Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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October 19, 2016 One year mark for Justin Trudeau.
A year ago today, Justin Trudeau was chosen as Canada’s prime minister. With one year under his belt, how has his government dealt with the country’s big issues and how has Trudeau performed?

Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
6 min
October 19, 2016 Dellen Millard can't inherit father's estate due to upcoming trial.
Dellen Millard cannot inherit his father’s estate due to the upcoming trial for his murder, however the money to fund his defence may come from the estate. How does this work and what would it mean for the Bosmas?

Guest: Alex Pierson, Reporter that covered the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML.
7 min
October 18, 2016 Electricity, eHealth and Trump
Opposition members of parliament argue that the $25 million dollar cost to the stalled wind turbine project could be just a starting price and that the taxpayers cost could increase? Is this a possibility?
Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.
Kathleen Wynne has said that her privatization czar is looking into ways to improve eHealth Ontario, not to sell off electronic health records.
Guest: Catherine Fife, NDP MPP for Kitchener-Waterloo and NDP Critic for Finance and Treasury Board.
Donald Trump during the duration of his campaign attacks anyone who opposes him (such as the women coming forward, his opponent, etc). Some experts fear that he may be a threat to global democracy. Are his words and actions representative of that or are they just hurting his campaign?
Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.
55 min
October 18, 2016 Are Trump's attacks on opponents hurting his campaign?
Donald Trump during the duration of his campaign has used ugly and intense attacks on anyone who opposes him (such as the women coming forward, his opponent, etc). Some experts fear that he may be a threat to global democracy. Are his words and actions representative of that or are they just hurting his campaign?

Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s Former Speech Writer.
7 min
October 18, 2016 Concerned Wynne will sell off your eHealth records?
Kathleen Wynne has said that her privatization czar is looking into ways to improve eHealth Ontario, not to sell off electronic health records.

Guest: Catherine Fife, NDP MPP for Kitchener-Waterloo and NDP Critic for Finance and Treasury Board.
6 min
October 18, 2016 Stalled wind turbine project may cost more.
Opposition members of parliament argue that the $25 million dollar cost to the stalled wind turbine project could be just a starting price and that the taxpayers cost could increase? Is this a possibility?

Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.
6 min
October 17, 2016 Cleveland, bottled water, Mosul and the "rigged election".
A hearing is taking place at 1:00pm in an Ontario court to consider an application to stop Cleveland from wearing their jerseys in Toronto as they are considered “offensive”.
Guest: Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Columnist, Hamilton Spec.
Guest: Michael Swinwood, Lawyer with International Human Rights Association of American Minorities.
Ontario has proposed a two year hold on the creation or expansion of bottled water plants as the government moves to strengthen rules around water taking permits, but does it do enough to protect water sources?

Guest: Mike Nagy, Board Chair, Wellington Water Watchers.

Iraq forces with assistance from the US led coalition launched an offensive on Monday to drive ISIS out of Mosul, the last major stronghold the militant group has.

Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group.

Over the weekend, Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed the election is absolutely rigged by “dishonest media” and at “many polling stations”.
Guest: Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative Political Pundit.
59 min
October 17, 2016 Trump is claiming the election is rigged.
Over the weekend, Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed the election is absolutely rigged by “dishonest media” and at “many polling stations”.

Guest: Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative Political Pundit.
6 min
October 17, 2016 Iraq forces launched offensive to drive ISIS out of Mosul.
Iraq forces with assistance from the US led coalition launched an offensive on Monday to drive ISIS out of Mosul, the last major stronghold the militant group has.

Guest: John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group.
6 min
October 17, 2016 Should Ontario ban Cleveland from using the name Indians?
A hearing is taking place at 1:00pm in an Ontario court to consider an application to stop Cleveland from wearing their jerseys in Toronto as they are considered “offensive”.
Guest: Michael Swinwood, lawyer with International Human Rights Association of American Minorities.
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