Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

A report for Health Canada says that Ottawa needs to hike it’s tobacco taxes to meet the long term target of smoking reduction to just 5% of the population. But how will this affect contraband tobacco?

Guest - Michael Chaiton, Faculty member, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. University of Toronto

An Angus Reid poll says that Finance Minister Bill Morneau gets a failing grade from Canadians. However, Morneau was one of only five cabinet minister who were recognized by other Canadians.

Guest - Christo Aivalis, Social Sciences and humanities Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Toronto

Should parents wait until their child is in the 8th grade to get a smart phone. Some parents think yes. Is grade 8 too early?

Guest - Gary Direnfeld (Social Worker, www.yoursocialworker.com)

Should parents wait until their child is in the 8th grade to get a smart phone. Some parents think yes. Is grade 8 too early?

Guest - Gary Direnfeld (Social Worker, www.yoursocialworker.com)

An Angus Reid poll says that Finance Minister Bill Morneau gets a failing grade from Canadians. However, Morneau was one of only five cabinet minister who were recognized by other Canadians.

Guest - Christo Aivalis, Social Sciences and humanities Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Toronto

A report for Helath Canada says that Ottawa needs to hike it’s tobacco taxes to meet the long term target of smoking reduction to just 5% of the population. But how will this affect contraband tobacco?

Guest - Michael Chaiton, Faculty member, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. University of Toronto

The former president of Mexico, Vincente Fox has some words for Justin Trudeau: Don’t be “a Judas” when it comes to NAFTA. How are the NAFTA negotiations going?

Guest - Patrick LeBlond, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa

Charles Mansion, the cult leader conflicted of orchestrating the gruesome murder of Sharon Tate and eight others, has passed away.

Guest - James Dubro, well known, longtime crime writer and researcher, long time specialist in organized crime (since 1974)

Who was this guy and what drives someone to be like him? Are cult like crimes common?

Guest - Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com

Martin Truex Jr wins the last NASCAR race of 2017 AND the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup title.

Guest - Erik Tomas. The Raceline Radio Network/Canadian Motor Speedway

Are driverless trucks the future? The innovation is coming to Canada. How will it impact our industry?

Guest - Barrie Kirk P.Eng, Co-Founder and Executive Director, CAVCOE (Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence)

Five weeks later, the college strike has ended. Teachers will be heading back to classes as of tomorrow. However, who did this strike truly benefit? ALSO: Ontario government has offered a tuition refund for those who withdraw from this semester.

Guest - Amy Calma, President of the Conestoga Students Incorporated, Director with the College Student Alliance

The former president of Mexico, Vincente Fox has some words for Justin Trudeau: Don’t be “a Judas” when it comes to NAFTA. How are the NAFTA negotiations going?

Guest - Patrick LeBlond, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa

Charles Mansion, the cult leader conflicted of orchestrating the gruesome murder of Sharon Tate and eight others, has passed away.

Guest - James Dubro, well known, longtime crime writer and researcher, long time specialist in organized crime (since 1974)

Who was this guy and what drives someone to be like him? Are cult like crimes common?

Guest - Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com

Martin Truex Jr wins the last NASCAR race of 2017 AND the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup title.

Guest - Erik Tomas. The Raceline Radio Network/Canadian Motor Speedway

Are driverless trucks the future? The innovation is coming to Canada. How will it impact our industry?

Guest - Barrie Kirk P.Eng, Co-Founder and Executive Director, CAVCOE (Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence)

Five weeks later, the college strike has ended. Teachers will be heading back to classes as of tomorrow. However, who did this strike truly benefit? ALSO: Ontario government has offered a tuition refund for those who withdraw from this semester.

Guest - Amy Calma, President of the Conestoga Students Incorporated, Director with the College Student Alliance