The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast with Rick Zamperin:

After the whistleblower testimony against Facebook before U.S. Congress, Ottawa is being called upon to crack down on the social media giant. 

GUEST: Dr. Ramona Pringle, Associate Professor & Director, The Creative Innovation Studio & Transmedia Zone & Global Campus studio, RTA School of Media, Ryerson University

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In the weeks since the Afghan government fell to the Taliban, there’s been a debate over the role of Canada in the US mission. Was it worth it? 

GUEST: Mike Armstrong, Global National Quebec Correspondent, Global News.

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Oak View Group has joined the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group on the  revitalization of Hamilton's downtown arena.

GUEST: Jasper Kujavsky, Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group partner and director of the arena renovation project

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The Hamilton Bulldogs will play their first game Friday night since March 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 OHL season and all of last year.

GUEST: Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs

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GMH Roundtable with Rick, Paul & Shiona - Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price enters the the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, trick-or-treating this Halloween, and who played James Bond the best?

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Spooky Month: With Halloween upon us, Rick chats about some spooky, scary and haunted hometown stories. Today, a story Hamilton residents talk about to this day... the Evelyn Dick murder case.

GUEST: Sarah Farr, runs the site The Evelyn Dick Files

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Prices at the pump are going to continue to climb. What’s causing the climb? 

GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP

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A study from McMaster and collaborated with Hamilton Food Share suggests that Hamilton’s Food Bank users are among the poorest of the poor. 

Guest: Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share

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In response to the massive homecoming that was held last weekend, McMaster University is turning to other schools to learn how to shed this party image. 

GUEST: Sean Van Koughnett, Associate Vice-President (Students and Learning) & Dean of Students, McMaster University

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A former Facebook data scientist told Congress on Tuesday that the social network giant's products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. while its executives refuse to change because they put profits over people.  What happens now?

GUEST: Margaret Sullivan, Washington Post columnist

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According to the Consumer Debt Index, six in ten Canadians plan on borrowing more money by years end. 

GUEST: John Athanasiou, Vice President, Consumer Insolvency, MNP Ltd.

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October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. With the pandemic still raging on, the need for mental health services has never been greater. How is Joseph Brant Hospital preparing for this and what problems have they faced? 

GUEST: Dr. Steve Selchen,Chief of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Mental Health & Addictions Services at Joseph Brant Hospital

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Hamilton homeowners have 23 times more debt than non home owners, however they are more likely to pay their bills on time. 

GUEST: Paul Ihnatiuk, Vice President and Trustee, BDO Debt Solutions 

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Ontario is rolling out a rapid COVID-19 testing program for schools in areas with high transmission.

GUEST: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

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With the fourth wave of COVID upon us, and children under 12 still not vaccinated, how is McMaster Children’s Hospital preparing for a potential rise in COVID-19 cases?

Guest: Dr. Angelo Mikrogianakis , Chief of Pediatrics at McMaster Children’s Hospital

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The People’s Party of Canada is looking at potentially creating a provincial arm of the party in Ontario.

GUEST: Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies

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The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington says demand is outpacing supply and the average sale price of a home has hit a new high. 

GUEST: Donna Bacher, President, Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington

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WestJet and Swoop have hosted a Restart Roundtable in Hamilton to discuss restoring Hamilton International Airport's status as we get closer to the post-pandemic days.

GUEST: Charles Duncan, President of SWOOP

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There’s nothing wrong with a good scare, but can a horror movie cause PTSD? 

GUEST: Dr. John Huber, clinical forensic psychologist, CEO of Tripsitter.clinic (www.tripsitter.clinic)

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The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is criticizing the Ontario government's latest throne speech.

GUEST: Jay Goldberg, Interim Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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Two organizations - Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) - are calling on federal and provincial health units to prioritize HPV prevention after the past year’s disruptions. 

Guest: Dr. Vivien Brown, Past President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC), and Chair & Co-Founder of HPV Prevention Week in Canada

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What was the takeaway from Monday’s throne speech? The Ontario Liberal Party leader gives us his take.

GUEST: Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party

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An Ontario court has dismissed a case involving strippers who are fighting against COVID-19 pandemic closures, saying they were targeted.

GUEST: Naomi Sayers, lawyer for those involved in the Work Safe Twerk Safe campaign.

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A river in Quebec has been given legal rights as a person. How did that come about?

Guest: Krista Hessey, Online Video Journalist, Global News

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October 6th marks International Walk to School Day. An Angus Reid poll says only 16% of children walk to school. 

GUEST: Fred Witeveen, CEO, Children Believe

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