The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Hamilton’s bylaw on mandatory masks in public areas is now in effect. There are those still who are upset over the bylaw, some even going so far as to protest mask wearing. Why is it still important even now that we wear a mask?

Guests:

Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, medical doctor and health policy expert

Dr. Ninh Tran, , Associate Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton

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Canadian chambers and restaurant industry leaders are warning that the industry could fail due to the pandemic.

Guest: Perrin Beatty, CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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The OMA is saying that the Ontario government should reconsider indoor dining at restaurants and pubs for the time being prior to areas being put into Phase 3. What is the increased risk?

Guest: Dr. Samantha Hill, President, Ontario Medical Association

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In an interview with Fox News over the weekend, U.S. President Trump said he was not willing to commit and give a full answer as to whether he would agree with the election results in November. How concerned should people be over that? Meanwhile, the House of Commons returned today without Prime Minister Trudeau.

Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated, columnist, and Washington Times contributor

The federal government has decided that the Blue Jays cannot play at home once regular season starts. So where does the team go from here?

Guest: Howard Berger. Long-time reporter/Blogger, Between the Posts

It’s been quite the week in U.S. politics, from the ethics concerns over Ivanka’s endorsement of Goya Products to the release of Mary Trump’s book, and campaigning in the Rose Garden, there is no shortage of hot topics..

Guest: Jacob Neiheisel, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

The winner in the bid for downtown Hamilton’s entertainment venues has been declared!

Guest: Jasper Kujavsky, coordinates the Precinct group, and director of the arena renovation project

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The WE charity scandal continues this week. Minister Bardish Chagger says that she was not directed by the PMO in suggesting the WE Charity run the grant program.

Guest: Cheryl Collier, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Windsor

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New rules in the government’s strategic assessment on Climate Change say that proposals for new mines, power plants, pipelines etc. must include plans to have net zero emissions by 2050 if they want approval.

Guest: Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP and Canadians for Affordable Energy