Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

The city of Hamilton has released poll data that shows where votes came from in the election. A majority of Fred’s votes came from central Hamilton.

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

A new poll shows that Canadians are focusing their priorities on the deficit and reducing business tax ahead of the Fall update from Finance Minister Bill Morneau.

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

Yesterday, Scott spoke with animal lawyer Camille Labchuk on the Senate ruling on whale’s and dolphins in captivity. The Toronto Zoo heard the segment and called wanting to clarify a couple things when it comes to wildlife and conservation.

Guest - Dr. Andrew L’Intini, Interim Director of Wildlife and Conservation

Robert DeNiro and Joe Biden are the latest to receive bomb scares in a scary situation in the US right now. What’s the latest?

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

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How dangerous is the political rhetoric right now in the United States, given the bomb scares against democrats?

Guest: Ryan Hurl, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto.

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Saudi Arabia has changed it’s story again, saying that the Turkish evidence shows that the death of Jamal Khashoggi was planned. And Raheel gives her thoughts on the bomb scare in the U.S.

Guest: Raheel Raza, Muslim Canadian journalist, author, public speaker, media consultant, anti-racism activist, and interfaith discussion leader.

A private investigator hired by the Sherman family is expected to give an update on the murders of Honey and Barry Sherman in December, 2017. Joe Warmington joins Scott Thompson to discuss the and the abnormalities of the investigation.

Then, Scott and Joe debate how how responsibile Donald Trump is for the divisiveness in the U.S. Did he start it, or was he just responding in kind? And is it time for him to change his usual public persona?

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Guest: Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist

In addition to the package sent earlier this week to George Soros, suspicious packages were sent to the Clinton’s residence, the residence of Barack Obama and now CNN New York’s office. What’s the latest? 

Guest - Ines de la Cuetera, Washington Correspondent, Global News

Hamilton landlords are moving toward ‘pot free’ apartments, with some sending notices out saying that they’re working to become smoke and cannabis free.

Guest - Matt Maurer, Vice-Chair of Cannabis Law Group @ Torkin Manes LLP

Last night’s election saw Fred Eisenberger re-elected with 54% of the vote. 5 new(ish) faces will be joining council as well.

Guest - Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

Fred Eisenberger won the municipal election last night with 54% of the vote. He joins Scott in studio.

Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor for the City of Hamilton

Should Canada scrap the arms deal with Saudi Arabia? The Prime Minister says that they’re prepared to freeze it if it concludes weapons have been misused.

Guest - Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University