Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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Robert Mueller will testify publicly before the House on July 17th. Where is this going?

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News based in Washington D.C.

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China has decided to ban meat exports from Canada over what they say are forged veterinary health certificates.

Guest:  Ben Rowswell, President of the Canadian International Council.

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According to a study by Oxford Economics, robots are expected to take over some 20 million manufacturing jobs by 2030.

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

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According to a drone pilot instructor, the drone videos from the Raptors parade and rally were illegal flights according to recently released rules on drone flight operations.

Guest: Darren Clarke, Clarion Drone Academy

The Olympics will be adding new sports to its events, and one of them is breakdancing. Scott Thompson talks to sports columnist Scott Radley, to get his thoughts on what we know so far and the other sports being a considered.

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Guest: Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show, and columnist with the Hamilton Spec

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Euopean officials are calling for de-escalation amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. The German foreign minister warned that maximum pressure without diplomacy increases the risks of war.

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

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A juror advocate is fighting to make sure his mental health bill that died in the Senate last week becomes an election issue. What are the challenges faced by jurors following trials, and what needs to change?

Guest: Mark Farrant, the juror who is fighting for post-trial support

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Elissa Freeman joins Scott to break down Andrew Scheer’s relationship with Doug Ford, as well as discuss how public perception of Michael Jackson has changed since his death.

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

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Some experts are warning about social media ahead of the upcoming election. There has been angst and effort to prevent manipulation by domestic and foreign manipulators, but social media has become easy prey. How high is the concern?

Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch, adjunct professor at University of Ottawa

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Air Canada is investigating how and why a woman was left behind on an aircraft who had been sleeping.

Guest: Joseph Yeremian, President Thermodyne Engineering Ltd, director at the Ontario Aerospace Council

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Doug Ford’s Chief of Staff resigned last week after backlash and allegations of nepotism from appointing his son’s friend to an advisor position.

And what is your creepiest airplane experience? Scott's guest shares his story.

Guest:  Peter Woolstencroft, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo.

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