The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

The rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan has filled newsfeeds with scenes of chaos and heartache as people try to escape the country in the face of a revitalized Taliban. What happens next? Scott spoke with Reggie Cecchini and then Professor Stephen Saideman, to find out.

Guests:

Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Stephen M. Saideman, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton Universtiy; Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network, Co-Host of the Battle Rhythm Podcast

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Scott checked in with Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, to discuss the vaccine requirements announced by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore.

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

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We have a clearer idea of the Liberal, Conservative, and NDP platforms for the September 20th election. How do they compare, does anyone seem to have been peeking at their classmate's work, and what stands out?

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

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Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

McMaster University, along with Mohawk College, released notices to all students, faculty, staff and visitors that anyone attending the facilities will have to have proof they are fully vaccinated.

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

Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

Scott spoke with Jeff Beattie, to find out more about how generations of the family have cared for Winona Gardens, as well as how they adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Jeff Beattie, owner of Winona Gardens, 1381 Hamilton Regional Road 8, Stoney Creek, Ontario http://www.winonagardens.ca/

Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and follow along as Scott finds out more about the small businesses, restaurants and initiatives in Hamilton that have been affected by the pandemic! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine