Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Are voters embracing change in these recent elections? In Quebec, the Liberals were voted out and the New Brunswick Liberals are trying to form a minority government even though they have fewer seats than the Conservatives.

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

Who’s the winner or loser in this USMCA deal? The loonie had increases post
announcement but will there be a bigger impact on the economy for Canada now that there is a deal?

Guest - Atif Kubursi, an expert in international trade & economist, McMaster University

Yesterday, the US President made a particularly rude comment to a reporter saying that she was “too shocked to speak”. When she responded, he retorted with “she never thinks”. ALSO: Brett Kavanaugh.

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

Have you been feeling much more sleepy once the afternoon hits? You could be
suffering from something called “The October Sleep Slump”. What is this?

Guest - Brooke Hohenadel, Owner of Bedtime Beginnings, sleep consultant

Who’s the winner or loser in this USMCA deal? The loonie had increases post announcement but will there be a bigger impact on the economy for Canada now that there is a deal? 

Guest - Atif Kubursi, an expert in international trade & economist, McMaster University

What exactly does the new USMCA deal entail? Scott chats with one of the members of the team that negotiated the original NAFTA agreement.

Guest - John Higginbotham, Senior Distinguished Fellow, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University

Some health experts are expressing big concerns over every day Canadian’s health due to 2nd hand smoke and if used by teens. ALSO: More Canadian cities are considering allowing drinks in the park?

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

The Interim Liberal party leader came out and said that the province was right in ousting his party from power.

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

Photo: (EPA/NEIL HALL)

The U.S. Senate will vote today in regards to Mr. Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court Justice pick. He and his accuser spoke yesterday before the Senate. 

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

Could Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed today?

Guest: Claire Finkelstein, Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Does President Trump’s trade bluster actually make our government look good in comparison?

Guest: Tim Harper, Freelance Writer and Editor.

Photo: (Reuters)

Does President Trump’s trade bluster actually make our government look good in comparison?

Guest: Tim Harper, Freelance Writer and Editor.