The Art Gallery of Hamilton is kicking off it annual film festival today! This year, like many things in life, it will be handled a bit differently: you will be able to watch the films from the comfort of your own home.

Guest: Ryan Ferguson, Film Curator for the Art Gallery of Hamilton

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Strategic communications consultant Elissa Freeman joined Scott to provide a PR perspective on last night's dueling townhall discussions featuring Joe Biden on one network and U.S. President Trump on another.

Guest: Elissa Freeman. PR/pop culture media expert; Strategic Communications Consultant, Elissafreeman.com

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Ontario’s Minister of Education announced this morning that the government is scrapping Regulation 274, the controversial rule that gave teachers with the most seniority priority over newer teacher in the hiring process.

Guests:

Sam Oosterhoff, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minster of Education, MPP for Niagara West

Nancy Maynes, Professor / Faculty of Education and Professional Studies - Schulich School of Education, Nippissing University

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U.S. President Trump and the democratic candidate Joe Biden are holding dueling townhalls tonight, in place of a debate. This comes after the second debate was cancelled in response to Trump’s refusal to partake in a virtual debate.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News

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A study released by CAMH says that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the mental health of women.

Guest: Andrea Gunraj VP of Public Engagement for the Canadian Women's Foundation

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MP Chris Warkentin joined Scott to discuss efforts to revive the investigation into the WE scandal.

Guest: Chris Warkentin, a CPC MP on the Ethics Committee& MP for Grande Prairie – Mackenzie

An OHL with no contact? Even former OHL players are balking at that idea. When something strange happens in sports, It's time for another edition of Scott & Scott! Thompson welcomed Radley to the show, to discuss the idea of an OHL season without body checking. They also talk about flaming Zambonis. It will all make sense when you listen to the newest bonus segment from the Scott Thompson Show! 

Guest: Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and its podcast, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

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