Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

How has the gun debate in the US different this time around? The President held a meeting yesterday at the White House with survivors of shootings and school violence. One of the main takeaways from this was his notes which included the point for him to say “I hear you”. ALSO: CNN had the kids of Florida’s shooting debating with Marco Rubio. How has this debate been different?

Guest - Michael Traugott, professor emeritus of communication studies and political science,
authority on communication, public opinion and media polling

Patrick Brown has been given the green light to enter the Ontario PC leadership race. How will his presence affect the race?

Guest - Christopher Cochrane, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto

Parts of Brantford are under evacuation warning due to flooding. What do residents of Brantford need to know and what do we know of this situation so far?

Guest - Greg Martin, Ward 3 Councillor for the City of Brantford

Is our middle class shrinking? If so, why do our politicians focus on the middle class? Why would it shrink? A recent poll by EKOS Research suggests that fewer than half of all Canadians identify themselves as middle class,

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

Another indictment yesterday against a lawyer from the Mueller Investigation. Mueller is the latest official to sound the alarm about Russian meddling in 2016 but Trump is defiant. ALSO: The students from the school at the centre of last week’s shooting have been pushing legislators to do what’s right.

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

The Chamber of Commerce in Hamilton is watching the situation with the US closely. The US State Department of Commerce is recommending section 232 which would allow President Trump to make the decision to add tariffs to steel.

Guest - Huzaifa Saeed, Policy and Research Analyst with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Parts of Brantford are under evacuation warning due to flooding. What do residents of Brantford need to know and what do we know of this situation so far?

Guest - Greg Martin, Ward 3 Councillor for the City of Brantford

Guest - Rebecca Dumais is a Brantford resident who has evacuated

Parts of Brantford are under evacuation warning due to flooding. What do residents of Brantford need to know and what do we know of this situation so far?

Guest - Greg Martin, Ward 3 Councillor for the City of Brantford

Is our middle class shrinking? If so, why do our politicians focus on the middle class? Why would it shrink? A recent poll by EKOS Research suggests that fewer than half of all Canadians identify themselves as middle class,

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

Another indictment yesterday against a lawyer from the Mueller Investigation. Mueller is the latest official to sound the alarm about Russian meddling in 2016 but Trump is defiant. ALSO: The students from the school at the centre of last week’s shooting have been pushing legislators to do what’s right.

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

The Chamber of Commerce in Hamilton is watching the situation with the US closely. The US State Department of Commerce is recommending section 232 which would allow President Trump to make the decision to add tariffs to steel.

Guest - Huzaifa Saeed, Policy and Research Analyst with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Parts of Brantford are under evacuation warning due to flooding. What do residents of Brantford need to know and what do we know of this situation so far?

Guest - Greg Martin, Ward 3 Councillor for the City of Brantford

Guest - Rebecca Dumais is a Brantford resident who has evacuated

The date for the announcement of the new leader of the Ontario PC party draws nearer and we chat with one of the candidates: Christine Elliot.

Guest - Christine Elliot, Ontario PC Leadership candidate

Hamilton City Council right now is looking at a new law that would limit the number of payday loans to one in each ward, a max of 15. Is this a wise idea?

Guest - Sarah Mayo, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton

The fall out over allegations against Hedley continues as the band withdraws from consideration for three awards at the Junos this year. They say they plan to talk about how they’ve let people down and their plan of attack going forward. However, they will not be cancelling their shows.

Guest - Kamil Karamali Reporter, Global News Toronto

Hamilton City Council right now is looking at a new law that would limit the number of payday loans to one in each ward, a max of 15. Is this a wise idea?

Guest - Sara Mayo, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton