The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

With Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig safely back in Canada, released from detention by the Government of China only hours after the Meng Wanzhou ruling in a New York court, Scott is not alone among Canadians who have many questions about relations with the Chinese government. He spoke with security expert Phil Gurski and Professor Christian Leuprecht, to get some insight on what this all means and what happens next. Professor Steve Joordens joined the show to explain how people develop post-traumatic stress disorder, and what living with it entails. Michael Taube gives us his input on what will happen to the Green Party now that Annamie Paul has stepped down as federal leader, and Bruce Winder weighs in on the unlikely return of Zellers. Plus, the usual gang of reporters, anchors and hosts join the conversation.

Guests:

Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former CSIS analyst

Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper

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

Bruce Winder, Retail Expert, Speaker, Consultant, Professor and Entrepreneur

Lisa Polewski, reporter for Global News Radio 900 CHML

Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ted Michaels

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The Westdale Theatre! It has survived a lot and it is still screening independent films, and providing cultural space for public performances and exhibitions that showcase Canadian and world content.

Guest: Neal Miller, executive director of the Westdale Theatre, 1014 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.thewestdale.ca/

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Throughout the day, Scott and his guests kept up with the developing news of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's New York court appearance. Professor Peter Graefe gave us his thoughts on SNC Lavalin's return to the news cycle, and Professor Frederick John Packer joined the show to discuss what happens when Ontario's Human Rights Coalition gets involved with renaming streets and buildings. We also heard from Professor Vivek Krishnamurthy about conflicts over Ontario's vaccine certificates. Plus, Elissa Freeman shared why she is happy that someone else has taken over the job of designing Canada's Olympic uniforms.

Guests:

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta

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. Author of  Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft, published by Oxford University Press

Vivek Krishnamurthy, Samuelson-Glushko Professor of Law and Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic

Frederick John Packer, Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution and Director of the Human Rights Research & Education Centre at the University of Ottawa

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

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels

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Thirsty Cactus in Dundas has adapted to the different stages of the pandemic. Now, with Ontario’s vaccine certificates in effect, how have things changed?

Guest: Peter Mitropoulos,  General Manager of the Thirsty Cactus, 2 King St E, Dundas, Ontario https://thirstycactus.ca/main-menu.html

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Scott spoke with business professor Marvin Ryder to find out about the Evergrande debt crisis as well as what happens with office space vacancies as the pandemic continues. Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid returned to the show, to discuss the health policies behind Ontario's vaccine certificates, and Professor Genevieve Tellier and Scott talk about the future of fringe politics. Finally, former Mayor Larry Di Ianni and Scott debate the point of this last election. All this, plus visits from the usual friends of the show!

Guests:

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, CALL University

Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer on health systems and policy

Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa

Larry Di Ianni,  Former Mayor of Hamilton

Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels

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