The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Professor Marvin Ryder joined the show to talk about inflation but he also shared insights from first-hand experience on how the pandemic is handled in Italy! We got updates on the shocking homicide and kidnapping in Mount Hope, as well as PPC Leader Maxime Bernier's rally in Gage Park, and the NHL plans for Hamilton. Diane Francis of the National Post and Professor Liviana Tossutti of Brock University shared their thoughts on the remaining days of the election, Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid spoke with Scott about the state of emergency in Alberta, and Professor Paul Delaney told us all about the SpaceX launch!

Guests:

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

Lisa Polewski, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Livianna Tossutti, Professor of Political Science, Brock University

Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University

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

Ken Mann, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Diane Francis, Editor at Large with the National Post

Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

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

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

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The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight

Floral & Brick specializes in modern design using local flowers, and offers Hamiltonians the chance to learn about local flowers and how to create their own designs. Scott found out all about it.

Guest: Natasha, owner of Floral & Brick, 129 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.floralandbrick.com/

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The Hamilton Today Podcast

Ontario has a vaccine certificate app on the way, and Scott got reaction from the CFIB. Professor Mark Busser explained how to limit the spread of misinformation, disinformation and "alternative facts." Professor Henry Jacek weighed in on how the PPC might affect the election, and Scott spoke with Professor Gordon Houlden about the Government of China's deal to republish Justin Trudeau's memoir. Finally, Dr. Omar Khan updated us on international vaccine news (yes, including Nicki Minaj's tweet) and Diana Weeks shared some science news that brings new meaning to the phrase "that rings a bell."

Guests:

Julie Kwiecinski, CFIB director of provincial affairs for Ontario

Mark Busser, Professor, Experiential Education (Social Sciences), McMaster U. International relations, security studies, conspiracism, journalism, and critical thinking

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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

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

Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

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

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

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The Hamilton Today Small Business Spotlight

Last week, it was announced on social media that the Cat 'N' Fiddle pub it would be permanently closing at the start of October. Scott invited Suzanne Keast to the show, to talk about the history behind the family-owned pub, and share how she and the staff feel about the somber news.

Guest: Suzanne Keast, co-owner of the Cat 'N' Fiddle pub, 174 John Street South in Hamilton, Ontario

Read more about the closing of the Cat 'N' Fiddle here: https://globalnews.ca/news/8189738/hamilton-pub-music-venue-closing-28-years/

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The Hamilton Today Podcast

Carmi Levy shared his thoughts on Ontario's soon-to-be-released digital I.D. app, and then NDP leader Jagmeet Singh joined Scott to talk about the final days of the campaign and what unites Canadians.
Bill Brioux and Scott paid respects to the late Norm MacDonald, Sawyer Bogdan updated us on the situation in London, Ontario, and Tim Powers gave us his take on how the federal leaders can make the most of the few days left in the campaign.
Finally, Ted Michaels discussed the joys of running marathons, and Scott Radley had the latest from the world of sports!

Guests:

Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst

Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party

Sawyer Bogdan, reporter with Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London, Ontario

Bill Brioux, television critic and author

Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data

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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