The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley

A significant portion of Canadians believe that social media is having a negative effect on freedom of speech. Interestingly, according to a new study

Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.

Robert Thompson joins Scott to look back on these Olympic games... and their ratings. (Dun-dun-dun!!)

Guest: Prof. Robert Thompson of Syracuse University

One thing that Canada prides itself on is its healthcare system. A new report out of the U.S. indicates that we might want to give our system some further thought.

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

It is International Beer Day! Hooray! Robin LeBlanc, whose blog The Thirst Wench covers all things beer, joins the show to talk about the drink's place in our culture, and how it has undergone a change or two since the start of this century.

Guest: Robin Leblanc, writer for The Thirsty Wench, podcast host "The Ontario Craft Beer Guide"

Site: thethirstywench.com

Podcast site: ontariocraftbeerguide.com

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

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley

Yesterday, Hamilton's city councillors received public comment on the urban boundary expansion. It was not what one might call a harmonious meeting.

Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Hamilton

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Bubba O'Neil joins Scott for a breakdown of the Tokyo Olympics games, as we approach the final day.

Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH

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Former Afghan interpreters who have made their way to Canada are pleading for the federal government to help their extended family members who are still stuck in Afghanistan, with the Taliban growing in strength once again.

Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute

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The Ticats are back! Not just for a new CFL season but also on 900 CHML! Which means the return of The 5th Quarter after every game and the chance for you to call in and weigh in on the games.

Guest: Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter, following every Ticats game; Sports Director, News Director, Assistant Program Director and news anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Subscribe to the 5th Quarter now and get ready for tonight's game! https://omny.fm/shows/the-5th-quarter

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

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley!

The design of an office space can have a big impact on how employees interact and get work done but now, with an enduring focus on sanitization and social distancing in society, as well as a great swath of people who have more or less adapted to working from home, the look and feel and use of an office is undergoing changes.

Guest: Dave Baird, Managing Director of WDI Group

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Host - Scott Thompson
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The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley

Hamilton's own Eleanor Harvey joined Scott to share her experiences from the Tokyo Olympics and give some behind-the-scenes details about what it is like to be and Olympian

Guest: Eleanor Harvey, Olympic foil fencer

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You might be double-dosed with COVID-19 vaccine and ready to book a vacation but your destination might not be as safe as you are. What does that mean for the tourism a cruise ship industry?

Guest: Shawna Curtin-Weatherill, Expedia Cruises in Waterdown

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As policing relies more and more on algorithms, artificial intelligence and advanced tech, stories disturbing flaws in the system will pop up. ShotSpotter, is a gunshot-detecting AI that is in the spotlight as one of the cases to keep an eye on and learn from.

Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst

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The Canadian Medical Association, along with the Canadian Nurses Association, has called for COVID-19 vaccinations to be mandatory for all health care workers.

Guest: Dr. Katharine Smart, incoming President of the Canadian Medical Association

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

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley!

Ontario has released a back-to-school plan. Scott Radley spoke with Jeff Sorensen, to get his reaction.

Guest: Guest: Jeff Sorensen, President, Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers' Local

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/

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Host - Scott Thompson
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