Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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James Comey wrote in a farewell letter to the FBI that he had long understood that the President could fire him for any reason, or no reason at all. Is this a veiled parting shot? How is his dismissal similar to Watergate? What legal obligations does Comey now have now regarding material into his former investigation?

Guest: Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

A new type of cigarette which heats tobacco rather than burning is being rolled out, with some people saying that it reduces the risks associated with smoking. Manufacturers claim it removes up to 95% of chemicals found in cigarettes, but questions remain without solid evidence. How is this different from vaping? Is this a game-changer for the tobacco industry?

Guest: David Hammond, Associate professor at University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health and Health Systems.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton live-streamed a kidney transplant yesterday, and students at Saltfleet District High School watched the operation on the big screen. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions across Twitter and have them answered by the doctors. How are the patients? How was the experience for the team?

Guest: Dr. Darin Treleaven, Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Transplant Program.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton live-streamed a kidney transplant yesterday, and students at Saltfleet District High School watched the operation on the big screen. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions across Twitter and have them answered by the doctors. How are the patients? How was the experience for the team?

Guest: Dr. Darin Treleaven, Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Transplant Program.

Transplant Continued; Response of the students? Other opportunities for interactive learning in the future?

Guest: Christina O’Leary, Science Teacher at Saltfleet District High School,

A new type of cigarette which heats tobacco rather than burning is being rolled out, with some people saying that it reduces the risks associated with smoking. Manufacturers claim it removes up to 95% of chemicals found in cigarettes, but questions remain without solid evidence. How is this different from vaping? Is this a game-changer for the tobacco industry?

Guest: David Hammond, Associate professor at University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health and Health Systems.

Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society.

James Comey wrote in a farewell letter to the FBI that he had long understood that the President could fire him for any reason, or no reason at all. Is this a veiled parting shot? How is his dismissal similar to Watergate? What legal obligations does Comey now have now regarding material into his former investigation?

Guest: Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Where does Russia figure into the equation? Trump yesterday met up with the Russian Foreign Minister.

Guest: Andrew Rasiulis, CGAI fellow and retired public servant. Expert on Eastern/Central Europe and Russia.

Leaked documents obtained by the Progressive Conservatives show hydro rates skyrocketing after the next Ontario election.

Guest: Vic Fedeli, Conservative MPP for Nippissing, Finance Critic. 

Photo: (Photo by REX/Shutterstock)

James Comey wrote in a farewell letter to the FBI that he had long understood that the President could fire him for any reason, or no reason at all. Is this a veiled parting shot? How is his dismissal similar to Watergate? What legal obligations does Comey now have now regarding material into his former investigation?

Guest: Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

A new type of cigarette which heats tobacco rather than burning is being rolled out, with some people saying that it reduces the risks associated with smoking. Manufacturers claim it removes up to 95% of chemicals found in cigarettes, but questions remain without solid evidence. How is this different from vaping? Is this a game-changer for the tobacco industry?

Guest: David Hammond, Associate professor at University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health and Health Systems.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton live-streamed a kidney transplant yesterday, and students at Saltfleet District High School watched the operation on the big screen. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions across Twitter and have them answered by the doctors. How are the patients? How was the experience for the team?

Guest: Dr. Darin Treleaven, Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Transplant Program.

Don Meredith has resigned from his seat in the Senate, after having a sexual relationship with a teenaged girl. He will, however, continue to receive $25 thousand per year in pension pay.

Guest: Cheryl Collier, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Windsor.

Donald Trump made the decision to fire FBI Directory James Comey yesterday, while suspicion of his own campaign’s ties to the Russian government has grown. What impact is this going to have on Donald Trump’s administration? Is it possible this could lead to an independent investigation of Trump/Russia?

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

Christy Clark was re-elected as Premier of British Columbia last night, winning a minority government in a very close election/ The Canadian government spent nearly $2000 on Justin Trudeau cardboard cut outs/ Jagmeet Singh thought to be ready to launch his bid to become NDP federal party leader

Guest: Christo Aivalis, Queen's University labour and political history professor.

Christy Clark was re-elected as Premier of British Columbia last night, winning a minority government in a very close election/ The Canadian government spent nearly $2000 on Justin Trudeau cardboard cut outs/ Jagmeet Singh thought to be ready to launch his bid to become NDP federal party leader.

Guest: Christo Aivalis, Queen's University, labour and political history professor.