Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

The carbon tax has kicked in for four provinces across the country. How is that going to affect you at the pumps? Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, joins Scott to discuss the issues at play.

Guest: Dan McTeague of GasBuddy .com

And how will the carbon tax affect tax payers? Where does the money go?

Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

While many stores are having a hard time being ready for opening day of legal pot shops in Ontario, one store in Burlington has had a busy day. David Nguyen joins Scott to chat about the process of preparing for the big day.

Guest: David Nguyen, owner of RELM Cannabis Company

Will the struggles for the other pot shops last long? Why were there problems for other shops trying to open? Scott gets answers from Dan Malleck, Health Sciences Professor with Brock University.

Guest: Dan Malleck, Health Sciences Professor with Brock University

Late last week, a recording emerged of Jody Wilson Raybould’s conversation with Michael Wernick, who has since resigned from his position as Clerk of the Privy Council of Canada. Scott talks with Tim Powers, who has served as an advisor to a national party and federal cabinet ministers.

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

Last week, Niagara College announced Canada’s first student crafted vodka, that has been a month in the making. Scott finds out more about he unique program from the college's Head Distiller, David Dickson.

Guest: David Dickson, Niagara College’s Head Distiller.

The LRT train is going to continue moving ahead! This was announced yesterday after a meeting between Fred Eisenberger and Minister Jeff Yurek.

Guest - Kris Jacobsen, acting LRT project director for the city

1,500 jobs will be lost at the Chrysler plant in Windsor, ON. Is the auto industry in the
province in dire trouble?

Guest - Greig Mordue, McMaster’s ArcelorMittal Dofasco Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Policy

NPR says that a majority of Americans are wanting the Mueller report to be released in full and for Mueller and Barr to both speak before Congress.

Guest - Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News based in Washington DC

In Quebec, the government is proposing a ban on public sector employees wearing
religious symbols at work. This would include teachers judges, officers and prosecutors.

Guest - Leila Nasr, Communications Coordinator, National Council of Canadian Muslims

Check out this interview and more on the Scott Thompson Show Podcast