In Alberta, the government has brought forward a bill that would punish people who
protest at public infrastructure sites. But, does this bill potentially infringe on charter rights to protest?

Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer

What can Hamilton police do to improve relations with the LGBTQ+ communities? Detective-Constable Rebecca Moran has volunteered to work with those communities. She joined Scott to talk about her role.

Guest: Detective-Constable Rebecca Moran, officer working with the local LGBTQ+ communities for the Hamilton Police Service

The Scott Thompaon Show Podcast

The Prime Minister is calling for a peaceful resolution amid the blockades and arrests. Is this going to play out okay politically for him?

Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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Scott Thompson spoke with Professor Daniel Ruck, to get a historical perspective on the solidarity blockades taking place across Canada.

Guest: Daniel Ruck, Cross appointed Professor, Department of History. Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies. University of Ottawa

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An Ipsos polling shows that Trudeau’s approval rating will suffer as the view of the blockade grows to be more unfavorable.

Guest: Darrell Bricker, President, Ipsos

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The Hamilton Transportation task force will have another two weeks to decide on how to spend the $1 Billion.

Guests:

Tony Valeri, a member of the task force and a former Liberal MP who served at Minister of Transport in Paul Martin's government

Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer

Soon, the Ontario Liberal’s will have a new leader. But will a new leader be enough to unify the party and bring back it’s image?

Guest: Sabrina Nanji, Queen’s Park Today

Check out the Scott Thompson Show Podcast for more conversations about the news that matters to Ontario and Canada: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/how-the-solidarity-blockades-affect-trudeau-puttin

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty on only two of the charges laid against him –
criminal sexual act in the first degree, rape in the third degree. What happens next, and what does this mean for the #MeToo movment?

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

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The OPP moved in on the Tyendinaga Mohawk territory blockade today after issuing a deadline for protestors to clear the area.

Guests:

Kamil Karamali, Digital Video Journalist, Global News

Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Canadians for Affordable Energy

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Last week, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation decided to fact check the Ontario unions. The Ontario director joins Scott to discuss.

Guest: Jasmine Pickel, Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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A McMaster study says that 7 out of 10 Canadians don’t use condoms. Why is that and what else did she uncover?

Guest: Dr. Tina Fetner, Associate Professor and Chair, sociology, McMaster University. President of the Canadian sociological Association