The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Michael Spavor, after being detained in China for over two years, has received his sentence: 11 Years in Prison, as well as a fine and deportation. This comes the day after fellow Canadian Robert Schellenberg was denied his appeal against the death sentence. Michael Kovrig, who was arrested around the same time as Spavor, is still waiting for his sentence.

Guests:

Rachel Gilmore, National Online Journalist with Global News

Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University

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The discussion (or debate) around vaccine passports is becoming increasingly convoluted. What would their exact purpose be, how would they be implemented, how much of an effect would they actually have, are they necessary to simplify things, and do they really warrant all the tension around the idea?

Guests:

Colleen M. Flood, FRSC FCAHS; Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, University Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, and Director for the University of Ottawa Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics

Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University

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How big of a risk would it be for Prime Minister Trudeau to call an election now? There is more than a little ill-will toward the idea. However, waiting might be the bigger risk... let's ask our wise friend Tim Powers what the PM should do.

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!

The Wine Box.... a new wine shop in downtown Hamilton, housed within a repurposed shipping container!

Guest: Jason Cassis, co-founder of The Wine Box https://shopwinebox.ca/pages/about

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

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

Andrew Cuomo has announced his plans to resign as Governor of the State of New York, in the wake of accusation of sexual misconduct that could lead to impeachment.

Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent for Global News

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Elissa Freeman pays the show a visit, to discuss the public relations dimension to Cuomo's resignation, and whether this means he has managed to hold onto a hope of being elected in the future. Scott also asked Elissa to weigh in on some of today's other big topics, including vaccine passports.

Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

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