The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Scott started the show with a conversation with MPP Donna Skelly about COVID-19 across Ontario, and then a closer look at Hamilton with Paul Johnson.

Guests:

Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook

 Paul Johnson, Director of the Emergency Centre with the City of Hamilton

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How will the Federal Liberals and Justin Trudeau's handling of the pandemic reflect on the party? Diane Francis weighs in.

Guest: Diane Francis, Editor at Large with the National Post

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Record-high prices of lumber are affecting other industries across Canada.

Guest: Liz Kovach, President of the Western Retail Lumber Association

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Scott welcomed John Ivison back to the show to talk about talking points, and when it is time to stop politicking and implement proper border policy.

Guest: John Ivison, Journalist with the National Post

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Satish Thakkar joined Scott to discuss the situation in India, as well as what the international community can do to help.

Guest: Satish Thakkar, Chair of Canada India Foundation

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!

Cake and Loaf Bakery is nearing its tenth anniversary. Like a lot of businesses, it has undergone changes during the pandemic, some of which offered new opportunities for the business! Scott found out more from Josie Rudderham.

Guest: Josie Rudderham, co-owner of Cake and Loaf Bakery, at 321 Dundurn Street South 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

For a look at COVID-19 in Canada, at the start of this week, Scott welcomed Dr. Tim Sly back to the show.

Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University

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Dr. Rodney Rohde and Scott discussed the dire situation in India, as well as the danger of variants in Canada and the U.S.

Guest: Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair, Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions, Texas State University

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Scott spoke with MP James Bezan about the allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against General Jon Vance, the former chief of the defence staff, and systemic issues in the Canadian Armed Forced.

Guest: MP James Bezan, Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence

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Is it a bad idea to hold the Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic? Some, including Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser, say it is not worth the risk. Time to get Scott Radley's input!

Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube

Keep up with the other Scott, Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/

Check out Home Games Hamilton on YouTube for even more from Scott Radley and some of Hamilton's leading sports commentators: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLrZEHaATip-Qh6ES553HA

And, of course, 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