How can we help fight against racism in our own community. Mouna Bile is with the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic and joins Scott to discuss ways we can address racism.

Guest: Mouna Bile, bilingual black justice coordinator, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

Concerns are growing over the surge shelter at the FirstOntario Centre.

Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre, City of Hamilton

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

When asked for his take on U.S. President Trump’s response to the protests taking place across America, Prime Minister Trudeau paused for around 20 seconds. The Prime Minister eventually said that they are watching what is going on, and that it is a time to pull people together and listen. Was he trying to be diplomatic, or was his silence sending a message? Many are saying that Trudeau’s pause was, at best, an unclear answer.

Guest: Peter Graefe, professor of Political Science at McMaster University

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Demonstrations are taking place across the United States, in response to the killing of George Floyd. While the crisis of systemic racism and its threat to public health is once again in the spotlight, it is sharing the stage with the COVID-19 pandemic. How big of a spike in cases could we see among those who have taken to the streets to protest? How can you effectively demonstrate in public while staying safe during a pandemic?

Guest: Ahmad Firas Khalid, medical doctor and health policy expert

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Both Telus and Bell have said no way to letting Huawei onto their 5G networks. They are proceeding with Eriksson and Nokia for their services. This comes with Huawei facing pushback on privacy concerns from other countries, including the U.S.

Guests:

Derek Sardo, President of Rolling Thunder

Tim Powers, political commentator, Managing Director at Abacus Data, and Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies

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Should the federal government provide aid for long-term care homes? And should Ontario’s list of high-risk homes be disclosed to the public?

Guest: Jane Meadus, barrister & solicitor, Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

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Would you be interested in a 4 day work week? Before you answer, think about what it would look like and if it is plausible in our society. New Zealand is pursuing one as an option for bouncing back after the COVID-19 pandemic, and some are suggesting Canada should seriously consider it as well.

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

Should the federal government provide aid for long-term care homes? And should Ontario’s list of high-risk homes be disclosed to the public?

Guest: Jane Meadus, barrister & solicitor, Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly