The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

What is Long COVID, and what have we learned about it since we first started hearing about abnormal reactions to the virus way back in 2020? Most toy drives in Ontario will be getting ready to do their final push for donations over the next few days, and it’s a push they say is desperately needed. With Trudeau’s announcement of a cap on the oil and gas sector, Ottawa is now flirting with its third carbon tax, says the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Kelly Cryderman says that it is not crazy for Canadians to think that the carbon tax is hitting their pocketbooks. Writing in the Toronto Sun, Joe Warmington notes that “they can spend millions of taxpayer dollars to rename the main square in Toronto’s downtown, but no one will ever call it Sankofa Square.” The Grape Growers of Ontario have released their reaction to the changes around where alcohol can be sold in the province. As we approach the end of a tumultuous economic year, are we seeing signs of improvements for 2024? Final regulations for the Online News Act show the amount of funding private broadcasters will get through the government's $100-million deal with Google will be limited, with an even lower cap for the CBC.

Guests:

Dr. Isaac Bogoch. Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto

Sawyer Bogdan, Online Journalist for Global News

Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director

Kelly Cryderman, Reporter & Columnist, Globe and Mail

Joe Warmington, Columnist with the Toronto Sun

Debbie Zimmerman, CEO of the Grape Growers of Ontario

Colin Mang, Assistant Professor of Economics, McMaster University

Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age

Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

To help residents get around safely during the holidays, several big restaurants in Oakville and Hamilton are currently offering to cover your ride to their locations. Amid plans by CBC to cut 10 per cent of its workforce, the House of Commons heritage committee on Tuesday said it would be “inappropriate for the CBC to grant bonuses to executive members.” The GeoTrails project is building online and interactive tours that highlight local geology and ecology along trails in Ontario, in a way that also makes scientific information easily accessible for the general public. The Vacant Unit tax proposed by Nrdiner Nann: it’s purpose, and what is hoped for when staff comes back with a report on it. Shifting the world away from fossil fuels, that is the lofty goal that came out of COP28. A new tech startup, Channel 1 AI, is headed toward a full launch of its services in 2024. What is it’s angle? It claims to provide a personalized, globally accessible newscast powered by generative AI. Meaning that the anchors you see and hear on the screen are all artificial. Health systems across the country are feeling the pinch again as fall respiratory illnesses increase, leaving more and more people asking for help without any family doctor to turn to. Many of the Ukrainians who fled to Canada now wish to permanently immigrate here.

Guests:

Doug Greco, President of Catch Hospitality Group

Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Shania Ramharrack-Maharaj, part of the team of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members who are working on a geotrails project; one of McMaster’s Science Champions – an initiative that celebrates the students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who are helping transform our world through science communication and community outreach

Nrinder Nann, Councillor for Ward 3 in the City of Hamilton

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP

Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist

Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practising physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Phil Triadafilopoulos, Associate Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto Scarborough; Associate Professor, School of Public Policy and Governance

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

The United Nations General Assembly has voted, by large majority, for immediate humanitarian ceasefire, as reactions to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza from around the world continue to evolve.

Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto

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Today is 3 Cent-a-Litre at participating Pioneer gas stations, benefiting the Children’s Fund. With your support, over the last 33 years, Pioneer has donated over $520,000 to the Children’s Fund, and today is the day to make that number even bigger! United Nations climate negotiators on Wednesday declared the world must transition away from oil, gas and coal. The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks overnight tonight! New polling from Abacus shows a decrease in the lead the Federal Conservatives have held over Trudeau’s Liberal government. The feds are taking inspiration from War-Time housing plans, to address the modern housing crisis. From December 14 - 17, Cirque du Soleil's new show, Crystal, is taking the acrobatics and artistry that the company is known for, and reimagining it on ice! Leading the production is Hjordis Lee of Welland, Ontario. Was the Conservative leadership race a focus of foreign interference? The United Nations General Assembly has voted, by large majority, for immediate humanitarian ceasefire, as reactions to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza from around the world continue to evolve.

