The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Both Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig have faced their trials, while diplomats in China spoke out and even protested, in some cases. What happens to the Two Michaels next, and what do we know about the trials?

Guest: Abigail Bimman, Ottawa Correspondent for Global National

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There have been mounting reports of anti-Asian prejudice and violence in Canada and the United States over the past year. Scott spoke with Professor Jamie Liew about the layers of systemic racism and xenophobic assumptions underpinning recent stories of frightening attacks on Asian citizens.

Guest: Jamie Chai Yun Liew, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law with the University of Ottawa and an expert in immigration, refugee and citizenship law, as well as administrative law and public law; host of the Migration Conversations Podcast, author of the upcoming novel Dandelion

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While there is concern that a third wave of the pandemic may have already begun in Ontario, there are signs of progress as well.

Guest: Chris Bauch, Research Chair in the Department of Applied Mathematics and a Specialist in Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Infectious Disease Outbreaks with the University of Waterloo

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Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid returned to the show to discuss vaccine updates and to alleviate worries surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Guest: Dr. Firas Ahmad Khalid, Health Policy PhD graduate and Queen Elizabeth Scholar

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

Scott spoke with the president of Waterloo Brewing about the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the company.

Guest: George Croft, President & CEO of Waterloo Brewing

Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, and follow along as Scott finds out how small businesses, restaurants and initiatives have transformed during the era of COVID-19!

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast!

Scott Welcomed Ian Lee back to break down the misconceptions about supply chains and distribution of the vaccines.

Guest: Ian Lee, Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for more on Ontario's vaccination efforts! You can subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your favourite shows, and never miss out! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/