The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is making headlines as they continue their pursuit of making indoor masking mandatory for students once again, which leaves Scott with some questions about the mental health of the children. Catherine Moncloch, director of the Face Perception Lab at Brock University joins Scott for that discussion. The Bank of Canada has raised its interest rate Pedro Antunes, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada gives some insight on how this may affect Canadians. Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute speaks with Scott about a new survey from Angus Reid, which suggests half of Canadians feel their communities are poorly planned. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Neal Miller, owner of The Westdale.

Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute.

Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa’s National Security program, and former CSIS analyst.

Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Catherine J. Mondloch, Professor, Director, Face Perception Lab, Department of Psychology at Brock University.

Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada.

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Did you hear the good news? Dwight the Cat, who was stolen from his owners by a pizza delivery driver, has been returned to his home! First question Scott has is: how? His second question is: Who would steal a cat? Ken Price of The Dream Team, an organization which helps track down lost pets in Hamilton, joins Scott for the latest on that. Gilbert Gottfried passed away and Bill Brioux, TV critic, joins Scott in memoriam for the irreverent and controversial comedian. The race for the federal Conservative leadership is underway, heating up with candid comments from the front-runners and Scott has a check-in on the candidates’ performance with Mike Van Soelen, Managing Principal at HR firm Navigator. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute, joins Scott once again to speak about the current surge of COVID-19 in Shanghai. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Ken Price, of The Dream Team

Caleigh Alleyne, editor, journalist and media consultant

David Novog, a professor in the Department of Engineering Physics and UNENE Research Chair

Bill Brioux, television critic and author

Mike Van Soelen, Managing Principal at Navigator

Dr. Walter Dorn, PhD, Department of Defence Studies, Royal Military College of Canada

Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Ryerson University

Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...

Dr. Keiran Moore appeared on our screens today for his first Ontario COVID-19 update in almost a month. He affirmed that we are in wave 6 but did not announce plans to reinstate masking, just strongly recommend that we continue it. Relations between Frito-Lay and Loblaws have come to an agreement and relations are decidedly less salty. Tiger Woods made his return to the Masters. What are the takeaways from his performance, and what might be on the horizon for the gold legend? What role does the media – and the technology that the media uses – play in bringing the humanity of modern wars, like Russia’s viscous invasion of Ukraine, to the eyes of the world and how does that affect us? Now it looks like Elon Musk will not be joining the board of directors for Twitter. Good idea, bad idea, whose idea? We welcome Dr. Frank Calyton back to the show to discuss the housing – and building issues – in Ontario.

Guests:

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto

Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Jason Logan, editor of SCOREGolf Magazine

Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age

Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush Investments

Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University

Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Will Smith is back in the news! After the infamous slap heard ‘round the world, he has been officially barred from the Oscars for 10 years. Bill Brioux, TV critic joins Scott for more on that. The Blue Jays are hitting the diamond today for their first game of the season and Dave Woodard, 900 CHML news anchor, is dressed for the occasion, and Scott has Barry Davis, former Blue Jays reporter on to talk all things baseball! Scott speaks with Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill about the ongoing work of Truth & Reconciliation in Canada, as well as the broader effects of the papal apology. The federal budget was unveiled yesterday and housing is a big focus, but as Sabrina Maddeaux writes in the National Post, millennial homebuyers may not have gotten a good deal. The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation have some notes on the budget, as they ought to! Franco Terrazanno of the CTF joins Scott for his comments and critiques for the pros and cons. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Dr. Catherine Connelly, Professor, Human Resources & Management, McMaster University. 

Barry Davis, former Blue Jays field reporter; You can hear him in the Outta The Park and Sessions Podcasts.

Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Bill Brioux, television critic and author.

Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist with the National Post, writing about politics to pop culture, economics and equality.  

Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data.

Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill, Associate Professor with the Department of Anthropology, as well as one of the original founders of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University; researching Indigenous knowledge & cultural conservation, Indigenous women, traditional medicine and health and the contemporary practice of Indigenous traditionalism.

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

The single most important event of the year happened today. Families split apart at the seams, friendships are severed, mass chaos unfolds as it is revealed: the federal budget and the finance minister’s new shoes. Halfway through the show is when the budget came through so there is conjecture followed by reaction as the show progresses today with Scott. Along the way Reed Duthie speaks to Scott about the Hamilton Bulldogs clinching the top spot in the CHL’s rankings on Wednesday. As well as Reggie Cecchini speaking to Russia’s suspension from the UN Human Rights Council. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies.

Michelle Gilbert, Broker at Sage Real Estate.

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.  

Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News.

Reed Duthie, Manager; Broadcasting & Communications / Play-by-Play Announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs

Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. 

Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

We found out yesterday that Boris Brott, Hamilton’s premiere composer, died tragically in a hit and run in Downtown Hamilton. The effects of this loss were immediate on Hamiltonians, and an investigation is underway. Scott speaks to Indy Bharaj of Hamilton Police to speak about the investigation, former Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina discusses Boris’ legacy, and Dave Tabone director of BR XPRESSION vocal ensemble speaks to Boris’ musical ability and effect on Hamilton’s music scene. The government of China is now pushing for a war crimes investigation into the events that took place in Buccha, Ukraine. Should we be concerned about China’s intentions behind this? Elliot Tepper of Carleton University joins Scott for more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Jeff Horncastle, Acting Client and Communications Outreach Officer with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto and a Medicine by Design Investigator

Inderjit “Indy” Bharaj. Constable (#361), Media Relations, Hamilton Police Service.

Myles D. Rusak, CEO, Burlington Sound of Music Festival.

David-Alexandre Brassard, Chief Economist, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

Dr. Monica Vermani, Clinical Psychologist, author of A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas.

Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

Bob Bratina, Former Hamilton Mayor, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, former CHML morning show host.

Dave Tabone, Director of the BR XPRESSION Vocal Ensemble from the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board.

Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer –William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Scott examines the claim by General Wayne Eyre, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, told a committee of senators that the invasion of Ukraine “has caused us to face the most dangerous time in the world in what I would argue is generations, and so we have to continue to be prepared for what may come,” with Dr. Christian Leuprecht. Scott also takes a deeper look at the apparent 6th wave of COVID-19 hitting Hamilton with Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, and look at which programs suffered during the pandemic. Ontario has finally given to OK for citizens to place wagers through apps and websites for casinos and sporting games, and Scott examines the mental health impacts with Dr. Nigel E. Turner. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Dr. Rick Tytus, Chair, District 4 of the Ontario Medical Association, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University.

Daniel Ives, Managing Director of Equity Research with Wedbush investments in the U.S. 

Stewart Prest, Professor of Political Science at Simon Fraser University, specializing in Canadian politics and institutions, comparative politics, civil conflict and contentious politics, and foreign policy.

Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton.    

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

Dr. Nigel E. Turner, Independent Scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH; Assistant Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer – William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

Scott is back and ready to tackle the big issues like Cryptocurrency, Doug Ford’s investment in Ontario’s EV manufacturing, Canada’s political divide and much more. Along the way Scott entertains the idea of becoming a stand-up comedian with Scott Faulconbridge. Local musician Ginger St. James has a special “live documentary” debuting April 4th at 8pm. Streams are on Facebook or YouTube. Pierre Poilievre, leadership candidate for the federal Conservatives, has announced his desire to make Canada the “crypto capital” of the world. What does that mean? What are the drawbacks? Tech journalist Carmi Levy has some answers for Scott. Ontario is seeing a stark rise in COVID cases and Scott has the question “Does it matter if we’re 90% vaccinated?” U of T Professor Dionne Aleman has joins Scott for that discussion. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Scott Faulconbridge, stand up comedian, improviser, writer, actor (seen at Just for Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC’s The Debaters, on Comedy Network among many other places.)

Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. 

Ginger St. James, local musician

Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist.   

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Jason Disano, BSc MA; Director of the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto.

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP.

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.

Host - Scott Thompson
Content Producer –William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley

Today Scott Radley, covering for Scott Thompson, digs into Hamilton’s refusal to expand its urban boundary with fierce critic of the move Conservative MPP Donna Skelly, and supporter NDP MPP Sandy Shaw to get two sides of the story. The Pope has apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system and the atrocities committed. What does this mean for Truth and Reconciliation process in Canada? How do employees feel about returning to the office and what concerns are there for both the employees and employers as that happens? We've got all this and more on today's show!

Guests:

John McGrane, former Olympic and North American Soccer League soccer player.

Rebecca Smith, Director of Group Life and Disability Services, Medavie Blue Cross.

Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook.

Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University.  

Tom Cooper, Director of the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction.

Andrew Enns, Executive VP at Leger’s Winnipeg Office.

Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney.

Sandy Shaw, MPP for Hamilton West - Ancaster - Dundas.

David Marskell, CEO of THE MUSEUM, former boss of Scott Radley at the CNE.  

Host - Scott Radley
Content Producer –William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley

Today Scott Radley, covering for Scott Thompson, dives into the new drive to bring the NHL back to Hamilton. Make it eight, says Marvin Daw! Are we in another wave of COVID-19? We dread to think, but Scott spearheads us into the subject with epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness to see where we are right now in Hamilton, and how it may end. To help address the stratospheric rise in real estate prices, the Ontario government is raising the foreign buyers tax. How much or how little will this affect the market? Macroeconomist Eric Kam joins Scott for more on that. Hamilton’s Ward 1 Councilor Maureen Wilson speaks to Scott about the terrible accident at Main and Dundurn where a vehicle struck a 14-year-old girl, and taken to hospital in critical condition. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.

Guests:

Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development.

Jason Logan, editor of SCOREGolf Magazine.

Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Marvin Daw, nhl4hamilton.com.

Elyse Shumway,Manager, Clinical & Education Services. Spokesperson for the Aphasia Institute - The Pat Arato Aphasia Centre

Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator

Maureen Wilson, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Hamilton.

Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University.

Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information AND the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Jason Farr, Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton.

Host - Scott Radley
Content Producer –William Erskine
Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber
Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard
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