Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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January 23, 2017 "Alternative facts" is the newest phrase in politics.
Over the weekend, a new phrase entered our lexicon. “Alternative facts” emerged after Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, was asked about a presser the day before. She said “You’re saying it’s a falsehood. And they’re giving – Sean Spicer our press secretary – gave alternate facts”.

Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.
6 min
January 23, 2017 Wynne blasting Kevin O'Leary over auto investment claims.
Kathleen Wynne has blasted Conservative leadership hopeful Kevin O’Leary in an open letter on Facebook. She went after him after he claimed that Ontario attracts lower auto investment than Michigan.

Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
5 min
January 23, 2017 25 years since Roberta Bondar was first Canadian woman in space.
Today marks 25 years since Roberta Bondar was the first Canadian woman in space.

Guest: Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female Astronaut in space, Author, Physician and Scientist.
18 min
January 23, 2017 Wynne blasts O'Leary, alternative facts and NAFTA
Kathleen Wynne has blasted Conservative leadership hopeful Kevin O’Leary in an open letter on Facebook. She went after him after he claimed that Ontario attracts lower auto investment than Michigan.
Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Over the weekend, a new phrase entered our lexicon. “Alternative facts” emerged after Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, was asked about a presser the day before. She said “You’re saying it’s a falsehood. And they’re giving – Sean Spicer our press secretary – gave alternate facts”.
Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.
One of the first things Trump said he wanted to do was to renegotiate NAFTA. How might that work out?

Guest: Dan Ciuriak, CIGI Senior Fellow, Expert on Innovation and Trade Research.
50 min
January 23, 2017 Trump wants to renegotiate NAFTA. How can that turn out?
One of the first things Trump said he wanted to do was to renegotiate NAFTA. How might that work out?

Guest: Dan Ciuriak, CIGI Senior Fellow, Expert on Innovation and Trade Research.
5 min
January 23, 2017 "Alternative facts" is the newest phrase in politics.
Over the weekend, a new phrase entered our lexicon. “Alternative facts” emerged after Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, was asked about a presser the day before. She said “You’re saying it’s a falsehood. And they’re giving – Sean Spicer our press secretary – gave alternate facts”.

Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.
5 min
January 23, 2017 Wynne blasting Kevin O'Leary over auto investment claims.
Kathleen Wynne has blasted Conservative leadership hopeful Kevin O’Leary in an open letter on Facebook. She went after him after he claimed that Ontario attracts lower auto investment than Michigan.

Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
4 min
January 20, 2017 Trump's inauguration and Kevin O'Leary.
The Trump Inauguration has finished and Trump is now the 45th President of the United States. What was the atmosphere like down at the ceremony?

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Journalist with Global News based in Washington DC.

How did we get to a president Trump? Does he truly represent the frustrations of the people? And can his presidency lead to a restructuring of the Democratic and Republican coalitions?

Guest: Barry Eidlin, Assistant Professor of Sociology, McGill University.

How did Trump do during his speech at his inauguration today?

Guest: Michael Taube, Columnist, Stephen Harper’s former Speech Writer.

Earlier this week, Kevin O’Leary announced his run for the Conservative party leadership. Today, we catch up with the candidate.

Guest: Kevin O’Leary, Businessman, Dragon’s Den Expert, and Candidate for the Tory Leadership.
47 min
January 20, 2017 We caught up with Kevin O'Leary.
Earlier this week, Kevin O’Leary announced his run for the Conservative party leadership. Today, we caught up with the candidate.

Photo: Randstad Canada/Flickr.

Guest: Kevin O’Leary, Businessman, Dragon’s Den Expert and candidate for the Tory Leadership.
12 min
January 20, 2017 How did we get to president Trump?
How did we get to a president Trump? Does he truly represent the frustrations of the people? Can his presidency lead to a restructuring of the Democratic and Republican coalitions?

Guest: Barry Eidlin, Assistant Professor of Sociology, McGill University.
8 min

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Hamilton Today With Scott Thompson, heard weekdays 3pm-6pm EST on 900 CHML. Learn more about the show, listen live and read Scott's blog posts at 900chml.com