Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

When it comes to getting a tree for the holidays, which one is better - real or fake?

Guest: Carrie McLaven, Director of Operations, Forest Ontario

According to a new survey, one in three people get “festive burnout” before the holidays even arrive. How can someone prevent the burn out?

Guest: Dr. John Huber, Clinical Forensic Psychologist, Chairman of Mainstream Mental Health

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was very tough when he spoke to the GM CEO over the plant closures. But is that enough to change any minds or make any sort of a difference?

Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative, political pundit

How will the GM plant closures impact the trade industry?

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

General Motors is shutting its Oshawa plant down in 2019 as part of a global restructuring move. Thousands of workers halted production this morning. It’s unclear how many will lose their jobs.

Guest: Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University

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Scott chats with the MPP for Oshawa in regards to the announcement by the plant.

Guest: Jennifer French, NDP MPP for Oshawa

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Scott continues discussing the breaking news about GM's plant closures after listening to a speech from Unifor president Jerry Dias, who says the union won't let the plant close without a fight.

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

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500 migrants were on the Mexican side of the U.S. border yesterday, overwhelming police blockages, which forced a temporary closure. Tear gas was also deployed at the migrants, who had rushed the fence that separates the two countries.

Guest: Edward Alden, Bernard L. Schwartz senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), specializing in U.S. economic competitiveness, trade, and immigration policy