The Scott Thompson Show Podcast – with guest-host Rick Zamperin!

According to Brock University research, young adults who are lax when it comes to following COVID-19 rules score low on honesty and humility categories for personality tests. Professor Tony Volk was the lead author on the study. He joined Rick Zamperin share what else the pandemic is revealing about personality traits.

Guest: Tony Volk, Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University

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Rolling Stone has revamped their 500 Greatest Albums of all time. They released their original list back in 2003 and remains wildly popular, but with the evolving industry, it was time for an overhaul. What do top ten albums on the list say about where we are now, culturally?

Eric Alper, Publicist, music commentator and shameless idealist

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With Halloween creeping closer, some health officials feel it is prudent to cancel trick or treating for this year’s Halloween celebrations, to protect people from COVID-19. One town in New Brunswick has already taken these concerns to heart. Meanwhile some on social media however have started using #SaveHalloween hashtag to try to keep the holiday tradition alive.

Rick opened the phone lines to find out how people are reacting to the possibility of cancelling Halloween, as we know it, and what they are planning to do if they can neither trick nor treat safely in 2020.

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Pumpkin Spice Kraft Dinner. That says a mouthful. Rick is not thrilled about the prospect but gives the seasonal meal its due considerations.

Rolling Stone has revamped their 500 Greatest Albums of all time. They released their original list back in 2003 and remains wildly popular, but with the evolving industry, it was time for an overhaul. What do the top ten albums on the list say about where we are now, culturally? Guest-host Rick Zamperin discusses the list with Eric Alper.

Eric Alper, publicist, music commentator and shameless idealist

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

The Ontario government has begun releasing details of its plan to fight COVID-19 and prepare for the flu season.

Guest: Alison Thompson, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor of Public Health Services, and Professor of Public Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

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Hamilton City Council will proceed with new rules for mandatory masks in common areas of apartments and condos. What will happen if someone does not comply? Scott finds out.

Guest: Monica Ciriello, Manager of the Licensing Division of the City of Hamilton

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The woman arrested in the White House Ricin investigation appeared in court today and plead not guilty.

Guest: Abigail Bimman, Ottawa Correspondent

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Unifor has reached a deal with Ford Motor Company that will see five electric vehicles made in Ontario.

Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

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Denny Hamelin and Michael Jordan are partnering up for a new NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace at the wheel.

Guest: Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network, Canada’s National Radio Motorsport Authority