The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

The U.S. will not be opening its borders to non-essential travel until at least August 22, while Canada is already planning to open up to Americans on August 9. Why are we out of sync? Is this just reasonable from the U.S. perspective?

Guest: Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto

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Why is there so much pushback against billionaires going to space? Are people just not excited enough about space flight anymore?

Guests:

Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

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Only 26% of Canadians want an election in the fall. They might get wishes granted. Nik Nanos joined the show to break down the numbers.

Guest: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research

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Many people have commented on the shape of the Blue Origin rocket with the capsule on top, suggesting that it looks kind of... Freudian. That said, most spacefaring vehicles look like a particular part of human anatomy. Paul Delaney returned to the show to discuss the design.

Guest: Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University

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

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

While wildfires burn across Canada, more attention in finally turning to Indigenous peoples' fire management traditions and controlled burning practices.

Guest: Amy Christianson, Fire Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service. Indigenous wildfire stewardship & improving evacuations

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 found out about the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas has continued to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Michelle, marketing and promotions for the Carnegie Gallery, 10 King Street West in Dundas, Ontario https://carnegiegallery.org/

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