and charities in our wider communities… today we take a look at one of the driving forces behind the Caledonia Lights display. The lights were discovered to be meticulously vandalized yesterday, when they were supposed to be officially lit! There has been a lot of community support and attention… Some are offering donations of new lights, although those apparently cannot be used, but there are plans for going forward… we find out more.
Guest: Julie Henning, President of the Caledonia Community Foundation
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The Federal Liberals have tabled a bill to help businesses still recovering from the pandemic, how does it plan to help and how will a plan for "targeted support" work? Big news is being made in the music world as Massey Hall reopens with Gordon Lightfoot after being closed since 2018, a documentary about The Beatles starts streaming & Billboard's Hot 100 Song of All Time is now Blinding Lights by The Weeknd. The office of Defence Minister Anita Anand says that the official apology promised two years ago to survivors and victims of military sexual misconduct will come before the end of this year, with a firm date coming “shortly.” The U.S. is planning on dipping into its oil reserves but what could that mean for Canadian gas prices? Following a fire at a homeless encampment in J.C. Beemer Park in Hamilton, two people have been arrested at a HESN rally. And what is this year's shopping season expected to look like?
Guests:
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
Jason Farr, Ward 2 councillor, City of Hamilton
Bruce Winder, Retail analyst & author
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler & The Birthday Boy!
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Scott Barnim’s pottery. Working out of a beautiful 1850 stone house and stable located in the heart of Dundas, he creates durable stoneware table/kitchen ware, dinnerware and decorative accessories inspired by the natural beauty of the Dundas Valley, and much more! His work is included in public and private collections internationally.
Guests: Scott Barnim, Potter, founding member of the Beyond the Valley Studio Tour; his studio and showroom is located at 15 Park St. East in Dundas, Ontario
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
What's the deal with all of the atmospheric phenomena we've been hearing about? The value of construction permits in Hamilton have now crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time ever within a single year. David Suzuki’s warning of people blowing up pipelines has been disavowed by… the David Suzuki Foundation. A poll by Ipsos that was conducted for Global News has found that nearly 4 out of 5 respondents are either worried or very worried about rising inflation. What's Hamilton City Council's relation with the federal government in regards to sealing a deal for childcare? As more info comes to light about the cryptocurrency theft that happened in Hamilton, Scott welcomes back Carmi Levy to get his thoughts on the crime. And Hamilton’s Mohawk College and Ford of Canada are teaming up to ensure automotive tech students receive valuable hands-on experience. Eastgate Ford has donated a 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Ford F-150 for use by skilled trades students in the college’s motive power programs.
Guests:
Anthony Farnell, Chief Meterologist, Global News
Jason Thorne, General Manager, Planning and Economic Development; Director of the City of Hamilton’s Emergency Operations Centre
Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University
Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs
Ken Mann, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst and journalist
Wayne Ostermaier, Dean of the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship at Mohawk College
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler & The Birthday Boy!
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Michaelangela Tree & Landscaping -- with Michael and Angela -- who are offering wreaths, Christmas urns, and the much coveted Christmas trees which will be delivered right to your door. A portion of the price of the trees goes to the Children's Aid Foundation of Halton as well!
Guests: Angela and Michael of Michaelangela Tree & Landscaping
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
A look at the strategy behind the Throne Speech. Hamilton's annual fraud and waste report revealed that City employees were golfing, jet-setting & accepting holiday booze from vendors vying for contracts ultimately resulting in a cost of $233,000 to the taxpayer. A significant number of Canadians have said that they'll be doing away with social distancing at their holiday gatherings. As far as the COVID-19 pandemic goes, where do we stand in relation to the world? Ontario's government and the Ontario Association of Optometrists have returned to the negotiating table. While today's Throne Speech was on the shorter side, what information can be gathered from it?
Guests:
Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data… brilliant human being
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Dave Scholz, Executive VP of Leger
Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University
Sabrina Nanji, Founder of the Queen’s Park Observer
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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On Friday we spoke with Professor Elliot Tepper about the convoluted case of missing tennis star Peng Shuai, who disappeared after she made accusations of sexual assault against, Zhang Gaoli, a former member of the Chinese Communist Party's ruling Standing Committee. Now, we have word from the International Olympic Committee that they have been in contact with Peng. This does not alleviate concerns and it does not answer all of the questions.
Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
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Small Business Spotlight on…
The Glenhyrst Gallery, located in the beautifully landscaped sixteen-acre park on the banks of the Grand River. The gallery offers all sorts of events and displays -- coming up, among many other things, The Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst from December 3 -- and their January gallery exhibit will highlight the pieces acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guest: Ana Olson, Gallery Director for the Glenhyrst Gallery, 20 Ava Road, Brantford, Ontario
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Supply chain trouble continues across the board and Global News' Short Supply series is looking at these issues. Last night saw the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children touch down at Hamilton. Parliament is back in action but what's changed from when they last sat and what can we expect from tomorrow's Throne Speech? Health Canada has approved the children's COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer but what does it mean for that approval to go through and what else should people know about the vaccine? Did Hamilton City Council make the right decision by voting 13-3 against expanding Hamilton's urban boundary? And the International Olympic Committee says that it's made contact with Chinese pro tennis player Peng Shuai, who was formerly reported as missing, but this has still left some questions unanswered.
Guests:
Erica Alini, money reporter with Global News, author of the forthcoming book Money Like You Mean It, due out December 9, 2021
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator
Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Steel Town Cider Co., producers of unique hard ciders, right in the Dundas Valley!
