Scientists at the Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton have developed an entirely novel method for testing COVID-19, which will allow for a significant increase in testing in Ontario.

Guest: Dr. Marek Smieja, an infectious disease physician researcher from St. Joe’s, also interim chief of laboratory medicine at Hamilton Regional Laboratory Program

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, of Wilfrid Laurier University, spoke with Scott about why health officials are now focusing on the need for non-medical facemasks while in the public. 

Guest: Ahmad Firas Khalid, MD, PhD, MMgmt, MEd, GradCertPHM, faculty member in Human and Social Sciences, a medical doctor and a health policy advisor, Wilfrid Laurier University

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How do you know if your mask is re-entry ready. Jim Gardner is the founder of the Thoughtful Design Store, which has switched from making rugby shirts, to masks and hospital gowns. He joined the show to discuss what makes a mask effective, as well as how his company went about the change in production.

Guest: Jim Gardner Founder, Thoughtful Design Store

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Professor Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University joined Scott to talka about the jobs that will be the most in demand after the pandemic.

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

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A White House report that was issued yesterday attacked China for it's predatory economic policies, military buildup, human rights violations and disinformation campaigns.

Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University

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Should kids lose summer to make up for lost time in the school year?

Guest: Kristina Llewellyn, Associate Professor, Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo

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CFL has made some changes for this year's season, with a potential September start and Regina no longer hosting the Grey Cup.

Guest: Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show” Columnist, Hamilton Spec

A White House report attacked China for what it called predatory economic policies, military buildup, human rights violations and disinformation campaigns.

Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University

Retail expert Bruce Winder joined the show to discuss reopening the retail experience, Reitman's becomes the latest business to go into creditor protection due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Expert, Speaker, Consultant, Professor and Entrepreneur