Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

In a recent episode of Patriot Act on Netflix, comedian Hasan Minhaj sat down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and took him to task for several big issues, such as SNC Lavalin and the Saudi deal. Scott brings in Elissa Freeman to get her perspective on what Trudeau's team must have been thinking, letting the Prime Minister be put in such a vulnerable position so close to an election.

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

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Guy Bantleman swung by our booth at Ribfest and said hi to Scott on Friday. Now we catch up with Guy, to talk about how his family has been since his brother Neil was freed from prison in Indonesia and returned to Canada.

Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother to Neil Bantleman

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The leaders of the Liberal Party, Conservatives and NDP were in town yesterday for the Labour Day festivities, and for some campaigning.  How is this election shaping up? And do any of the parties have effective slogans?

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

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A Guelph real estate agent discovered a scam where houses for sale were listed as ‘for rent’. That real estate agent, Kerri McCarl joins Scott now.

Guest: Kerri McCarl, Guelph Real Estate Agent

It’s the first day of school for kids today! What are some pointers for parents and kids to get through this week and rest of the month?

Guests:

Julie Mueller, associate professor and associate dean in the Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier Unviersity.

Dawn Danko, Ward 7 Trustee, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, also the chair of the finance and facilities committee

Hurricane Dorian is inching its way towards the U.S. East Coast. Scott  is joined by Bill Read, former head of the National Hurricane Center, to find out what we know of it so far.

Guest: Bill Read, former head of the National Hurricane Center

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There will be a cellphone ban taking affect by November in schools across Ontario. What do our local boards have planned?

Dawn Danko, Ward 7 Trustee, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, also the chair of the finance and facilities committee

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Scott chats with one of the original ribbers from the first Burlington Ribfest, who has continued to make the trip to Burlington from the states for years.

Guest: Bernie Gerl, of Camp 31 Rib Sauce

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The rules are in place now for gas stations to have anti-carbon tax stickers on gas pump across the province. Is this just going to help or hurt Doug’s cause?

Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP And Senior Petroleum Analyst, gaspricewizard.com

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Global News is doing a series of news stories on UFOs, and their sightings in Canada as well as around the world.

Mike Drolet, Toronto Correspondent, Global National