The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Paul Johnson, of the City of Hamilton, joined Scott to talk about COVID-19 in Hamilton, as we get word from the provincial government that Ontario's vaccination efforts are now ahead of schedule.

Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of the City of Hamilton's Emergency Centre

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Tim Powers and Scott discussed recent polling from Abacus Data that shows Trudeau's Liberals are neck-and-neck with O'Toole's conservatives. They also tackled the issues raised by the allegations against Major-General Dany Fortin.

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

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We might be headed toward a "resignation boom" in North American workplaces, at least, if not globally. Scott found out more from David Macdonald.

Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

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Liberal MP Bob Bratina announced that he will step down from his role as representative of Hamilton-East Stoney Creek when the next federal election is called. MP Bratina joined Scott to explain the decision, and share what it all has to do with Hamilton's LRT news.

Guest:  Bob Bratina, Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, former Hamilton mayor of the City of Hamilton, former morning show host on 900 CHML

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Scott welcomed Larry Di Ianni back to the show, so he could get another former mayor's reaction to the LRT news as well as MP Bratina's announcement.

Guest: Larry Di Ianni. Former Mayor of the City of Hamilton

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 Producer - Jordan Armenise
Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

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Elissa Freeman joined Scott to talk about the allegations levelled against Major-General Dany Fortin. Of course, once Elissa is on the line, Scott has to get her input on everything under the sun!

Guest: Elissa Freeman, public relations and Pop Culture Expert

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Thomas Tenkate returned to the show to discuss the after-effects of the pandemic, as society once again enters a readjustment  period, post-vaccination.

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

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What about summer vacations? Scott spoke with Andrew Enns of Leger, to find out what is on the minds of Canadians.

Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive VP of Leger

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 Producer - Jordan Armenise
Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

Scott spoke with the manager of Suru, to find out how the studio continued to offer yoga classes throughout the pandemic.

Guest: Cara, manager of Suru Studio, at 335 Barton Street East in Hamilton, Ontario

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 Producer - Jordan Armenise
Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Toronto has shut down its big summer plans. Should other cities follow its lead?

Guest: Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Bill Kelly spoke with Premier Doug Ford earlier today, check out that conversation in the newest podcast of the Bill Kelly Show here: https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/dr-peter-juni-on-extending-stay-at-home-order-grey

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The stay-at-home order has been extended, but what else is needed to effectively fight COVID-19 in Ontario?

Guest: Dr. Lorne Small, Infectious Disease Specialist with Trillium Health Partners

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Scott spoke with Melanie Leis, to get an international perspective on how governments handled the COVID-19 pandemic, and how satisfied their citizens are.

Guest: Melanie Leis, Study Co-lead with the Imperial College’s Institute of Global Health Innovation in London, England

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The Honday Indy Toronto has been cancelled for the second year in a row, of course, due to the pandemic. Scott talked to Erik Tomas, to find out more about how motorsport is being affected by the safety regulations.

Guest: Erik Tomas, Host of The Raceline Radio Network

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 Producer - Jordan Armenise
Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine