Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Ashley Madison has released its annual Infidelity Hotlist and Hamilton is in the top 5 cities that cheat.

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Guest: Shannon Tebb, Shanny in the City (Dating Coach, Wingwoman and Boutique Matchmaker)

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According to the Angus Reid Institute, a majority say that the government made the right call in approving the Trans-Mountain Pipeline extension.

Dave Korzinski, Angus Reid Institute

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The US President confirmed reports that the country abruptly called off preparations for a military strike against Iran over the downing of a US drone.

Guest: Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow, The Middle East Institute (the oldest Washington-based institution dedicated solely to the study of the Middle East.)

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Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up their meeting yesterday but how did it go?

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

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Andrew Scheer has unveiled his party’s plan for dealing with climate change.

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

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Trudeau and Trump are meeting today, with Trade and relations with China on the docket for discussion? Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Iran grow after a U.S. drone was shot down.

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

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City councilors in Hamilton voted 11-1 to open the construction market to competition, opting for no action on Bill 66. Bil 66 is the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act. But how did this even get started?

Guest:  Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton

The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has been given the okay by Trudeau and the federal Liberals. Will the fallout be overall positive for him, come election time, or is this going to drive people away? Meanwhile, B.C. Premier Horgan is still open to fighting the pipeline in court.

Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.

The federal government has re-approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. But B.C. Premier John Horgan says that he is still open to fighting it in court. And that is only one of the potential bumps on the road toward getting it built. Will we actually see the TMX happen?

Guest: Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP; senior analyst, Gasbuddy.com

Doug Ford is about to mark the anniversary of being sworn in as premier of Ontario. One year later, has he made a good impression on the public? The booing he received at the Raptors Victory Parade indicates that he maybe has not. But should he really be concerned about that reaction?

Guest: Tim Powers, Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies.

The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has been given the okay by Trudeau and the federal Liberals. Will the fallout be overall positive for him, come election time, or is this going to drive people away? Meanwhile, B.C. Premier Horgan is still open to fighting the pipeline in court.

Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.