The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Scott is hopeful that the healthcare meeting between the premiers and the Prime Minister goes fruitfully… but he’s keeping his expectations in check. He checks in with Elissa Freeman, PR expert, about the talks and promises. Recently, Professor Genevieve Tellier wrote about how Prime Minister Trudeau seems to be losing control of his caucus, in her weekly column for the French-language newspaper Le Droit. Scott speaks with Genevieve The cost of retirement is rising higher, and further out of reach for many Canadians, so Scott turns to his financial advisors with Fox Group Private Wealth Management for general tips, as well as answering the “whys” involved. .It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.

Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa.

Jay Llewellyn (B.A., CFP®, CLU) Senior Financial Consultant with Fox Group IG Private Wealth Management.

Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto.

Ian Large Executive Vice-President: Alberta, Leger.

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.

Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – David Woodard

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Did you watch the Grammys last night? Scott had a look and he checks in with Eric Alper, publicist and music commentator, to see what history was made. Did you feel that last night? Like a little tickle in the foundation of your house? There was a light earthquake in Buffalo, not too long after Turkey’s massive shockwaves. Structural geology professor, Dr. Alexander Peace talks to Scott about the scale of the shocks which hit Niagara. The balloon that grabbed everyone’s attention as it drifted over Montanna has been shot down, once it drifted into a safe location. Was it primarily for spying? Does China’s story check out? Phil Gurski, former CSIS member and Professor Gordon Houlden give their perspectives with Scott. As the Provincial leaders get ready for their meeting with the Prime Minister tomorrow, we speak with Dr. Shawn Whatley about his recent piece in the National Post expanding on the nuances around private healthcare. Marit Stiles is officially the new leader of the Ontario NDP, following a majority vote, and she shares in her victory with Scott on the show. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator.

Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto.

Dr. Alexander L. Peace, BSc PhD FGS P.Geo. Assistant Professor (Structural Geology) Associate Editor, Marine and Petroleum Geology. School of Earth, Environment & Society.

Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta.

Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling.

Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NRP, Davenport NDP MPP.

Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – David Woodard

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

The government has withdrawn a controversial amendment to its proposed firearm legislation — one that critics warned could have restricted access to hunting rifles. On a cold – and for some, snowy – day like this, those who can hunker down inside with their Netflix and their YouTubes are likely to do so. But soon there may be changes coming that affect those services and any streaming enjoyers in Canada. What does that all mean for us? Here to join us on Hamilton Today while he is in Hamilton today, is Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh! There is a strange object in the skies over Montana… and yes, it is a large balloon but its origin and purpose are still raising questions. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Sports Shooting Association.

Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist.

Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP.

Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.

Dr. Shawn Whatley, Practicing Physician & Author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.

Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML & Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – David Woodard

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There is a strange object in the skies over Montana… and yes, it is a large balloon but its origin and purpose are still raising questions.

Guest: Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Today Scott wraps up the Groundhog Day results from across Canada, including a tragic tale from Quebec. Last night, Ward 7 Councillor Esther Pauls pushed to lift the current vaccine policy for city employees that only applies to new hires. She defends her position with Scott. The Official Opposition called on the federal government on Monday to ban research partnerships with Chinese military scientists and issue a ministerial order to advise provinces and Canadian universities to do the same. China will likely play the race card, but isn’t this about our national security? Charles Burton discusses with Scott. A team of researchers working out of McMaster University in Hamilton say they have found a link that shows having a greater number of truly bad experiences as a child can speed up biological aging. They say doctors will have to promote healthy child development and strategize to increase awareness of those experiences. Research associate Dr. Divya Joshi joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Esther Pauls, Ward 7 councillor.

Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), focus of the new documentary film Beautiful Scars.

Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Dr. Divya Joshi, PhD, Research Associate, Academic, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University.

Lou Piriano, President of RAHB.

Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch.

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Hanna Trofimova, Newcomer Information Specialist with the Hamilton-Burlington YMCA Employment & Immigration Services.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor –David Woodard

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley:

Scott is taking a mid-week break and so Scott Radley comes in to save the day! On today’s show Scott talks about the science behind multiple sasquatch sightings and the monster in Loch Ness with Floe Foxon, scientist and data analyst. Ozzy Osbourne has announced he is ending his touring career after so many decades at the age of 74. Alan Cross joins Scott to discuss the ageing rock star. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has denied a municipality’s request to remove a homeless encampment on the basis that doing so – when there is no adequate indoor space – would violate the residents’ Charter rights. Law professor Martha Jackman speaks to the decision. The cold snap coming to Hamilton will affect shelter system tonight. Jennifer Bonner of The HUB Hamilton speaks to Scott about that. More on the “Brantford Bulldogs,” and the rapid decline in Canadian defined-pensions. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Floe Foxon, Scientist and Data Analyst (works in astronomy, cryptology, public health, palaeontology).

Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music.

John McGrane, former Olympic and North American Soccer League soccer player.

Professor Martha Jackman, LLM, LSM, FRSC, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa.

Jennifer Bonner, Executive Director, The HUB Hamilton. 

Michael Andlauer, Owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre..

Host – Scott Radley

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor –David Woodard

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Ottawa has defined new standards for LTC facilities, but they are not being made mandatory. What gives? Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC founder Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos joins Scott for that. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to take a hard line against the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s demands – namely at 47% increase. Franco Terrezzano of the CTF has more. Almost all doctors in Canada support changes to medical licensing that would make it easier for health workers to see patients anywhere in the country, according to a new survey. CMA president-elect Dr. Kathleen Ross shares the findings of the study and the current climate in the CMA with Scott. Bill Brioux also stops in to reflect on Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley star, who passed at the age of 75. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University, LTC Advocate and Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC.

Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director.

Dr. Kathleen Ross, CMA President-Elect.

Bill Brioux, television critic and author.

Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch.

Jim Dunn, Director, Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) and an urban geography professor at McMaster University.

Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.

Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor –Diana Weeks, David Woodard

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

Former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion has died at the age of

101. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced her passing in a statement early on

Sunday morning, calling her the “true definition of a public servant.” With

Ukraine receiving advanced western weapons, air defences are being placed on

key buildings in Russia's capital. Canada is not the only Western country

facing serious challenges when it comes to military recruitment — but the chief

of the defence staff says the issues raise concerns about potential threats to

democracy. The World Health Organization has announced that, although COVID-19

still represents a crisis in the world, it is nearing an “inflection point”

where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths. Parliament is

Back! What’s in store for them? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today

Podcast!

Guests:

Bonnie

Crombie, Mayor of the City of Mississauga.

David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks Commission.

Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto.

Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto.

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.

Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport… former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign.

Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator.

Host – Scott Thompson

Content Producer – William Erskine

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay

Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan

News Anchor – Diana Weeks, David Woodard

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