Guests:

Olivia MacKay, President of the Children’s Fund

Dr. Kerry Bowman, Professor with the School of the Environment with the University of Toronto

Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University

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

Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University

Hjordis Lee, lead performer in Crystal, the new show from Cirque du Soleil

Sam Cooper, Founder of The Bureau (http://thebureau.news), Bestselling Author, Award-winning investigative journalist

Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto

Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Tasha Kheiriddin has taken Speaker of the House Greg Fergus to task in her new piece for the National Post, noting that the column is one that she hates to have to write but feels she must. The rules around where you can pick up alcohol in Ontario is about to change, as the plan is presented to cabinet today. What does the Canadian Dental Association think of the Federal dental care plan? Trudeau, along with Australia and New Zealand, has called for a “sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza. Universities relying on international students for part of their income may have to adjust, as new rules from Ottawa see the financial onus on international students increased. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her substack page ‘In My Opinion’; Author of The Right Path.

Nik Nanos, CMC FRIC Chief Data Scientis and Founder, Nanos Research.

Josef Filipowicz, Policy Analyst with The Fraser Institute.

Colin D'Mello, Queens Park Bureau Chief, Global News.

Dr. Heather Carr, President of the Canadian Dental Association.

Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British Foreign Policy, Canadian Foreign Policy and politics, International History, U.S. Foreign Policy and realtions with Russia; University of Toronto.

Murtaza Haider, Professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

The Good Shepherd food bank program is one of many experiencing an uptick in traffic. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his province is a home to sustainable oil, and has put out a call to bring more attention to it. The Santa Run, a marathon raising money for Mission Services of Hamilton was held on Sunday, and behind the beard of one of those 900 Clauses was a familiar face. Now that the Red Hill Report is in and has been looked through, what has been learned from it for the future? Is it time for Hamilton to move away from its infamous one-way street infrastructure? We have received an update on the federal dental plan today. What does the Ontario Dental Association make of it? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Mike Troskot, Director of the Good Shepherd Venture Centre, home to their Emergency Food Program.

Mackenzie Moir, policy analyst at The Fraser Institute.

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP.

Dave Woodard, anchor with 900 CHML.

Carlyle Khan, General Manager of Public Works.

Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN.

John Best, publisher of the Bay Observer.

Dr. Brock Niculucci, President and Spokesperson of the Ontario Dental Association.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen

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Putin is aiming for another term in office, which he will likely get. What does this mean for Russia, Europe and the world?

GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

The Brott Music Festival is closing its 2023 season with The Musical Magic of Christmas, this Saturday at 3:00 p.m., at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. This performance features Alex Brott, daughter of Boris, making a special appearance to read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, 40 years after making her debut on the stage at age 6 while her dad was conducting. An asteroid eclipsing a star is not something you see every day, but early next week, star gazers will have a chance to witness that happen to the brightest star in the night sky, Betelgeuse. The historic Chedoke Estate has reopened, under the management of Cardus. Putin is aiming for another term in office, which he will likely get. What does this mean for Russia, Europe and the world? Cindy Woodhouse has been elected the New National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault St. Marie Police, currently President of Investigative Solutions Network.

Alex Brott.

Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University.

Michael Van Pelt, CEO of Cardus.

Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst.

Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University.

C. J. Hélie, President of Beer Canada.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen

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Screenwriter and producer Norman Lear—the man behind shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Sanford and Son, and One Day at a Time, just to name a few—has died at the age of 101. Bonnie Crombie is responding to attack ads from Doug Ford's government. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows Canadians paying far more for air travel than nations—because of the taxes. A record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 climate talks, analysis shows. Why don't they focus on getting world off coal? The Federal Liberals have released their framework for emissions caps. Draft regulations are planned to be published in the spring, with the regulations being put in place in 2025. The legendary Erik Tomas is retiring at the end of the month. We recap the end of an era, and a fantastic career with the voice of racing in Canada! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film; Director of the Bleier Center for Televisions and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.

Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Tim Progosh, Executive Director of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame.

Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group.

Kerry Bowman, Professor with the School of the Environment with the University of Toronto.

Jason Opal, Professor in Department of History and Classical Studies with McGill University.

Renaud Brossard, Senior Director of Communications with the IEDM/MEI (Montreal Economic Institute).

Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen

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