Teachers' unions in Hamilton are pushing back on a directive from the Ontario government that pushes for live video conferencing with students. Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, spoke with Scott about the directive, and how online learning is currently being handled.

Guest: Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

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When will we know more about the school year? The Ontario government says the answer will come this week. Meanwhile, the Ontario government wants to extend the state of emergency until June 2nd. Sabrina Nanji joins Scott Thompson to discuss.

Guest: Sabrina Nanji, Queen’s Park Today

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Peter Bloemendal, Director of Clinical Services for CMHA Hamilton joined the show to talk about new data from the CMHAthat shows the majority of Ontarians are worried about an oncoming mental health crisis once the pandemic is over.

Guest: Peter Bloemendal, Director of Clinical Services, CMHA Hamilton

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Several members of the White House have tested positive for COVID-19, including a spokesperson for Vice President Mike Pence. Even with a close associate testing positive, the VP does not plan going into quarantine. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News

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

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A motion is being brought forward to Hamilton council that would allow shared outdoor eating districts in the city to be temporarily installed. If passed, it would allow restaurants and other food businesses to open up a bit more while physical distancing measures are still in place.

Guest: Jason Farr, Ward 2 Councillor for the City of Hamilton

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Actor Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92. Scott welcomed Elissa Freeman to the show, to chat about Stiller’s impact on comedy, his fame before Seinfeld and King of Queens, and his legacy.

Guest:  Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily

Should the Conservative party expel M-P Derek Sloan from the party, over his comments about Doctor Theresa Tam? Professor Genevieve Tellier, of the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, discussed the state of the Federal Conservatives with Scott.

Guest: Genevieve Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa

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Marvin Ryder, Business Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, spoke with Scott about the 2 million Canadian jobs that were lost last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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Scott Radley joined Scott Thompson to discuss CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s appearance before the House of Commons, and his request for $150 Million in financial assistance.

Guest: Scott Radley, columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show on Global News Radio 900 CHML as well as the Scott Radley Show Podcast, and host of Hamilton Home Games on Youtube

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Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay says we should use the Magnitsky law against China. What exactly is that? Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta, joined Scott to explain.

Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta

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The Hamilton Waterfront Trail is going to reopen! Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Scott to chat about reopenings, curbside pickup, and what is remaining closed for now.

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton

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School is out for now due to the pandemic, with online learning replacing traditional classroom settings. If schools were open again, will parents send their kids back? One poll from Abacus Data says that some parents will be unlikely to do so. Tim Powers, Managing Director at Abacus Data & Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies, spoke with Scott about the findings.

Guest: Tim Powers, political commentator, Managing Director at Abacus Data & Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies

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How can we celebrate Mother's Day during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. Bart Harvey, Hamilton's Associate Medical Officer of Health, talked with Scott about the options available.

Dr. Bart Harvey, Associate Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton. 

With curbside pickup coming for some retail stores, Scott spoke Tracey McKinnon of the Stoney Creek and Westdale Village BIA's, to find out how the pandemic has affected local businesses and whether the pickup system will be efficient.

Guest: Tracey McKinnon, Executive Director for Downtown Stoney Creek & Westdale Village BIA

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The Hamilton Waterfront Trail is going to reopen! Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Scott to chat about the reopening, curbside pickup, and what is remaining closed in the city for now.

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton

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How can we celebrate Mother's Day during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. Bart Harvey, Hamilton's Associate Medical Officer of Health, talked with Scott about the options available.

Dr. Bart Harvey, Associate Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton. 

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Within days of starting Project Recalibrate, Hamilton police say they have already laid 132 charges against drivers who are taking advantage of the sparsely occupied roads.

Guest: Staff Sergeant Dave Pigeon, Hamilton Police Service

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