Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

In series of tweets sent over the weekend, President Trump accused the previous president, Barack Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. While the FBI is urging the White House to reject these claims, the White House wants to investigate. ALSO; Trump is expected to sign a new travel ban.

Guest: Dr. Henry Giroux, Professor of English and Cultural Studies and Global TV Network Chair in Communications at McMaster University.

RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson is set to retire June 30th. In a note to staff, he says that the RCMP has many challenges ahead that include tackling systemic harassment and mental health issues in the workplace. How serious are these issues?

Guest: Gary Clement, President and CEO, Clement Advisory Group with 34 years of policing experience and worked in roles such as National Director for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Proceeds of Crime Program.

RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson is set to retire June 30th. In a note to staff, he says that the RCMP has many challenges ahead that include tackling systemic harassment and mental health issues in the workplace. How serious are these issues?

Guest: Gary Clement, President and CEO, Clement Advisory Group with 34 years of policing experience and worked in roles such as National Director for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Proceeds of Crime Program.

In series of tweets sent over the weekend, President Trump accused the previous president, Barack Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. While the FBI is urging the White House to reject these claims, the White House wants to investigate. ALSO; Trump signed a new travel ban.

Guest: Dr. Henry Giroux, Professor of English and Cultural Studies and Global TV Network Chair in Communications at McMaster University.

An NDP MPP is saying that Ontario paying for another power generator to sit idle is just another example of “complete mismanagement” on the hydro file. Why is the province leaving some power generators idle?

Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

An NDP MPP is saying that Ontario paying for another power generator to sit idle is just another example of “complete mismanagement” on the hydro file. Why is the province leaving some power generators idle?

Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

In series of tweets sent over the weekend, President Trump accused the previous president, Barack Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. While the FBI is urging the White House to reject these claims, the White House wants to investigate. ALSO; Trump is expected to sign a new travel ban.

Guest: Dr. Henry Giroux, Professor of English and Cultural Studies and Global TV Network Chair in Communications at McMaster University.

RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson is set to retire June 30th. In a note to staff, he says that the RCMP has many challenges ahead that include tackling systemic harassment and mental health issues in the workplace. How serious are these issues?

Guest: Gary Clement, President and CEO, Clement Advisory Group with 34 years of policing experience and worked in roles such as National Director for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Proceeds of Crime Program.

Tonight at the Casbah, a former wrestler will be performing his comedy show, sharing personal stories from the ring.

Photo: Scott Thompson has to decide which Jake The Snake he wants to keep for the show next week.

Guest: Jake “The Snake” Roberts, former WWE Wrestler and Comedian.

Hamilton Public Health has warned that fentanyl-laced crack has arrived in Hamilton. Authorities believe that it came here from Toronto and have heard that it’s becoming more widespread.

Guest: Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

Yesterday, the Wynne government announced their plan for the hydro rates. How will the hydro file play out for the Wynne Liberals? Will this put them back in the public’s good graces by election time?

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

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. Why is his recusal needed? And what happens next?

Guest: Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. Why is his recusal needed? And what happens next?

Guest: Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.

Yesterday, the Wynne government announced their plan for the hydro rates. How will the hydro file play out for the Wynne Liberals? Will this put them back in the public’s good graces by election time?

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