Guest: Alex Hamilton, Cider Maker, co-founder of the Steel Town Cider Company
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A professional tennis player seems to have disappeared following her accusation of sexual assault by a former top official of the Chinese government. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be honouring the memory of Angelo Mosca who was not just an outstanding Ticat player, he was also a beast in the wrestling ring! Did we gain anything as a result of the Three Amigos summit? What's been happening at Hamilton mass vaccination clinics and what should we keep in mind going into the weekend? Health Canada has now approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children. Is it time to look into updating provinces' infrastructure to avoid getting into a similar situation to BC?
Guests:
Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University
Greg Oliver, author, sports writer
Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
Michelle Baird, Public Health Services COVID-19 Operations Chief, City of Hamilton
Dr. Martha Fulford, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences
Matti Siemiatycki, Professor of Geography & Planning and Interim Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Small Business Spotlight on…
Black Knight Games! They specialize in miniatures, collectibles and board games and RPGs (more than just Dungeons & Dragons), they also host events and competitions in the store!
Guest: Jay Mason-Grant, owner and operator of Black Knight Games
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The Tim Hortons collaboration with Justin Bieber is continuing from having his own line of Timbits to fanny packs and totes but are they going about it the right way or are there things that can be done in a better way? Those planning on visiting the US won't have to take a PCR test to return to Canada so long as their trip will take less than 72-hours, what does Dr. Isaac Bogoch think of this? The Three Amigos summit began today but what will the leaders of Canada, US & Mexico actually be talking about? What's Doug Ford's plan to make Ontario a major player in the world of electric vehicle manufacturing? The Toronto teacher who wore blackface as a part of their Halloween costume has been fired but the exact same thing happened to Justin Trudeau three times and yet he's managed to get by seemingly without repercussion. Flooding in BC has caused the supply chain to be strained even further especially due to the complications its caused with the Port of Vancouver, the only Canadian port that takes in shipments from China. What does Dr. Thomas Tenkate think of the occupational & public health issues that stem from Ontario's plans to increase the accessibility to COVID-19 testing? And Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. has scored a key victory in the Lin 5 saga following a Michigan judge's rejection of a bid from the state attorney to have the issue thrown out of federal court.
Guests:
Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin, Assistant Professor, Political Science with Brock University, whose research focuses on the production and continual remaking of settler coloniality, and Indigenous governance practices
Dr. Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta
Dr. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
The Rogers fiasco continues and though it looks like there's some stability on the horizon, some people are asking if the drama has drawn too much attention to the company and if the government might step in. Jukasa Motor Speedway has announced that it'll be closing its doors after 55 years of racing. What do you need to know in order to avoid scam calls? A Hamilton youth was arrested in connection to a $46 million cryptocurrency theft. Conservative leader Erin O'Toole has removed Senator Denis Batters from his caucus after she launched a leadership review petition. And Canada beat Mexico in its quest for the World Cup but how much of the win is thanks to the environment?
Guests:
Richard Powers, Associate Professor, National Academic Director, Directors Education Program and Governance Essentials Program, Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto
Erik Tomas, Host of The Raceline Radio Network, heard right here on 900 CHML on Sunday night’s at 8:00pm
Sue Labine, Call Centre Supervisor with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst
Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
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With the chillier weather moving in, the Green Machine Food Truck has switched from smoothies to soup -- and chili! Even better, Mike and the Green Machine are making house calls now. He will bring the food truck to you!
Guest: Mike Saratsiotis, owner of the Green Machine Food Truck
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Russia has tested an anti-satellite missile on an old satellite, creating a lot of space debris and putting the ISS and its crew at risk. How could rising inflation, the Canadian dollar, carbon tax increases and more all contribute to a potential rise in gas prices as high as $2 per litre? The Angus Reid Institute has found that 70% of respondents support the dismissal of employees who refuse COVID-19 vaccines. As we approach the Three Amigos summit, Trudeau is laying his cards out for all to see however that doesn't mean he'll succeed. And what could the future of child-care in Hamilton look like?
Guests:
Dr. Paul Delaney, the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, University Professor (Teaching Stream) York University, Toronto
Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis with GasBuddy
Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute
Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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Lorraine Roy, a textile artist based in Dundas, who began working in the fabric arts at a young age with her mom, and eventually combined it with her interest in science and her BSc in Agriculture, to create intricate depictions of the natural world in framed wall-hangings.
Her works have been displayed across Canada, and can be found in the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas, the The Westland Gallery in London, Ontario, as well as at her own Hillcrest Studio… where she has an open house coming up soon.
Guest: Lorraine Roy, textile artist, 103 Hillcrest Avenue, Dundas, Ontario
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
How will reducing methane emissions impact agriculture in Canada? “To ban or not to ban Huawei’s 5G technology from Canadian infrastructure?” That is... not such a difficult question to answer, according to some. Are we in a better position in the fight against climate change now that COP26 has wrapped up? Why are food prices shooting up so drastically? And a former ally of Donald Trump has surrendered to federal authorities to face contempt charges after defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Guests:
Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, Professor and Research Leadership Chair with the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph; Editor-in-Chief of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology; North America Centre Director with the International Nitrogen Initiative
David Welch, Professor of Political Science and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo; Balsillie School of International Affairs
Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question'
Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.
Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler
William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML
Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben StraughanNews Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted MichaelsWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show
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