Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Has there been wedge issues like LRT in the past? How is this election stacking up against previous ones?

Guest - Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

What impact will legalization of pot (now that it's in place) have on the economy? Is there still a threat of the black market?

Guest - Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business, Brock University

With the threat of a strike looming for Monday, is it time to get rid of Canada Post?

Guest - Alan Freeman, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa

Does the allegations by MPP Skelly of NDP leader Andrea Horwath speak volumes about the culture and decorum at Queen’s Park? ALSO: Hudson’s Bay removes ‘Make Canada Great Again’ hat.

Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily Call

Scott Thompson wants to chat with the two front runners in the municipal election. We’ve reached out to Vito Sgro and Fred Eisenberger and Fred joins Scott today. On the docket for discussion? Marijuana legalization, affordable housing in the city and LRT.

Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton

The killer of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French, Paul Bernardo, has been denied bail. He’s up for it again in two years. 

Guest - Jordan Donich, Criminal Lawyer, Donich Law

Scott Thompson wants to chat with the two front runners in the municipal election.
We’ve reached out to Vito Sgro and Fred Eisenberger and Fred joins Scott today. On the docket for discussion? Marijuana legalization, affordable housing in the city and LRT.

Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton

It’s official! Cannabis is now legal in Canada! The first sale occurred at St. John’s, Newfoundland this morning. What now? 

Guest - Dan Malleck. Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author: Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario

Paul Bernardo is going to a parole hearing today after spending 25 years in prison for the deaths of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French.

Guest - Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer

Pride Toronto has decided to open the door to the Toronto Police to rejoin the summer parade after a two year ban, pending an application. 

Guest - Olivia Nuamah, Executive Director of Pride Toronto

It’s official! Cannabis is now legal in Canada! The first sale occurred at St. John’s,
Newfoundland this morning. What now?

Guest - Dan Malleck. Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author: Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario