The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:

A new nuclear reactor is coming to Ontario, and Scott gets all the details from David Novog, Engineering Physics professor at McMaster University. This week saw what is hopefully the final key interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada... for now. The Bank has stated that inflation is set to sharply decline, Scott gets a second opinion from financial consultant Don Fox. As we approach the anniversary of the 2022 Convoy protest in Ottawa, the Nation’s capital prepares... but the House of commons is also preparing for its return on Monday. University of Toronto professor Andrew McDougall joins us. Yesterday, we learned that a Toronto man charged in connection with the 2021 toppling of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in downtown Hamilton is no longer facing a mischief charge. Why? Scott speaks with criminal lawyer Jeff Manishen for more on that. On this annual day of commemoration of the holocaust, Canadians pause to remember the six millions jews who were murdered by the Nazis. In the years since, Jewish people here at home and around the world have continued to face antisemitism. Statistics today show incidents of hate targeting jews are on the rise. Caryn Liberman, author of Global News piece “Fighting the rise in antisemitism through Holocaust education” joins Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

David Novog, a professor in the Department of Engineering Physics and UNENE Research Chair

Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. 

Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney.

Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger.

Caryn Lieberman, Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist | Global News Toronto

Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto.

Andrea Horwath, Mayor of the City of Hamilton.

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:

Scott feels insulted by a comment the Prime Minister made the other day about protesters in Hamilton. Scott also thinks he was insulting Hamilton by talking down to you. Staying local, Hamilton politicians voted in favour of a pair of actions designed to protect the city’s housing supply. On Wednesday, city councillors approved a new vacant homes tax to discourage speculators and hopefully open up empty units for rentals amid a housing crunch. Lou Piriano of the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington calls it communism, On February 7th, Prime Minister Trudeau will join the Premiers to discuss health funding… this stems from the retreat held in Hamilton. Is it cause for optimism? Dr. Shawn Whatley has some nuanced opinions to share with Scott. And of course we welcome back Scott Radley, after his well-earned vacation! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University.

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

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.

Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto.

Lou Piriano, President of RAHB.

Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton.

Dr. Shawn Whatley, 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.

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:

The Federal Liberal retreat continues in Hamilton, and Scott still has his heart set on getting the Prime Minister on the phone! Yesterday Scott found out where Justin is staying in Hamilton, so he gives another call to the hotel! Additionally, he speaks with the Burnt Tongue, where yesterday the Prime Minister and Filomena Tassi dined. Transportation troubles continue – from passports to passengers’ luggage – but it is on the docket for the Liberal’s retreat in Hamilton? Big news for Hamilton and the Ticats: Bo Levi Mitchel has indeed signed with the team. Scott speaks with Rick Zamperin who bolted over to the presser right after his Good Morning Hamilton broadcast ended this morning. Internationally, Poland's prime minister has called on Germany to be "brave" and allow his country to export 14 Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Rick Zamperin, host of Good Morning Hamilton, host of The 5th Quarter.

Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University University.

Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network.

Natasha Sokolowski, Operations Manager with The Burnt Tongue.

Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group.

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

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

Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University.

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:

We had warning that today may see another hike in the key interest rate from the Bank of Canada, and those warning were warranted, as macroeconomist Eric Kam tells Scott. The snowstorm currently ravaging Southern Ontario looks bad, but how bad could it be? Ross Hull, meteorologist for Global News has more on that. The stars are aligning, it seems, as the Federal Government and the Provinces are getting closer to a new healthcare deal: Prime Minister Trudeau will be joining the Premiers in a meeting next month to move forward in the process. What the hell took so long? Scott wants to know, and he speaks with Tim Power, managing director for Abacus Data. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University.

Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist.

Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs.

Tim Powers, Summa Strategies Chairperson, Managing Director for Abacus Data.

Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.

Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.

Voula Marinos, Professor, Child & Youth Studies Director, Forensic Psychology & Criminal Justice.

Filomena Tassi, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

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:

The Prime Minister is in town today for the Liberal retreat, and Scott couldn’t get him for the show. However, Scott won’t stop there, whether by hook or by crook we speak with everyone Trudeau has had contact within the city of Hamilton. Stay tuned for some classic Scott Thompson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Tracy MacKinnon, Executive Director of the Locke Street BIA.

Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies.

Cole Horncastle, Executive Managing Director of John C. Munro airport.

Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator.

Lisa Polewski, Reporter, 900 CHML.

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

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

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

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:

The first COVID-19 update of 2023 says that we cannot relax just yet, not with the XBB.1.5 variant (nicknamed Kraken) spreading in Canada. Perhaps this is what Scott has? Hazel McCallion – former mayor of Mississauga and a current Greenbelt council chair – endorses Green Belt plans in open letter of support for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Scott wants to know, is anyone listening? On Wednesday, B.C. Premier David Eby and Blueberry River Chief Judy Desjarlais announced what both called a “historic” agreement that, in addition to giving the band a formal role in natural gas projects on its territory, includes $287.5-million in funding. The deal also includes potential revenue sharing from natural gas projects in northeastern B.C., but the First Nation has not released details of those arrangements. Where does this fit into the PM’s green energy plan? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!

Guests:

Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University.

Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator.

Dr. Matt Miller, Associate Professor, Scientific Director, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University.

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP.

Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.

Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.

Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch.

Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University..

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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